Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 54.6"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
The Samsung 43" Q8F QLED TV generally receives praise for its sharp, colorful picture quality and easy setup, with many users noting it's a great value for the price. However, recurring complaints include a poorly designed remote (too small, flimsy, lacking numeric keys), limited viewing angles, and some smart TV interface quirks. A few users reported more serious issues like a vertical shadow appearing after six months, and some were disappointed by the lack of certain apps or the auto-playing content. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by these usability and reliability concerns.
Pros
- Sharp and colorful picture
- Easy setup
- Great value for price
- Good for gaming
- Sleek design
Cons
- Poor remote design
- Limited viewing angles
- Smart TV interface quirks
- Auto-playing content
- Lack of certain apps
TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 54.6"
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Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5" | TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 54.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 54.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | QLED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | semi_glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | 100% of BT.2020 Color |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | TSR AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Quantum HDR+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Simulated Surround | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 325W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 182 kWh★ | 325 kWh |
| Weight | 17.40 kg | 13.29 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 54.6"
- Strong picture quality (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average display (35th percentile)
Pricing
TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 54.6" offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 43 specs.
