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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8K boasts better overall picture quality, with a higher refresh rate beneficial for gaming and smoother motion. It supports more advanced features such as higher brightness levels, which enhances HDR content, and has a comprehensive smart platform. The TCL Q6, while less expensive, offers a good picture quality for its price, but has a lower refresh rate and less bright screen, which may not be as impressive for HDR content. In a sunny room, the Hisense would perform better due to its higher brightness capabilities. If you're on a budget but still want a quality viewing experience, the TCL Q6 is a smart pick, but for high-end features, gaming performance, and enhanced brightness, the Hisense U8K justifies its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8K (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 U8K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
6.9
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
5.9
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV primarily due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which are crucial for deep and detailed dark scenes. In comparison, the TCL Q6 struggles with movies and cinematic content because, despite its decent contrast and black uniformity, it has poor local dimming, which impacts the depth and detail in dark areas, making it less suitable for viewing content with lots of shadows and dark scenes.
Gaming
8.6
5.8
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K provides a good gaming experience with its lower response time and higher refresh rate of 144Hz, meaning it responds quicker to your actions and offers smoother motion, whereas the TCL Q6 has a fair response time and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less ideal for fast-paced gaming despite its very low input lag. Additionally, the Hisense has more HDMI ports, which may be convenient for connecting multiple gaming consoles or other devices.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
6.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K is excellent for watching cartoons and animation because it offers both great colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors essential for animated content. In contrast, the TCL Q6, despite a good color gamut, only provides fair colors out of the box, which could result in less accurate color representation when viewing animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.2
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K excels in upscaling lower resolution content and delivering high SDR brightness, making it ideal for watching news and talk shows where image clarity and visibility in well-lit rooms are crucial. In contrast, the TCL Q6, while fair in performance, falls short in these areas, leading to a less optimal viewing experience for everyday TV programs.
Bright Room
9.7
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K is more suitable for bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness levels and very good reflections handling, whereas the TCL Q6, while still good, has lower brightness capabilities and poor performance with reflections. Additionally, the Hisense U8K offers better contrast and color volume, enhancing the overall picture quality in various lighting conditions compared to the TCL Q6, which has a fair contrast and good color volume but may not deliver as vibrant images.
Cost
$898
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.2
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8K and the TCL Q6 both have fair response times, which is very important for watching sports, as it affects the TV's ability to display fast-moving images clearly. However, the Hisense U8K has a lower motion processing capability and the TCL Q6 struggles more with reflections handling, which can impact the viewing experience during sports with fast action and in brightly lit rooms.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | 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 | 8.3/10 | 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 | 8.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 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) | 35.5" 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 | 8.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | No | |
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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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