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Main Differences

Accelerated Longevity Test

Picture Quality

Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

Motion Interpolation

Variable Refresh Rate

Supported Resolutions

PS5 Compatibility

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Inputs Specifications

Audio Passthrough

Frequency Response

Apps and Features

Products

TCL Q550G

TCL Q550F

Tested using Methodology v1.11

Updated Jan 27, 2026 09:01 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.11

Updated Jul 28, 2025 03:03 PM

TCL Q550G Picture

TCL Q550F Picture

Resolution4k

TypeLED

Sub-Type VA

Resolution4k

TypeLED

Sub-Type VA

Our Verdict

TCL Q550G

TCL Q550F

The TCL Q550G and the TCL Q550F are basically interchangeable, with the primary difference being their operating systems; the Q550G uses Google TV, while the Q550F uses Amazon's Fire TV OS. Otherwise, they perform more or less the same, although the Q550F has better reflection handling while the Q550G has a wider viewing angle. The Q550F also passes through advanced DTS audio formats through eARC.

Variants

43Q550G (43")
50Q550G (50")

43Q550F (43")
50Q550F (50")

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43"

43Q550G

43"

43Q550F

50"

50Q550G

50"

50Q550F

55"

55Q550G

55"

55Q550F

65"

65Q550G

65"

65Q550F

75"

75"

75Q550F

85"

85"

85Q550F

Main Differences for

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Mixed Usage

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TV Shows

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Sports

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Video Games

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HDR Movies

0.0

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HDR Gaming

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PC Monitor

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Design

Style

Design Picture

TCL Q550G Design Picture Sample

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TCL Q550F Design Picture Sample

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Curved

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Accelerated Longevity Test

Uniformity Pictures

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Longevity Graph

TCL Q550G Longevity Graph Sample

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TCL Q550F Longevity Graph Sample

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Stand

Stand Picture

TCL Q550G Stand Picture Sample

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TCL Q550F Stand Picture Sample

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Back

Back Picture

TCL Q550G Back Picture Sample

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TCL Q550F Back Picture Sample

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Wall Mount

Locked

Locked

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Borders

Borders Picture

TCL Q550G Borders Picture Sample

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TCL Q550F Borders Picture Sample

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Borders

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness

Thickness Picture

TCL Q550G Thickness Picture Sample

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TCL Q550F Thickness Picture Sample

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Max Thickness

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build quality picture

TCL Q550G Build quality picture Sample

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TCL Q550F Build quality picture Sample

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Picture Quality

Contrast

N/A

N/A

Contrast Picture

TCL Q550G Contrast Picture Sample

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TCL Q550F Contrast Picture Sample

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Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

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Blooming

N/A

N/A

Blooming Photo

TCL Q550G Blooming Photo Sample

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TCL Q550F Blooming Photo Sample

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Lighting Zone Transitions

N/A

N/A

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object

TCL Q550G Preferred LD Video, Moving Object Sample

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TCL Q550F Preferred LD Video, Moving Object Sample

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Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

Backlight

Locked

Locked

Dimming Zones Count Of Tested TV

N/A

N/A

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Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode

N/A

N/A

Blooming Photo In Game Mode

TCL Q550G Blooming Photo In Game Mode Sample

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TCL Q550F Blooming Photo In Game Mode Sample

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Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode

TCL Q550G Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode Sample

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TCL Q550F Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode Sample

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Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD

TCL Q550G Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD Sample

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TCL Q550F Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD Sample

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HDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

HDR Hallway Photo

TCL Q550G HDR Hallway Photo Sample

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TCL Q550F HDR Hallway Photo Sample

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HDR Cityscape Photo

TCL Q550G HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

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TCL Q550F HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

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HDR Landscape Photo

TCL Q550G HDR Landscape Photo Sample

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TCL Q550F HDR Landscape Photo Sample

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Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

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HDR Brightness In Game Mode

N/A

N/A

HDR Hallway Photo

TCL Q550G HDR Hallway Photo Sample

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TCL Q550F HDR Hallway Photo Sample

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HDR Cityscape Photo

TCL Q550G HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

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TCL Q550F HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

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HDR Landscape Photo

TCL Q550G HDR Landscape Photo Sample

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TCL Q550F HDR Landscape Photo Sample

