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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense A6H is a budget-friendly option that typically costs much less and is suitable for general use with fair performance in various content, including movies, sports, and gaming. However, it may not offer the best experience in bright rooms or for dark room viewing. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 commands a higher price due to better overall performance, offering a superior experience for movies and gaming, with higher scores in both bright and dark room settings. It also has better sound quality and more advanced features such as voice commands. If price is a significant consideration and your viewing conditions are varied, the Hisense A6H may suffice. However, if you prioritize a higher quality viewing experience and are willing to invest more, the TCL QM8 could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A6H (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
5.2
8.5
3.35/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.1/10
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 A6H (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
4.9
8.3
3.35/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.7
8.3
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H has a poor response time and the highest score for input lag, suited to a 60Hz refresh rate, which may result in slower reactions and less smooth motion in gaming. Conversely, the TCL QM8 boasts a very good response time and a good score for input lag on a 120Hz refresh rate, offering faster feedback and more fluid movement, making it a better fit for gamers.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
8.9
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
5.5/10
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 A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H performs poorly with cartoons and animation because it has subpar color gamut and color volume, which are crucial for vibrant and varied colors, while the TCL QM8 excels in these areas with a very good color gamut and excellent color volume, making it better suited for colorful content like animation. Additionally, the A6H's colors out of the box are rated very good; however, this does not compensate for its limitations in color gamut and volume, which are more significant for animation viewing where these aspects are very important.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8
6.8
5.5/10
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 A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H struggles with upscaling lower-resolution content and does not get very bright, which can affect clarity when watching news or talk shows, whereas the TCL QM8 has superior upscaling capabilities and higher brightness, enhancing its performance in these viewing situations. Additionally, the TCL QM8 offers more accurate colors out of the box and a better color gamut to provide more vivid and lifelike imagery compared to the Hisense A6H, which may render less vibrant colors.
Bright Room
5.4
9.9
7.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H struggles with brightness in SDR and HDR content and has only fair reflection handling, making it less suitable for bright rooms. Conversely, the TCL QM8 excels in both SDR and HDR brightness, combined with very good reflection handling, thus it performs much better in well-lit environments.
Cost
$650
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense A6H (LCD) has a price of $650 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
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A6H has a poor response time and doesn't support motion processing, affecting the clarity of fast-moving sports scenes, but offers wide viewing angles; however, its fair reflection handling can be a concern in bright rooms. Conversely, the TCL QM8 has very good response time for sports but narrower viewing angles and very good reflection handling, which makes it more suitable for brighter environments, yet gray uniformity is somewhat important and both are comparable there.
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How the Hisense A6H (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense A6H (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A6H | 65QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 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 | 5.4/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5/10 | 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) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.9" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 3.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 28 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | 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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