Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
BenQ Living Room Projector GP520
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
BenQ Living Room Projector GP520
The BenQ GP520 projector receives mostly positive feedback for its easy setup, automatic keystone correction, vivid colors, and silent operation. Users appreciate the built-in speaker and the fact that it outperforms a TV in many ways. However, a few issues were noted: one buyer received no invoice and a non-functional USB port with no seller support, and another found the Google TV interface sluggish. The remote control quality also drew mild criticism.
Pros
- Easy and fast setup
- Automatic keystone correction
- Vivid and accurate colors
- Silent operation
- Built-in speaker
Cons
- No invoice provided by seller
- Non-functional USB port
- Poor seller support
- Sluggish Google TV interface
- Mediocre remote control quality
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | BenQ Living Room Projector GP520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 99.5" | — |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 2600 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 2600 nits |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | 98% Rec709 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | MEMC |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | ALLM |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 82W★ | 24W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | 7.1 Channel |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 800x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 497 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 62.01 kg | 2.50 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
BenQ Living Room Projector GP520
- Strong picture quality (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong hdr (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong audio (78th percentile)
- Strong display (68th percentile)
- Below average smart (29th percentile)
Pricing
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
No current pricing available
BenQ Living Room Projector GP520
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.
