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Updated January 10, 2024·
For a better general viewing experience with movies and series, opt for the Vizio MQ6 '23, which performs well across various content types and has excellent color quality right out of the box. If you prioritize a bright room performance, the TCL Q6 has an edge and could serve you better in well-lit conditions. Neither will excel in dark rooms, but the Vizio provides marginally better performance in this regard. For gaming purposes, the Vizio also has a slight advantage. Both are similarly priced, so your decision can be made based on these performance aspects. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Movies & TV
5.9
7.3
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
9.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 has a higher contrast ratio, better local dimming, and superior black uniformity, which are essential for a rich and immersive movie experience, compared to the TCL Q6 that underperforms in these key aspects making it less suitable for watching movies and cinematic TV.
Gaming
5.8
6.5
6.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
19.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 has a fair response time, which can cause motion blur during fast-paced games, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 has a fair response time but better input lag, resulting in smoother gameplay and more responsive controls, which is preferable for gaming. Both TVs have the same refresh rate, but the Vizio performs better in key gaming areas, making it more suitable for gamers.
Cartoons & Animation
6.6
7.4
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 exhibits better colors out of the box and a wider color gamut, which are particularly important for cartoons and animation, leading to its higher performance in this area compared to the TCL Q6. Additionally, both TVs have good color volumes, but the Vizio's strengths in the more crucial aspects give it the edge for animation viewing.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
7.1
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 outperforms the TCL Q6 in terms of upscaling and SDR brightness, which are very important for watching news and regular TV programs, leading to better clarity and visibility in various lighting conditions. The Vizio also has an advantage with more accurate colors out of the box and a wider color gamut, contributing to a more vibrant and true-to-life picture which is somewhat important for such content.
Bright Room
7.2
6.3
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q6 is better for bright rooms as it has very good SDR brightness and can handle reflections poorly, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 has good SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, which may not fare as well in brightly lit environments.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.9
7.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Sports
6.2
6.2
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL Q6 is fair for watching sports due to its fair response time and poor motion processing, which might not handle fast-paced action smoothly, and its poor performance with reflections can be troubling in a bright room. The Vizio MQ6 '23 has somewhat better motion processing, but shares a similar fair response time and also struggles with reflections, although slightly less than the TCL Q6, impacting its optimality for sports in well-lit environments.
Cost
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$513
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The TCL Q6 (LCD) has a price of $500 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $513.
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How the TCL Q6 (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL Q6 (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $513 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | August 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65Q650G | M65Q6M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.9" | 35.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.7 lbs | 39.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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 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.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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