TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
The TCL QM6K series is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive 144Hz refresh rate, making it a top choice for both gaming and streaming. Users highlight the easy setup, intuitive Google TV interface (despite some ad clutter), and great value for the price. Common minor complaints include mediocre built-in speakers, a bright yellow LED indicator, and glare in very bright rooms, but most agree these are easily mitigated with a soundbar or simple adjustments.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Easy setup and intuitive Google TV
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Bright yellow LED indicator on bottom
- Glare in very bright rooms
- Google TV interface has many ads
- Sound adjustment not available via optical output
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
The Hisense U8 series is widely praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and strong value for money, especially in bright rooms. Many users highlight its gaming performance and impressive sound quality. However, some report issues with HDMI connectivity, dark scene handling, and occasional quality control problems, with a few negative experiences regarding defects and customer service.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness
- Vibrant colors
- Great value for money
- Good gaming performance
- Impressive built-in sound
Cons
- HDMI connectivity issues
- Dark scene handling problems
- Occasional quality control issues
- Face distortion in some content
- Upscaling could be better
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Hisense U8 55U8QG 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 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, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | 264W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | 264 kWh |
| Weight | 12.38 kg★ | 17.92 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 43 specs.