Philips Ambilight PUS8500 vs TCL Q6C
Get the TCL Q6C. Mini LED blacks, brighter HDR, Dolby Vision, 144Hz. It's simply the better TV. The PUS8500's Ambilight makes the screen feel bigger at night, and that's its case.
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Which one is for you?
Philips PUS8500
You love Ambilight and use Alexa? Then it's the PUS8500.
Is the Philips Ambilight PUS8500 worth it?TCL Q6C
Get the Q6C if this sounds like you: the better picture, a PS5 or Xbox, films in the dark.
Is the TCL Q6C worth it?Key differences
Blacks
Ambilight
HDR
Gaming
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Philips PUS8500
Most owners give it 5 stars for the picture, the Ambilight and the price. The main complaint is slow or freezing software.
- Great picture
- The Ambilight glow
- Good value
- Slow or freezing software
TCL Q6C
Almost every owner gives it 4 or 5 stars for the picture, value and easy set-up. The one low rating is about smearing in game mode.
- Great picture: rich colour and contrast
- Great value for the money
- Easy to set up and use
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Philips PUS8500: 30 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the TCL Q6C: 22 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), read November 2026.