TCL QM8 vs. Hisense U8K | It’s All About You
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- Опубликовано: 3 июн 2024
- Having a hard time choosing between the TCL QM8 and the Hisense U8K? You aren’t alone. It’s a tough choice. But which of these TVs you should buy will come down to your personal preferences. Is it possible there is no wrong choice? We’ll show you how these TVs behave differently and help you figure out which one is right for you.
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00:00 Intro
02:44 Aesthetics
03:47 Connectivity
04:19 Remotes
05:00 User Interface
05:35 Features
06:15 Sound Quality
07:20 Picture Quality
15:34 Dynamic Range
17:05 Highlight Control
18:08 Final Thoughts
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Just grabbed my QM8 a couple weeks ago. Absolutely love it and don't regret my choice at all, but I'm glad the U8K is fantastic as well. More competition from the non premium brands is good for all of us as consumers!
Yeah and Hisense U8k also have a 750$ 55 inch version. It's 65 inch is 999.99$ and i believe the 65 inch Qm8 is 1199.99$ and they don't have a 55inch version.
Where did you buy it? Send me link
TCL is great I got mine for 900.
Hisence 🤮
SAME MINES DOPE KILLER SOUND !
Great review, Caleb. I always appreciate your great work. ATSC 3.0 is important to me so I'd have to pick the U8K in this comparison.
Thank you for the compare video. I was going with the TCL from the last review vid and now its def a must own by the end of the year.
Purchased the TCL. Thankyou for all the reviews and doing all the hard work.
Really enjoy your content! Super informative while also digestible. I appreciate the detailed stuff like the Nit Nerd section, so please don't stop!
I got the U8K 65" over a month ago and I have to say I am very happy. My son came over the other day and commented on how nice the TV was, and that it was better than his Samsung :)
I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great TV that won't brake the bank.
Your son just wanted to make u feel good about your purchase he definitely likes his Samsung better
@@garrettstrutz7421 I seen his Samsung, it's a lower end model and yes the Hisense is better.
@garrettstrutz7421 Yes...as a owner of both...I have the U8K in my Florida room and a Samsung S90 in the living room. The U8K is definitely beautiful but doesn't hold a candle to the Samsung Oled...no comparison
@jesseharrington797 you both realize Samsung makes tvs other than OLEDs right
Absolutely one of the best reviews y'all have done. I loved you stepping in and pointing out the slight differences in both for all of us amateurs to see and explaining them. More side by side reviews would be appreciated.
Just too bad it's not the TVs I'm interested in... 😢
@@Crazyd_ ..... Gay?....
TCL QM8 vs Sony X90L please.
And thanks for this. Other reviewers drag their videos out for hours with useless banter and shout outs.
You're the man Caleb. 🤙
did you pick one sir?
Thanks for your inquiry. In November 2023 Walmart sold new Sony A90j 65 inch for $1508.00 delivered to our door. Manufacture date of June 2023, marked Mexico Only. 1st OLED. Very nice picture but crushes blacks.
According to Walmart they sold over a thousand in 1 day.
@@davidmojonnier1034yeah, I love oled it’s the crushing that I don’t like. Not if professional calibration would help but that’s another cost
Either one of these 2 tv's are a win win this year if you are looking for a great miniled tv. Both are value priced and both have lots of features most people want. 😊
I wish this video covered console and PC gaming usage. That would be the deciding factor for me. The previous generation Hisense had some issues there (had one and returned it). Otherwise it seems like a "which one has the better sale" will be the go-to.
Awesome video as always. Looks like you can't do wrong with either one. You make TV reviews fun sir! Can't wait for the nakamichi and Sonos match up
Caleb, once again you slayed this review comparison!
This video helped me a lot. I chose the U8k because it's on sale at Walmart right now for $898. I dont regret it at all because sound quality is important to me. I do have a home stereo, but there are times I want to listen quieter than that can provide. Most of my watching is in a darkened room, so the brightness isnt all that important to me. Either way, I feel I couldnt have gone wrong though. Thank you for this. Youve made a subscriber out of me.
