TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Samsung U8000H Series UN43U8000HFXZA 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
Samsung U8000H Series UN43U8000HFXZA 43"
The available evidence consists only of questions and repeated answers, with no actual user opinions or experiences shared. As a result, there is no sentiment to analyze, and the overall rating is neutral. The questions touch on common TV features like wireless connectivity, smart capabilities, USB ports, screen mirroring, speakers, refresh rate, HDMI inputs, and use as a monitor, but no answers are provided.
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Samsung U8000H Series UN43U8000HFXZA 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★ | 400 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | Mega Contrast |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | Quantum Dot |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Crystal Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR 10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | No |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, SmartThings |
| 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 | Surround Sound |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W | 100W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh | 147 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 6.53 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
Samsung U8000H Series UN43U8000HFXZA 43"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong picture quality (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong smart (71st percentile)
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung U8000H Series UN43U8000HFXZA 43" offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.
