Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Insignia QF Series NS65-UQFL26 65"
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
The Hisense 65U8QG is widely praised for its exceptional picture quality, brightness, and value for money. Users highlight deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, often comparing it favorably to more expensive brands. While most are very satisfied, some note issues with motion blur during fast sports and software glitches with certain streaming apps. The TV's Google TV interface and gaming features like G-Sync and HDMI 2.1 are also well-received.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Motion blur in fast sports
- Software issues with Amazon Prime
- Protective tape difficult to remove
- PVR rejects USB sticks
- Multi-view limited to phone/tablet
Insignia QF Series NS65-UQFL26 65"
The Insignia TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and sharp 4K upscaling, especially given its affordable price. Users appreciate the slim design, lightweight build, and easy setup with built-in Fire TV, though some note the basic remote and limited HDMI inputs. Sound quality is considered mediocre, with many recommending a soundbar for a better experience.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and bright colors
- Sharp 4K upscaling
- Slim and lightweight design
- Easy setup with built-in Fire TV
Cons
- Basic remote control
- Limited HDMI inputs (3)
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- No HDMI sound output
- App layout not customizable
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | Insignia QF Series NS65-UQFL26 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | HDR Compatible |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 72W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W | 145W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh | 145 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 12.52 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
Insignia QF Series NS65-UQFL26 65"
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 44 specs.