Same sentiments here,, got it last week and loving it
I own a TCL and a Hisense and I like them both. You make good points between these two, but I think the extra brightness blowing out images on the TCL is enough to make me choose the Hisense.
but you can turn down the brightness
I'm getting my QM7 and U8K next week looking forward to it 😎
Which hisense size do you own?
@@TrogdorPlays The models I own are several years old.
Thank you for the reviews, and, in particular, this head to head comparison. Lots of information to digest but as you said, anybody would be pleased with either model. In the end I chose the Hisense for 3 reasons: 1. I have owned many TCL TVs already, and they are great. I wanted to experience another manfacturer's product to "spread the love". This is my first Hisense TV purchase. 2. The 75" U8K was $300 less than the 75" QM8 at my local Best Buy (both were on sale). That is a signicant difference. 3. The 2 year warranty of the Hisense vs the TCL's 1 year. This helps me sleep better knowing that for the next 2 years I don't have to worry about any issues that may arise. So far I've had the Hisense for a week and am extremely pleased. Although I'm confident that I would have enjoyed the TCL just as much, I have zero regrets. This truly is a fantastic model and dollar for dollar, has got to best the best bang for the buck TV right now. Thanks again. Keep the reviews coming and I'll keep watching.
Thanks for the review! I ended up getting the 75 inch U8K and it's fantastic! The viewing angles are great, and the blacks are ridiculous. The U8N just came out but it's substantially more right now. So went ahead and picked up the U8K. Thanks for all of the hard work that you do to help us.
I just bought a U8K for $750 last weekend and I'm pretty happy with the purchase. I use my PS5 for apps, so no real problem there for me. Also, a side note on the remote, you can stand the remote up on it's end. It's an unusual feature, but I assume that is how Hisense intended the remote to sit.
Where did you get it for $750?!
As did I Bart. Just waiting to turn it on as I'm short a couple of 4K cables.
@@BrandonGipsonVids Amazon and BestBuy had the 55" for $750.
Do you noticed any chemical smell coming from it?
@@BrandonGipsonVids Best Buy
Love my 75 U8H from last year. Absolutely competes with my LG C2, I actually prefer it in the family room since i never have to adjust picture settings for crushing blacks. It just performs for the whole family at all times. Plus it has a glossy screen, super slick, id imagine these two tvs are a little better, dont sleep on em.
Between your u8h and c2, what looks better for HDR content in the dark?
@@Icipher4 they both look great in the dark. I play PC games, PS5, and watch TV on my 42" c2 and love it. It's my personal. The Hisense u8h is the big family TV. It also kicks ass at night for TV, hd content. You can't go wrong with either. Every now and then the Hisense would have a smidge of a glow on some content, but it's seriously not a big deal at all when it rarely happens, the mini led panel is great at negating this. If you want peace of mind go OLED. But if you're on a budget don't sleep on mini led u8h or the later models. They're very much identical in my opinion. As a bonus, I prefer Google tv vs LG UI. The Hisense is a beast with all those 4k/OLED demos on RUclips lol. The 75 inch model has a glossy panel unlike the others I seen at Best buy, the Hisense best buy demo tvs were sadly promoted on demo imo vs the LG and sonys against the wall.
Maybe I missed it in another video, but I am hoping we get a DT review on the U7K sometime soon. Anyways, this was a great video and we appreciate all the work you put in for us!
loved your review. I made my own comparison at a store and can't wait for my u8k to be delivered. Just a quick comment...I noticed your speaker set-up in the background, and would like to suggest that you move them at least 1 foot or more away from the wall. You'll notice a huge sound improvement.
I REALLY wanted to purchase the TCL but for me, the lack of ASTC 3.0 is a deal breaker because of where I live and the number of 3.0 channels available.
Im shocked anyone still watches “channels”. I had no idea😂
I remember years ago when I walked into a Sam's Club and checked out a TCL and noted with approval that it was the only brand with a factory two -year warranty! I picked up a 43" 4k TCL in a pawn shop 4 years ago and it is still doing well to this day. Later on we rented a HiSense A6 and after two months it went back due to a number of issues and we purchased a Sony X90J which is absolutely fantastic after two minutes of fine-tuning. But I am all for competition and I can hardly wait for the review of the 85UX!
