Archive · 3 Oct 2026
TCL, Samsung and LG 65-Inch TVs Compared
This article compares TVs from TCL, Samsung and LG.
They differ in how they make pictures, handle games and play sound.
OLED TVs can light each tiny picture point by itself, while QLED and Mini LED TVs use different backlighting approaches.
Some models can refresh their pictures faster, which can help games and sports look smoother.
The TCL T8D and LG QNED82 list especially high refresh-rate features.
The Samsung S85H is the OLED choice, while several other models use QLED or Mini LED technology.
The TVs also use different smart-TV systems: Google TV, Tizen or webOS.
Buyers often praise picture quality, but reviews of sound and reliability are mixed.
The best fit depends on which features matter most to the buyer.
The comparison covers six models from TCL, Samsung and LG, mainly described as 65-inch TVs.
Options include TCL QLED and QD-Mini LED models, Samsung QLED and OLED models, and LG QNED Mini LED and 4K UHD models.
Listed gaming specifications include 144Hz native on the TCL T8D, 120Hz with VRR on the Samsung S85H, and 120Hz native with VRR up to 144Hz on the LG QNED82.
The models use Google TV, Tizen or webOS; listed audio ranges from the TCL T8D’s ONKYO 2.1 system to 20W systems on several other models.
Customer feedback commonly praises picture quality, but reviews also report mixed experiences with sound, reliability, remotes and performance.
- Who
- The comparison covers six 65-inch TV models from TCL, Samsung and LG.
- What
- It compares display technology, refresh rates and gaming features, smart platforms, audio and customer feedback.
- When
- The article refers to 2026 models for the LG QNED82 and NU87; no publication date is specified.
- Where
- The products are presented through Amazon listings.
- Why
- To help buyers compare premium 4K smart TVs before choosing a model.
Prioritize picture contrast and premium features
Prioritize price and everyday use
Display technology
Prioritize picture contrast and premium features
OLED, as used in Samsung’s S85H, offers individually lit pixels and precise black levels. Mini LED models add local dimming, while the TCL T8D and LG QNED82 also emphasize advanced picture and gaming features.
Prioritize price and everyday use
Conventional QLED models such as TCL’s T6C and Samsung’s QEF1 offer quantum-dot colour without the OLED panel or the more elaborate Mini LED hardware.
Gaming
Prioritize picture contrast and premium features
The TCL T8D lists a 144Hz native refresh rate; the Samsung S85H offers 120Hz with VRR, G-SYNC and FreeSync Premium; and the LG QNED82 lists 120Hz native with VRR up to 144Hz.
Prioritize price and everyday use
The LG NU87 provides more basic gaming features, including VRR up to 60Hz. The comparison does not list detailed high-refresh gaming specifications for every other model.
Built-in audio
Prioritize picture contrast and premium features
The TCL T8D lists an ONKYO 2.1 system, and the TCL T6C lists 30W output, making them notable among the models compared.
Prioritize price and everyday use
The Samsung S85H and QEF1 and both LG models list 20W audio; buyer feedback on sound is mixed for several models, and some S85H buyers wanted more loudness and detail.
- Brands compared
- TCL, Samsung and LG
- Screen size
- The comparison focuses on 65-inch models, though the article later describes the LG NU87 as 75 inches.
- Display types covered
- OLED, QLED, QD-Mini LED, QNED Mini LED and 4K UHD
- Highest listed refresh rate
- 144Hz native for the TCL T8D; the LG QNED82 lists 120Hz native and VRR up to 144Hz.
- Smart platforms
- Google TV on the TCL models, Tizen on the Samsung models and webOS 26 on the LG models.
- Listed prices
- TCL T8D: ₹74,990; TCL T6D listing: ₹61,990; Samsung QEF1: ₹74,929; LG QNED82: ₹98,490; Samsung S85H: ₹1.56 lakh.
- Buyer feedback
- Picture quality is commonly praised, while reports about reliability, sound, remotes and performance vary by model.