Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 64.5"
Toshiba Z670R Series 55Z670R 55"
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 64.5"
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
Toshiba Z670R Series 55Z670R 55"
The Toshiba Z670 Series Mini-LED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from all five verified reviewers. Users consistently praise the stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and smooth 144Hz motion, making it excellent for both movies and gaming. The built-in Fire TV and Alexa integration are appreciated for convenience, while the Dolby Atmos sound is noted as surprisingly good for built-in speakers. Minor criticisms include a cluttered Fire TV interface and adequate but not exceptional built-in sound, with some users preferring a soundbar.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality with Mini-LED and QLED
- Smooth 144Hz motion for gaming and sports
- Vibrant and natural colors
- Immersive Dolby Atmos sound
- Convenient Fire TV and Alexa integration
Cons
- Cluttered Fire TV interface
- Adequate but not exceptional built-in sound
- Some users prefer external soundbar
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 64.5" | Toshiba Z670R Series 55Z670R 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-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 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | REGZA Engine ZRi Gen3 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR 144Hz |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 72W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 13.88 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 64.5"
- 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
Toshiba Z670R Series 55Z670R 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gaming (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong picture quality (78th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
Pricing
Toshiba Z670R Series 55Z670R 55" offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 44 specs.
