TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
The TCL QM6K series is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive 144Hz refresh rate, making it a top choice for both gaming and streaming. Users highlight the easy setup, intuitive Google TV interface (despite some ad clutter), and great value for the price. Common minor complaints include mediocre built-in speakers, a bright yellow LED indicator, and glare in very bright rooms, but most agree these are easily mitigated with a soundbar or simple adjustments.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Easy setup and intuitive Google TV
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Bright yellow LED indicator on bottom
- Glare in very bright rooms
- Google TV interface has many ads
- Sound adjustment not available via optical output
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
The Sony A90K OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and excellent motion handling, especially for gaming and streaming. Users praise its responsive Google TV interface and solid build, though some note the high price and that competitors like LG C2 or Samsung S95B may offer better value for certain uses. A few initial complaints about skin tones and motion smoothing were later retracted after proper calibration, highlighting the TV's learning curve.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great motion handling for gaming
- Responsive Google TV interface
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price compared to competitors
- Not ideal for bright rooms
- Initial skin tone issues before calibration
- Motion smoothing artifacts at higher settings
- Sound not comparable to dedicated audio systems
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 48" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | XR OLED Contrast Pro |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | X-Motion Clarity |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 8.5 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Miracast, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Google Home, Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | DTS Digital Surround |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300mm x 300mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh | 162 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.38 kg★ | 13.43 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.
