Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 42.5"
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
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
Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 42.5"
The Toshiba C350 Series LED 4K UHD Smart TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, ease of use, and great value. Users appreciate the built-in Fire TV, ample HDMI ports, and improved app storage, though some note the sound is average and the remote lacks a number pad. Overall, it is highly recommended for its performance and price.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy to use and set up
- Great value for the price
- Built-in Fire TV
- Ample HDMI ports
Cons
- Average sound quality
- Remote lacks number pad
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 42.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 99.5" | 42.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Rate 120 |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | REGZA Engine ZR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 82W★ | 14W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 800x400 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 160W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 497 kWh | 160 kWh★ |
| Weight | 62.01 kg | 7.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 42.5"
- Strong smart (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong hdr (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong audio (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 43 specs.