Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
The Samsung TV receives high praise for its exceptional anti-glare screen, vivid colors, and deep blacks, making it ideal for bright rooms. However, several users report frustrating software issues, including poor casting performance from Android devices and intrusive default behaviors. Setup can be challenging and requires multiple people, but once configured, the picture quality is widely considered outstanding.
Pros
- Exceptional anti-glare screen
- Vivid colors and deep blacks
- Outstanding picture quality
- Great for bright rooms
- Sleek and sturdy build
Cons
- Poor Android casting performance
- Intrusive default software behavior
- Difficult setup for one person
- Picture needs tuning out of box
- Samsung account privacy concerns
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
The TCL QM8K is widely praised for its impressive brightness, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, rivaling OLED at a lower price point. While some users note minor issues with viewing angles, a glossy screen, and occasional dimming quirks, the overall sentiment is highly positive. A few users mention that the built-in speakers are surprisingly good, though the OS can be slow at times.
Pros
- Impressive brightness and HDR
- Vibrant colors near OLED quality
- Excellent gaming performance at 144Hz
- Good built-in sound quality
- Snappy Google TV interface
Cons
- Limited viewing angles off-center
- Glossy screen causing reflections in bright rooms
- Occasional dimming issues in games and movies
- Bulky design from side/back
- Slow operating system at times
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 77" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.2.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | 60W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 192W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 361 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 28.21 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 43 specs.
