Samsung or TCL: which TV is better?
The two brands side by side with the Nov 6, 2026 check.
In November 2026, Samsung and TCL tie on rating for the price in TVs: average rating 8.5 and 8.3, median price of $998 and $1,092. Each one’s best models today: Samsung QN42S90HAEXZC 42″ ($1,298) and TCL QM64L 55″ ($798).
See side by sideSamsung
3 categories won
8.7 median rating
94 models, from $330 to $2,798
TCL
0 categories won
8.5 median rating
48 models, from $433 to $2,498
Samsung wins in 3 of 5 categories. 2 ties.
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Samsung wins
Gaming
Tie
System
Samsung wins
Audio
Tie
Recency
Samsung winsSamsung and TCL side by side
| Item | Samsung | TCL |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 94 | 48 |
| Average rating | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Median price | $998 | $1,092 |
| Below the normal price today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | over $2,000 | no standout range |
| Best model | Samsung QN42S90HAEXZC 42″, $1,298 | TCL QM64L 55″, $798 |
| Cheapest | Samsung LS24D300GANXZA 24″, $93 | TCL R3D 32″, $282 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | Samsung | TCL | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to $500 | 16 | 8 | TCL |
| from $500 to $800 | 19 | 10 | TCL |
| from $800 to $1,200 | 19 | 8 | TCL |
| from $1,200 to $2,000 | 24 | 16 | Samsung |
| over $2,000 | 16 | 6 | Samsung |
Who each one is for
Choose Samsung to pay less (median price of $998 against $1,092); have the highest average rating (8.5 against 8.3); have more options (94 against 48); buy over $2,000. Best model: Samsung QN42S90HAEXZC 42″, at $1,298.
TCL does not beat the other on rating, price or variety today; it’s still worth a look at its best model. Best model: TCL QM64L 55″, at $798.
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Frequently asked questions
Samsung or TCL: which TV is better?
In November 2026, Samsung and TCL tie on rating for the price in TVs: average rating 8.5 and 8.3, median price of $998 and $1,092. Each one’s best models today: Samsung QN42S90HAEXZC 42″ ($1,298) and TCL QM64L 55″ ($798).
Which is cheaper, Samsung or TCL?
By median price, Samsung: $998 against $1,092. Its cheapest model today is Samsung LS24D300GANXZA 24″, at $93.
Which has more models, Samsung or TCL?
Samsung has 94 models and TCL has 48 models in the Nov 6, 2026 check.
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Where the numbers come from
Brands with 3 or more models with a price and a rating in the day’s check are included. Average rating and median price use all of the brand’s models. The order compares each model’s rating with the median rating of models in the same price range and averages it by brand. The top pick is the brand’s model that beats that rating by the most in its range.
Prices change without notice and the final amount is the one in the store. The rating comes from each model’s spec sheet; the brand does not count.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.