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TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model — Mini-LED · 55" · 2023
TCL

TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model

Mini-LED · 55" · 2023

89
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
Samsung S95D 65" wins by 6
Samsung S95D 65" — QD-OLED · 65" · 2024
Samsung

Samsung S95D 65"

QD-OLED · 65" · 2024

95
/ 100
From $4,249
Specdex verdict

Samsung S95D 65" takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model lands at 89 and Samsung S95D 65" at 95. That puts Samsung S95D 65" ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model if…

  • ✓Strong HDR performance
  • ✓Current smart platform
  • ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports

Pick Samsung S95D 65" if…

  • ✓Strong HDR performance
  • ✓Current smart platform
  • ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Samsung S95D 65"

Panel, processing, and HDR performance

Samsung S95D 65" leads on picture (95 vs 89).

Gaming

Samsung S95D 65"

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

Samsung S95D 65" leads on gaming (91 vs 85).

Smart platform

Tie

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $4,249).

TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model 89
vs
95 Samsung S95D 65"

Score breakdown

TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model
89
picture 89
motion 87
gaming 85
smart 82
sound 78
Samsung S95D 65"
95
picture 95
motion 93
gaming 91
smart 82
sound 78

Specs side-by-side

TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model versus Samsung S95D 65" — full spec comparison
Spec TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model Samsung S95D 65"
Panel
Mini-LED
QD-OLED
Size
55"
65"
Refresh
120Hz
120Hz
Release year
2023
2024

TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model

Pros
  • +Strong HDR performance
  • +Current smart platform
  • +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Cons
  • −Ads on smart platform
  • −Sound trails dedicated audio
  • −Large footprint

Samsung S95D 65"

Pros
  • +Strong HDR performance
  • +Current smart platform
  • +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Cons
  • −Ads on smart platform
  • −Sound trails dedicated audio
  • −Large footprint

FAQ: TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model vs Samsung S95D 65"

Which is better, TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model or Samsung S95D 65"? +

Samsung S95D 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model worth the price? +

At $1,699, TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in picture.

Is Samsung S95D 65" worth the price? +

At $4,249, Samsung S95D 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.

Does TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model or Samsung S95D 65" last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for picture quality, TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model or Samsung S95D 65"? +

Samsung S95D 65" — leads on picture (95 vs 89). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.

Which is better for gaming, TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model or Samsung S95D 65"? +

Samsung S95D 65" — leads on gaming (91 vs 85). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.