Samsung Neo QLED QN55QN80HAFXZA 55"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Neo QLED QN55QN80HAFXZA 55"
Users are very satisfied with this TV, praising its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great sound. It is highly recommended for gaming due to its smooth refresh rate and easy setup, especially with Samsung phones. The smart interface is quick and offers many free channels, though some users hope it remains lag-free over time.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Great sound and bass
- Smooth refresh rate for gaming
- Easy setup with Samsung phones
Cons
- Potential long-term interface lag
- Limited review sample size
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
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 Neo QLED QN55QN80HAFXZA 55" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-Mini-LED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Neo Quantum HDR+ | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby, Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | SmartThings | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 60W | 60W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Object Tracking Sound Lite | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 150W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 235 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 13.20 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Neo QLED QN55QN80HAFXZA 55"
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (90th percentile)90th %ile
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
- 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
Samsung Neo QLED QN55QN80HAFXZA 55" offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 42 specs.
