TCL RM9L Series 115RM9L 114.5"
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
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TCL RM9L Series 115RM9L 114.5"
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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
Scores
Specifications
| TCL RM9L Series 115RM9L 114.5" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 114.5" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 9000 nits★ | 5000 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 9000 nits★ | 5000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% BT2020 Color | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | 30-bit | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | TSR AI Pro Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), HDR 10+, HDR 10 | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1.2 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 1000mm x 600mm | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 955W | 287W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 955 kWh | 287 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 24.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL RM9L Series 115RM9L 114.5"
- Strong picture quality (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
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
Pricing
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" offers 22.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 44 specs.