And the companys own Halo Control technology does a great job of minimizing backlight blooming in pictures.
More concerning is the fact that the screen has some minor vignetting in the corners.
It mostly does everything right, especially from an end-user point of view.
The TCL QM6K’s remote control is sturdy and serviceable, but lacks a play/pause button for streaming
Its picture is vibrant and sharp.
It has a speedy 144Hz refresh rate.
And its easy to use.
The QM6K’s connections include two HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 144Hz support
The series ranges in size from 50 to 98 inches.
The QM6K also supports the HDR10+ high dynamic range format.
Both of those results are about average for a budget mini-LED TV.
The QM6K’s Halo Control technology is great at eliminating blooming effects in high-contrast pictures
Sometimes, I find proprietary tech to be a gimmick or something that makes just a subtle difference.
Thats not the case here.
Halo Control technology performs exactly as advertised.
The back-mounted speakers in the QM6K’s built-in 2.1-channel Onkyo speaker system
The QM6K has a native 120Hz refresh rate with up to 144Hz VRR (Variable Refresh Rate).
Between this and the motion blur-related prefs in the menu, programs were consistently pretty smooth looking.
For instance, the testing of this TV started with a Super Bowl party viaYouTubeTV.
The QM6K’s support feet
The action on the field was clear and solid the entire time.
I also did a little gaming and will discuss that below.
It is millimeters of vignetting so youll barely notice it, but its there.
The QM6K’s Google TV smart interface
Its 2.1-channel, 40W Onkyo speaker system is mostly good, but its limitations are also noticeable.
Highs are clear and have plenty of resolution and detail.
The bass is there but is fairly muted.
Gaming is smooth and responsive on the TCL QM6K
Even though theres a built-in subwoofer, you get just a little bit of low-end rumble.
Lastly, there is virtual processing for Dolby Atmos and DTS: X.
Its nice having these features on hand as it gives a sense of space to any supported content.
The QM6K with included accessories
From the front, theres not a whole lot that sets it apart from the competition.
The bezels are thin enough to disappear during viewing, except on the bottom where its a little thicker.
More importantly, its ports are situated so they face directly to the side for easy access.
Navigating the TV is mostly done through the remote.
The only thing I dont like about the remote is that theres no dedicated play/pause button for streaming.
Below that and taking up the upper half of the screen is a rotating carousel of featured content.
The options menu, which is integrated into the Google TV Smart OS, is intuitive.
Being a Google TV, hands-free voice control is available.
TCL QM6K review: Gaming
Gaming on the TCL QM6K TV is a treat.
As I discussed earlier, the colors are vibrant and the contrast lets images pop off the screen.
Its a nice feature.
TCL QM6K review: Value
The TCL QM6K punches above its weight in terms of value.
However, the TCL again has that Halo Control tech and more extensive gaming support.
Should I buy the TCL QM6K?
You want an easy-to-use TVGoogle TV and the parameters menus are straightforward to navigate.
Most people will find this TV easy to interact with.
I tested the various features, such as Dolby Vision IQ, to see if they work as advertised.
I also spent time listening to the audio as well as paying attention to the picture quality.
you could read an in-depth overview ofhow we test TVs at TechRadarat that link.