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Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

Show Text

PQ EOTF Tracking

N/A

N/A

PQ EOTF Graph

TCL Q550G PQ EOTF Graph Sample

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TCL Q550F PQ EOTF Graph Sample

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600 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

1000 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

4000 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

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SDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

Real Scene Peak Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

Show Text

Color Gamut

N/A

N/A

Wide Color Gamut

Locked

Locked

Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture

TCL Q550G Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture Sample

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TCL Q550F Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture Sample

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DCI P3 xy

Lock%

Lock%

DCI P3 uv

Lock%

Lock%

Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture

TCL Q550G Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture Sample

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TCL Q550F Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture Sample

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Rec 2020 xy

Lock%

Lock%

Rec 2020 uv

Lock%

Lock%

Show Text

Color Volume

N/A

N/A

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

TCL Q550G P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

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1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP

Lock%

Lock%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

TCL Q550G 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP

Lock%

Lock%

White Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Red Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Green Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Blue Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Cyan Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Magenta Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

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Pre Calibration

N/A

N/A

Pre White Balance Picture

TCL Q550G Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

TCL Q550G Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Pre Color Picture

TCL Q550G Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE

Lock

Lock

Color dE

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Locked

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Post Calibration

N/A

N/A

Post White Balance Picture

TCL Q550G Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Gamma Curve Picture

TCL Q550G Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Post Color Picture

TCL Q550G Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE

Lock

Lock

Color dE

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

White Balance Calibration

Locked

Locked

Color Calibration

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Gray Uniformity

N/A

N/A

50% Uniformity Picture

TCL Q550G 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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50% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

50% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

5% Uniformity Picture

TCL Q550G 5% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F 5% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

5% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

5% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

Show Text

Black Uniformity

N/A

N/A

Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming

TCL Q550G Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Std. Dev.

N/A

N/A

Native Black Uniformity Picture

TCL Q550G Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Native Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

Show Text

Viewing Angle

N/A

N/A

Viewing Angle Video

TCL Q550G Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

TCL Q550F Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Chroma Graph

TCL Q550G Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Washout

Lock°

Lock°

Hue Graph

TCL Q550G Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Shift

Lock°

Lock°

Lightness Graph

TCL Q550G Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Brightness Loss

Lock°

Lock°

Black Level Raise

Lock°

Lock°

Gamma Shift

Lock°

Lock°

Show Text

Reflections

N/A

N/A

Reflections Picture

TCL Q550G Reflections Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F Reflections Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Average Room Off Picture

TCL Q550G Average Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F Average Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Bright Room Off Picture

TCL Q550G Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Screen Finish

Locked

Locked

Total Reflections

Lock%

Lock%

Indirect Reflections

Lock%

Lock%

Calculated Direct Reflections

Lock%

Lock%

Show Text

HDR Native Gradient

N/A

N/A

HDR Gradient Picture

TCL Q550G HDR Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F HDR Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

100% Black to 50% Gray

0.0

0.0

50% Gray to 100% White

0.0

0.0

100% Black to 50% Red

0.0

0.0

50% Red to 100% Red

0.0

0.0

100% Black to 50% Green

0.0

0.0

50% Green to 100% Green

0.0

0.0

100% Black to 50% Blue

0.0

0.0

50% Blue to 100% Blue

0.0

0.0

Show Text

Low-Quality Content Smoothing

N/A

N/A

Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture

TCL Q550G Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Smoothing

0.0

0.0

Detail Preservation

0.0

0.0

Show Text

Upscaling: Sharpness Processing

N/A

N/A

Sharpness Picture - 480p

TCL Q550G Sharpness Picture - 480p Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F Sharpness Picture - 480p Sample

SAMPLE

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Pixels

Pixels Picture

TCL Q550G Pixels Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F Pixels Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Subpixel Layout

Locked

Locked

Type

Locked

Locked

Sub-Type

Locked

Locked

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Motion

Response Time

N/A

N/A

Motion Blur Picture

TCL Q550G Motion Blur Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F Motion Blur Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Response Time Chart

TCL Q550G Response Time Chart Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F Response Time Chart Sample

SAMPLE

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80% Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

100% Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Show Text

Flicker-Free

N/A

N/A

Backlight chart

TCL Q550G Backlight chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F Backlight chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Flicker-Free

