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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're on a stricter budget and mainly watch news, the Amazon Omni Series may be a better value as it comes at a lower price. The TCL QM8 also has a brighter screen, which is preferable if you often watch TV in a sunny room. Also, the TCL model offers better sound and is equipped with more advanced features for a modern home theater setup. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni Series (LCD)
- The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL QM8 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.1
8.5
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6
8.3
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series lacks local dimming and has poorer black uniformity, which compromises contrast especially in dark scenes vital for movies and cinematic content, whereas the TCL QM8 features robust local dimming and superior black uniformity, making it well-suited for such content with deeper blacks and more impactful contrast. Additionally, even though both TVs have similar viewing angles and colors out of the box, the TCL QM8 offers better color volume which enhances the vividness and range of colors, further enriching movie-watching experiences compared to the Amazon Omni Series.
Sports
5.8
6.5
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series is considered poor for watching sports because it struggles with motion processing and its response time is only fair, leading to more motion blur during fast-paced games. The TCL QM8, on the other hand, is rated fair for sports as it has very good motion processing and response time, resulting in clearer action, but both TVs have similar issues with limited viewing angles and reflections handling.
Gaming
5.6
8.3
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series has fair response time and very good input lag, which are decent for casual gaming, but TCL QM8 offers very good response time and good input lag, paired with its higher refresh rate, making it a notably better choice for a more responsive and fluid gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
8.9
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series is considered poor for watching cartoons and animation because it has poor scores in colors right out of the box and color gamut, which are crucial for vibrant and varied on-screen colors necessary for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
6.8
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Amazon Omni Series (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Amazon Omni Series and TCL QM8 are on par when it comes to watching news and TV programs because they excel in upscaling lower-resolution content and have adequate brightness for viewing standard dynamic range (SDR) content, which is common in broadcast TV. However, their performance in colors out of the box, color gamut, local dimming, and contrast capabilities, while decent, don't stand out; these factors affect picture quality in more vibrant and contrast-heavy content but are less critical for typical news or talk show programs.
Bright Room
6.3
9.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 is better suited for bright rooms due to its superior SDR and HDR brightness and better handling of reflections, while the Amazon Omni Series, although fair in brightness, is less optimal because it struggles more with reflections. The QM8's higher contrast, color volume, and color gamut also contribute to a more vibrant picture in well-lit environments compared to the Omni Series.
Cost
$720
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has a price of $720 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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How the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Amazon Omni Series (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$720 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 4, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 4K65M600A | 65QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.3/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 5.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.3" x 57.1" x 2.9" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 42.5 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 200 | 300 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Nick Pino | July 2022
"If you want a competent budget screen with some handy features, the Amazon Omni TV delivers an experience that punches well above its price tag. You’ll also get the benefit of Fire TV’s new UI right out of the box. It’s clean and simple to understand, plus it puts content first. In the picture-quality department, the Amazon Omni is a surprising star among some of its dimmer, less colorful rivals."
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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