Hey HOnest truth. ME since my (2nd) last 60” Sharp Aquos Quatrum DIEd. D ONLY thing at time would match up was --HISENSE Flagship. I am NOT exaggerating. Cuz coming off from $4000 tv i have picky eyes. I went to BESTBUY loooking around all kinda sucked. Yes some 4 K more advanced in resolution but d Color just odd.
Luckily -Stop d Fomo, n Quatum TV. Those 2 were giving HOnest reviews. I snatched Hisense n VERY VEYR VERY sceptical. But yeah ME was JUST BLOWN AWAY Floored. Same with my Husbnd. He was pro Sony. Same was i. I had PINK SONY laptop in the 2010s, n i have 2 sets sony ear buds $300 each. Like their TV just not d SAME as Sharp or HIsnse. Yes they are good, but color just different.
I CAN BET-- a LOT of money on Caleb UX --Hisense review.
He is going to put UX on -FILM Maker mode.
Then BACKLIGHT (over all panel) brightness to left at 100% bloodily bright.
Then “Brightness” (black level, front panel black adjustment) left at --50%
N he will turn motion processing off.
He will change color from WARM 1 or Warm 2 to like Cold or “standard”
And he will Absolutely change --Color space from “native “ (natrual) to “AUTO” (which will make image look like shi)
He has done that to last 4 Gen Hisense. So its predictable. Also this is exact the BS u are seeing it now when Hisense vs TCL.
Great job as always, good catch on the built-in apps
congrats on your new location, keep the vids rolling.
Caleb, your channel is my favorite to watch television rivews, I am a fan of the TCL brand, I am from Nicaragua (Central America) and I would love to have the TCL QM8! I have legally established relatives in the United States, I would love one day to have money to be able to buy it and import it and enjoy it to the fullest!! you are the best, regards and keep it up👌🏻👌🏻🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮
Thanks for this excellent comparison video. Personally speaking, I'm almost certain I'd rather spend a few more bucks and buy a QD-OLED or OLED TV instead of choosing between these two LCD models. Since 55" is the biggest screen I need I can save money on a "smaller" TV and invest those savings in better picture quality. I also don't need an especially bright TV because I can control the ambient light in my room. And even though I wouldn't base my final purchasing decision on the design of the remote control, I'll say that wobbly remote controls DO bother me (there are situations where I like to be able to operate the remote with one hand while it's resting on a flat surface - like a computer mouse - and wobbly remotes make that difficult).
Great review - what about the angles on either one of these? I was watching a low model LG at an Airbnb and the angles were the most important feature as sitting by the edge of the 70-inch panel produced a vastly different image than the middle especially in filmmaker mode.
Awesome video! Would love more comparison videos. Thank you!
I have my own reason for favoring the U8H: According to another trusted testing site, the U8K & its sibling U7K are the only two eARC TVs on the market that support both (a) all four HDR formats (HDR10, HDR10+, DV, HLG) AND (b) passthru of all four lossless / uncompressed surround sound formats (Dolby TrueHD & MAT, both with or without Atmos; DTS-HD MA with or without DTS:X; and especially multichannel PCM 5.1 / 7.1). Sony TVs & 2023 LG OLEDs will do (b), but don't support HDR10+; one 2023 Samsung model also does (b) but omits DV. All the sets on the market before the U7K & U8K that passed (a) limited PCM to 2.0 channels and/or blocked DTS-HD MA, a huge annoyance to me. Getting past that is why I just ordered a U8K.
Im sure the plex tv app will tell a different story!!
Great video.
Would love to see Sony X90L vs TCL QM8 side by side comparison.
Yes I agree this is the one that I need to see because I'm looking to purchase one or the other 98 inch
Great review. Waiting for black Friday..getting the TCL.
Caleb I really like what I've seen from the TCL QM8 and if I was going to buy another miniled tv I probably would lean towards the TCL more. I already have 4 TCL tvs now going back to the P607/605 days. I also have the R617 R625 and the R635. I have 1 Hisense tv but its a 1080p. I really love the R617 and the R635 the first miniled from 2020. My P607 still looks good for a 6 year old FALD tv with less than 100 dimming zones. They've come a long way over the years. 😊😊😊
im scared of all the comments of people claiming their tcl broke and either out of warranty or present warranty is a pain to deal with to the point of getting a new tv which is not tcl.
