Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Hisense
92 Overall Score
vs
TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 98"
TCL
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
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
Picture quality 10
Brightness 7
Value for money 8
Sound quality 6
Gaming performance 4
Motion blur 2
TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 98"
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 98" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 97.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits | 6000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits | 6000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | 7000:1 |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | 100% of BT.2020 Color |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | New TSR AI Processor Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), HDR 10+, HDR 10 |
| 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, Gemini |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.1.2 |
| Wattage | 72W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 600x500 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W★ | 575W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh★ | 575 kWh |
| Weight | 24.40 kg★ | 55.02 kg |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 98"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"0.069score per dollar
vs
TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 98"0.023score per dollar
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 43 specs.
