TCL - 55" Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025)
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- Key Specs
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size Class: 55 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- LED Panel Type: Mini-LED QLED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Motion Rate 240 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Smart Platform: Google TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, YouTube TV, Vudu, Google Play Movies & TV, Spotify, Spotify (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 3
- TV Tuner Type: ATSC, Clear QAM
- Works With: Google Home, Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- General
- Brand: TCL
- Model Number: 55QM5K
- Product Name: TCL 55" Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025)
- Color: Black
- Series: QD-Mini LED - QM5K (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Model Year: 2025
- Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 30.1 inches
- Product Width: 48.4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth With Stand: 11 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 28.1 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 2.2 inches
- Product Weight With Stand: 27.3 pounds
- Product Weight Without Stand: 26.8 pounds
- Stand Width: 29 inches (The horizontal measurement of the stand/base, or the distance from the outside of one leg to the outside of the opposite leg, as it is attached to the product.)
- Stand Depth: 11 inches
- Adjustable Stand Width: false (Whether the stand can adjust to have more than one measurement either between the legs or the base itself.)
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size: 54.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Size Class: 55 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Picture Quality Enhancement Technology: 4K HDR Pro
- LED Panel Type: Mini-LED QLED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Curved Screen: false
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Motion Rate 240 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Closed Captioning: true (The text version of spoken audio displayed on the screen. Devices that can display closed captioning typically have the option to toggle the feature on or off.)
- Language(s) Displayed: English, Spanish, French (The available language options for displayed text or captions.)
- Features
- Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
- Smart Platform: Google TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, YouTube TV, Vudu, Google Play Movies & TV, Spotify, Spotify (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Screen Mirroring: true (Casts the screen of one device onto another wirelessly, using a common protocol (typically Bluetooth).)
- Screen Mirroring Technology: Apple AirPlay 2
- Content Sharing: Mobile to TV (The device is capable of connecting to another device in order to send or receive streaming content. Share content from your mobile device to your TV or vice versa.)
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Text-To-Speech: false (A system that converts language text into speech.)
- Video Description: true (Indicates whether the device features descriptive video service (DVS). This service provides narration of key elements in the program, such as actions, costumes, and scene changes, to help engage visually-impaired audiences.)
- V-Chip: true (Feature that blocks television programming if it has a content rating outside of the acceptable rating(s) configured by the user.)
- TV Tuner: Digital (The ATSC TV Tuner is a component built into conventional TV sets or other devices for receiving over-the-air broadcast TV without a cable/satellite box. Digital tuners may be purchased separately and connected to a device if it does not have one built in.)
- Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 3
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x HDMI 2.0 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Network Connector(s): 1 x LAN
- Audio Only Outputs: 1 x Optical digital audio, 1 x 3.5mm audio
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-A 3.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): eARC
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- TV Tuner Type: ATSC, Clear QAM
- RF Antenna Input: true (This input is used to connect devices such as antennas or cable boxes to a TV via a coaxial cable.)
- Number Of USB Port(s) (Total): 1 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Bluetooth Version: 5.4 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Compatibility
- VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300mm x 300mm (VESA wall mount standards refer to the spacing of screw holes built into a TV in order to fit with standard TV wall mounts. These standards are implemented into most TVs and monitors.)
- Works With: Google Home, Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Power
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 55 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 550 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Rechargeable Battery (Remote Control): false
- Battery Size (Remote Control): AAA (The battery size required for operation.)
- Number Of Batteries Required (Remote Control): 2
- Number of Batteries Included (Remote Control): 2
- Included
- Stand Included: true
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Box Dimension
- Height: 34.5 inches
- Width: 55.2 inches
- Depth: 5 inches
- CubicDimension: 9522 inches
- Other
- UPC: 846042043014
TCL QM5K Series Smart TV, The New Definition of Affordable Premium, is ideal for fast action movies, sports, and next level gaming TCL’s Halo Control System that includes the New Super High Energy LED Microchip, Condensed Micro Lens, Micro OD Reduced Optical Distance, High Contrast HVA Panel, Enhanced QLED, Zero Delay Transient Response, Bi-direction 23-bit Backlight Controller, and Dynamic Light Algorithm for Stunning “Halo-Free” Images. With Up to LD500 Precise Dimming Series and High HDR Brightness, you’ll experience pure black levels and a great picture in virtually any room lighting environment. TCL's AIPQ Processor, an advanced processor optimizing each scene with machine learning, provides an unrivaled cinematic experience.
