Updated January 12, 2024·Prices updated 24 hours ago
If you are deciding between the TCL QM8 and the Vizio V-Series '22, consider that the TCL QM8 is more expensive but generally offers a superior picture quality with better contrast, brightness, and color accuracy, which contributes to a more immersive experience for movies and gaming, particularly in dark rooms. However, the Vizio V-Series '22 is more budget-friendly and still provides a decent quality picture that is suitable for everyday TV shows and news, but may not be as bright or as vivid as the TCL QM8, making it less ideal for brightly-lit rooms or for more demanding visual content like high-end gaming or cinema-grade films. Give Feedback
This comparison is based on the 65" TCL QM8 (LCD) and the 65" Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD). At the time of writing the 65" TCL QM8 (LCD) cost $1,148 and the 65" Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) cost $999. The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has dropped in price by $491.
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 V-Series '22 (LCD)
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL QM8 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5/10
6.2/10
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.3/10
5.8/10
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
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 Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 boasts superior contrast, local dimming capabilities, and black uniformity making it better suited for movies and cinematic TV, which benefits from these features to deliver deeper blacks and more vivid scenes. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series '22 lacks effective local dimming and has lower contrast and black uniformity, resulting in less impressive dark scene performance and overall picture quality for cinematic content.
Gaming
8.3/10
5.8/10
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 outperforms the Vizio V-Series '22 in gaming because it has a higher refresh rate and better response time, which means faster and more fluid on-screen action with less motion blur. Additionally, the TCL QM8 has lower input lag, ensuring quicker reaction to user inputs, which is crucial for a responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.9/10
6.7/10
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 is better for watching cartoons and animation due to its 'very good' color gamut and 'good' colors out of the box, resulting in vibrant and accurate colors from the start. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22, with a 'fair' color gamut and 'excellent' colors out of the box, may not display as wide a range of colors, even though its initial color accuracy is high.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8/10
5.7/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8's SDR brightness is rated best and it features local dimming, which will make it better for watching news and TV programs in various lighting conditions, while the Vizio V-Series '22 has a fair SDR brightness and lacks local dimming, making it less suitable for these uses.
Bright Room
9.9/10
5.9/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 is better suited for bright rooms because it offers excellent SDR and HDR brightness and handles reflections very well, making the picture stand out even with ambient light. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22 struggles in the same environment due to its fair SDR brightness and only fair reflection handling, leading to a dimmer image under bright lighting conditions.
Cost
$1,498
$508
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $508.
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL QM8 handles reflections better and has a faster response time, making it more suitable for sports in rooms with many lights, but its motion processing is not as strong. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series '22 offers less effective reflection handling and has a slower response time which could lead to more motion blur during fast sports action.
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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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