Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
Hisense
92 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Z85 Series E1PNTV55Z85APRB 55"
Panasonic
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Picture quality 5
Size 5
Brightness 4
Gaming performance 4
Sound quality 4
Anti glare 3
Panasonic Z85 Series E1PNTV55Z85APRB 55"
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Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | Panasonic Z85 Series E1PNTV55Z85APRB 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 99.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | OLED/Ultimate Contrast |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | Wide Color Spectrum |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | HCX Pro AI Processor MKII |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 82W★ | 50W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Theater Surround Pro |
| 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 | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 800x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 497 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 62.01 kg | 19.00 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Panasonic Z85 Series E1PNTV55Z85APRB 55"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.
