TCL Q3K Series 32Q3K 31.5"
Samsung Neo QLED QN80F 100"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q3K Series 32Q3K 31.5"
The TCL 32" Q3K is a well-regarded budget QLED TV praised for its 1080p resolution and excellent picture quality at a low price point. Users appreciate the Google TV OS and the ability to turn off the standby LED, though some find the default legs too wide and the built-in audio subpar. Overall, it's seen as a great value for a small bedroom or kitchen TV, but the bright bezel light and mediocre sound are common frustrations.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- 1080p QLED resolution
- Great value for the price
- Google TV OS
- Easy setup
Cons
- Bright bezel light (can be turned off)
- Subpar built-in audio
- Wide default legs
- Poor off-angle viewing
- Ads on Google TV home screen
Samsung Neo QLED QN80F 100"
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this Samsung Neo QLED TV, praising its exceptional picture quality, brightness, and contrast. The AI features and easy setup are also highlighted as major positives. Some minor issues were noted, such as difficulty connecting external devices and a desire for louder volume, but these do not overshadow the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Brightness and contrast
- AI features
- Easy setup
- Smooth motion handling
Cons
- Finicky external device connection
- Volume could be louder
- Heavy, needs two people to move
Scores
Specifications
| TCL Q3K Series 32Q3K 31.5" | Samsung Neo QLED QN80F 100" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 100" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 120 | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | HDR Compatible | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | 18W | 30W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 80W★ | 175W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 50 kWh★ | 662 kWh |
| Weight | 3.13 kg★ | 60.28 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q3K Series 32Q3K 31.5"
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (18th percentile)18th %ile
Samsung Neo QLED QN80F 100"
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong hdr (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
TCL Q3K Series 32Q3K 31.5" offers 13.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.
