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TCL 85S551G-CA
Rs.159,657.68

TCL 85QM8K
Rs.161,337.60
Model No 85S551G-CA 85QM8K
TV Type Smart TV Smart TV
Screen Size 85 Inch (216 cm) 85 Inch (216 cm)
Resolution 4K 3840 x 2160 4K 3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Motion Rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Viewing Angle 178°/178° 178°/178°
USB
USB Version : 2.0
Supported Audio Formats : AAC, MP3, WMA, WAV ( PCM ), AIFF, FLAC, AC3
Supported Video Formats : MKV ( H.264 ), MP4, MOV ( H.264 ), TS ( H.264 )
Supported Picture Formats : JPEG, PNG, GIF
USB Version : 3.0, 2.0
Supported Audio Formats : AAC, MP3, WMA, WAV ( PCM ), AIFF, FLAC, AC3
Supported Video Formats : MKV ( H.264 ), MP4, MOV ( H.264 ), TS ( H.264 )
Supported Picture Formats : JPEG, PNG, GIF
Video
Backlight : 4K UHD Direct LED
HLG : Yes
HDR 10 : Yes
HDR10+ : Yes
Dolby Vision : Yes
Description : Smart & Stunning
Display Colors : 1.07 Billion Colors
Backlight Type : High Brightness LED Backlight
Picture Engine : TCL AIPQ Processor with Deep Learning AI
Motion Enhancement Technology : Motion Rate 240 with MEMC Frame Insertion
Picture Preset : Vivid, Low Power, Smart HDR, Sports, Movie, Game, PC
Backlight : 4K UHD QD-Mini LED QLED
HLG : Yes
HDR 10 : Yes
HDR 10+ : Yes
Dolby Vison : Yes
Dolby Vison IQ : Yes
Filmmaker Mode : Yes
Dolby Vision Gaming : Yes
Quantum Dot Technology : Yes
Display Colors : 1.07 Billion Colors
Local Dimming : Precise Dimming L2
Brightness : Up To HDR 5000 Nits
Panel Type : CrystGlow WHVA Panel
Picture Engine : TCL AIPQ PRO Processor
Description : The New, Ultimate Choice
Dimming Zones : Up To LD3800 Precise Dimming
Motion Enhancement Technology : Motion Rate 480 With MEMC Frame Insertion
Audio
Audio Output ( RMS ) : 50 W ( 2 X 15 W + 20 W )
DTS Virtual : X : Yes
Bluetooth Personal Audio : Yes
DTS Processing : DTS-X
Dolby Processing : Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital+
Audio Effect : Dynamic, Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, Live
Audio Passthrough : Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Digital, PCM
Audio Output ( RMS ) : 40 W
Dolby Atmos Audio : Yes
Bluetooth Personal Audio : Yes
IMAX Enhanced Certification : Yes
Speaker System : Audio By BANG & OLUFSEN
Dolby Processing : Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Digital
Audio Passthrough : Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, PCM
Connectivity Options
HDMI : 3 X ( 1 With eARC )
USB 2.0 : 1
Bluetooth 5.2 : Yes
Ethernet / LAN : 1 Yes
Headphone Output : 1 Yes
Google Chromecast Built-In : Yes
RF Input ( NTSC, ATSC ) : 1 Yes
SPDIF Digital Audio Optical : 1 Yes
Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 5 ( 802.11ac )
AV Input : Composite Video + L & R Audio In ( Mini 3.5 mm Connector )
HDMI ( 2.1 ) : 4 ( 1 eARC )
USB ( 3.0 + 2.0 ) : 2 ( USB 3.0 X 1, USB 2.0 X 1 )
Wi-Fi 6 : Yes
Bluetooth 5.4 : Yes
Ethernet / LAN : Yes
Chromecast Built-In : Yes
RF Input ( NTSC, ATSC ) : Yes
SPDIF Digital Audio Optical : Yes
Smart TV Features
Operating System : Google TV
Disney+ : Yes
Apple TV : Yes
YouTube : Yes
Peacock TV : Yes
YouTube TV : Yes
Paramount+ : Yes
Apple Airplay2 : Yes
Backlit Voice Remote : Yes
Hands-Free Voice Control : Yes
Works With : Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit
Operating System : Google TV
Netflix : Yes
YouTube : Yes
