TCL S-Class S4 64.5"
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
What Buyers Say
TCL S-Class S4 64.5"
The TCL 65" Google TV elicits strongly divided opinions. Many users praise its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price. However, a very common and severe complaint involves the smart TV software: the Google TV interface is widely described as painfully slow, laggy, and prone to freezing or crashing. Several reviews also report hardware issues like backlight bleeding, pixelation, and premature failure within a couple of years, leading some to call it a "disposable" TV.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and sharp colors
- Great value for the price
- Good screen size
- Easy to mount and set up
Cons
- Painfully slow Google TV interface
- Frequent freezing and crashing
- Unresponsive or laggy remote
- Software glitches and bugs
- Premature hardware failure within 2 years
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
Scores
Specifications
| TCL S-Class S4 64.5" | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 99.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 with MEMC Frame Insertion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | — | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 800x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 158 kWh★ | 497 kWh |
| Weight | — | 62.01 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL S-Class S4 64.5"
- Strong hdr (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average display (32nd percentile)
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
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.
