Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
TCL Q6-Series 65Q651G 65"
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 Q6-Series 65Q651G 65"
The TCL TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price. Users highlight its easy setup, minimal glare, and superior sound compared to competitors like Hisense. The 65-inch model is praised for medium-sized living rooms, though its large size can be challenging to transport. Overall, it is seen as a huge upgrade from older TVs and a strong budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and rich colors
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup and configuration
- Minimal glare from windows
Cons
- Large size difficult to transport
- Entry-level model lacks true home-theater performance
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | TCL Q6-Series 65Q651G 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | TCL AIPQ Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 72W★ | 30W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W★ | 412W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh★ | 412 kWh |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 17.10 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 Q6-Series 65Q651G 65"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
TCL Q6-Series 65Q651G 65" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 44 specs.
