Samsung Q60D QN43Q60DAFXZA 43"
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q60D QN43Q60DAFXZA 43"
Overall, users are pleased with the picture quality, color accuracy, and ease of setup, often highlighting the TV's slim profile and good value for money. However, one long-term owner reported screen issues (yellow vertical bands) after three years, and some found the smart home interface cluttered and navigation cumbersome. The TV integrates well with Samsung ecosystem devices but less so with Google Home.
Pros
- Crisp picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Slim profile
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
Cons
- Screen issues after 3 years
- Cluttered home screen
- Cumbersome navigation
- Poor Google Home compatibility
- No built-in sound system
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q60D QN43Q60DAFXZA 43" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Quantum Processor Lite | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | No | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | SmartThings, Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Alexa, Google | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Object Tracking Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 231W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | 8.40 kg★ | 12.16 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q60D QN43Q60DAFXZA 43"
- Strong hdr (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong hdr (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 43 specs.
