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Best for Gaming
TCL 55C72K
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TCL 55C72K
Best Picture Quality
TCL 55C72K
Best Smart Home Integration
Samsung QA55Q70CAKLXL
The Samsung QA55Q70CAKLXL and TCL 55C72K are both 55-inch 4K QLED TVs aimed at users who want premium picture quality and advanced smart features. Samsung focuses on a refined viewing experience with its Quantum Processor 4K, Quantum HDR, and excellent gaming support including 4K 120Hz across all HDMI ports. TCL, however, pushes the hardware further with a QD-Mini LED panel, significantly higher peak brightness, a 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision IQ, and a powerful ONKYO 2.1.2-channel audio system. The choice ultimately depends on whether you prioritize Samsung's ecosystem and reliability or TCL's stronger specifications and value proposition.
Verdict
The TCL 55C72K is the stronger overall TV for most buyers thanks to its Mini LED display technology, much higher brightness, superior contrast, 144Hz gaming support, Dolby Vision IQ, and substantially better 60W audio system. It offers a more premium home entertainment experience at a competitive price point.
The Samsung QA55Q70CAKLXL remains a great choice for users invested in the Samsung ecosystem, Tizen OS, SmartThings integration, and Samsung-exclusive gaming features. However, on pure hardware and performance, TCL takes the lead.
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| Model No |
QA55Q70CAKLXL |
55C72K |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
55 Inch (139 cm) |
55 Inch (139 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
120 Hz |
144 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, FLAC, OGG, WMA, WAV, MIDI, APE, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, MPA, AAC, SVAF, WEBM, RMVB |
| Supported Video Formats |
: AVI, MKV, MP4, ASF, MOV, 3GP, FLV, VRO, VOB, SVI |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, MPO |
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| 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 |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| Film Mode |
: Yes |
| AI Upscale |
: Yes |
| Picture Quality |
: Yes |
| One Billion Color |
: Yes |
| Contrast Enhancer |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode ( FMM ) |
: Yes |
| Smart Calibration |
: Basic |
| Contrast |
: Dual LED |
| HDR |
: Quantum HDR |
| Color |
: 100% Color Volume |
| Viewing Angle |
: Wide Viewing Angle |
| Picture Engine |
: Quantum Processor 4K |
| Micro Dimming |
: Supreme UHD Dimming |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes ( Adaptive / Gaming ) |
| Motion Technology |
: Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ |
| Brightness / Color Detection |
: Brightness, Color Detection |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD Premium QD-MiniLED QLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| AI HDR |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| HDR 10 |
: Yes |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes |
| AI Color |
: Yes |
| AI Scene |
: Yes |
| AI Clarity |
: Yes |
| Micro-OD |
: Yes |
| AI Motion |
: Yes |
| AI Contrast |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Energy-Efficient |
: Yes |
| Multiple Eye Care |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Stability |
: Yes |
| Bidirectional 23 Bit |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Long Lifespan |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Contrast |
: Yes |
| High Panel Contrast |
: Yes |
| Transient Response |
: Yes |
| Condensed Micro Lens |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Color Gamut |
: Yes |
| Colorful Quantum Crystal |
: Yes |
| 5X Contrast Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Peak Brightness |
: Yes |
| Super Condensed Micro Lens |
: Yes |
| Powerful Light-Emitting Chip |
: Yes |
| Colorful Quantum Crystal QLED |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Lighting Bionic Algorithm |
: Yes |
| Bionic Color Optimization Technology |
: Yes |
| Contrast Ratio |
: 7000:1 |
| Resolution |
: 4K UHD |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: 97% DCI-P3 |
| System Brightness |
: 2600 Nit ( Peak ) |
| Picture Engine |
: AIPQ Pro Processor |
| Panel Type |
: CSOT CrystGlow HVA Panel Technology |
| Dimming Zones |
: Precise Dimming Series Up To 2048 Zones |
| Refresh Rate |
: MEMC 120HZ; VRR 48HZ~288HZ; DLG 240Hz |
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| Audio |
| Sound Output ( RMS ) |
: 20 W |
| Sound Wall |
: Yes |
| Q-Symphony |
: Yes |
| Multiroom Link |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth Audio |
: Yes |
| Adaptive Sound+ |
: Yes |
| Sound Mirroring |
: Yes |
| Buds Auto Switch |
: Yes |
| Active Voice Amplifier |
: Yes |
| Object Tracking Sound Lite |
: Yes |
| Dual Audio Support ( Bluetooth ) |
: Yes |
| Speaker Type |
: 2 Channel |
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| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 60 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| Sound Channel |
: 2.1.2 Channel |
| Speaker System |
: ONKYO 2.1.2 Hi-Fi System |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI |
: 4 |
| USB 2.0 |
: 2 |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Anynet+ ( HDMI-CEC ) |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Out ( Optical ) |
: Yes |
| Dongle Compatibility ( 3G / LTE / WiFi ) |
: Yes |
| Wireless LAN Built-In |
: Yes WiFi5 |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC / ARC |
| HDMI ( High Frame Rate ) |
: 4K 120Hz ( For HDMI 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 ) |
| RF In ( Terrestrial / Cable Input ) |
: 1 / 1 ( Common Use For Terrestrial ) / 0 |