YouTube TV : Yes
Hands-Free Voice Control : Yes
Google Chromecast Built-In : Yes
Screen Mirroring : Apple AirPlay 2
Works With : Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit
Other Features
Design : Full View Metal Bezel-Less Design
Clock : Yes
Sleep Timer : Yes
Channel Skip : Yes
Closed Caption : Yes
Input Label Edit : Yes
Channel Label Edit : Yes
Easy Voice Control : Yes
JPEG / MP3 For USB : Yes
Game Accelerator 120 : Yes
Auto Game Mode ( ALLM ) : Yes
Enhanced Dialogue Mode : Yes
Auto Channel Search / Channel Scanning : Yes
Parental Control ( V -Chip ) : USA
Control Buttons : One Button
Program Guide ( EPG ) : Up To 7 Days Future
Adjustable Color Temperature : Warm, Normal, Cool
Tuner Type : ATSC, NTSC, Clear QAM
Languages : English, Spanish, French
Warranty : 1 Year Limited Manufacturers Warranty
Design : Ultra Slim Design
Store Mode : Yes
Sleep Timer : Yes
Closed Caption : Yes
JPEG / MP3 For USB : Yes
TCL Halo Control System : Yes
Accessible Menu System ( CVAA ) : Yes
Parental Control ( V -Chip ) : USA
Control Buttons : One Button
Multilingual On-Screen-Display : English, Spanish, French
Warranty : 1 Year Limited Warranty
TV Digital Tuner : ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV Digital Tuner
General Details
Power Supply ( Voltage, Hz ) : AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz
Annual Power Consumption : 712 kWh/Y
Power Consumption Standby : < 0.5 W
Weight Without Stand : 35.10 Kg
Weight With Stand : 35.78 Kg
Package Weight : 52.38 Kg
Screw Size : M8 X 20
VESA Walll Mount Pattern : 600 mm X 400 mm
Power Supply ( Voltage, Hz ) : AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz
Annual Power Consumption : 562 kWh/Y
Power Consumption Standby : < 0.5 W
Weight Without Stand : 38.90 Kg
Weight With Stand : 41.59 Kg
Package Weight : 57.19 Kg
VESA Walll Mount Pattern : 600 mm X 500 mm
Supplied Accessories
Remote Control : Voice Remote Control
Power Cord : Yes
2 X AAA Batteries : Yes
Warranty Info English : Yes
Quick Start Guide English : Yes
Remote Control : Backlit Voice Remote Control
2 X AAA Batteries : Yes
Warranty Info English : Yes
Quick Start Guide English : Yes

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Key Differences

From a practical standpoint, both options provide a reliable viewing experience for most users. Both TVs offer adequate brightness levels suitable for most indoor lighting conditions. Audio output differs between the two (50 W ( 2 X 15 W + 20 W ) vs 40 W), which can influence overall sound clarity and loudness. Both TVs come with smart platforms that support popular streaming apps and voice control features. If you're comparing TCL 85S551G-CA and TCL 85QM8K, both models come with modern features and are designed to deliver a solid viewing experience across different use cases. Both models support 4K 3840 x 2160 resolution, ensuring sharp picture quality with detailed visuals for movies, shows, and gaming. Both TVs come in similar screen sizes, making them suitable for comparable viewing setups and room environments. TCL 85S551G-CA and TCL 85QM8K offer different motion rates (60 Hz vs 144 Hz), which can impact smoothness during fast-moving scenes like sports and gaming.

Verdict: Both TVs are strong contenders, and your final choice should depend on your preference for screen size, motion performance, and smart features.