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The TCL QM8 is typically more expensive but delivers significantly better overall picture quality, which makes it more suitable for a higher-quality viewing experience, particularly in bright rooms where its performance is excellent. It also has superior gaming capabilities, making it a better choice for gamers. Additionally, it offers better performance for watching movies and handling HDR content. On the other hand, the Hisense A4H is a budget-friendly option with a decent overall picture quality. It may be suitable for general TV shows, news, cartoons, and animations, but it does not perform well in dark or bright environments. Its smaller size might fit better in smaller spaces. If you are looking for a TV for casual viewing and are sensitive to price, the Hisense A4H may be more appealing. Choosing between them depends on prioritizing price or a higher-quality viewing experience across various content and environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A4H (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3
8.5
3.80/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
8.3
3.80/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A4H struggles with watching movies and cinematic TV primarily due to its poor contrast, insufficient local dimming, and weak black uniformity, which are critical for producing deep blacks and a rich, detailed picture in dark scenes. In comparison, the TCL QM8 excels in these areas with impressive contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, making it better suited for a cinema-like viewing experience.
Gaming
5.6
8.3
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
8.9
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A4H has poor colors out of the box and a fair color gamut, which can make cartoons look less vibrant and appealing. In contrast, the TCL QM8 offers good colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, providing more vivid and accurate colors for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9
6.8
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A4H struggles with upscaling and has poor standard dynamic range (SDR) brightness, making it less suitable for watching news and talk shows in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 offers better performance in these areas with higher SDR brightness that can combat glare and deliver a clearer image with better upscaling of lower resolution content commonly found in such programming.
Bright Room
4.7
9.9
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 displays a bright image suitable for sunny rooms, with both very good SDR and HDR brightness and reflection handling, whereas the Hisense A4H struggles with brightness and reflection control, making it less ideal for well-lit environments. The TCL QM8 also benefits from better color volume and color gamut, enhancing the viewing experience further, which typically surpass the Hisense A4H's performance in these areas.
Cost
$178
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense A4H (LCD) has a price of $178 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.5
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A4H has a weaker response time and poorer motion processing, which may lead to more blur during fast-moving sports scenes, but it handles reflections fairly well and offers decent viewing angles. The TCL QM8, on the other hand, has a much better response time, aiding in clearer motion, but its viewing angles are limited, making it less ideal for group viewing in wide seating arrangements.
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How the Hisense A4H (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A4H (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$178 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43A4H | 65QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 22" x 37.6" x 3.4" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.9" x 37.6" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 14.1 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 300 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 3.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 14 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Yes, Bypass only | |
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About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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