Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
Roku Select Series 55R4C5KIT1 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
Roku Select Series 55R4C5KIT1 55"
The Roku TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its picture clarity, ease of setup, and solid sound quality. Users appreciate the value for money, especially for budget-conscious buyers and those in smaller spaces like bedrooms. One reviewer noted that the picture quality can sometimes appear hazy, and the price may be slightly high for some, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Crystal clear picture
- Easy setup
- Solid sound quality
- Great value for money
- Voice remote for elderly
Cons
- Picture quality sometimes hazy
- Price slightly high for some
- Power cord integrated into TV back
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | Roku Select Series 55R4C5KIT1 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 99.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | — |
| Wattage | 82W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 800x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 497 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 62.01 kg | 14.97 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Roku Select Series 55R4C5KIT1 55"
- Strong display (68th percentile)
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average audio (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.