TCL QM5K 75" QD-Mini LED TV vs LG NU70 Nano 4K Smart TV

The TCL 75QM5K is the stronger TV for picture quality. Its QD-Mini LED backlight with up to 500 local dimming zones, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ support gives deeper blacks and brighter highlights than the LG NU70's Direct Lit panel, which has no local dimming and only HDR10 Pro. The LG wins on the smart platform: webOS 26 with the Magic Remote and LG Channels is smoother and better organized than TCL's Google TV setup. Build is plastic on both, and owners of both lines report the usual edge-case panel complaints, but the TCL's 4.7 rating across 574 reviews is solid. Buy the TCL for movies, sports and gaming; buy the LG if you mainly stream and want the easier interface.

• Choose the TCL 75QM5K if you want the best picture for the money, with Mini LED dimming, Dolby Vision IQ and 144Hz VRR gaming.
• Choose the LG NU70 if you value the webOS 26 platform, Magic Remote and free LG Channels over contrast and brightness.