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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're primarily concerned with cost, the Hisense U6G is much more budget-friendly compared to the TCL QM8. However, the TCL QM8 offers a superior picture quality, better for brightly lit rooms, and has smoother motion handling for sports and gaming due to its higher refresh rate. The TCL also has more advanced features such as voice commands. But if your viewing environment is typically darker and you watch more general content, the Hisense could serve you well without breaking the bank. Keep in mind that although cheaper, the Hisense may not deliver the same level of performance for fast-moving scenes and in bright rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6G (LCD)
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for upscaling
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
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
8.5
7.25/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
8.3
7.25/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.7/10
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 U6G (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6G offers a strong contrast ratio and good local dimming feature, providing deep blacks that enhance movie-watching, but its black uniformity, although commendable, is slightly outdone by the TCL QM8, which boasts even better black uniformity and excels in local dimming, making it superior for those who prioritize the deepest blacks and shadow details for cinematic viewing.
Gaming
6.8
8.3
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G has a good response time and the best input lag making it adequate for gaming, but the TCL QM8 offers very good response time and input lag along with a higher refresh rate, making it highly responsive and more suitable for demanding gaming situations.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.9
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6G (LCD) offers pleasing colors straight out of the box and a good color gamut, making animations look vibrant without the need for adjustment, ideal for cartoons. Meanwhile, the TCL QM8 (LCD) boasts a very good color gamut as well, ensuring a wide range of colors for animated content, but it doesn't specify the performance of colors out of the box.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.8
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G delivers very good SDR brightness and decent upscaling, making it suitable for viewing news and TV programs as it can handle most room settings and improve lower resolution content well. In contrast, the TCL QM8, while offering better build quality and newer features, may not perform as well with standard dynamic range content like news, due to its fair SDR brightness and weaker upscaling capabilities.
Bright Room
7.3
9.9
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6G performs well in bright rooms with very good SDR brightness and fair handling of reflections, while the TCL QM8 is considered best due to its superior SDR brightness and very good reflections handling. Although both TVs handle color well, with good gamut and volume, the TCL QM8's higher brightness and reflection handling make it more suitable for bright environments.
Cost
$498
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $498 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
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6G's response time and motion processing are not specifically detailed, which suggests average performance at best, and it has a fair reflections handling score; however, it struggles with viewing angles, meaning the picture quality can degrade if you're not sitting directly in front of the TV.
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How the Hisense U6G (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6G (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$498 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6G | 65QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 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) | 32.9" x 57" x 3.1" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.0 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | 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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