54.6″ TCL 55QM5K – Full Specifications
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Score & Ratings
8.4/10
Great
The tcl 55QM5K earns a strong overall score of 8.4/10. Our editors evaluate each TV across display quality, colour accuracy, motion performance, and connectivity.
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Basic Information
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brand | TCL | |
| Model | 55QM5K | |
| Series | QM5K | |
| Model Year | 2025 |
✓ Good 2025 — current generation. Latest panel technology and features.
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Display Overview
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Size Class | 54.6 in (inches) |
✓ Good 54" — medium TV or large monitor. Works as bedroom TV or big desk display.
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| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixelsUltra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
✓ Good 4K UHD (3840×2160) — four times 1080p. Pin-sharp text, exceptional photo and video detail at any screen size.
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
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| Panel Type | HVA |
✓ Good VA — higher native contrast than IPS. Dark scenes look genuinely black; ideal for movies in dim rooms.
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| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
✓ Good 10-bit — 1.07 billion colours. Eliminates colour banding in HDR skies, skin tones and gradients.
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| Colors | 1.07 billion colors / 30-bit | |
| Backlight | Mini LED |
✓ Good Mini-LED — thousands of local dimming zones. High brightness combined with deep blacks for true HDR.
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| Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees) |
✓ Good 178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees) — consistent colour from virtually any position. Ideal for group viewing and shared screen use.
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Screen Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Screen Width | 1209.6 mm (millimeters) |
Active display area in millimetres.
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| Screen Height | 680.4 mm (millimeters) |
Active display area in millimetres.
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| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 93.79 % (percent) |
✓ Good 93.79 % (percent) — slim bezels. Clean modern look with minimal frame.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.315 mm (millimeters) |
△ Average 0.315 mm (millimeters) pitch — standard. Pixels become visible on close inspection of large panels.
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| Pixel Density | 80 ppi (pixels per inch) |
△ Average 80 PPI — standard TV density. Fine from 2m+; pixels visible up close.
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Display Performance
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Contrast | 6000 : 1 |
✓ Good 6000 : 1 — outstanding native contrast. Dark scenes look cinematic; excellent for movie watching in dim rooms.
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| DCI-P3 Coverage | 93 % (percent) |
✓ Good 93% DCI-P3 — wide gamut. Colours are richer and more vibrant than standard monitors.
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| HDR Support | Dolby VisionHDR10+HDR10HLG |
✓ Good Dolby Vision — scene-by-scene metadata. Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV+ HDR is dramatically more realistic.
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Motion & Gaming
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Max Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) |
⚠ Limited 60Hz — standard baseline. Fine for streaming and productivity; no motion clarity advantage in games.
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| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
✓ Good Variable Refresh Rate — GPU and display sync together. Eliminates screen tearing and reduces stutter in games.
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| ALLM | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
✓ Good Auto Low Latency Mode — TV switches to Game Mode automatically when a console is detected. No manual setting needed.
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| Motion Tech | AI MotionMEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation) |
AI MotionMEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation) — motion processing reduces judder in fast-moving content. Adjustable to taste.
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Smart TV & Processor
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Operating System | Google TV |
✓ Good Google TV — Play Store apps, Google Assistant, and Chromecast built in.
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| Processor | AIPQ |
AIPQ — dedicated display processor manages smart features, AI upscaling, and HDR tone-mapping.
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| Smart Features | 3-sided bezelless designAlexaAI 4K upscalingAI ClarityAI ContrastAI ColourAI HDRAI MotionAI SceneAmbient ModeApple AirPlay 2Apple HomeKitApple TV+Chromecast built-inDisney+Energy-saving ModeFar-Field Voice interactionGame Accelerator 144Game Master 2.0 with Game BarGoogle AssistantHDR Pro+MEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation)NetflixFilmmaker ModePrime VideoSuperwide GameviewQLED Ultra (Quantum Dot Color)V-Chip |
✓ Good 3-sided bezelless design
Alexa
AI 4K upscaling
AI Clarity
AI Contrast
AI Colour
AI HDR
AI Motion
AI Scene
Alexa
Ambient Mode
Apple AirPlay 2
Apple HomeKit
Apple TV+
Chromecast built-in
Disney+
Energy-saving Mode
Far-Field Voice interaction
Game Accelerator 144
Game Master 2.0 with Game Bar
Google Assistant
HDR Pro+
MEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation)
Netflix
Filmmaker Mode
Prime Video
Superwide Gameview
QLED Ultra (Quantum Dot Color)
V-Chip — software features including OSD controls and display calibration tools.
