Which is better for a bright living room?

The TCL QM6K. Its Mini LED backlight pushes higher peak brightness, and Dolby Vision IQ adjusts to room light. The S95F's anti-glare coating helps, but OLED brightness tops out lower.

Which has better picture quality for movies?

The Samsung S95F. Per-pixel dimming gives true blacks and no blooming, and reviewers call it among the best pictures they have tested. The QM6K is bright and colorful but shows some halo around bright objects.

Which is better for gaming?

Both are strong. The S95F reaches 165Hz with FreeSync and G-Sync on three HDMI 2.1 ports. The QM6K runs 144Hz native with VRR and Game Accelerator 240 on four HDMI ports, so it fits more consoles and a soundbar.

Does the Samsung S95F support Dolby Vision?

No. It supports HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10 and HLG. The TCL QM6K supports Dolby Vision IQ as well as HDR10+, which matters if you stream Dolby Vision content.

The TCL QM6K has no organic pixels to age, so it is the safer bet for years of news tickers and static logos. OLED pixels dim over time and can retain static images, though the S95F is fine for mixed viewing.

Is the Samsung worth stepping up to over the TCL?

Yes if contrast, color and viewing angles matter most and you watch in a controlled room. If you watch sports and daytime TV in a bright room, the TCL's brightness and Dolby Vision cover more ground.

Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV vs TCL QM6K QD-Mini LED Google TV

Buy the Samsung S95F if picture quality is the priority. Its QD-OLED panel gives per-pixel blacks, wide color and an anti-glare coating that holds up in bright rooms, and reviewers rate it among the best TVs they have tested. The TCL QM6K is the smarter pick for most people: Mini LED brightness, a 144Hz panel, Dolby Vision and four HDMI ports at a fraction of the outlay, though its blacks and viewing angles trail OLED. Both are 4K 120Hz-class sets with weak built-in sound, so plan on a soundbar.

Choose the Samsung S95F if you want the best contrast and color in a bright room and will pay for a flagship OLED.
Choose the TCL QM6K if you want a bright, big-screen Mini LED with Dolby Vision and gaming features without flagship spending.

Prices

Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV: $2,999.00 at Private Technology Group (last seen Nov 8)
TCL QM6K QD-Mini LED Google TV: $477.99 at Amazon (last seen Nov 7)
Difference: the TCL QM6K QD-Mini LED Google TV is $2,521.01 cheaper than the Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV at the latest prices (Nov 7 and Nov 8)

	Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV	TCL QM6K QD-Mini LED Google TV
Panel technology	QD-OLED, self-lit pixels with true black	QD-Mini LED with local dimming
Peak brightness	Strong for OLED, helped by anti-glare coating	Higher peak brightness for HDR highlights
Contrast and blooming	Infinite contrast, no halo around bright objects	Up to 7000:1 native contrast, halo control reduces blooming
HDR formats	HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG; no Dolby Vision	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Gaming	4K up to 165Hz, ALLM, FreeSync, G-Sync, three HDMI 2.1 ports	144Hz native, VRR, Game Accelerator 240, four HDMI ports
Sound	Object Tracking Sound+ with Dolby Atmos, weak at high volume	Onkyo 2.1 with subwoofer, 40W, basic
Smart platform	Tizen OS with Google Assistant and Alexa	Google TV with Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri
Size range	55, 65 and 75 inches	50, 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches

Spec	Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV	TCL QM6K QD-Mini LED Google TV
Screen Size	65 inches	50 inches, 55 inches, 65 inches, 75 inches, 85 …
Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
High Definition	Yes	Yes
HDTV Format	4K	4K
Color	Black	Black
Screen Form	Flat	Flat
Display Type	OLED	LED
Assistant Support	Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa	Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri
HDR	Yes	Yes
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, Ethernet, Optical …	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, Optical Audio
Supported Streaming Services	YouTube	Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Spotify, D…
Weight	30.4 lb, 41.7 lb, 62.2 lb, 85.1 lb	31 lb

Spec	Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV	TCL QM6K QD-Mini LED Google TV
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR)	true	true
Series	S95F	QM6K Series
Panel Technology	OLED	—
Display size options	55in, 65in, 75in	—
Screen technology	4K QD-OLED with anti-glare	—
HDR formats	HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG	—
Gaming features	165Hz, ALLM, FreeSync, G-Sync	—
Operating system	Tizen OS	—

Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV vs TCL QM6K QD-Mini LED Google TV

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