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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q60B may be significantly less expensive and offers good quality for its price, making it suitable for general use, especially if budget is a concern. On the other hand, the TCL QM8, while more expensive, provides superior picture quality, better motion handling, and additional features like a higher refresh rate, which can greatly enhance the viewing experience for movies, sports, and gaming. If you often watch TV in a bright room, both models have decent capabilities to handle that, but the Samsung might not perform as well as the TCL QM8 in very bright conditions. If you’re a serious gamer or someone who prioritizes a premium viewing experience and you’re willing to invest more, the TCL QM8 would be the way to go. However, if you're looking for a more affordable option that still meets everyday needs, the Samsung Q60B is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60B (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
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
8.5
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.2/10
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 Q60B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.6
8.3
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.5/10
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 Q60B (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 offers a better movie and cinematic experience compared to the Samsung Q60B, largely due to its superior local dimming feature, which enhances contrast and black uniformity, essential for deep, dark scenes. Though both TVs have similar good black uniformity and contrast, the QM8's color volume is also described as excellent, providing richer and more varied color representation, while the Q60B's is just good; both TVs have similar limitations in viewing angles and gray uniformity which may affect the viewing experience from off-center positions.
Gaming
5.6
8.3
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 boasts a very good response time and is also equipped with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz making it ideal for a smooth gaming experience, while the Samsung Q60B has a poor response time and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, leading to a less responsive and potentially less immersive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
8.9
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Samsung Q60B (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Q60B and TCL QM8 both display cartoons and animations very well primarily due to their color performance. The Samsung Q60B has excellent color out of the box, which means the colors will look good without much adjustment, and it also has a very good color gamut, allowing it to display a wide range of colors, whereas the TCL QM8, while still providing very good colors out of the box, has a slightly wider color gamut, suggesting it can show even more shades of colors effectively.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
6.8
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Samsung Q60B (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q60B delivers better upscaling for lower resolution content and maintains brightness well in brighter viewing environments which is important for daytime TV watching, while the TCL QM8, though offering fair performance in upscaling and SDR brightness, may not render standard definition content as clearly and could have difficulty maintaining visibility in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
7.1
9.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 exhibits higher SDR and HDR brightness compared to the Samsung Q60B, making it more suitable for overcoming glare in bright rooms. Additionally, the TCL QM8 handles reflections better than the Samsung Q60B which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments.
Cost
$848
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Q60B (LCD) has a price of $848 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.5
7.0/10
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 TCL QM8 (LCD) and Samsung Q60B (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q60B has a poor response time which is not ideal for watching fast-moving sports as it can result in motion blur, and while it handles reflections fairly well, its limited viewing angles could reduce visibility from off-center seats. In contrast, the TCL QM8 has a very good response time ensuring clearer fast action scenes, superior handling of reflections, and similarly limited viewing angles; however, its gray uniformity is only marginally better, which is less critical but still relevant for sports viewing.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q60B (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$848 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 5, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q60B | 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 | 5.9/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 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 57.1" x 1" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 37.4" x 63.5" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.1 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 | 2.1 | |
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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David Katzmaier | June 2022
"Samsung's 2022 QLED workhorse shines in bright rooms and with HDR. The Samsung Q60B stands out from the slew of entry-level TVs with an ultra-thin frame, a skinny profile from the side and even narrow stand legs. The Q60B is a very good bright-room TV, and my subjective impression of its ample light output was proven by measurements."
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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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