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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung QN95B comes at a premium price and offers excellent performance for gaming, movies, and bright room viewing. If gaming and sports viewing are priorities and budget is not a constraint, the Samsung QN95B may be the better option. However, if you are looking for a more affordable option that still offers good movie watching capabilities and performance in bright rooms, the TCL QM8 could be suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Very good for dark room
Key differences
Sports
7.2
6.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B provides a superior sports viewing experience with better motion processing and better handling of reflections, which are crucial when watching fast games and in rooms with many light sources. Conversely, the TCL QM8 has narrower viewing angles and weaker motion processing, making it less ideal for group viewings or fast-paced sports content.
Gaming
8.8
8.3
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and TCL QM8 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Samsung QN95B (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung QN95B is highly regarded for gaming due to outstanding response time and input lag performance, accompanied by a strong refresh rate. On the other hand, the TCL QM8, while still performing well with a good response time and input lag, is slightly behind, especially in terms of its input lag, which gamers value for quick, real-time action.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.8
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B performs better for watching news and talk shows largely due to its superior upscaling of lower resolution content and its high SDR brightness, making it well-suited for daytime viewing in bright rooms. The TCL QM8, while fair in these aspects, doesn't match the Samsung's performance in upscaling or SDR brightness, which can affect the viewing experience, especially when it comes to clarity and visibility in brighter environments.
Cost
$1,497
$998
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $1,497 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.3
8.5
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Samsung QN95B (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
8.3
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Samsung QN95B (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Samsung QN95B excels in movie and cinematic TV viewing with strong local dimming and black uniformity, ensuring deep blacks and minimal blooming, while its overall color proficiency enhances the viewing experience. The TCL QM8, on the other hand, offers exceptionally high contrast and superior black uniformity for dark scene reproduction but has a narrower viewing angle, which could reduce color accuracy and contrast when viewed from the side.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.9
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B displays cartoons and animations with excellent colors right out of the box, providing a vibrant and accurate picture without the need for calibration, which is essential for animated content that relies on bold and consistent colors. In contrast, while the TCL QM8 also shows colors well out of the box and has a very good color gamut ensuring a wide range of colors, it might require some adjustments to reach the level of the Samsung QN95B for viewing animated content.
Bright Room
9.8
9.9
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Samsung QN95B (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
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How the Samsung QN95B (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN95B (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,497 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN95B | 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 | 8.9/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 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" x 0.7" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 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 | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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John Archer | March 2022
"Picture quality is fantastic truly mind-bogglingly good. It also plays into the screen’s gorgeous color performance, as spectacularly rich, vibrant tones now look both more consistently natural and balanced. With its extreme brightness and vibrant Quantum Dot color system, the QN95B delivers a dazzling demonstration of just how much of a difference HDR can make to picture quality."
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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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