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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Brightness
    1. HDR Brightness
    2. HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    3. SDR Brightness
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Blooming
    3. Lighting Zone Transitions
    4. Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
    5. HDR Brightness
    6. HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    7. PQ EOTF Tracking
    8. SDR Brightness
    9. Color Gamut
    10. Color Volume
    11. Pre Calibration
    12. Post Calibration
    13. Gray Uniformity
    14. Black Uniformity
    15. Viewing Angle
    16. Reflections
    17. HDR Native Gradient
    18. Low-Quality Content Smoothing
    19. Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
    20. Pixels
  6. Black Level
    1. Contrast
    2. Lighting Zone Precision
    3. Lighting Zone Transitions
    4. Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
    5. Black Uniformity
  7. Motion
    1. Response Time
    2. Flicker-Free
    3. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    4. Motion Interpolation
    5. Stutter
    6. 24p Judder
    7. Variable Refresh Rate
  8. Color
    1. SDR Color Volume
    2. HDR Color Volume
    3. SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
    4. SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
    5. HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
    6. HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
  9. Processing
    1. PQ EOTF Tracking
    2. Low-Quality Content Smoothing
    3. Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
    4. HDR Native Gradient
  10. Game Mode Responsiveness
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. Variable Refresh Rate
    4. CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate
    5. CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz
    6. CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz
    7. PS5 Compatibility
    8. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
  11. Motion Handling
    1. Stutter
    2. 24p Judder
    3. Response Time
    4. Flicker
    5. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    6. Motion Interpolation
  12. Reflections
    1. Direct Reflections
    2. Ambient Black Level Raise
    3. Total Reflected Light
    4. Ambient Color Saturation
  13. Panel
    1. Viewing Angle
    2. Gray Uniformity
    3. Panel Technology
  14. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. PS5 Compatibility
    4. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    5. Input Specifications
    6. Input Photos
    7. Audio Passthrough
    8. Total Inputs
    9. HDR Format Support
  15. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Stand
    4. Back
    5. Borders
    6. Thickness
    7. Build Quality
  16. Smart Features
    1. Interface
    2. Ad-Free
    3. Apps and Features
    4. Remote
    5. TV Controls
    6. In The Box
    7. Misc
  17. Sound Quality
    1. Frequency Response
    2. Distortion
  18. Comments

Hisense U8/U8N vs TCL QM8/QM851G QLED

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Hisense U8/U8N
TCL QM8/QM851G QLED

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Hisense U8/U8N Picture
TCL QM8/QM851G QLED Picture
Resolution4k
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
TypeLED
Sub-Type
VA (except 75")
Dolby Vision
Yes
Screen Finish
Glossy
Resolution4k
Native Refresh Rate
144Hz
TypeLED
Sub-Type
VA
Dolby Vision
Yes
Screen Finish
Glossy
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  2. Brands
  3. 55-Inch
  4. Hisense
  5. Outdoor
  6. Bright Room
  7. Under $1,000
  8. QLED
  9. Mini LED
  10. Best Sounding
  11. TV Monitor
  12. LED
  13. Google OS
  14. Under $1,500
  15. Under $2,000
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  3. TCL

Variants

  • 55U8N (55")
  • 65U8N (65")
  • 75U8N (75")
  • 85U8N (85")
  • 100U8N (100")
  • 65QM851G (65")
  • 75QM851G (75")
  • 85QM851G (85")
  • 98QM851G (98")

Review

See Hisense U8/U8N Review
See TCL QM8/QM851G QLED Review
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Our Verdict

Hisense U8/U8N

TCL QM8/QM851G QLED

The Hisense U8/U8N and the TCL QM8/QM851G QLED are similar TVs, but the Hisense is slightly better overall. With local dimming enabled, the Hisense displays deeper blacks in a dark room due to its higher contrast ratio. The Hisense also has better accuracy in SDR and HDR, so it sticks closer to the content creator’s intent. On the other hand, the TCL is the brighter TV overall, but it has slightly worse reflection handling than the Hisense, so the two TVs perform similarly in a bright room.

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