TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6"
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6"
The TCL QM6K Mini LED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its impressive picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and anti-glare matte screen, which makes it a strong choice for bright rooms. Many users highlight excellent value for the price, particularly for HDR content and gaming with 144Hz support. However, a significant number of reviews report frustrating software glitches including a laggy interface, random reboots, and sound dropouts. Some users also experienced defective units with dark spots or complete failure, and a few disliked the matte finish for reducing picture punch. Overall, it's a great budget-to-mid-range performer if you get a reliable unit.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality for the price
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Anti-glare matte screen ideal for bright rooms
- Great gaming features with 144Hz and HDMI 2.1
- Smooth Google TV interface when working
Cons
- Frequent software glitches and laggy interface
- Random reboots and sound dropouts
- Defective units with dark spots or complete failure
- Built-in speakers lack quality
- Matte screen reduces contrast for some users
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 QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 84.6" | 65" |
| 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 | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | 7000:1 | infinite |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| 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, 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★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| 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 | 72W★ |
| 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 | 600x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 343W | 287W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 343 kWh | 287 kWh★ |
| Weight | 32.57 kg | 24.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %ile
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6"
No current pricing available
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 44 specs.
