Toshiba M450 Series 43M450SU 42.5"
Toshiba
41 Overall Score
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Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
Hisense
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Toshiba M450 Series 43M450SU 42.5"
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Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Hisense U8 Series TV, particularly the 100-inch model, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, massive size, and excellent value. Users highlight the incredible brightness, deep blacks, and smooth gaming performance, often comparing it favorably to high-end brands. The built-in sound and anti-glare features are also praised, though some note that a soundbar could enhance the cinematic experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Massive 100-inch screen
- Incredible brightness and contrast
- Smooth gaming performance
- Excellent anti-glare coating
Cons
- Heavy and difficult to install
- Built-in sound could be improved with soundbar
- Brand perception may deter some buyers
Picture quality 5
Size 5
Brightness 4
Gaming performance 4
Sound quality 4
Anti glare 3
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Specifications
| Toshiba M450 Series 43M450SU 42.5" | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 99.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | — | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Ultimate Motion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | REGZA AI Engine ZRi Gen3 | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ Adaptive | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 3★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 800x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 497 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 62.01 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Toshiba M450 Series 43M450SU 42.5"
- Strong hdr (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average display (26th percentile)
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.