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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the Samsung Q80C if you want a TV that's more affordable and performs better for gaming, but it has a lower picture quality in dark rooms. Opt for the TCL QM8 if you're willing to pay a bit more for superior overall picture quality, better performance in bright rooms, and notably better movie watching experience. The TCL QM8 also offers better contrast and brightness, which is important for HDR content. However, keep in mind that the Samsung Q80C has a higher quality control score, which could imply better reliability or fewer variations between units. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (LCD)
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
8.5
5.55/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
8.3
5.55/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
4.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.0/10
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 Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 likely provides a significantly better experience for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast and exceptional black uniformity, both crucial for deep, rich blacks in dark scenes. In contrast, the Samsung Q80C, while offering good overall quality, falls short in these aspects, delivering less impressive black levels and contrast, affecting its performance for movie enthusiasts who prioritize these picture qualities.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
8.9
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80C has colors that perform fairly out of the box and a good color gamut, while the TCL QM8 offers good color performance out of the box and a very good color gamut, making it preferable for watching cartoons and animations if vibrant and accurate colors are important. However, the Samsung Q80C may provide a more consistent color experience in varied lighting conditions due to its slightly better gray uniformity and SDR brightness.
Bright Room
7.2
9.9
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 stands out for its superb performance in bright rooms due in part to its exceptional SDR and HDR brightness, combined with excellent reflection handling, influencing it to be considered the best for that environment. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80C, while still good in bright settings, falls slightly short due to lower SDR and HDR brightness and good but not excellent reflection handling.
Cost
$1,298
$1,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a price of $1,298 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and TCL QM8 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q80C has better motion processing and response time, making it more suitable for fast action in sports, but it has poor performance with reflections and a narrow viewing angle. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 handles reflections better and offers a wider viewing angle, but falls short on motion processing and response time, which could make fast sports scenes less clear.
Gaming
8.1
8.3
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung Q80C excels in gaming with top-notch input lag performance, ensuring swift reaction to user inputs, paired with very good response time which minimizes motion blur. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 offers very good response time and good input lag, which means it also delivers a smooth gaming experience but might not be as responsive as the Samsung model for the most competitive gamers.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
6.8
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q80C (LCD) to be good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
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How the Samsung Q80C (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80C (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,298 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80C | 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 | 7.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.8" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 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 | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | 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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