TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98"
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98"
The TCL 98QM7K is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and impressive brightness, making it a top choice for a home theater experience. Many users highlight its excellent value for the price, especially when purchased on sale, and note that it rivals more expensive brands. However, delivery and installation experiences with Best Buy are frequently criticized, with reports of damaged units, scheduling issues, and unprofessional installers. Some users also mention that the Google TV interface can be slow and that the TV lacks a next-gen ATSC 3.0 tuner.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Great value for the price
- Immersive 98-inch screen size
Cons
- Poor delivery and installation service
- Risk of receiving damaged units
- Slow Google TV interface
- No ATSC 3.0 tuner
- Inaccurate colors for sports
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 QM7K Series 98QM7K 98" | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 98" | 99.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3000 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | 7000:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | Billion+ Shades of Color | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| 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, 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 | 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 | — | 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★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x500 | 800x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 581W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 581 kWh | 497 kWh★ |
| Weight | 55.29 kg★ | 62.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
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 2 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 43 specs.