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Updated January 10, 2024·
For a budget-conscious choice, the Vizio D-Series is a solid option if you're watching mostly daytime TV or news in a well-lit room, thanks to its good reflection handling and adequate brightness. However, it's not ideal for dark room viewing or gaming due to its lower contrast ratio and higher input lag. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 offers a significantly better picture quality, with superior contrast and brightness that make it excellent for watching movies and sports in both dark and bright rooms. It's also a better choice for gaming with its lower input lag and higher refresh rate. Although it's pricier, the TCL QM8's overall performance is a substantial step up, especially for home theater enthusiasts or gamers, making it a worthwhile investment if your budget allows. 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 Vizio D-Series (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5
6.6
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.3
6.2
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 is very good for watching movies and cinematic TV because it has high contrast, effective local dimming, and strong black uniformity, which contribute to deep blacks and detailed dark scenes, alongside good colors out of the box and excellent color volume enhancing the viewing experience. On the other hand, the Vizio D-Series is considered fair due to its lower contrast, limited local dimming capability, and poorer black uniformity, which can result in less impactful dark scenes, even though it has excellent colors out of the box, the overall picture quality suffers especially in cinematic content that often relies on these very important factors.
Gaming
8.3
5.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 is preferred for gaming because it has a higher refresh rate and better response time, allowing for smoother motion and quicker feedback to player actions. In contrast, the Vizio D-Series has a lower refresh rate and poorer response time, which can result in more motion blur and delayed reaction to inputs.
Cartoons & Animation
8.9
7.1
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 is very good for watching cartoons and animation because it has good color performance right out of the box and a very good color gamut, making vibrant animations pop. The Vizio D-Series, while offering excellent color accuracy immediately upon use, falls short with a poor color gamut, which can affect how animated scenes with diverse colors are rendered.
Bright Room
9.9
5.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 excels in a bright room due to its "Best" SDR brightness and "Very Good" reflection handling, providing a clear and well-lit viewing experience. In contrast, the Vizio D-Series struggles in the same environment with a "Poor" SDR brightness and "Good" reflection handling, making it less suitable for brightly lit spaces.
Cost
$1,498
$170
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.1
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL QM8 has adequate response time and motion processing but is not ideal for wide seating due to its narrow viewing angles, whereas the Vizio D-Series, while having slightly better viewing angles, suffers more from slow response times, making fast-paced sports less fluid. Both TVs handle reflections well, but neither excels at displaying consistent grays across the screen, which is important for sports with large uniform color fields like football or hockey pitches.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
6.7
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL QM8 excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and provides very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and TV shows, whereas the Vizio D-Series also offers great upscaling but has lower SDR brightness, which can be less ideal in brighter rooms. Both TVs present colors well out of the box, but if vibrant colors and contrast in various lighting conditions matter to you, the TCL will have an edge with its better color gamut and local dimming features.
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How the TCL QM8 (LCD) and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL QM8 (LCD) | Vizio D-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $170 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65QM850G | D32fM-K01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 32" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 16.8" x 28.1" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.1" x 56.9" | 18.9" x 28.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.1 lbs | 8.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 400 | 100 x 100 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 10 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Nick Pino | July 2021
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
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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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