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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value gaming performance and a better overall picture quality, consider the Hisense U8H; it has higher performance in these areas. However, remember that this comes at a higher price. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 is more budget-friendly and still supports the same HDR formats, but its picture quality and gaming performance are not as robust as the Hisense. If watching content in a bright room is crucial, the Hisense might suit you better as well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8H (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8H (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4
6.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.2
5.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H excels in watching movies and cinematic TV because it has a high contrast ratio, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which are crucial for producing deep blacks and vibrant colors in dark scenes. Conversely, the TCL Q6 performs poorly in the same conditions due to its significantly weaker local dimming and lower contrast, affecting its ability to deliver the same level of picture quality, particularly in darker content.
Gaming
8.3
5.8
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H is more suitable for gaming than the TCL Q6 due to its better response time and lower input lag, which create a smoother gaming experience. Additionally, the Hisense U8H has a 120Hz refresh rate, enhancing gaming performance, while the TCL Q6 only supports a 60Hz refresh rate.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
6.6
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8H delivers better colors right out of the box and has a superior color gamut compared to the TCL Q6, making it more suitable for vivid cartoons and animation. Additionally, these color characteristics, along with its stronger color volume and contrast, help the U8H provide a richer, more immersive viewing experience for colorful content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
6.2
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8H provides a great upscaling and very good out-of-the-box colors, making it very good for watching news and other TV programs, while the TCL Q6's upscaling and out-of-the-box colors are less impressive, making it only fair for such content.
Bright Room
9.7
7.2
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H stands out in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness, complemented by its very good handling of reflections, making it less prone to glare. The TCL Q6, while offering very good SDR brightness and good color capabilities, doesn't handle reflections as well, which can be a drawback in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,350
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $1,350 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.2
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8H is better suited for sports with its very good response time and handling of reflections, which is essential for fast-paced action and bright environments. In contrast, the TCL Q6 has a fair response time and struggles with reflections handling, making it less ideal for watching sports in well-lit rooms or with fast-moving subjects.
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How the Hisense U8H (LCD) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8H (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,350 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8H | 65Q650G | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.2" x 3" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.9" x 57.2" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 33.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Hisense U8H (LCD)
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Jaron Schneider | January 2023
"Hisense is over here making the best TVs for the majority of average families. U8H is a juiced-up utility knife of a television that manages to do a lot of things pretty well. The brightness this TV is capable of pushing out means I can see everything going on in any video game I’m playing regardless of what time of day it is"
TCL Q6 (LCD)
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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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