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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality for a variety of content and a better performance in a bright room, the TCL QM8 may be a great choice, even though it's priced lower. It excels in dark room situations and has slightly better overall picture quality. On the other hand, the LG QNED90 offers a better gaming experience and viewing angles, which could be important if you often watch TV from different positions in the room or game frequently. Keep in mind the LG model is more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG QNED90 (LCD)
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for upscaling
- Good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
8.5
5.60/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the LG QNED90 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.8
8.3
5.60/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.5/10
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 LG QNED90 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 excels for movie watching due to its superior contrast and black uniformity, which enhance dark scene portrayal, while the LG QNED90 offers a wider viewing angle and better gray uniformity, though its lower contrast and black uniformity may not bring out the best in dark movie scenes. Colors out of the box are good on both TVs, but the TCL QM8's higher color volume can produce richer and more varied colors, making it more suitable for cinematic content.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6
8.9
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG QNED90 (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 excels in color gamut, providing a wider range of colors, making cartoons and animation pop more vividly, compared to the LG QNED90 which has a good but less extensive color gamut. However, the LG QNED90 has a fair performance in colors out of the box, meaning it displays accurate colors without the need for much adjustment, which is also important for animated content, but the TCL QM8 is similarly rated as good in this respect.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.0
6.8
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The LG QNED90 (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG QNED90 displays news and talk shows better because its upscaling of lower-resolution content is superior and has a very good SDR brightness, enhancing visibility in various lighting conditions. In comparison, the TCL QM8 has less effective upscaling and fair SDR brightness, which may affect clarity and visibility, especially when viewing standard dynamic range content typical of regular TV programming.
Bright Room
7.7
9.9
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG QNED90 (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 is better suited for bright rooms because of its superior handling of reflections compared to the LG QNED90, ensuring clearer images under various lighting conditions. Additionally, the TCL QM8 delivers higher SDR and HDR brightness, which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments, while the LG QNED90 offers lower brightness levels which might not be as effective in combating ambient light.
Cost
$2,000
$1,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG QNED90 (LCD) has a price of $2,000 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.7
6.5
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG QNED90 (LCD) and TCL QM8 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG QNED90 offers a wider viewing angle which is advantageous for sports gatherings, while the TCL QM8 handles reflections better, crucial for bright rooms. Both the LG QNED90 and TCL QM8 have equally good response times and motion processing, making them fair choices for watching fast-paced sports action.
Gaming
8.1
8.3
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and LG QNED90 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The LG QNED90 is lauded for gaming due to its very good response time and input lag performance, ensuring minimal motion blur and quick reaction to inputs, which is crucial for interactive gameplay. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 is also praised for gaming, with a very good response time and good input lag, although slightly behind the LG, it still provides a smooth and responsive gaming experience.
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Spec Comparison
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| LG QNED90 (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65QNED90 | 65QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | 7.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.1" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 56.9" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 57.8 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 X 400 | 300 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | September 2021
"When it comes to HDR brightness it has very bright highlights and impressive HDR. In terms of design the QNED90 looks beautiful. The TV did great with fast response times, excellent reactions and instant rendering of all our commands. If you look for a good performing premium 4K TV the QNED90 ticks all the boxes."
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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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