LG C5 OLED vs TCL QM8K

Quick answer

Critics score the LG C5 OLED and the TCL QM8K the same: 86 out of 100, from 12 and 11 reviews. 9 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the LG C5 OLED higher, 4 scored the TCL QM8K higher and 3 gave both the same score.

LG C5 OLEDImage: LG

LG C5 OLED

86
Highly rated
Average of 12 professional reviews
11 of 12 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 12 reviews landedRange 77–95
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: picture quality (11 of 12), design (3 of 12)

Criticised for: price (3 of 12), brightness (2 of 12)

The catch: Only a small upgrade over the C4, and reflections show in bright rooms.

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TCL QM8KImage: TCL

TCL QM8K

86
Highly rated
Average of 11 professional reviews
11 of 11 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 11 reviews landedRange 80–91
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: picture quality (11 of 11), sound (4 of 11), performance (3 of 11)

Criticised for: brightness (3 of 11), price (3 of 11)

The catch: Only two full HDMI 2.1 ports.

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Critics who reviewed both

The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards
OutletLG C5 OLEDTCL QM8KDifference
Tom's Guide9583est.+12
PCMag Middle East9080+10
Business Insider85est.85est.same
T389est.89est.same
TechRadar89est.89est.same
CNET8586-1
Popular Mechanics85est.89est.-4
Digital Trends83est.91est.-8
ZDNET77est.89est.-12

Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the LG C5 OLED minus the TCL QM8K. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.

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Common questions

Which is better, the LG C5 OLED or the TCL QM8K?

Critics rate them the same, at 86. 9 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the LG C5 OLED higher, 4 scored the TCL QM8K higher and 3 gave both the same score.

Do critics agree about the LG C5 OLED and the TCL QM8K?

The LG C5 OLED: broad agreement, scores from 77 to 95. The TCL QM8K: critics agree, scores from 80 to 91.