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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG A1, as an OLED TV, offers better picture quality in dark rooms and superior contrast, which is excellent for movies and cinematic content. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 is an LCD TV, which generally costs less and performs better in bright rooms, making it a good choice for daytime viewing. It also has a higher gaming score, suitable for gaming experiences, but it may not match the LG A1 in a dark room setting. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.9
8.3
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) and TCL QM8 (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV, though the LG A1 (OLED) is somewhat better.
The LG A1, with its OLED panel, excels in movies and cinematic TV due to perfect contrast, exceptional black uniformity, and wide viewing angles, which are crucial for dark room viewing and maintaining image accuracy when viewed from the side.
Sports
8.0
6.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A1 OLED offers excellent response time and good motion processing, combined with wide viewing angles and effective reflections handling, which are critical for watching sports. Meanwhile, the TCL QM8 LCD's response time is very good but has lower motion processing capability and narrower viewing angles, which could limit the quality of fast-paced sports viewing experiences.
Gaming
7.0
8.3
9.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
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 A1 (OLED) is good.
The TCL QM8 boasts a superior refresh rate and better motion handling over the LG A1, enhancing the gaming experience with smoother action scenes and shorter display delays. While the LG A1 has an outstanding response time typical for OLEDs, the TCL QM8's higher refresh rate and very good response time make it more suited for fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.9
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG A1 (OLED) is lauded for animations due to its excellent color accuracy straight out of the box and very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors for cartoon content. The TCL QM8 (LCD), on the other hand, also delivers very good performance for animations with its very good color gamut and excellent color volume, enabling a wide range of colors even at different brightness levels.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.4
6.8
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A1 has excellent upscaling capabilities, which is very important for viewing lower-resolution content such as news and talk shows in high quality, and it also offers good colors straight out of the box. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 has less effective upscaling, making it less suitable for enhancing lower-resolution programming, and although it provides good colors without adjustments, its overall performance in these respects makes it fair for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs.
Bright Room
6.6
9.9
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG A1 (OLED) is only fair.
The LG A1 has perfect contrast characteristic of OLEDs, which helps in dark rooms but only fair SDR and HDR brightness, making it less ideal in bright rooms, along with very good reflection handling. The TCL QM8, on the other hand, has excellent color volume and very good reflection handling as well, but with best-in-class SDR and excellent HDR brightness, it outperforms in brighter environments.
Cost
$1,100
$1,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG A1 (OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.2
8.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) both have very good picture quality.
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How the LG A1 (OLED) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG A1 (OLED) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 3, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65A1 | 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 | 6.6/10 | 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 | 8.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.7/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 57" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.2 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 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 | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | 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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