The Q80B, on the other hand, isn’t quite as nimble. With its big, bold interface and its exhaustive app support, Roku is a fantastic smart platform for both dedicated streamers and casual viewers looking for a straightforward, fuss-free experience. The 6-Series comes with the Roku experience built right in. Fortunately, this limitation is blunted by the fact that the 6-Series’ dedicated eARC port is not one of the two dedicated gaming ports, so folks who own multiple gaming consoles are free to connect an eARC-enabled soundbar without taking up one of the HDMI inputs optimized for gaming. Each model supports both Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for smoother, low-latency gaming, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro is available on both TVs, as well.Īll four of the Q80B’s HDMI 2.1 inputs support 4K gaming at 120Hz, while only two of the 6-Series’ HDMI inputs are capable of this feat. When it comes to gaming features, the 6-Series and Q80B are neck-and-neck. Here’s the kicker, though: The 6-Series also supports HDR10+. There are plenty of HDR10+ titles out there (Amazon Prime Video offers plenty), but Dolby Vision is still the more popular format. Instead, it offers HDR10+, a royalty-free version of the format that works in a similar manner. Like all Samsung TVs, the Q80B does not support Dolby Vision. The TCL 6-Series supports Dolby Vision, a popular, proprietary version of HDR whose compatible titles can be found on Blu-ray and streaming platforms (like Netflix). Other features: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa.Color: DCI-P3 color space/10-bit chroma resolution.The Q80B is bright enough for daytime viewing-so long as it's not sitting directly in a sunbeam.īefore we explore what sets these two TVs apart, let’s take a look at all of the features they share. Our pick: Draw Features and smart platform The best thing I can say about either of these TVs’ designs is that they offer plenty of soundbar flexibility and will blend into most living rooms. However, given the weight of the panel and the manner in which the stand is connected to it, there’s an uneasy amount of wobble whenever the panel is jostled. The Q80B also offers about three inches of clearance for a soundbar, and its plate-style stand is similar to the 6-Series’. It’s most distracting when viewing the TV from an off-axis position. Due to the materials used, this indentation reflects light, causing the picture to be flanked by a ghostly, flickering border. There’s also a quarter-inch indentation behind the 6-Series’ display that creates a border around the picture. That said, I do appreciate its flat, narrow stand, which offers just under three inches of soundbar clearance. With its thick chassis and thin, plastic stand cover, the 6-Series isn’t as sleek-looking as higher-end TVs with comparable display hardware. It's one of our favorite smart platforms on account of its easy navigation and limited ads. The TCL 6-Series is a Roku TV, so it has Roku's smart platform built right in. Unless you’re in the market for a 50- or 85-inch TV, the 6-Series is the clear winner in this category. While the Q80B has a slight edge when it comes to the variety of size options, its expanded lineup can’t make up for the 6-Series’ friendlier prices. However, all of the size options in the series are more affordable than their counterparts in the Q80B series the 55-inch 6-Series is about $400 cheaper than the 55-inch Q80B. The 6-Series sizes don’t have the same deep price cuts as the Q80B. The 6-Series is available in just three sizes: 55, 65, and 75 inches. Right now, the two smallest models are on sale for just under $900. The Samsung Q80B is available in five sizes ranging from 50 inches all the way up to 85 inches. For context, I’ll be highlighting both the original listing of each model as well as its current sale price at the time of publishing. Since its release, the Q80B has seen significant discounts. The Samsung Q80B ranges from 50-inch to 85-inch with discounted prices.

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