LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
TCL QM5K Series 50QM5K 49.9"
What Buyers Say
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
Overall, users are very satisfied with this LG QNED TV, praising its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and great sound. Many highlight its excellent performance in both bright and dark rooms, and its suitability for gaming. A few minor criticisms include a less intuitive navigation menu and uncertainty about long-term durability, but these do not overshadow the overall positive experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Great sound
- Excellent for gaming
- Good in bright and dark rooms
Cons
- Non-intuitive navigation menu
- Uncertain long-term durability
- TV speakers lack bass
TCL QM5K Series 50QM5K 49.9"
The TCL QM5K 50" QD-Mini LED TV delivers vibrant 4K HDR picture quality with deep blacks and bright colors, making it a great value for the price. However, the 60Hz refresh rate (not 120Hz as some expected) and occasional software lag are notable drawbacks. The sound is decent but lacks bass, and the remote design is criticized for its size and button layout. Overall, it's an excellent budget-friendly option for movies and casual use, but gamers may prefer the 55" model for higher refresh rates.
Pros
- Vibrant 4K HDR picture quality
- Deep blacks and bright colors
- Great value for the price
- Low glare screen
- Good built-in sound
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate (not 120Hz)
- Occasional software lag
- Lack of bass in sound
- Large remote with poor button layout
- Limited gaming features on 50" model
Scores
Specifications
| LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65" | TCL QM5K Series 50QM5K 49.9" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 49.9" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Pro | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 | TCL AIPQ Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Simulated Surround | DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 113W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 209 kWh★ | 500 kWh |
| Weight | 22.50 kg | 8.89 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
TCL QM5K Series 50QM5K 49.9"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (31st percentile)
Pricing
TCL QM5K Series 50QM5K 49.9" offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