I've got the very first TCL 6 Series, feeling like it's Day 1 over here. They must be buying Insignia instead LOL.
My U8K has an amazing image and sound to boot, great at $1050 for 65". So far so good and no regrets! I do lower the black level to have a better black, makes a big difference to me at least. Appreciate the review!
$900 now, resisting pulling the trigger.
@@friedzombie4 1400€ over here 😡
@@eXeLeNeRgYFWIW I ended up paying $1000 + a warranty for a C2. I'm gonna use the display a lot and I think the nitpicks are gonna bother me on the U8K.
just got it 65 for 850 and I'm worried I made a bad choice after this video lol
@@jcbx0128After you watch some great 4k Dolby Vision content and see that you paid only $850, you should be happy. Everyone has different expectations and a lot of that doesn't match your buying power. I worked in the home theater dept for many years and could not justify paying more for a Sony or Samsung mini led.
Hey Caleb/Digital Trends. I don't know if it warrants a video per se but I'm getting the Hisense U8K for my parents and I'm wondering what the recommended video settings are?
Hi Caleb. Love the videos. Looking to buy QM8 for 12 x 11 foot dark room to watch movies Is 75 big enough or would 85 work. Also which sound bar would go best with TCL. Thank you.
Hi Caleb, can you please compare TCL 65" QM8 vs 75" QM8? The reason is 65" has only 1080 local dimming zones but 75" has 1920, which is like ~75% increase.
Great comparison review. Wondering if you were to take into account warranties, historical reliability and software update stability as factors, which would be the better choice?
Hisense always gets better reliability reviews and has a two year warranty.
but zero software update. i have my hisense and i did not get any software updates since i bought it @@ninfreak95
@@ninfreak95 and always buy from Bestbuy if you are in North America. Bad Hisense panels is a thing and the good ones are excellent. bestbuy swaps them no question asked. dont get it off online retailers
Huge thing to note is that Hisense offers support for more on-board apps. Eg you can’t get paramount on TCL
@@jesselbalmanthat's B's they both run Google is they both get the same apps I'm watching paramount on my TCL right now lol
I live where ATSC 3.0 is available so a big selling point. 3.0 content is limited at present. It really sounds like price at the moment of purchase could be the big swing factor. I have a Hisense 55U8G which doubles as my PC/game monitor and the 65U8H in my living room. The 65U8H is the first TV I've owned that doesn't require a soundbar. I did gild the lily and have my Jamo 5.1.2 speakers and a Denon 2700H hooked up to it. Nothing out for now that would tempt me to replace either TV.
Most major city's are already using the next Gen signal. The 4k and interactive isn't being broadcasted yet but the improved signal is. With the 3.0 turner your channels reception is better. So IMO it should be a plus.
I went with the Sony X90L and I love it, though I suspect you can't go wrong with any of them.
Sonys are too dang dim at around 700nits! My x90k was a horrible experience after having the tcl q825 at around 1700nits.
Just bought the 75“ Sony X95L (2.489 Euros / Germany) and I‘m more than happy with it. Have been thinking about both U8K and QM8, but as they are not available here, it was an easy choice (don‘t like Samsung)… Great review, though - as always! 😊
Good price got my eye on the same tv
Yeah, was just the right time to use Google 😉 …and Sony Cashback weeks also apply….
It’s definitely worth the extra amount - deepest blacks, excellent motion handling and bright enough for my living room….
The UK8(Q) is avalaible in Germany. The 75 Inch is currently priced at 1.720 EUR at amazon minus 300 Cashback from Hisense 🙂
@@sarahkonigCan you send a link , for that offre ?
I have the 75" U8K which has a different panel than the 65". Would like to see the 75 compared to the 65. I also have the 85" Sony X95K. The Hisense is excellent...terrific viewing angles. If Hisense made an 85" version I would likely have chosen it over the Sony. I really like the Sony as well. Got it half price as a last year model. The Sony 85" X95K uses a different panel compared to other sizes and is the best version. Wonder if that is the case with the U8K.
