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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q70A offers better gaming performance and is more suited for watching sports content due to its higher refresh rate. It's also better for dark room viewing, but is typically more expensive. The TCL Q6, while more budget-friendly, has lower performance in gaming, sports, and dark room viewing. However, it supports Dolby Vision which the Samsung Q70A does not, potentially offering better HDR experience for compatible content. For bright rooms, both TVs perform similarly, but the Samsung has a slight edge. If you prioritize gaming or sports viewing and don't mind spending more, the Samsung Q70A would be the better choice. However, if you're looking for a more cost-effective option that supports Dolby Vision, the TCL Q6 is a solid pick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q70A (LCD).
Key differences
Gaming
7.7
5.8
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q70A is favored for gaming due to its very good response time, which reduces motion blur, and its best input lag performance, ensuring minimal delay between a command and the action on screen. Though the TCL Q6 matches the Samsung in input lag, it only offers fair response time, which can result in more noticeable motion blur during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
6.6
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q70A is superior for cartoons and animation as it has 'very good' colors out of the box, meaning the colors are vibrant and accurate without needing adjustment, while the TCL Q6 only has 'poor' colors out of the box, which may appear less lively or accurate. Moreover, the Samsung Q70A has a good color gamut, ensuring it displays a wide range of colors, whereas the TCL Q6, despite having a good color gamut too, may not present colors as dynamically across different shades and intensities.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
6.2
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$948
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $948 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.2
6.9
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q70A (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
5.9
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q70A (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q70A provides a better movie and cinematic TV watching experience with superior contrast, deeper blacks due to better local dimming, and higher black uniformity, which are crucial for dark scene details. In comparison, the TCL Q6 falls short in these areas, resulting in a less impressive picture, especially in darker content, even though both TVs may have comparable color performance and viewing angles that are only somewhat important for cinematic viewing.
Sports
6.7
6.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q70A has a very good response time which is beneficial for fast-moving sports content, but its poor reflections handling and narrow viewing angles could limit its performance in bright rooms and when viewed from the side. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 shows fair motion processing that might not be as smooth for fast sports action, and similar to the Samsung, it also struggles with reflections and has a limited viewing angle.
Bright Room
7.4
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Q70A and TCL Q6 both perform well in bright rooms due to their very good SDR and HDR brightness levels, allowing them to maintain clear visibility even in well-lit spaces. However, they both struggle with reflections which could be an issue in rooms with direct light on the screen, and while both offer good color volume and gamut, the Samsung Q70A has a slight edge in these areas, providing a slightly richer and more varied color display.
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How the Samsung Q70A (LCD) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q70A (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$948 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q70A | 65Q650G | |
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 | 5.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 1" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.1 lbs | 33.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 X 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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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