TCL QM8-Series 65QM851G 65"
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM8-Series 65QM851G 65"
The TCL QM85 (2024 model) is widely praised for its stunning QD-Mini LED picture quality, exceptional brightness, and deep black levels that rival OLEDs. Most users find it an outstanding value, especially for HDR and gaming, though a few report quality control issues like damaged panels or flickering LEDs. The Google TV interface is fast and responsive, but some users note quirks with the remote, Alexa integration, and factory picture settings that need adjustment. Overall, it's a top contender in its price range, with the majority of reviewers highly recommending it.
Pros
- Stunning QD-Mini LED picture quality
- Exceptional brightness and HDR performance
- Deep black levels rivaling OLED
- Fast and responsive Google TV interface
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Quality control issues (damaged panels, flickering LEDs)
- Remote lacks number pad and some function buttons
- Alexa integration is unreliable
- Factory picture settings overly bright and saturated
- Ethernet limited to 100 Mbps
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this TV, praising its exceptional brightness, vivid colors, and sharp picture quality. Many highlight the immersive experience for gaming and movies, with several noting the impressive soundstage and responsive UI. A few minor criticisms include the lack of 8K content and a desire for more remote control options, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive sentiment.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness
- Vivid colors
- Sharp picture quality
- Immersive soundstage
- Responsive UI
Cons
- Lack of 8K content
- Remote control limited options
- UI could be improved
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM8-Series 65QM851G 65" | Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Xcelerator 240 Hz |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1.2 | 6.2.4 |
| Wattage | 60W | 90W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 418W | 327W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 418 kWh★ | 607 kWh |
| Weight | 23.22 kg★ | 30.80 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM8-Series 65QM851G 65"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM8-Series 65QM851G 65" offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.
