Which is better for dark rooms?

The TCL QM6K. Its full-array mini-LED dimming controls black levels across the screen, while the LG QNED85T is edge-lit and shoppers report backlight washing in from the sides in dark scenes.

Which is better for gaming?

The TCL has a 144Hz native panel and Game Accelerator 288. The LG runs 120Hz with FreeSync, VRR, ALLM and HGiG. Both are good; the TCL has the higher refresh ceiling.

Is the LG worth $322 more?

Only if you specifically want webOS with the Magic Remote. On picture technology and price, the TCL at $427.99 at Amazon as of November 7, 2026 is the stronger value.

Which has better sound out of the box?

The TCL. It has an ONKYO 2.1 channel system with a built-in subwoofer, 40W total, plus Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X. The LG lists standard speakers only.

Neither maker publishes a lifespan figure. One LG owner review mentions lines appearing after two years, but that is a single report, not a pattern.

Does the TCL come in other sizes?

Yes. The QM6K comes in 50, 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches. The LG QNED85T listing is 65 inches only.

TCL QM6K QD-Mini LED Google TV vs LG QNED85TUA 65" 4K Smart TV

Both are 65-inch 4K 120Hz smart TVs, but they are built differently. The TCL QM6K is a QD-Mini LED set with full-array local dimming, a 144Hz native panel, and an ONKYO 2.1 speaker system; the LG QNED85T is an edge-lit QNED set with Dimming Pro and webOS. At $427.99 at Amazon as of November 7, 2026, the TCL costs $322 less than the LG at $749.99 at Pro Bros, and it is the better buy for most shoppers. Choose the LG only if you want webOS with the Magic Remote and prefer its design.

Today the TCL QM6K QD-Mini LED Google TV costs $322.00 less at its best price.

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