- QD-Mini LED: This premium level of Mini LED TV, now with the new TCL Halo Control System, ensures a high-quality viewing experience.
- TCL Halo Control System: An advanced technology suite that includes the new super high energy LED microchip, condensed micro lens, micro-OD reduced optical distance, high contrast HVA panel, enhanced QLED, zero delay transient response, bi-direction 23-bit backlight controller, and dynamic light algorithm for stunning “halo-free” images.
- Up To LD500 Precise Dimming Series: Up to LD500 Precise Dimming Series provides amazing black levels with up to 500 precisely controlled local dimming zones.
- High HDR Brightness: QM5K models produce brighter images for enhanced viewing experience for all your favorite games, sports, movies, and TV shows.
- QLED: Rich, vibrant, and amazingly accurate colors bring images to life.
- 4K UltraHD Resolution: Experience incredible detail with 4X the resolution of 1080p Full HDTVs.
- TCL AIPQ Processor: Harnessing the power of AI to finely control picture clarity, contrast, color, motion, upscaling, and backlighting, all dynamically, based on the incoming video signal.
- Motion Rate 240 With MEMC Frame Insertion: Combines multiple motion enhancement technologies for best-in-class motion clarity.
- HDR Pro+ With HDR10+, HDR10, & HLG: Enjoy enhanced contrast, accurate colors and fine details utilizing advanced HDR formats.
- Dolby Atmos Audio: Advanced spatial audio processing found in movies, TV shows, and video games.
- DTS Virtual:X: Advanced audio post-processing for your everyday content offering an immersive 3D sound, all from just your TV speakers.
- Auto Game Mode (ALLM): Automatically enables game mode for the lowest possible input lag and latency for an unmatched gaming performance.
- Ultra Slim Design: The QM5K’s stunning picture quality is complemented by the beautiful ultra slim design with integrated cable management and easy access to HDMI and USB ports.
- Google TV Smart OS With Backlit Voice Remote: Discover new movies and shows from across your subscriptions and content available to you. Suggestions based on what you’ve watched and what interests you make it easier to find your next favorite, all from your voice remote.
- Bluetooth Personal Audio: Pair your favorite Bluetooth headphones to the TV for a private listening experience.
- 3 HDMI Inputs Including One With eARC: Three high-speed HDMI inputs for the best connection to gaming consoles, set-top boxes, AV receiver, and more.
- Wi-Fi 5: Fast Wi-Fi performance for your high-speed internet connection.
- Google Chromecast Built-In: Works with the streaming apps you know and love: enjoy TV shows, movies, videos, songs, games, sports and more from thousands of apps.
- Apple AirPlay 2: Share videos, photos, music, and more from Apple devices to your smart TV.
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit: Use your voice to control your TV using the most popular voice assistants.
- QD-Mini LED: This premium level of Mini LED TV, now with the new TCL Halo Control System, ensures a high-quality viewing experience.
- TCL Halo Control System: An advanced technology suite that includes the new super high energy LED microchip, condensed micro lens, micro-OD reduced optical distance, high contrast HVA panel, enhanced QLED, zero delay transient response, bi-direction 23-bit backlight controller, and dynamic light algorithm for stunning “halo-free” images.
- Up To LD500 Precise Dimming Series: Up to LD500 Precise Dimming Series provides amazing black levels with up to 500 precisely controlled local dimming zones.
- High HDR Brightness: QM5K models produce brighter images for enhanced viewing experience for all your favorite games, sports, movies, and TV shows.
- QLED: Rich, vibrant, and amazingly accurate colors bring images to life.
- 4K UltraHD Resolution: Experience incredible detail with 4X the resolution of 1080p Full HDTVs.
- TCL AIPQ Processor: Harnessing the power of AI to finely control picture clarity, contrast, color, motion, upscaling, and backlighting, all dynamically, based on the incoming video signal.
- Motion Rate 240 With MEMC Frame Insertion: Combines multiple motion enhancement technologies for best-in-class motion clarity.
- HDR Pro+ With HDR10+, HDR10, & HLG: Enjoy enhanced contrast, accurate colors and fine details utilizing advanced HDR formats.
- Dolby Atmos Audio: Advanced spatial audio processing found in movies, TV shows, and video games.
- DTS Virtual:X: Advanced audio post-processing for your everyday content offering an immersive 3D sound, all from just your TV speakers.
- Auto Game Mode (ALLM): Automatically enables game mode for the lowest possible input lag and latency for an unmatched gaming performance.
