Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K 55"
What Buyers Say
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
TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K 55"
The TCL QM7K series delivers impressive picture quality with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and high brightness, often compared favorably to OLEDs at a lower price point. Gamers particularly appreciate the 144Hz refresh rate and responsive performance, while the built-in sound system with subwoofers surprises many users. However, some buyers report issues with the Google TV interface being slow or cluttered, and a few received damaged open-box units with missing parts or poor customer service from Best Buy.
Pros
- Vibrant and bright picture quality
- Excellent gaming performance with 144Hz
- Built-in subwoofers for good sound
- Great value for the price
- Responsive Google TV interface
Cons
- Google TV interface can be slow or cluttered
- Open-box units may arrive damaged or missing parts
- Poor Best Buy customer service for open-box issues
- Some units defective or stopped working quickly
- Sound quality not as good as expected for some
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 99.5" | 54.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 3000 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 3000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | Enhanced QLED |
| 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, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| 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 | 82W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 800x400 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 325W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 497 kWh | 325 kWh★ |
| Weight | 62.01 kg | 13.29 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K 55"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 43 specs.