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Connectivity & Ports
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Ports | 1× USB 3.0 (Type-A · downstream)1× Ethernet RJ453× HDMI 2.01× Cable/Antenna In (F-type female)1× Optical Audio OutAuto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)HDMI CEC (T-Link)High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.3Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)Smart TVSmart TVs |
✓ Good HDMI 2.0 — 4K@60Hz max bandwidth. Ethernet port — wired network for stable 4K streaming.
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| Wireless | LAN / EthernetWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi DirectDLNABluetooth |
✓ Good Wi-Fi 5 — reliable fast wireless connection. Bluetooth (wireless audio and input devices).
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Network & Tuner
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| TV Tuner | Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)ATSCClear QAMFilm & TV Industrysmart TV |
✓ Good Built-in tuner — receives ATSC (US digital broadcast HD), Clear QAM (cable without a set-top box) without a separate receiver.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 1229 mm (millimeters) |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 714 mm (millimeters) |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 56 mm (millimeters) |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 12.16 kg (kilograms) |
△ Average 12.16 kg (kilograms) — standard weight for this panel size.
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| With Stand Width | 1229 mm (millimeters) |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 765 mm (millimeters) |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 279.4 mm (millimeters) |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 12.38 kg (kilograms) |
△ Average 12.38 kg (kilograms) — standard weight for this panel size.
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| Color | Black |
Available colour finish for this unit.
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Mount & Ergonomics
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| VESA Mount | 300 x 300 mm |
✓ Good Wall-mount compatible — use the listed VESA pattern with a TV-rated bracket sized for this screen and weight.
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| Wall Mount Support | Yes | |
| Adjustments | Removable stand: YesHeight adjustment: NoLandscape/portrait pivot: NoLeft/right swivel: NoForward/backward tilt: No |
✓ Good Full ergonomic adjustment: height, swivel, pivot (portrait mode). Set the display to your exact posture to reduce eye and neck strain.
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Power Consumption
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Voltage | 100 V - 120 V (volts) / 220 V - 240 V (volts) |
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
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| Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) |
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
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| Standby | 0.5 W (watts) |
✓ Good 0.5 W (watts) standby — near-zero idle power. Excellent energy compliance.
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Gaming & AI Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Gaming & AI Features | Game Accelerator 144Game Master 2.0 with Game BarSuperwide Gameview |
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 What type of panel does the tcl 55QM5K use? ›
The tcl 55QM5K uses a VA (HVA) panel. VA panels produce deeper blacks and higher native contrast than IPS — best for movie watching in dim rooms. Viewing angles are narrower than IPS but colour stays consistent straight-on.
02 How smooth is the tcl 55QM5K for everyday use? ›
At 60Hz the tcl 55QM5K handles everyday scrolling, streaming and general use smoothly. For high-frame-rate gaming a 120Hz+ panel would show a further step up.
03 Does the tcl 55QM5K support Dolby Vision? ›
✓ Yes. Dolby Vision adjusts brightness metadata scene-by-scene, so explosions look bright and dark space scenes look genuinely dark — all automatically. Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ content benefit directly. This is a significant step up from basic HDR10.
04 Is the tcl 55QM5K suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes — 93% DCI-P3 coverage means the colours you grade in Lightroom or DaVinci Resolve stay consistent when exported to screen and print. Suitable for professional colour work without a dedicated calibration monitor.
05 Who is the tcl 55QM5K best for? ›
It is best suited for content creators, movie fans. It is less ideal for hardcore gaming — there are better-spec'd options for those needs. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
06 Can the tcl 55QM5K be used as a PC monitor? ›
Technically yes, but TVs are optimised for viewing distances of 2–4 metres. As a desk monitor the pixel density may feel lower than a dedicated PC monitor of similar size. Input lag in Game Mode is typically acceptable for console gaming but check the spec for PC gaming use.
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