- Ultra Slim Design: The QM5K’s stunning picture quality is complemented by the beautiful ultra slim design with integrated cable management and easy access to HDMI and USB ports.
- Google TV Smart OS With Backlit Voice Remote: Discover new movies and shows from across your subscriptions and content available to you. Suggestions based on what you’ve watched and what interests you make it easier to find your next favorite, all from your voice remote.
- Bluetooth Personal Audio: Pair your favorite Bluetooth headphones to the TV for a private listening experience.
- 3 HDMI Inputs Including One With eARC: Three high-speed HDMI inputs for the best connection to gaming consoles, set-top boxes, AV receiver, and more.
- Wi-Fi 5: Fast Wi-Fi performance for your high-speed internet connection.
- Google Chromecast Built-In: Works with the streaming apps you know and love: enjoy TV shows, movies, videos, songs, games, sports and more from thousands of apps.
- Apple AirPlay 2: Share videos, photos, music, and more from Apple devices to your smart TV.
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit: Use your voice to control your TV using the most popular voice assistants.
Whats Included
- Remote Control
- Power Cable
- TV Stand
- Warranty Info
- Quick Start Guide
- Remote Control
- Power Cable
- TV Stand
- Warranty Info
- Quick Start Guide
Disclaimers
- Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet service. Some services may require a subscription.
- Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet service. Some services may require a subscription.
A: Yes it does both optical and hdmi arch
A: This is definitely unusual. In order for us to better assist, please reach out to us at [email protected] with your contact information and a description of what you need help with. Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: Does it have built in Google Chromecast?
A: Our TCL TVs featuring Google TV come with Chromecast built-in. Casting to your TV is a simple way to enjoy photos, videos, music, and other content on the big screen. You can watch entertainment from a laptop, tablet, mobile, or other compatible devices. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: Does this TV have an ATSC 3.0 (nextgenTV) tuner?
A: Like most TVs in 2025, we are using the universally adopted ATSC 1.0 tuner on this 55 inch model. We have used the ATSC 3.0 tuner on some models for those select few who can benefit from the limited rollout of this broadcast in the foreseeable future. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: Does it have a built-in DVD player?
A: This TCL TV does not feature a built-in DVD player. This TCL TV does features various inputs that can be used to connect external devices like a DVD player. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
A: The Spectrum TV app is not currently an available streaming app on this TCL TV featuring Google TV. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: Do the TCL unit have Closed Caption, my Father in law has very bad hearing. THANKS
A: This TCL TV does indeed support Closed Captions. Appearance and availability would depend on what the individual apps and content support. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: Does this TCL model have a digital optical port?
A: This TCL TV is compatible with most soundbars and speakers and can be connected via HDMI eARC, Optical, or Bluetooth. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
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| Pros for TCL - 55" Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Picture Quality, Setup Ease, Brightness, Software Performance, Remote Control | Picture Quality, Setup Ease, Refresh Rate, Gaming Performance, Responsiveness | Picture Quality, Brightness, Setup, Ease of use, Price | Picture Quality, Setup, Ease of Use, Design, Interface |
| Cons for TCL - 55" Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025) | |||
| Viewing Angle, Connectivity | Brightness | Viewing Angle, Remote Control, Operating System, Refresh Rate, Responsiveness | Remote Control, Brightness |
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Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers find value in the 55" Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV, particularly praising its excellent picture quality and brightness. Users also appreciate how easy it is to set up and the smooth performance of the Google TV software. However, some customers have noted a drawback in its connectivity options, specifically the absence of 2.1 HDMI.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Top Budget TV for Xbox Series S
This TV is easily had under $400 with quite the feature set, it shares a panel with the QM6 but this QM5 has a lesser motherboard so it tops out at 4k 60hrz, part of why it's perfect for the Series S, it can also downscale to 1440p for 144hrz. The picture Quality on any setting is good enough out of the box but if it's not to your liking there are many quite granular pictures settings to get the picture that suits you best. Some settings like IMAX or Dolby Vision Gaming doesn't let you change some settings though (not certain but I think it depends on what HDR the source is using) the TV will display in the top left corner what HDR is being used for a brief moment. The Sound is also quite surprising, very good and rich sound coming from the Onkyo 2.1 system, note that only the 55in and above will have that Onkyo system the 50in is pretty basic in that regard, in my opinion if you need the TV itself to have good sound it would be worthwhile going for the 55in and above. The legs that come in the box aren't confidence inspiring but I haven't had any issues with them. It is a Google Smart TV which means you'll need some kind of Google account if you want to use that side of the TV, thankfully though if you don't, it does allow for setting it up as a basic TV which is something more smart tvs should do. It does have an app to use your phone as a remote, and the remote that comes in the box is very nice, it has a motion activated backlight which can be turned off and it is connected through Bluetooth so the remote doesn't need line of sight to the TV to work it. Assuming the 55in the best place for a TV like this would be between a living room, spare room, or bedroom TV, I have this in my bedroom and my room is quite small so it takes up a lot of space but if the room you have in mind for it is a bit on the larger side it will fit perfectly. This TCL QM5K is a standout in the budget category for being a 4k QD-Mini LED panel with Full Arry Local dimming with 300 zones, all the HDR standards are supported, a gaming mode that supports downscaling resolution for higher refresh rate (peak is 144hz) and a Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) good sound from Onkyo with the rear subwoofers (only available on the 55in+) this TV is quite the package coming in under $400USD
Posted by SIMON
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Most affordable mini-LED on the market today!