Thanks for a great video. I'm replacing a dead Vizio and I stream content/play a lot of FPS shooters where you can get clapped in half a second or less. The last thing I need is washed-out visuals degrading my experience, so I chose the U8K 👍
Great comparison. both are great down the boad, what is the best thing is that we are now getting these awsome functions for so much cheaper. In this economy I think that's where these 2 power house units shine the best..Great review!!
I love my QM8! I've had it for a month and I have zero regrets
F*** ya gonna get one in 85 inch on blk Friday for sure!
The U8K seems to do a better job with detail in dark scenes if we look at the scene in 14:52 , take a look at Mouse's shirt. It's practically not visible on the TCL, seems like they've artificially crushed the blacks and lifted the brightness to portray a higher contrast ratio.
TCL is causing severe black crush to obtain the contrast levels it does. It's too much a sacrifice imo.
Difficult really to tell if that's just the way their camera is picking up the two screens. It might be an optical illusion due to the background wall panel behind the units, but it almost looks like the two TVs aren't quite flush with each other, like they've been angled inward at the center. Also, I don't think Caleb mentioned if these comparisons were based on out-of-the-box or calibrated. I'm guessing the former. From reading/watching other reviews and comparisons, the U8K handles shadow detail better in some cases whereas the QM8 does a better job at tone mapping. It does sound like the differences are minimal though, definitely not a massive gulf between the two on either front.
@@ModeMan101 I've seen some reviews where it's much easier to see the difference on calibrated sets. But like you say the differences are hard to notice when the tvs are separate from each other. Hisense is cheaper though.
Great review - going to wait for Black Friday to see which one I can get best price on.
Amazing comparison and very nuanced. The best comparison yet and I like your articulation of details like a teacher in class😂😂😂.
Thanks for yet another GREAT review! I see the QM8 98" is available to purchase now. Will you be testing it soon? Do you think it will be on sale in time for Labor Day? Black Friday? The Holidays? Looks awesome!
I’m VERY interested in the 98” QM8. Would love to see a review of this bad boy (and if you can compare it with any other 98” tvs, that would be a cool bonus). I really dig the new VS format that you can now do with the larger review space.
@jasonswitzer1748 B the installer did a review on the 98 inch on the tcl
Not certain that it matters but - in the comparison of the foil on the wine bottle and the greyness vs the blackness of the screens - surely you can see what wee can see in the long shots, which is that far more white light is being reflected onto the Hisense from the wall across from the TV than is being reflected from what appears to be a very dark wall below the stairs reflected in the TLC TV. If you want us to believe these comparisons - the TVs truly need to be tested under the same conditions. I think its fair to say - you prefer the TCL and it shows.
Which one would you recommend for watching live hockey ? In a darker room . Great video. Thank you.
Fantastic review as always, can you tell me do you get vertical lines on the U8KQ, when the local dimming is enabled low, mid or high setting, with SDR monochromatic colors (like clouds, PS5 login gray backround...) on low bit rate video. I have that problem. But when i disable local dimming the lines disappear. I went to the store and checked the tv it had the same problem. When i used grayscale,the lines are visible (on device youtube source and playstation 5). but when i watch high bit rate content there is no problem. The servise told me that this is normal for this TV, but the U7KQ does not have the problem when i test it in the store. Thoughts? I wish that you could take a look at my TV, , i need a expert, i don't believe them. They say if i return the tv and get the same model the same problem will be present. Is there a differenc U8K and U8KQ, maybe thats why you did not see the problem. There was an update but it did not correct the problem. And i think the banding on 1080p youtube content is more visible now.
Can you do a video comparing the X90L to either TV also.
Sony X90L, Hisense U8K and TCL QM8 in the size 85 inch are all almost the same price. I think we do need to compare these against the Sony
Love the videos as always, but… who’s selecting the music and if I were or would not be a music producer, how could I submit a track?😅
Does the color banding issue on the QM8 get resolved in a similar manner as the U8Ks sharpness when using an HDMI source instead of on screen apps?
I bought the U8K after a lot of consideration, including this video. I was going to update about the issues you had running apps from Google TV, this has either been fixed, or it was an issue with that specific tv. I compared from Google TV and an outside source. I watched same content, and took stills of same moments to compare. Happy to say there was no detail lose using Google apps to play the content. I think anyone would be happy with either of these tvs, I am really happy with the U8K, and would highly recommend it.
