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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U6H is a budget-friendly option and may be a suitable choice if you're looking for good value for a tighter budget. It has decent overall picture quality and is fairly balanced across different types of content. It performs well in bright rooms and has lower input lag, which is good for gaming. In contrast, the TCL QM8 is typically more expensive, but offers superior picture quality, higher brightness, and better performance for movies and gaming. Its higher refresh rate makes it more suitable for gamers looking for smoother gameplay. However, it may not be the best value if cost is a significant concern. Between these two, consider the Hisense U6H if you are on a budget, and the TCL QM8 if you prioritize a higher-quality picture and gaming experience and are willing to spend more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6H (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
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.6/10
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 U6H (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7
8.3
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.3/10
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 U6H (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6H delivers a good movie and cinematic TV experience with strong contrast and effective local dimming for deeper blacks, complimented by excellent out-of-the-box colors. In comparison, the TCL QM8 offers a very good experience due to its superior contrast, exceptional black uniformity, and better local dimming, which together provide an enhanced viewing experience with richer, more consistent colors across a wide color volume.
Sports
6.0
6.5
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6H struggles with motion processing and has a poor response time, which can lead to motion blur during fast-paced sports, but handles reflections well, ensuring a clear image in bright rooms. Conversely, the TCL QM8 offers very good response times reducing motion blur but has a more limited viewing angle and poor motion processing, meaning the picture quality might drop off when viewed from the side and fast movements may not be as smooth.
Gaming
6.2
8.3
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 is very good for gaming because it has a very good response time and good input lag, which are crucial for a smooth and responsive gaming experience. The Hisense U6H, on the other hand, is considered just fair for gaming, primarily due to its poor response time despite having very good input lag, which may result in ghosting or blurring during fast-paced games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
6.8
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6H performs well in upscaling lower resolution content and provides excellent colors out of the box, which is beneficial for watching regular TV and news programs with vibrancy and clarity. In contrast, the TCL QM8 has lower performance in upscaling, which means it might not handle lower resolution content from news broadcasts as well, and its colors out of the box are good but not at the same level as the Hisense U6H.
Bright Room
7.0
9.9
5.6/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.9/10
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 U6H (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 is best for bright rooms because it has both superior SDR and HDR brightness levels and very good reflection handling, which are crucial for maintaining a clear picture in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Hisense U6H is just good in SDR brightness and fair in reflection handling, indicating that while suitable for bright rooms, it may not perform as well as the TCL QM8 under the same conditions.
Cost
$498
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has a price of $498 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
8.9
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
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How the Hisense U6H (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6H (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$498 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 3, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6H | 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 | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33" x 57" x 3" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 57" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 41.2 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 | 7.4/10 | 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 | Yes, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Matthew Murray | March 2023
"A budget TV that exceeds expectations. (...) For a TV that costs as little as this one does, its brightness and color are above-average (...) The U6H may not get quite as bright as its splashier siblings, but for its class, it fares pretty well. (...) As far as input lag, the U6H is an impressive performer. (...) Costing less than most of its direct competitors, and matching or bettering them in several key areas, it’s an irresistible value proposition. (...)"
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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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