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
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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 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
$998
$508
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has a price of $998 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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How the TCL QM8 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
TCL QM8 (LCD)
Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$998
$508
Brand
Brand
TCL
Vizio
Release Date
Release Date
May 1, 2023
August 5, 2022
Full name
Full name
65QM850G
V655M
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
miniLED FALD VA
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google TV
SmartCast
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7/10
6.1/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
3
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
8.6/10
6.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
9.9/10
6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
8.4/10
5.8/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
8.3/10
5.8/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.6/10
6.1/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
6.9/10
5.8/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.9/10
6.8/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
8/10
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"
32.7" x 56.9" x 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
34.1" x 56.9"
35.5" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
50.1 lbs
40.2 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
No
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
8/10
6/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
8/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
9/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
9.4/10
5.8/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
10/10
6.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
9.3/10
5.6/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.5/10
5.5/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
8.5/10
6.3/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.4/10
5.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
9/10
6.7/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
4.8/10
5.5/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
4.6/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8.2/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
9.3/10
6.3/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
8.2/10
6.7/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
7.7/10
8.8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.6/10
9.2/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
6.3/10
6.3/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
10/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.1
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
40 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Yes, Bypass only
Yes
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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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