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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8G is a solid choice if you're looking for good performance across various types of content, especially for gaming and movies. It also performs satisfactorily in bright rooms. Choosing the TCL QM8, on the other hand, would give you slightly better overall picture quality and superior performance in bright rooms, which might make it a better match if you frequently watch TV in well-lit environments. It also offers a small edge in gaming and is the more recent model, so it may have updated technology and features, such as a higher peak brightness and better black uniformity. Both TVs are similarly priced and have similar screen sizes, so your decision should be based on the specific aspects that are most important to you, such as whether you value bright-room performance or overall picture quality more. Keep in mind, smaller nuances in motion processing and colors may also sway your decision based on your personal sensitivities to these factors. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (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
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.8
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G provides better upscaling of low-resolution content like news and has more accurate colors out of the box, which enhances the viewing experience for regular TV programs. In contrast, the TCL QM8 offers lower performance in upscaling and its initial color settings might not be as accurate, demanding potential adjustments for optimal viewing.
Bright Room
8.9
9.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G is considered very good for watching TV in bright rooms due to its strong SDR and HDR brightness, combined with very good reflection handling, which minimizes the impact of ambient light, while the TCL QM8 is considered the best due to its superior SDR brightness and equally strong reflection handling, ensuring clearer visibility even in the brightest of rooms. Even though the Hisense U8G excels in contrast, color gamut, and color volume, these attributes are less critical in bright room settings and thus do not offset the TCL QM8's advantage in brightness.
Cost
$1,707
$1,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
8.5
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
8.3
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.2/10
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) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U8G excels in displaying movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast and effective local dimming which results in deep blacks and good black uniformity, enhancing the viewing experience in dark scenes, combined with excellent colors out of the box for a vivid picture.
Sports
6.4
6.5
3.9/10
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 U8G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G and TCL QM8 both have "very good" response times and motion processing, which is crucial when watching fast-moving sports. However, both models struggle with limited viewing angles and have just "fair" reflections handling and gray uniformity, potentially causing issues with picture consistency and glare in bright rooms or from side views.
Gaming
8.3
8.3
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8G and TCL QM8 both offer very good gaming performance due to their high response time scores and low input lag, which are crucial for fast-paced gaming. Additionally, they both have a 120Hz refresh rate which ensures smooth gameplay and is beneficial for gaming at higher frame rates.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.9
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G has 'Excellent' colors out of the box and a 'Very Good' color gamut, making animations appear vibrant and accurate without the need for calibration, while the TCL QM8's colors are rated 'Good' out of the box but it has an 'Excellent' color volume, allowing it to display a wide range of colors at different brightness levels which enhances animated content. Both TVs offer good gray uniformity and contrast, which are important for consistent picture quality, while the U8G has a slightly better SDR brightness but both are sufficient for most rooms.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | 8.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 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 57.1" x 4.1" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 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 | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 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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