Which has the better picture, the Q6 or the QM6K?

The QM6K. Its QD-Mini LED backlight with local dimming produces deeper blacks and less blooming than the Q6's direct LED panel. The Q6 is bigger, not better.

Is the 85-inch Q6 worth losing 10 inches of size for the QM6K?

Only if you sit more than about 10 feet away and size dominates your viewing. At closer distances the QM6K's contrast advantage is more visible than the extra inches.

Which is better for gaming?

The QM6K. It has a 144Hz native panel and HDMI 2.1 ports for 4K 120Hz consoles. The Q6 does 120Hz with VRR up to 144Hz, but its panel and ports are a step behind.

Do both run Google TV?

Yes. Both use Google TV, so apps, casting and voice search work the same way. The QM6K's menus are reported to lag slightly.

Which is brighter in a sunny room?

The QM6K. Mini LED backlights push higher peak brightness, which holds up better against window glare. The Q6 is fine in a dim room but washes out more in daylight.

Are they the same price?

Yes, both are $798 as of November 3, 2026 — the Q6 at Walmart and the QM6K at Amazon. The Q6 is sold at 3 stores; the QM6K at 1.

TCL 85” Class Q6 4K UHD HDR QLED Smart TV with Google TV (2024) vs TCL 75" QM6K QD-Mini LED 144Hz Smart TV

Both cost $798 as of November 3, 2026 — the TCL Q6 85-inch at Walmart and the TCL QM6K 75-inch at Amazon. The QM6K is the better picture: Mini LED backlighting with far more dimming zones and deeper blacks, plus 144Hz gaming. The Q6 wins on size alone at 85 inches. Buy the QM6K unless the extra 10 inches matter more than contrast.

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