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Choose the Hisense U7K if you are keen on gaming, as it offers a better gaming experience, and it costs less, which could save you money. However, the TCL QM8 might be a better choice if you prioritize overall picture quality, including movies and animation, and if a higher bright room performance is important to you. Both TVs struggle with viewing angles, so keep that in mind if you often watch TV from different positions in the room. Both support various HDR formats and have a good number of HDMI ports, but neither has particularly great built-in speakers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7K (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
Picture Quality
8.0
8.5
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
6.8
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7K delivers very good picture clarity for standard definition content and bright room performance, making it suitable for news and TV programs, plus it offers excellent colors right out of the box. Conversely, the TCL QM8, while also having a high brightness and good colors out of the box, falls short in upscaling lower resolution content, which is more noticeable when watching regular TV broadcasts.
Bright Room
8.1
9.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good.
The TCL QM8 is best for watching TV in a bright room due to its exceptional SDR and HDR brightness which ensures a vivid picture even in sunlight, and superior handling of reflections that keeps picture quality clear. The Hisense U7K is very good for similar reasons but performs slightly less well in SDR and HDR brightness, which may affect its visibility in very bright conditions, and it also has a bit lower reflections handling, impacting clarity in bright environments.
Cost
$1,498
$1,304
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,304.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
8.1
8.3
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U7K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its strong contrast, effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity, which enhances the depth and detail in dark scenes. The TCL QM8 also provides an excellent movie-watching experience with slightly better contrast and color volume, which contributes to vivid and varied colors across different content, though this comes with a moderate increase in cost. Both TVs struggle with gray uniformity and viewing angles, so they're best watched head-on rather than from the sides.
Sports
6.3
6.5
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7K and TCL QM8 both have good response times which is key for sports; however, their motion processing is not as strong, with Hisense rated as very good and TCL rated as good, potentially leading to some motion blur during fast scenes. Both handle reflections well which is important for brightly lit rooms but their viewing angles are limited, so the picture quality might degrade if viewed from the side, and their fair gray uniformity could result in some unevenness during sports with large areas of uniform color like a football field.
Gaming
8.8
8.3
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and TCL QM8 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U7K and the TCL QM8 are both considered very good for gaming because they have very good response times and good input lag, which are crucial for fast-paced gaming. The U7K stands out with a higher refresh rate, providing smoother motion for gaming at high frame rates.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.9
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U7K provides very good colors straight out of the box, making it easy to enjoy vibrant and accurate animations without additional setup, and it has a very good color gamut ensuring a wide spectrum of colors. In contrast, while the TCL QM8 also offers a very good color gamut and excellent color volume for a more dynamic range in hues, its colors out of the box are rated good, suggesting that some adjustments may be needed for optimal color accuracy.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7K (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $1,304 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | May 3, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85U7K | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 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) | 43.1" x 74.8" x 2.8" | 43" x 74.6" x 2.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.7" x 74.8" | 45.6" x 74.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 108.9 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 | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | 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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