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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung The Frame 2022 is a budget-friendly option that works well in bright rooms and for watching news or animation. However, its performance in dark rooms and for gaming is not as impressive. The TCL QM8, on the other hand, is pricier but offers better overall picture quality, particularly in dark rooms and for gaming. It also has better sound quality and more HDMI ports. If you watch a lot of movies or play games, and can afford the higher price, the TCL QM8 could be a better fit. Basically, if budget is a concern or you mostly watch news or animations in bright rooms, the Samsung might be suitable. If you want superior picture quality and gaming performance and don't mind spending more, consider the TCL. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD)
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for upscaling
- Good motion processing
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
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
8.5
5.91/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.3/10
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 Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
8.3
5.91/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 delivers fair performance for movies due to its lower contrast, less effective local dimming, and weaker black uniformity, while the TCL QM8 offers a very good movie-watching experience thanks to its higher contrast, more effective local dimming, and better black uniformity. Both TVs offer decent colors out of the box and color volume, although the Samsung may have a slight edge in viewing angles, but this is less important for cinematic content compared to contrast and dimming capabilities.
Gaming
5.9
8.3
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 has a 60Hz refresh rate, which can limit its gaming performance compared to the TCL QM8, which offers a 120Hz refresh rate and supports 4k gaming at 144Hz, providing a smoother gaming experience with less motion blur.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
8.9
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 is rated as having 'very good' colors out of the box and 'good' color volume, which means it displays vibrant and accurate colors initially but may struggle with a range of colors in different luminosities. In comparison, the TCL QM8 is rated as 'good' for colors out of the box and 'excellent' for color volume, indicating although it may not be as accurate out of the box as The Frame, it can display a wide range of colors across different brightness levels, which can be beneficial for animated content with varied color palettes.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.4
6.8
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 is better for watching news and TV programs mainly due to its superior upscaling capabilities, which is particularly beneficial for standard-definition content often found in news programs. In contrast, the TCL QM8, while offering better contrast and local dimming, falls behind in upscaling and SDR brightness, which means it might not handle lower-resolution content from TV shows as well, and may not be as bright in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
7.3
9.9
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 offers better performance in bright rooms thanks to its superior SDR and HDR brightness, making it the preferred choice for well-lit environments; meanwhile, the Samsung The Frame 2022, despite having a slightly lower SDR brightness and inferior HDR brightness, it has better handling of reflections, which could compensate in some bright room situations, but overall, the TCL QM8 holds the advantage.
Cost
$499
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has a price of $499 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.5
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) and TCL QM8 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 and the TCL QM8 are both fair for watching sports due to their very good response times, which is crucial for fast-moving content, but their limited viewing angles can be problematic for group viewing and they both have difficulties with gray uniformity which can affect the appearance of playing fields. Additionally, the Samsung The Frame 2022 handles reflections better, making it more suitable for bright rooms, while the TCL QM8 has weaker motion processing which could result in more visible blur during fast-paced games.
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How the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$499 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN32LS03B | 65QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 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) | 16.5" x 28.7" x 1" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 17.8" x 28.7" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 11.7 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 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 | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.9/10 | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Tobey Grumet | May 2023
"The biggest, and most jarring, difference is the revolutionary matte, anti-glare coating on the 2022’s display. Not only does it solve my daytime glare problem of being in a corner apartment, but it somehow adds texture to anything being displayed. The Frame is a home run for anyone looking to add fashion to their function."
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing 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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