Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 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
TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65"
The TCL 65" QM6K Mini-LED TV has overwhelmingly positive reviews, with users praising its exceptional brightness, deep black levels comparable to OLED, and vibrant colors. Gamers highlight the 144 Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and HDMI 2.1 support for smooth gameplay. Some initial issues with the remote's Bluetooth responsiveness were noted, but these resolved over time. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic value, outperforming much more expensive models from Sony and OLED TVs from a few years ago.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness
- Deep black levels near OLED
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- 144 Hz refresh rate for gaming
- Low input lag
Cons
- Initial Bluetooth remote sluggishness
- Remote responsiveness improved over time
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 72W★ | 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 | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W | 275W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh | 275 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 16.96 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65" offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 44 specs.
