Samsung S95F vs TCL QM8K

Quick answer

Critics score the Samsung S95F 87 and the TCL QM8K 86 out of 100, from 10 and 11 professional reviews. 8 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Samsung S95F higher, 2 scored the TCL QM8K higher and 4 gave both the same score.

Samsung S95FImage: Samsung

Samsung S95F

87
Highly rated
Average of 10 professional reviews
10 of 10 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 10 reviews landedRange 80–92
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: picture quality (10 of 10), performance (4 of 10), sound (4 of 10)

Criticised for: price (4 of 10), software and app (3 of 10), size and weight (3 of 10)

The catch: No Dolby Vision, and it costs a premium over LG OLEDs.

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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
OutletSamsung S95FTCL QM8KDifference
Tom's Guide89est.83est.+6
CNET8986+3
PCMag UK8080same
T389est.89est.same
TechRadar89est.89est.same
WIRED9090same
Business Insider83est.85est.-2
ZDNET83est.89est.-6

Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Samsung S95F 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 Samsung S95F or the TCL QM8K?

Critics rate the Samsung S95F higher: 87 against 86. 8 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Samsung S95F higher, 2 scored the TCL QM8K higher and 4 gave both the same score.

Do critics agree about the Samsung S95F and the TCL QM8K?

The Samsung S95F: critics agree, scores from 80 to 92. The TCL QM8K: critics agree, scores from 80 to 91.