TCL Q6-Series 65Q651G 65"
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q6-Series 65Q651G 65"
The TCL TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price. Users highlight its easy setup, minimal glare, and superior sound compared to competitors like Hisense. The 65-inch model is praised for medium-sized living rooms, though its large size can be challenging to transport. Overall, it is seen as a huge upgrade from older TVs and a strong budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and rich colors
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup and configuration
- Minimal glare from windows
Cons
- Large size difficult to transport
- Entry-level model lacks true home-theater performance
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 Q6-Series 65Q651G 65" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 30W | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital | 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 | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 412W | 287W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 412 kWh | 287 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.10 kg★ | 24.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q6-Series 65Q651G 65"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
TCL Q6-Series 65Q651G 65" offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 44 specs.
