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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Frame Series is a premium-priced option with a unique design that doubles as wall art when not in use. It's well suited for gaming and watching cartoons and animations but doesn't perform as well in dark rooms due to lower contrast and black uniformity. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 is significantly less expensive. It offers a better overall picture quality, is brighter in HDR, and has superior performance in dark rooms with high contrast and black uniformity. It's also good for gaming and excels in cartoons and animations. However, it may not handle reflections as well as the Samsung in bright rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (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 reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
8.5
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.1/10
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 Frame Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
8.3
7.75/10
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 Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series might not be as suitable for cinematic experiences due to lack of local dimming which is vital for deeper blacks and contrast enhancement, and while its black uniformity is good, the TCL QM8 excels with excellent local dimming and black uniformity, essentials for rich, immersive movie scenes. Additionally, despite both TVs having good color reproduction, the TCL QM8 offers a superior color volume which contributes to more vivid and varied shades, particularly noticeable in colorful and dynamic content.
Gaming
7.8
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
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series has lower input lag and faster response time than standard TVs, making it suitable for gaming, while the TCL QM8 offers an even lower input lag and faster response time, which is preferable for more responsive gaming and supports higher refresh rates for smoother motion during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.9
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.1/10
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) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Frame Series delivers very good colors straight out of the box and has a good color gamut, making it suitable for the vibrant hues typically found in cartoons and animation. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 also offers a good performance out of the box with very good color gamut and excellent color volume, enhancing color richness and consistency in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.8
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series is considered good for watching news and TV programs because it has better upscaling and colors out of the box, helping to deliver clear and vibrant images, even from lower-resolution sources, which can be common with regular TV broadcasts.
Bright Room
7.3
9.9
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.8/10
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 Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is suitable for bright rooms due to its very good SDR brightness and good reflection handling, whereas the TCL QM8 (LCD) is even better in bright rooms because of its higher SDR brightness and very good performance in minimizing reflections.
Cost
$1,598
$1,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 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
120Hz
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 Frame Series (LCD) and TCL QM8 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Frame Series has very good response time, which is crucial for fast-moving sports content, but its viewing angle is limited, which may not suit wide seating arrangements. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 also offers very good response time, but its motion processing is not as strong and it also suffers from limited viewing angles, meaning both TVs are comparable when it comes to sports viewing experiences.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65LS03B | 65QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 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) | 32.8" x 57.4" x 1" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57.4" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.4 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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