Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
TCL Q Class 43Q651GKIT1 43"
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
TCL Q Class 43Q651GKIT1 43"
The TCL TV receives mixed feedback from verified buyers. While some praise its picture and sound quality, customer service, and value during sales, others report a damaged screen on arrival and a frustrating remote without number keys or backlight. A critical issue is the claim that the advertised 144Hz refresh rate is actually 60Hz, which significantly impacts trust.
Pros
- Great customer service
- Excellent picture quality
- Good sound quality
- Easy to operate
- Good value during sales
Cons
- Advertised 144Hz is actually 60Hz
- Damaged screen on arrival
- Remote lacks number keys
- Remote has no backlight
- Inconvenient channel navigation
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | TCL Q Class 43Q651GKIT1 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 99.5" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | High |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | UltraWide Color |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | 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 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 800x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 497 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 62.01 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
TCL Q Class 43Q651GKIT1 43"
- Strong hdr (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.