TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
LG PK340S 43PK340S0UB 43"
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
LG PK340S 43PK340S0UB 43"
The available evidence consists solely of Q&A entries with no actual user reviews, so sentiment cannot be determined from real experiences. The questions cover practical aspects like warranty, power management, remote content management, resolution, webOS, real-time monitoring, display type, and wall mounting, but no answers or opinions are provided. As a result, the overall sentiment is neutral, reflecting the absence of user feedback rather than any positive or negative assessment.
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | LG PK340S 43PK340S0UB 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 270 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | 1200:1 |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 8 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W | 80W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 6.10 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
LG PK340S 43PK340S0UB 43"
- Below average picture quality (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average smart (29th percentile)
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 43 specs.
