A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec TV team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget, the TCL S355 is less expensive and will serve basic needs for watching movies, sports, and general TV programming. However, it performs poorly in dark and bright rooms, and isn't suited for high-quality gaming. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 is pricier but offers a significant improvement in overall picture quality, especially for movie enthusiasts and gamers. It has superior performance in dark conditions and handles bright rooms well. Additionally, it supports advanced features for better gaming and higher quality sound, making it a good fit for a diverse media experience in various lighting conditions. For a comprehensive experience accommodating high-quality streaming, gaming, and all types of content, especially in both bright and dark rooms, the TCL QM8 is the better option, provided that cost isn't a major concern. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the TCL S355 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3
8.5
6.43/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S355 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
8.3
6.43/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 boasts better contrast, superior local dimming, and improved black uniformity, which are crucial for a cinematic experience, making it very good for watching movies and TV shows. In contrast, the TCL S355 has lower contrast, lacks local dimming, and features poorer black uniformity, rendering it less suitable for cinematic content.
Gaming
5.5
8.3
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S355 is considered poor for gaming as it has fair response time and poor input lag performance, making it less suitable for fast-paced gaming where speedy reaction times are critical. In contrast, the TCL QM8 excels in gaming with its very good response time and good input lag, providing a smoother experience for gamers who demand immediacy in their gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
5.3
8.9
5.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
4.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
5.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S355 performs poorly for cartoons and animation due to its inferior color performance straight out of the box and a limited color gamut, which are vital for vibrant and varied colors. In contrast, the TCL QM8 shows a very good performance in these areas, displaying a broader range of colors with better accuracy, essential for the rich, diverse hues typically found in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
6.8
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S355 has poor upscaling and low SDR brightness, making it less suitable for watching news and TV programs, as content may appear less clear, especially in brighter rooms. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 offers better performance with the highest rating for SDR brightness and fairly good upscaling, resulting in clearer images and better visibility in various lighting conditions.
Bright Room
4.7
9.9
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$168
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The TCL S355 (LCD) has a price of $168 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect TV
Find your new TV
Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.5
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Both the TCL S355 and the TCL QM8 are labeled as fair for watching sports, primarily because they manage motion decently; the TCL QM8 offers very good response time, enhancing fast-moving sports scenes, but its viewing angle is limited, which might affect group watching experiences. On the other hand, the S355 with its fair response time is less ideal for fast motion but has a better viewing angle for sports fans spreading out in a room, although both TVs have to contend with reflections, with the QM8 handling them notably better than the S355.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the TCL S355 (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S355 (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$168 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 40S355 | 65QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 40" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 5.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 20.4" x 35.6" x 2.9" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 22.7" x 35.6" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13.2 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 300 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
Get a great deal on the TCL S355 (LCD) or the TCL QM8 (LCD)
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
TV guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
FAQs
FAQs about TVs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec TVs team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest TV information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
385
TVs evaluated
33,110
TVs stats compiled
21
Proprietary TVs ratings developed
121,530
Recommendations made
18,230
Consumer hours saved
About the TV team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and TVs Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Jaime Roldán
TVs Expert
Jaime is a Colombia-based TV expert. He is an electronics engineer with 8 years of experience in the telecom sector and has been making TV recommendations for 12 years.
Featured in
