TCL QM8-Series QM8 74.5"
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM8-Series QM8 74.5"
The TCL QM8 Mini-LED QLED receives widespread praise for its exceptional brightness, deep blacks, and vivid colors that rival OLEDs at a lower price point. Many users highlight its stellar HDR performance, gaming capabilities with 120Hz support, and great value for the money. However, a significant number of reviews report severe issues, including software updates that degrade picture quality and cause eARC/soundbar problems, motion blur during sports, laggy Google TV interface, and defective units out of the box. Customer support is frequently described as unhelpful. Overall, the TV offers remarkable picture quality but is plagued by reliability and software stability concerns.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness up to 5000 nits
- Deep blacks rivaling OLED
- Vivid and accurate colors
- Excellent HDR performance
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Software updates degrade picture quality
- Motion blur during sports content
- Laggy and slow Google TV interface
- eARC/soundbar connection issues
- Defective units out of the box
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 QM8-Series QM8 74.5" | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 75" | 99.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits | 5000 nits |
| Color Gamut | QD | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | — | ✓★ |
| HLG | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | 144 Hz Variable Refresh Rate | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1.2 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 500x400 | 800x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 531 kWh | 497 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 62.01 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM8-Series QM8 74.5"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- 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 12 of 41 specs.