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Updated January 10, 2024·
Based on the comparison, if you prioritize gaming and movie watching, especially in darker rooms, the TCL Q7 may be the better option due to its higher performance in terms of contrast, brightness, and color depth. However, the Samsung AU8000 performs well for news, talk shows, cartoons, and is slightly better at handling reflections, making it a viable option for brighter rooms. Both TVs are similarly priced and support similar HDR formats, but the TCL Q7 has an additional HDMI port and better speaker power. Keep in mind that the TCL is also a newer model with potentially more up-to-date features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.6
7.8
6.71/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
7.7
6.71/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.8
8.2
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q7 is rated as very good for gaming because it has a high response time score and good input lag score, which means it can display fast-moving content with minimal blur and react quickly to user inputs, crucial for gaming. On the other hand, the Samsung AU8000 received a poor response time score, indicating it might show more motion blur during fast-paced games, although it does have a best input lag score, suggesting it can register input commands without much delay.
Cartoons & Animation
6.9
7.8
6.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q7 is preferred for watching cartoons and animation due to its better color gamut and color volume, which are crucial for vibrant and diverse colors. Contrast and SDR brightness are superior in the TCL Q7 as well, enhancing the overall picture quality compared to the Samsung AU8000, which has fair scores in these aspects.
Bright Room
6.3
7.6
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung AU8000, while having good SDR brightness and handling reflections well, has no local dimming and poor HDR brightness, which can affect the display quality in a bright room. The TCL Q7, on the other hand, offers very good SDR brightness, significant local dimming which improves contrast, and good HDR brightness, thus it manages better performance in bright settings despite handling reflections less effectively.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.4
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung AU8000 has a poor response time that can cause motion blur during fast sports scenes and moderate viewing angles which may result in colors looking washed out from the sides. Conversely, the TCL Q7 has very good response time for clearer motion but suffers from poor reflection handling and narrow viewing angles, making it less ideal in bright rooms and for viewers sitting off to the side.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
6.3
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung AU8000 performs adequately when upscaling lower-resolution content to its native resolution and offers good color accuracy straight out of the box, which is beneficial when watching news and talk shows. On the other hand, the TCL Q7 also handles upscaling well and provides very good SDR brightness, improving visibility in different lighting conditions, but it may not exhibit as accurate colors immediately upon setup as the Samsung AU8000 does.
Cost
$1,498
$1,398
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the TCL Q7 (LCD) costs $1,398.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung AU8000 (LCD) | TCL Q7 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $1,398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 6, 2021 | June 3, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN85AU8000 | 85Q750G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.7" x 74.6" x 2.4" | 42.8" x 74.5" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 46.7" x 74.6" | 45.8" x 74.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 88.6 lbs | 82.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 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 | 6.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Michael Desjardin | April 2023
"To put it directly: you’d never see a mid-range 4K TV hitting this black levels half a decade ago. AU8000 plays the part of a higher-end TV thanks to its sleek design. If you’re upgrading to a smart TV for the first time, the software is a great way to dip your toes in the streaming water."
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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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