Locked

Locked

PWM Dimming Frequency

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Show Text

Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

BFI Picture

TCL Q550G BFI Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F BFI Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BFI Frequency Picture

TCL Q550G BFI Frequency Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F BFI Frequency Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Optional BFI

Locked

Locked

Min Flicker For 60 fps

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

60Hz For 60 fps

Locked

Locked

120Hz For 120 fps

N/A

Locked

Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Show Text

Motion Interpolation

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture

TCL Q550G Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Motion Interpolation (30 fps)

Locked

Locked

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture

TCL Q550G Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Motion Interpolation (60 fps)

Locked

Locked

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Stutter

N/A

N/A

Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps

Lock ms

Lock ms

Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps

Lock ms

Lock ms

Show Text

24p Judder

N/A

N/A

Judder-Free 24p

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via 60p

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via 60i

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Variable Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Native Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

Variable Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

HDMI Forum VRR

Locked

Locked

FreeSync

Locked

Locked

G-SYNC Compatible

Locked

Locked

4k VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

4k VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

1080p VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

1080p VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

1440p VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

1440p VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

VRR + Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Inputs

Input Lag

N/A

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 120Hz

Lock ms

N/A

1080p @ 144Hz

N/A

N/A

1440p @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

1440p @ 120Hz

Lock ms

N/A

1440p @ 144Hz

N/A

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

N/A

4k @ 144Hz

N/A

N/A

8k @ 60Hz

N/A

N/A

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Supported Resolutions

N/A

N/A

Resolution

Locked

Locked

480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)

Locked

Locked

720p @ 59.94Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 144Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 144Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

4k @ 144Hz

Locked

Locked

8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz

Locked

Locked

8k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

Show Text

PS5 Compatibility

PS5 Screenshot

TCL Q550G PS5 Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F PS5 Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

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Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

HDR

Locked

Locked

VRR

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Xbox Series X Screenshot

TCL Q550G Xbox Series X Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL Q550F Xbox Series X Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

HDR

Locked

Locked

VRR

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Inputs Specifications

HDR10

Locked

Locked

HDR10+

Locked

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

Locked

HLG

Locked

Locked

HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth

Locked

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth

Locked

Locked

CEC

Locked

Locked

HDCP 2.2

Locked

Locked

ATSC Tuner

Locked

Locked

USB 3.0

Locked

Locked

Variable Analog Audio Out

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi Support

Locked

Locked

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Input Photos

Side Inputs Picture

TCL Q550G Side Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F Side Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Rear Inputs Picture

TCL Q550G Rear Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F Rear Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Total Inputs

HDMI

Locked

Locked

USB

Locked

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Locked

Analog Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Locked

Analog Audio Out RCA

Locked

Locked

Component In

Locked

Locked

Composite In

Locked

Locked

Tuner (Cable/Ant)

Locked

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

Locked

DisplayPort

Locked

Locked

IR In

Locked

Locked

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC Port

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

Locked

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

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Sound Quality

Frequency Response

N/A

N/A

Frequency Response

TCL Q550G Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

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TCL Q550F Frequency Response Sample

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Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Std. Dev. @ 70

Lock dB

Lock dB

Std. Dev. @ 80

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• Posted 1 year ago

Dec 02, 2024 08:29 AM By Adam Babcock

Unfortunately, it was the only size we could get at the time.

🤔 now thinking about it the review score wouldve been the same or real close if you did review on the 55"+. You dropped points when it came down to the gaming area the 50" doesn’t have and the 55" do have.

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Adam Babcock • Posted 1 year ago

Dec 01, 2024 06:34 PM By AlejoTVs
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I mean this with all respect, but why not compare the Q550F ( 55”, 65”, 75” ) with it’s similar specked out Q550G? Instead of using a lower specked out model?

Unfortunately, it was the only size we could get at the time.

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• Posted 1 year ago

I mean this with all respect, but why not compare the Q550F ( 55”, 65”, 75” ) with it’s similar specked out Q550G? Instead of using a lower specked out model?

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• Posted 1 year ago

I’m jump the gun seeing that 6.9 down from last year 7.2 got me but comparing. Its not that much of a difference but still last year model beating this years and even in par with Q6 is a wow. The judder and flicking is what I’m worrying about considering judder revolves around movies that I watch on an android device and flicker when play video games. Might have to swap it for S5

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