LG C5 OLED vs TCL QM8K
Get the LG C5 for movie nights. Get the TCL QM8K for daytime TV, sport and maximum brightness for the money.
Our pickLG C5 OLED
Still one of the safest OLED buys: deep blacks, Dolby Vision and excellent gaming, now often discounted.
TCL QM8K
A very bright Mini LED for sunny rooms and HDR impact, with better value than premium OLEDs.
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This is the classic OLED vs Mini LED decision. The C5 wins on blacks, viewing angle and clean motion; the QM8K wins on brightness and price-per-inch impact.
- —You watch in the evening.
- —Seats are spread around the room.
- —You hate blooming around subtitles.
- —Your room is bright.
- —You watch lots of sport and daytime TV.
- —You want a big punchy picture for less.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +OLED blacks and wide viewing angle
- +Dolby Vision for films and streaming
- +Strong console and PC gaming features
- −OLEDs can show stutter in slow panning shots.
- −Bright rooms still suit a Mini LED better.
- +Very bright Mini LED picture
- +Strong HDR for the money
- +Google TV and gaming features
- −Blooming can show around bright subtitles in dark scenes.
- −Picture quality drops more from the side than OLED.
Ready to choose?
- Is the LG C5 worth it?
- Is the TCL QM8K worth it?
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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.