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forum thread Posted by GreySummer432 • Yesterday

TCL - 55" Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025) - $329.99

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TCL, 2025 version, 55 inches Mini LED 4K TV, maybe the best budget bedroom TV.
Great color and Motion Rate 240 technology.
OLED TVs may looks greater, but much higher price and burn-in risk.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-...Id=6625835
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TCL, 2025 version, 55 inches Mini LED 4K TV, maybe the best budget bedroom TV.
Great color and Motion Rate 240 technology.
OLED TVs may looks greater, but much higher price and burn-in risk.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-...Id=6625835

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Model: TCL 55" QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025)

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The_Love_Spud
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank The_Love_Spud

The series is noted for having up to 300 local dimming zones, with an internet search suggesting this 55" model has 180 dimming zones.

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Jon
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10h ago
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antoon
10h ago
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How does it compare to the Costco 55?

https://www.costco.com/.product.4...ue&nf=true
9h ago
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ShrewdGalley9044
9h ago
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Is this ok for PS5 even though it's not 120hz?
7h ago
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viche
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Quote from ShrewdGalley9044 :
Is this ok for PS5 even though it's not 120hz?

Unless you're into competitive gaming and plan to play something like call of duty on low resolution to have a fraction of a second advantage, you're not gonna be playing any games at 120 fps (barely any exist). One advantage to 120 FPS is that some games can run with an unlocked frame rate and if your TV supports 120 fps, you can use something on the PS5 called VRR (variable refresh rate) and run the games smoothly fluctuating somewhere between 60 and 120 fps. Unlocked frame rate modes on games sometimes reduce graphical settings, though, so there's a trade-off, and some people think it's better to just play on the games' locked 60 FPS modes. Another advantage is that some games have a 40 fps mode (40 is divisible into 120) which is only available if your TV supports 120 fps. 40fps modes usually have all of the graphical quality of 30 FPS mode, but run a little bit smoother. It's sort of halfway between 30 and 60 FPS without the graphical sacrifices of 30 FPS mode. (Note that if you're using a receiver for surround sound, it also has to support 120 fps pass, so not an old receiver).

If all that is confusing to you, you just wanna play games, and your budget doesn't allow for a 120 FPS TV, then you'll be absolutely fine playing PS5 on it. It's not gonna have the contrast and color of an OLED, but it will work. If you want to spend a little more and get something with better contrast and maybe somewhat better motion and also future proof for the PS6, which might have more 120 fps games (although probably with sacrifices again), then go for a TCL QM6K, which supports 120fps.
7h ago
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ShrewdGalley9044
7h ago
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Quote from viche :
Unless you're into competitive gaming and plan to play something like call of duty on low resolution to have a fraction of a second advantage, you're not gonna be playing any games at 120 fps (barely any exist). One advantage to 120 FPS is that some games can run with an unlocked frame rate and if your TV supports 120 fps, you can use something on the PS5 called VRR (variable refresh rate) and run the games smoothly fluctuating somewhere between 60 and 120 fps. Unlocked frame rate modes on games sometimes reduce graphical settings, though, so there's a trade-off, and some people think it's better to just play on the games' locked 60 FPS modes. Another advantage is that some games have a 40 fps mode (40 is divisible into 120) which is only available if your TV supports 120 fps. 40fps modes usually have all of the graphical quality of 30 FPS mode, but run a little bit smoother. It's sort of halfway between 30 and 60 FPS without the graphical sacrifices of 30 FPS mode. (Note that if you're using a receiver for surround sound, it also has to support 120 fps pass, so not an old receiver).

If all that is confusing to you, you just wanna play games, and your budget doesn't allow for a 120 FPS TV, then you'll be absolutely fine playing PS5 on it. It's not gonna have the contrast and color of an OLED, but it will work. If you want to spend a little more and get something with better contrast and maybe somewhat better motion and also future proof for the PS6, which might have more 120 fps games (although probably with sacrifices again), then go for a TCL QM6K, which supports 120fps.

Thanks! I actually have a computer monitor that supports 120hz and I notice the extra frame rates.

Will pass on this and look for a tv that supports 120hz
6h ago
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WiseHaddock9388
6h ago
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Bought this for an outside tv strictly because it's a good bang for the buck. Very happy thus far
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sknick
6h ago
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5 series These TVs are already cheap, with quality increasing from 4 series to 8 series. Really no excuse to buy anything below a 7 series - unless you're dirt broke, it's not a primary or secondary TV or you did no research before buying.

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Veridos
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Looks like best buy label there product different but I searched and it should be the same model that's on tcl not a separate version correct me if am wrong. here some key difference in the description.
Best Buy Listing (SKU 6625835) TCL Official Specs
Panel Refresh Rate 60 Hz 120 Hz native
Gaming Input Support (Not indicated) VRR up to 144 Hz via HDMI 2.1
Motion Enhancement Motion Rate 240✔ Motion Rate 240 with MEMC
HDR & Mini LED Features Full Array Local Dimming QD‑Mini LED + LD300 zones
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rad77
4h ago
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I just bought this in open box - excellent condition and added 2-years geek squad warranty - all for $345 (with tax, NY), and I love it so far! The condition is immaculate, not a single scratch! But I don't play games. But please note that while all these models have Onkyo sound, the 50" one doesn't have a subwoofer. But the sound is still adequate, and I heard it's much better than similarly priced Hisense models.

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