TCL QM6K vs TCL Q6 (Q651G)
Get the TCL QM6K. The cheaper Q6 has no local dimming, so its blacks look grey and motion blurs. It's only worth it if every dollar counts.
TCL QM6K
A cheap Mini LED with deep blacks, accurate colour and 144Hz gaming. Not bright enough for punchy HDR.
TCL Q6 (Q651G)
A very cheap big TV, but dim, with grey blacks and blurry motion. The QM6K is worth the extra.
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The QM6K's Mini LED backlight gives far deeper blacks, it's brighter, and it does 4K at 144Hz with extremely low input lag. RTINGS rates the Q6 inadequate for films and gaming: no local dimming, dim HDR and very slow motion.
- —You watch films in the evening.
- —You play games.
- —You can spend a little more.
- —You need the cheapest big screen.
- —It's for casual daytime TV.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Deep blacks for a cheap TV
- +Accurate colour out of the box
- +4K 144Hz with extremely low lag
- −HDR is too dim for real impact.
- −Noticeable haloing around bright objects on dark backgrounds.
- −Reflections from lamps and windows facing it show.
- −Low-resolution video looks a little soft.
- +Very low price for a big screen
- +Google TV and Dolby Vision
- +120Hz with VRR at 1440p
- −Blacks look grey: there's no local dimming.
- −Not bright enough for a sunny room, and HDR looks dim.
- −Very slow pixel response blurs motion.
- −Some dirty-screen effect towards the centre.
Ready to choose?
- Is the TCL QM6K worth it?
- Is the TCL Q6 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.