If you don't need 4k120hz (and you probably don't!) then this is a great tv for the money. Gaming on it is fantastic. It's bright enough, has excellent speakers, motion is decent and powers on quickly. The Google OS is the best that there is. Positives: - It can do 1440p120hz which is the sweet spot for PC gaming and console gaming! Much better than 4k60hz that competing sets offer (which it can also do but it not limited to). Why? Because although PS5 and Series X can do 4k120hz in LIMITED games, they always downscale the graphics rendering to near 1440p, then upscale it to 4k anyway! So why you may think you are getting 4k120hz, you aren't. The hardware just isn't capable of it except MAYBE the PS5 Pro. - You can set it to boot up on last input used which means it can power up and be ready on that input in around 5 seconds. This is blistering quick and the best I have seen on any tv. It's just like a monitor in this respect. - The remote is decent, but not nearly as nice as what came with my QM7 or the QM7K (same only different color). It gets the job done though. Streaming apps work great. No problems there at all. Menus are really good and quite detailed on the settings available - It has the EXACT SAME panel as the QK6K which costs $150 more. Same brightness, same contrast, same colors. The difference is the QM6K has a better HDMI board with 4k144hz on 2 inputs and 1 4k120hz with 4 inputs total. If you don't need that feature (I didn't), then save the money. - You get an extra free 90 days of warranty through TCL when you register your unit so don't forget to do that! So that's now a 15-month warranty versus other brands 12-month. Negatives: - Not bright enough for great HDR. Yeah, it can do it but you won't see spots like you will with the TCL 7 or 8 series. But you know what? I have the brightness turned down to ZERO on my QM7 because it hurts my eyes in my bedroom. Seriously, too bright. This tv is just about right for normal tv viewing. - Really poor off angle viewing if you sit close to it. I tried to use it as a monitor, and it does not work for that. You need to be a minimum of 6 feet away and 8 feet looks even better. The way this mini-LED works aims the brightness straight ahead and very little to the sides. You'll get washed out images AND color change - usually reddish tint. So straight on and far enough back it's great. It's not a plasma or an OLED with perfect viewing angles! - The VESA mounts are very low on the tv. This could be a problem with some tv stands and was for mine. I had to drill holes 4 inches lower because the tv was way too high. If you have a wall mount, keep this in mind - you might be modifying it. It comes with the cheapest "chicken feet" possible and I would never use them. Only 3 HDMI inputs, one of which is eARC. Might be an issue for some, but not I. In summary, I play games in SDR on this and it is so bright I have to turn the brightness down to 75 or it hurts my eyes. Some reviewers said this tv is dim - yeah compared to a QM8K it is! But it's WAY brighter than anything made 10 years ago. If I had to guess, it looks to be about 400nits in SDR and 500nits+ in HDR. For the price, YOU WILL NOT find a better tv - period. I spent months comparing brands and this QM5K has no competition at this time in this price range.
Posted by BlownCamaro
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TV for the PS5
The TCL QM5K is a solid Mini-LED QLED TV and a great value for the price. The picture quality is bright and sharp, with nice contrast and good black levels. Colors look vibrant without being overdone, and it handles movies and sports really well. Setup was quick, and the Google TV interface is smooth and easy to use. Apps load fast and everything feels responsive. Sound is decent for built-in speakers, but adding a soundbar makes it even better. Overall, the QM5K delivers excellent performance for the money, and I’d definitely recommend it if you want a bright, high-quality TV without spending too much.
Posted by GeorgeW
