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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7H is a more budget-friendly option, often significantly less expensive. It offers good overall picture quality, performs well for gaming, and has decent performance in bright rooms; however, it has limitations when it comes to viewing sports content and quality control or consistency. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 is priced in the midrange and typically costs more than the Hisense U7H. It has superior overall picture quality and bright room performance, excels in gaming, and is great for watching cartoons and animations. It also offers a slightly better dark room performance and a more consistent product due to a higher quality control score. The TCL QM8 also has advanced accessibility features like voice commands and produces a substantially louder sound, which could be beneficial if you're not planning to use an external sound system. If your budget allows for a higher-priced option and you prioritize a better all-around performance, particularly in well-lit environments, then the TCL QM8 may be the better choice. However, if you're looking to save money and still enjoy good quality pictures and gaming experience, the Hisense U7H would be a solid choice, particularly in less demanding lighting conditions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7H (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
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6
8.5
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.3/10
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 U7H (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
8.3
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.7/10
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 U7H (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7H provides good contrast, effective local dimming, and solid black uniformity, which are important for creating deep blacks and enhancing the movie-watching experience. The TCL QM8, on the other hand, offers even better contrast and black uniformity alongside very good color volume, which is crucial for displaying a wider range of colors, making it a strong option for those who prioritize picture depth and color richness in their cinematic viewing.
Gaming
7.7
8.3
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7H is good for gaming because it has a quick response time and low input lag which are important for a smooth gaming experience; however, the TCL QM8 is very good for gaming as it delivers an even shorter response time and comparable input lag, reducing motion blur and making game play feel more responsive.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
8.9
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.5/10
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 U7H (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 is very good for watching cartoons and animation because it delivers good colors straight out of the box and has an excellent color volume, which enhances vibrant scenes. On the other hand, the Hisense U7H, while fair for cartoons and animation, may not be as immediately impressive due to fair colors out of the box and a slightly less impressive, yet still very good, color volume.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.8
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and has very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for viewing news and talk shows with great clarity and visibility even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL QM8 delivers a fair performance in upscaling and colors out of the box, somewhat compromising the viewing experience in these scenarios.
Bright Room
7.7
9.9
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
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 U7H (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7H is good for watching TV in a bright room due to its very good SDR brightness and fair handling of reflections, but the TCL QM8 is considered best in the same conditions because it offers the best SDR brightness and very good reflection handling, ensuring clear visibility even in well-lit spaces.
Cost
$1,498
$1,304
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,304.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
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
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7H has poor response time, which can lead to motion blur during fast-paced sports scenes, and its reflections handling is deemed fair, possibly causing issues in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 offers very good response time, minimizing motion blur, but like the Hisense U7H, it also has a fair rating for reflections handling, so both might struggle with glare in bright environments.
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How the Hisense U7H (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7H (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $1,304 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 4, 2022 | May 3, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85U7H | 85QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 43.1" x 74.9" x 3.7" | 43" x 74.6" x 2.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 46.1" x 74.9" | 45.6" x 74.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 90.4 lbs | 105.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 x 600 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 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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Christian de Looper | December 2022
"We loved the Hisense U7H. It was able to deliver an excellent all-around image quality in its price range. The TV excels at controlling its backlighting in a way that ensures you’ll never experience blooming to a level of being distracting, something that I was a little surprised to see given the lack of Mini LED. The TV doesn’t just get decently bright it offers relatively accurate color reproduction for a TV in this price range. The TV is being billed excellent for gaming."
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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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