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The TCL Q6 is a more budget-friendly choice and will save you money but may not match the Vizio M-Series in performance in certain areas. The Vizio M-Series offers better overall picture quality, which is particularly noticeable while watching movies or playing games in darker environments. Both TVs might struggle with glare in very bright rooms, but the Vizio might edge out slightly better. If you prioritize a sharp picture and rich colors and can spend more, the Vizio M-Series could be a better fit. If saving money is more important and you are okay with a decent but not top-of-the-line picture quality, the TCL Q6 should serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.9
7.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
7.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
9.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 struggles with movies and cinematic TV due to its limited local dimming capability and poor black uniformity, which can lead to less depth and clarity in dark scenes. The Vizio M-Series, on the other hand, performs better with its higher contrast and effective local dimming that boosts the overall picture quality for a more immersive viewing experience.
Gaming
5.8
6.4
6.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
19.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has poorer response time compared to the Vizio M-Series (LCD), indicating a slower transition between different colors which can affect fast-paced gaming. Additionally, although the TCL Q6 offers the lowest input lag, which is great for responsive gaming, its lower response time might be more noticeable in gaming scenarios that require quick screen changes.
Cartoons & Animation
6.6
8.3
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series is better for watching cartoons and animation than the TCL Q6 because it delivers more vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box and has a wider color gamut, which means it can display a broader range of colors. This is crucial for content like cartoons where vivid and varied colors enhance the viewing experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
7.6
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series performs better for news, talk shows, and TV programs primarily due to superior upscaling and brighter SDR content handling which makes it more suitable for viewing standard dynamic range videos that are common with such content. In contrast, the TCL Q6, while offering fair performance, may not deliver the same level of clarity with upscaled content or appear as bright in well-lit rooms, factors which can impact the viewing experience for everyday programming.
Bright Room
7.2
6.6
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q6 performs better in a bright room due to its very good SDR brightness and although it handles reflections poorly, it's still preferable to the Vizio M-Series, which has good SDR brightness but only fair performance when it comes to handling reflections. Additionally, since contrast, color volume, and color gamut are somewhat important, the TCL Q6's inferior contrast may not affect bright room viewing as significantly as the Vizio M-Series' lesser brightness and reflection handling.
Cost
$700
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has a price of $700 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $750.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.2
6.2
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
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
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL Q6 and Vizio M-Series both have tradeoffs when it comes to watching sports; while the TCL Q6 has poor reflection handling which can be troublesome in bright rooms, the Vizio M-Series offers a fair response to reflections but has limited viewing angles that can affect the picture quality from side seats. Additionally, both models have fair motion processing which is crucial for fast-paced sports action, and their gray uniformity, important for displaying sports fields without distracting areas, is rated just fair, not guaranteeing a perfectly even image.
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How the TCL Q6 (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL Q6 (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | July 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65Q650G | M65Q7-J01 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.9" | 34.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.7 lbs | 51.1 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 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 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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