Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
TCL M8L Pro Series 75M8L Pro 75"
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
The Hisense 65U8QG is widely praised for its exceptional picture quality, brightness, and value for money. Users highlight deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, often comparing it favorably to more expensive brands. While most are very satisfied, some note issues with motion blur during fast sports and software glitches with certain streaming apps. The TV's Google TV interface and gaming features like G-Sync and HDMI 2.1 are also well-received.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Motion blur in fast sports
- Software issues with Amazon Prime
- Protective tape difficult to remove
- PVR rejects USB sticks
- Multi-view limited to phone/tablet
TCL M8L Pro Series 75M8L Pro 75"
Most buyers are very satisfied with the TCL M8L TV, praising its excellent picture quality, true blacks thanks to local dimming, and suitability for gaming with a 144Hz refresh rate. A few noted the sound is below average and that Google TV's mandatory agreement can be a dealbreaker, leading one return. Overall, it's a strong value for the price, especially for PS5 and PC use.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- True blacks with local dimming
- 144Hz refresh rate for gaming
- No reflection or glare
- Good value for price
Cons
- Sound below average
- Google TV mandatory agreement
- Requires certified HDMI cable for 4K/120Hz
- Streaming apps initial poor quality
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | TCL M8L Pro Series 75M8L Pro 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-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 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Android TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | — |
| Wattage | 72W★ | 30W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 22.91 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
TCL M8L Pro Series 75M8L Pro 75"
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong picture quality (79th percentile)
- Strong smart (73rd percentile)
Pricing
TCL M8L Pro Series 75M8L Pro 75" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 44 specs.
