TCL Q Series Q51BR 43"
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q Series Q51BR 43"
The TCL TV offers good value for money with balanced quality and price, but several users reported missing accessories like the remote and power cable, and one unit arrived with a small scratch. The software is sluggish despite updates, though a third-party app can improve responsiveness. Overall, it meets expectations for the price, but refurbished units may have cosmetic or accessory issues.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Balanced quality and price
- Meets expectations
Cons
- Missing accessories (remote, power cable)
- Sluggish software despite updates
- Small scratch on refurbished unit
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
Scores
Specifications
| TCL Q Series Q51BR 43" | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 99.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 120 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 800x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 497 kWh★ |
| Weight | 10.43 kg★ | 62.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q Series Q51BR 43"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong picture quality (71st percentile)
- Strong audio (70th percentile)
- Strong smart (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.