Samsung QN70FA QN55QN70FAFXZA 55"
Samsung
55 Overall Score
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TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
TCL
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung QN70FA QN55QN70FAFXZA 55"
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TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
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
Brightness 8
Picture quality 9
Build quality 3
Sound quality 7
Operating system 5
Gaming performance 4
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Specifications
| Samsung QN70FA QN55QN70FAFXZA 55" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Quantum Color | 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 | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Multiple Voice Assistant Compatible | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Yes★ | 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 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 14.20 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung QN70FA QN55QN70FAFXZA 55"
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong display (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong picture quality (78th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
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
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Verdict
Winner: TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 42 specs.
