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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for overall picture quality and performance for movies and gaming, the TCL Q6 LCD TV may be the better choice, as it generally performs well in bright rooms and offers good color reproduction out of the box. However, the Samsung CU8000 is usually pricier, but this can be justified if you highly value sports content viewing, as it excels in that area. If you require a TV with better dark room performance, neither of these models is optimal but the TCL Q6 performs slightly better. Both TVs have a similar sound quality and feature set, including voice commands and HDR support, but only the TCL Q6 supports Dolby Vision, which may enhance your HDR viewing experience if you watch compatible content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.8
6.9
4.92/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
5.9
4.92/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the TCL Q6 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung CU8000 has a low contrast and lacks local dimming, resulting in poor black uniformity, which diminishes movie and cinematic TV viewing quality where dark scenes are common. On the other hand, the TCL Q6, while having better contrast, also lacks effective local dimming, leading to subpar black uniformity that can compromise the viewing experience in dark scenes.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
6.6
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 has colors that are not well-calibrated straight out of the box, meaning the colors may not look as vibrant or accurate when watching cartoons and animations, while its color gamut—that is, the range of colors it can display—is only rated as "Good," which could limit the vividness and variety of colors in cartoons. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 is also rated "Good" for color gamut, indicating it can display a similar range of colors, but it may still outperform the Samsung CU8000 in representing animations as its performance is considered fair, suggesting it manages colors slightly better out of the box, leading to a more pleasing animation viewing experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
6.2
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 has fair SDR brightness and upscales to a satisfying degree but its performance for colors out of the box and color gamut is only fair, impacting viewing experiences for content like news and talk shows where color accuracy and brightness can be crucial. The TCL Q6, with very good SDR brightness, enhances visibility in various lighting conditions and its better upscaling capability, ensures that standard definition content often found in news and talk shows is displayed more clearly, despite both TVs having a similar performance in color reproduction.
Bright Room
5.9
7.2
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 has a lower SDR and HDR brightness and handles reflections poorly compared to the TCL Q6, which means the TCL Q6 is more suitable for viewing in bright rooms due to its higher brightness and better reflection handling. While both have similar color volume and gamut, which are somewhat important, the significant advantage in brightness and reflection handling makes the TCL Q6 a better choice for environments with a lot of ambient light.
Cost
$1,298
$998
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has a price of $1,298 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.2
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.5
5.8
4.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Samsung CU8000 has a poor response time which affects the clarity of fast-moving content and its input lag is very good, but it's not enough to compensate for the blurry image in fast games. In comparison, the TCL Q6 has fair response time and the best input lag of the two, resulting in slightly clearer motion but potentially more perceptible delay in game responsiveness.
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How the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung CU8000 (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,298 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 6, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN85CU8000 | 85Q650G | |
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 | 7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.8" x 74.8" x 1.1" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 44.5" x 74.8" | 45.7" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 65 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 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 | 4.9/10 | 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 | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | 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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