Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
TCL F35-Series 55F35 55"
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 F35-Series 55F35 55"
This TCL 55" F35-Series 4K TV has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from buyers. Users consistently praise its sharp, vibrant picture quality, effective HDR, and the convenience of the built-in Fire TV interface. The TV is also noted for its easy setup, modern design, and excellent value for the price, with several reviewers calling it a great deal and a top recommendation.
Pros
- Sharp 4K picture quality
- Vibrant colors and good HDR
- Easy setup
- Convenient Fire TV interface
- Modern design with thin bezels
Cons
- Sound quality only average
- No major complaints mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | TCL F35-Series 55F35 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 54.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 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 | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | 4K HDR Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 72W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W | 262W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh | 262 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 9.00 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 F35-Series 55F35 55"
- Strong hdr (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
TCL F35-Series 55F35 55" offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 44 specs.
