Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6"
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
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
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 99.5" | 84.6" |
| 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 |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| 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 | 165 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 82W★ | 40W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 800x400 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 343W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 497 kWh | 343 kWh★ |
| Weight | 62.01 kg | 32.57 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
TCL QM6K Series 85QM6K 84.6"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong audio (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 43 specs.