Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
Samsung
66 Overall Score
vs
TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 54.5"
TCL
83 Overall Score
Scores
Smart Home
Streaming
Budget
Gaming
Sports
Portable
Movies
Outdoor
Corporate
Specifications
| Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5" | TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 54.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 54.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | TSR AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | OTS Lite, Q-Symphony | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 325W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 182 kWh★ | 325 kWh |
| Weight | 7.89 kg★ | 13.29 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 54.5"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"0.163score per dollar
vs
TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 54.5"0.306score per dollar
TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 54.5" offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 54.5"
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.
