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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're primarily interested in saving money, the Hisense U7G might be the right choice since it's significantly less expensive than the TCL QM8. However, the TCL QM8 offers a superior picture quality which could enhance your movie-watching and gaming experiences. In brightly lit environments, the Hisense might not perform as well as the TCL QM8, but the difference may not be a dealbreaker. When considering the Hisense U7G, you're looking at a great all-around TV that offers good value for its price, but if investing in a higher-end TV for better overall performance is within your budget, then the TCL QM8 could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7G (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 movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6
8.5
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.2/10
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 U7G (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
8.3
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.4/10
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 U7G (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast and superior black uniformity, crucial for deep blacks and high-quality dark scenes, coupled with effective local dimming to enhance those contrasts. On the other hand, while the Hisense U7G also offers good performance with decent contrast and local dimming, its black uniformity is not as refined as the TCL QM8, leading to a less optimal but still good movie-watching experience.
Cartoons & Animation
7.7
8.9
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7G is recognized for good color performance straight out of the box and a good color gamut, making it suitable for watching cartoons & animation. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 excels with very good colors out of the box and an even wider color gamut, in addition to an excellent color volume that enhances the overall viewing experience for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.8
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7G is particularly good at upscaling lower resolution content and has very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and talk shows with clear and bright images. In comparison, the TCL QM8, while it scales fairly and has the best SDR brightness which could outperform in very well-lit environments, it may not deliver as precise upscaling, affecting picture clarity for standard definition content typically seen in news and talk show programs.
Bright Room
7.7
9.9
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.7/10
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 U7G (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 outshines the Hisense U7G in a bright room, delivering the best SDR brightness and very good handling of reflections. While the Hisense U7G offers a very good SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, making it a good choice, the TCL QM8 provides a brighter picture and better glare reduction, which gives it an edge in bright environments.
Cost
$698
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $698 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.5
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7G has fair reflection handling, but its motion processing is rated good, and response time is also good, which are important for sports; however, its viewing angles are not as wide, so the image may degrade from the side. The TCL QM8 also struggles with reflection handling, getting a very good score, and while it has a very good response time crucial for action clarity in sports, its motion processing is rated lower than the U7G, which could affect fast-paced scenes.
Gaming
8.0
8.3
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
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How the Hisense U7G (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7G (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$698 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7G | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57" x 3.5" | 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 | 7.8/10 | 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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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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