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If you prioritize overall picture quality and gaming performance and are willing to pay more, the TCL QM8 is a solid choice. It performs better in bright rooms and offers superior contrast and color performance, which is great for movies and gaming. On the other hand, the TCL S546 is more budget-friendly and still delivers decent performance for various content including movies and TV. However, its picture quality is not as strong as the QM8, and it's less suited for bright rooms and gaming. It also has lower speaker power. Both models support similar HDR formats and use VA type panels known for good contrast. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL QM8 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5
7.4
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.3
7.0
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 is particularly suited for movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, effective local dimming which enhances black uniformity, and superior color volume, making dark scenes and vibrant colors stand out. The TCL S546, while still offering good performance with a similar contrast ratio, falls short in local dimming and black uniformity, impacting its ability to render deep blacks and has a less impressive color volume, resulting in slightly less vivid colors.
Gaming
8.3
6.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
Cartoons & Animation
8.9
6.6
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 has a good rating for colors out of the box, implying that it displays colors accurately without the need for user adjustments, and its very good color gamut indicates a broad range of colors it can display, which enhances animation viewing. The TCL S546, on the other hand, has a poor rating for colors out of the box, meaning colors may not be as vibrant or accurate initially, and while its color gamut is good, it may not represent as wide a spectrum of colors as the QM8, which could affect the vividness expected in cartoons & animation.
Bright Room
9.9
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 is better suited for bright rooms due to its top SDR brightness, excellent HDR brightness, and very good reflections handling. This means that the QM8 handles ambient light better and offers a more vibrant picture in both SDR and HDR content compared to the less bright and less reflective-resistant S546.
Cost
$1,498
$398
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.3
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL QM8 provides better motion processing for sports viewing, with very good response time and motion handling, however, it may be less suitable for bright rooms due to fair reflection handling. Conversely, the TCL S546 offers very good reflection handling that's beneficial in well-lit environments but has good response time, which may not handle fast motion in sports as smoothly as the QM8.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
6.4
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL QM8 offers better upscaling and brighter SDR content, making it a good fit for watching news and TV programs in well-lit environments, while it also delivers good colors straight out of the box. In contrast, the TCL S546, while also capable of upscaling and bright SDR performance, doesn't produce colors as accurately without adjustments, which may be less rewarding for those who want good picture quality from the start without extra tuning.
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How the TCL QM8 (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL QM8 (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65QM850G | 65S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.1" x 56.9" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.1 lbs | 47.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 400 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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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.
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