TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55"
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55"
Overall, buyers are very satisfied with this TCL TV, praising its excellent picture quality, true blacks thanks to local dimming, and high refresh rate ideal for gaming. Some note that the sound is below average and that a certified HDMI cable is needed for full 4K/120Hz/HDR performance. A few mention minor issues with streaming app default settings causing temporary poor image quality.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- True blacks with local dimming
- High refresh rate (144Hz)
- No reflection or glare
- Great for gaming (PS5/PC)
Cons
- Below average sound quality
- Requires certified HDMI cable for 4K/120Hz/HDR
- Streaming apps default settings cause temporary poor image
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
Scores
Specifications
| TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| 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 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Android TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 30W | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 287W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 287 kWh★ |
| Weight | 11.02 kg★ | 24.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55"
- Strong user sentiment (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong picture quality (79th percentile)
- Strong display (78th percentile)
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55"
No current pricing available
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 44 specs.
