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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL QM8 is typically much more expensive than the Vizio MQ6 '23 but offers a better overall picture quality, gaming experience, and performance in bright rooms. The TCL QM8 boasts better local dimming, higher brightness in SDR and HDR, better black uniformity, and superior response time – making it a solid choice for movie enthusiasts and gamers. However, the viewing angle and upscaling are not as good. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is more affordable and still delivers satisfactory performance for watching news, talk shows, reality TV, cartoons, and animation. It has a lower contrast and brightness, and its local dimming and HDR performance are not as impressive. If budget is a key concern and you mainly watch standard dynamic range content in a less brightly-lit room, Vizio MQ6 '23 would be a viable option. 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 MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5
7.4
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.3
7.3
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
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 MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 offers superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity compared to the Vizio MQ6 '23, contributing to a very good watching experience for movies and cinematic TV, especially in dark scenes. While both TVs have good colors out of the box and color volume, the TCL QM8 excels with excellent color volume, enhancing the vibrancy and depth of images.
Gaming
8.3
6.5
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 excels in gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag, making it responsive and smooth for fast-paced action, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 has only fair response time which can make it less suitable for gaming where quick movements are necessary.
Cartoons & Animation
8.9
7.4
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its very good out-of-the-box colors and color gamut, essential for vibrant, varied coloring. While the Vizio MQ6 '23 also performs well with similar color qualities, it falls short of the TCL QM8's level, which makes a noticeable difference for animation content.
Bright Room
9.9
6.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 outshines the Vizio MQ6 '23 in a bright room due to its superior SDR and HDR brightness levels, along with better handling of reflections, which is crucial under strong lighting. Although both TVs have good contrast and color performance, the TCL QM8's higher brightness and reflection handling make it a preferable choice for well-lit environments.
Cost
$998
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.2
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL QM8 has a better response time than the Vizio MQ6 '23, which means you'll see less blur during fast-moving sports sequences; but the Vizio MQ6 excels in handling reflections, which can be a deciding factor if you often watch TV in a bright room. While both TVs have fair motion processing, they may not deliver the most fluid motion for high-speed sports, and both offer similar viewing angles that are somewhat limiting when watching from the side, which might affect group viewing experiences.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
7.1
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) to be good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and offers adequately bright images for viewing in well-lit rooms, making it suitable for news and talk shows. In contrast, the TCL QM8, despite its strong contrast, doesn't upscale as effectively and may not display as bright images, which can be less ideal for daytime viewing of regular TV programs.
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How the TCL QM8 (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL QM8 (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65QM850G | M65Q6M | |
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 | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.1" x 56.9" | 35.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.1 lbs | 39.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 400 | 400 x 200 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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