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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget, the TCL Q6 is less expensive but isn't as good for dark room viewing and does not handle reflections as well as the Vizio P-Series, which might be important if you often watch TV in a bright or well-lit room. The Vizio P-Series costs more, but if you play a lot of video games, you would appreciate its superior gaming performance. It also has a higher bright room performance rating, making it a better fit for bright environments and a broader range of content like sports and movies. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio P-Series (LCD).
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.9
7.9
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
7.7
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
9.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-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 poor local dimming and black uniformity, resulting in less defined dark scenes and lower contrast, whereas the Vizio P-Series excels in these areas, providing good local dimming and better black uniformity, ensuring deeper blacks and a more immersive contrast that is essential for a cinematic experience. Additionally, while the TCL Q6 offers poor colors out of the box, which affects the overall picture quality, the Vizio counters that with good out-of-the-box colors and a better color volume, making it more suitable for movies and cinematic content.
Gaming
5.8
7.7
6.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
19.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 has fair response time and the best input lag, which may make it responsive but prone to motion blur, while the Vizio P-Series, despite having a fair response time, offers good input lag with a higher refresh rate, resulting in a smoother gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
6.6
8.3
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series displays cartoons and animation better mainly because it has better out-of-the-box colors and a wider color gamut, which means it can show more accurate and richer colors without the need for additional calibration. In comparison, the TCL Q6 has poorer out-of-the-box color presentation and a somewhat less impressive color gamut, resulting in less vibrant and less diverse colors when watching animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
7.2
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series offers a better color gamut and superior local dimming features compared to the TCL Q6, enhancing the quality of news, talk shows, and TV programs, especially in scenes where these attributes are prominent, like vivid studio settings and varying lighting conditions. Additionally, the Vizio P-Series has a higher contrast ratio, providing deeper blacks and more defined shadows, which contributes to a more lifelike picture during typical TV program viewing.
Bright Room
7.2
8.9
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is good.
The Vizio P-Series handles reflections better, making it superior for bright room viewing compared to the TCL Q6, which has a lower reflections handling capability. Furthermore, the Vizio P-Series is also better at maintaining brightness in both SDR and HDR content, contributing to its better performance in well-lit environments.
Cost
$500
$998
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has a price of $500 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.2
6.4
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL Q6 and Vizio P-Series both have fair response times, which is crucial for watching fast-paced sports to reduce motion blur, but their ability to handle motion is only moderate, which might result in some choppiness during intense action. While both TVs manage reflections adequately, neither television offers wide viewing angles, which can be limiting if you often watch games with a large group spread around the room.
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How the TCL Q6 (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL Q6 (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65Q650G | P65Q9-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 | 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 | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.7 lbs | 53.3 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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
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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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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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