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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q80B is better suited for gaming due to its higher gaming score, faster response time, and lower input lag, and it also offers better performance in bright rooms. It has greater SDR brightness, better reflection handling, and more HDMI ports, which can be helpful for connecting multiple devices. Additionally, it boasts better sound quality with great built-in speakers. However, it comes at a higher price. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 is more budget-friendly and offers superior black uniformity, which can enhance dark room viewing. It supports more HDR formats, including both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and it has voice command features for accessibility. The TCL Q6 would work well for movies and general TV watching on a budget but may not be as suitable for high-paced gaming or bright room conditions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- Very good for gaming
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q80B (LCD).
Key differences
Movies & TV
6.4
5.9
5.33/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.2/10
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
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80B delivers fair performance for movies and cinematic TV largely because it offers good black uniformity, and decent local dimming, which enhances contrast in dark scenes, though its viewing angles are only average, potentially limiting wider seating arrangements. The TCL Q6, on the other hand, is poor for cinematic content as it has poor local dimming, affecting the ability to produce deep blacks, and its colors out of the box are less accurate, which can affect overall picture quality.
Sports
6.8
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
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Q80B offers better viewing angles and reflections handling, which is crucial for sports viewed from various positions and in well-lit rooms, whereas the TCL Q6 falls short in these aspects. However, both TVs have fair response time and motion processing, which can result in some blur during fast-paced games; additionally, they both have fair gray uniformity, which may affect the viewing of sports with uniform colors like a football field.
Gaming
8.2
5.8
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80B excels in gaming due to its very good response time and best input lag, which means it reacts quickly to gaming commands and minimizes lag, enhancing play responsiveness. In contrast, the TCL Q6's gaming performance is inferior because, despite having the best input lag similar to the Samsung, its response time is only fair, leading to longer delays in displaying game action changes.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6
6.6
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80B is good for watching cartoons and animation because it reproduces colors accurately straight out of the box and has a good color gamut, meaning it can display a wide range of colors vividly. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 is only fair in this regard due to its poor color accuracy out of the box, which affects how true to life the cartoons and animation appear, even though it has a good color gamut similar to the Samsung Q80B.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8
6.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80B excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and delivering bright, well-saturated colors straight out of the box, making it suitable for viewing news and other TV shows in various lighting conditions. However, the TCL Q6, while offering good brightness, falls short in upscaling and initially displaying accurate colors, which may affect the viewing experience of standard-definition content like news programs especially in brightly lit environments.
Cost
$998
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.1
6.9
5.33/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q80B (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Bright Room
7.4
7.2
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Q80B is well-suited for bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and fair handling of reflections, while the TCL Q6, despite sharing similar SDR and HDR brightness, is less effective in bright environments because of its poor performance in handling reflections. Contrast and color qualities are important as well, and both TVs have good color volume and gamut, but these factors are secondary to brightness and reflections in bright room settings.
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How the Samsung Q80B (LCD) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80B (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80B | 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 | 8.6/10 | 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 | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.9" x 2.2" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 56.9" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.1 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 | 5.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"For most people its picture, sound, and price make it a midrange TV worth considering. HDR brightness was generally exceptional. Its viewing angles are shockingly good, among the very best we’ve seen recently from any non-OLED TV. For gamers input lag isn’t too shabby."
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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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