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| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 |
| USB ( 3.0 + 2.0 ) |
: 2 ( USB3.0 X 1, USB2.0 X 1 ) |
| WiFi 5 |
: Yes |
| HDMI CEC |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.4 |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| HDMI2. 1 ( eARC & ARC ) |
: Yes |
| Miracast ( Wireless Display ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Version |
: HDMI1.4 & HDMI2.0 & HDMI2.1, HDCP1.4 & HDCP2.2 |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: Tizen™ Smart TV |
| TV Plus |
: Yes |
| Tap View |
: Yes |
| Easy Setup |
: Yes |
| App Casting |
: Yes |
| Media Home |
: Yes |
| SmartThings |
: Yes |
| Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Ambient Mode+ |
: Yes |
| Universal Guide |
: Yes |
| Mobile Camera Support |
: Yes |
| Far-Field Voice Interaction |
: Yes |
| Built-In Voice Assistant |
: Alexa |
| Video Communication |
: Google Meet |
| Multi-View |
: UpTo 2 Videos |
| Works With AI Speaker |
: Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Bixby |
: US English, UK English, India English |
| Multi Device Experience |
: TV To Mobile, Mobile To TV, TV Initiate Mirroring, TV Sound To Mobile, Sound Mirroring, Wireless TV On |
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| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| CPU |
: ARM Cortex-A73 |
| GPU |
: ARM Mali-G57 |
| RAM |
: 3 GB |
| ROM |
: 32 GB |
| AI Art |
: Yes |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| Disnep+ |
: Yes |
| AirPlay 2 |
: Yes |
| Apple TV |
: Yes |
| Art Gallary |
: Yes |
| Video Chat |
: Yes |
| Hey Google |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| Web Browser |
: Yes |
| YouTube Music |
: Yes |
| Works With Alexa |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Air Slim Design |
| Bezel Type |
: 3 Bezel-Less |
| HGiG |
: Yes |
| Time Shift |
: Yes |
| Tune Station |
: Yes |
| Analog Tuner |
: Yes |
| Extended PVR |
: Yes |
| Mini Map Zoom |
: Yes |
| Triple Protection |
: Yes |
| Surround Sound |
: Yes |
| Caption ( Subtitle ) |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Black EQ |
: Yes |
| Game Motion Plus |
: Yes |
| Analog Clean View |
: Yes |
| Auto Game Mode ( ALLM ) |
: Yes |
| Super Ultra Wide Game View |
: Yes |
| Country of Origin |
: India |
| Digital Broadcasting |
: DVB-T2 |
| Accessibility - Learn TV Remote / Learn Menu Screen |
: UK English |
| Freesync |
: FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Accessibillity - Voice Guide |
: UK English, India English ( W / Only Local Set : India ), Hindi |
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| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| PVR |
: Yes |
| Timeshift |
: Yes |
| Kid's Profile |
: Yes |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| Ambiant Mode |
: Yes |
| Program Guide ( EPG ) |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
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| General Details |
| Power Requirements |
: AC 220-240 V~ 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption Max |
: 205 W |
| Eco Sensor |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Off |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Saving |
: Yes |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 15.3 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 17.6 Kg |
| Weight Of Package Carton |
: 23.8 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatibility |
: 200 mm X 200 mm |
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| Power Supply ( Voltage, Hz ) |
: AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 260 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Saving Mode |
: Yes |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 13.3 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 14.5 Kg |
| Package Weight |
: 19 Kg |
| VESA Walll Mount Pattern |
: 300 mm X 300 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: TM2360E |
| E-Manual |
: Yes |
| Power Cable |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Webcam Support |
: Yes |
| Vesa Wall Mount Support |
: Yes |
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| Remote Control |
: IR, Bluetooth |
| Stand |
: Yes |
| Wall Mount |
: Yes |
| 2N Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
The TCL 55C72K is better for gaming thanks to its 144Hz refresh rate, VRR support up to 288Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and dedicated Game Master features.
Does Samsung QA55Q70CAKLXL support Dolby Atmos?
No, the Samsung QA55Q70CAKLXL includes advanced audio features such as Q-Symphony and Object Tracking Sound Lite, but Dolby Atmos support is not listed in the specifications.
Which TV offers better picture quality?
The TCL 55C72K delivers superior picture performance with its QD-Mini LED panel, up to 2048 dimming zones, 2600 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision IQ support.
Which TV has better sound output?
The TCL 55C72K offers a much more powerful 60W ONKYO 2.1.2-channel speaker system with Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced support, compared to Samsung's 20W 2-channel system.
Which smart TV platform is better?
This depends on preference. Samsung uses Tizen OS with SmartThings integration, while TCL runs Google TV with built-in Google Assistant, Chromecast features, and broader app flexibility.
Which TV offers better value for money?
The TCL 55C72K provides better overall value due to its Mini LED display, stronger gaming capabilities, premium audio system, and advanced HDR support.
Top Differences- Resolution: 4K 3840 x 2160 Vs 4K UHD
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz Vs 144 Hz
- Display Technology: 4K UHD QLED Vs 4K UHD Premium QD-MiniLED QLED
- Picture Processor: Quantum Processor 4K Vs AIPQ Pro Processor
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