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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG UR9000 is less expensive and may be the right choice if you're on a budget and mainly watch sports or news. It offers decent performance in bright rooms and has good quality control. However, for a home theater experience, especially in dark rooms, its picture quality is limited, and it's not ideal for gaming due to moderate response time and input lag. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 costs more but excels in picture quality, especially for movies in dark environments and for gaming due to its faster response time and lower input lag. It provides a much better experience in bright rooms and has a wide color gamut for vibrant images. The TCL QM8 also supports more advanced features like high dynamic range formats and has higher sound quality with more powerful speakers. Choose the LG UR9000 for a budget-friendly, all-around TV, or opt for the TCL QM8 if you're willing to spend more for superior picture quality, gaming performance, and a richer feature set. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UR9000 (LCD)
- Very 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 gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.4
8.5
3.31/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
8.3
3.31/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UR9000's lower contrast and black uniformity make it less suitable for movies and cinematic TV, whereas the TCL QM8's superior contrast, black uniformity, and local dimming contribute to a more immersive and richer viewing experience suitable for cinematic content. Moreover, the TCL QM8's better color volume and accuracy out of the box further enhance this viewing experience, as opposed to the LG UR9000's performance in these areas.
Gaming
5.7
8.3
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
15.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 stands out as a better choice for gaming with excellent response time and good input lag, meaning it reacts faster to your actions and has less delay between your inputs and what appears on screen. On the other hand, the LG UR9000, although offering the best input lag performance, has only a fair response time, which can lead to slower transitions between images and might not be as smooth for fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
8.9
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 is very good for watching cartoons and animation because it has very good color accuracy right out of the box and an excellent color gamut, which leads to vibrant and diverse colors, whereas the LG UR9000 is considered poor for such content since it struggles with color accuracy initially and has a poor color gamut, resulting in less impressive color performance overall.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.5
6.8
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UR9000 is rated poorly for watching news and TV programs largely due to its fair SDR brightness and poor color performance straight out of the box, which impacts the overall picture quality for typical content. In contrast, the TCL QM8 fares better with its best-rated SDR brightness and very good colors out of the box, providing a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience for these genres.
Bright Room
5.8
9.9
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UR9000 underperforms in a bright room due to its fair SDR and HDR brightness and its fair handling of reflections, which can impair daytime viewing. In contrast, the TCL QM8 excels in brightly lit environments with its best SDR brightness, excellent HDR brightness, and very good reflection handling, ensuring a clear picture even under harsh lighting.
Cost
$547
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG UR9000 (LCD) has a price of $547 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UR9000 (LCD) and TCL QM8 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Both the LG UR9000 and the TCL QM8 are considered fair for watching sports largely due to their motion handling capabilities, reflections performance, and viewing angles. The LG UR9000 struggles with somewhat limited viewing angles, impacting group sports watching, while the TCL QM8, despite better performance in reducing screen reflections, also faces challenges with fast motion processing for high-speed sports.
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How the LG UR9000 (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG UR9000 (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$547 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65UR9000 | 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 | 5.4/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.9/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.1/10 | 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) | 33.1" x 57.3" x 1.2" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.3" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 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 | 3.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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