Do you still like it? Do you watch sports at all and how the u8k performs with that? Trying to decide on these two sets 75 inch for mine.
@@xcloudx_ Yep, no regrets at all. I imagine I would have felt the same way about the TCL in the end, since they are so similar. I watch football mainly, but have watched some MLB on it. I was very happy with the pic during sports.
@@reverendsaul awesome good to hear! I watch football mostly and some nascar. Looks like I’ll get the u8k then since I use RUclips TV as well.
Have you noticed any issues with motion?
@@ForeverVersatile Very little. The only thing I noticed, was on older content and fast motion with long hair. It almost seemed like an over compensation. It does have motion settings that probably could be tweaked to get rid of that.
I’ve had my 65” QM8 for a couple of weeks now. It’s been an awesome experience so far. It was a much needed upgrade from the 60” 2010 Samsung Plasma that I had in my living room. I still love that plasma by the way. It found a new home in my basement.
The difference in brightness between the two is epic to say the least.
I'm very happy with the TCL QM8 I've had it for about a month now. I can't complain.
Another great review Caleb. Have enjoyed watching your channel for years. Quick question, our crew watches a lot of nfl football. Is one TV better for football/sports than the other? Thank you in advance. Barb from New Jersey.
That is the question I would like answered too!!
Hisense FTW to me because my area has plenty of ATSC 3.0 programming and with many broadcast stations implementing DRM controls which currently lock out aftermarket ATSC 3.0 tuners only TVs with built in tuners work with DRM.
Thanks, I was wondering if the Hisense ATSC 3 tuner would handle DRM. FWIW, Silicon Dust and several other external ATSC 3 tuners promise DRM support next month 9/2023. However, AFAIK, none of the external tuners support the supplemental features of ATSC 3. I really hate to buy a new tv w/o a ATSC 3 tuner.
@@DiscoveryOwners Same here. I know to most it isn't important but to me it is and if I upgrade, I want an upgraded ATSC 3 tuner onboard. Hopefully next year the TCL's will have the ATSC3.0 tuner hardware and will finally have the new MediaTek Pentonic chips on-board so that we can finally get 4K 120Hz 4:4:4 instead of 4:2:2 due to the older chip & processor limitations.
I like the ASTC 3.0 tuner is cool so we can finally get 1080p OTA, but I mostly prefer the Hisense U8K because it looks like the TCL QM8 was washing things out too much on the bright side and crushing some of the blacks. Hisense U8K seemed to maintain the in-between shades and details better even if it did not get us bright or as dark as the TCL QM8. The other kicker for me is that I have heard repeatedly that the built-in sound on the Hisense is much better and I would like to go without a sound bar -- which is supposedly a thing with the Hisense. The thing that is nagging at me is if I want the Sony X90L which is not as bright nor as good with the black levels, but supposedly has MUCH better processing -- especially with handling motion. Decisions. Decisions.
Id get x90l. My 10 year old Sony still looks great.
Samsung don’t settle for less
Always excited when another video of caleb comes out!
I must have missed that part.
Choosing to stay at the 55 inch size for this season of my life (with 3 little kids), I recently purchased the TCL Q7. After spending a week with it, I just knew that it wasn’t right for me. Since the QM8 doesn’t come in 55”, I went with returning the Q7 and I purchased the U8K. So far I love it and it commands much more respect than the Q7 which was to be expected. And I definitely like the remote better than the TCL remote (Q7 and QM8 remotes look identical). It's smaller and fits better in the contour of your hand. The only issue I have so far is that there is no backlight on the U8K remote. Is it possible the 55” doesn't come with the backlit remote?
Thanks for these excellent videos!
I really missed these head-to-head videos.
I ended up buying the Hisense U8K yesterday at Best Buy. Price was slightly better and I like the picture quality better. As to whether it is the right choice I guess only time will tell. I'll be really interested to see how it works with the bright window I have on the right-hand side of the room. Worst case I may have to cover it during the day. I guess time will tell. It was never an issue with my old Sharp 60" but it has a much more matte screen. I'll try to update my experience once I find numbers to set the tv up and see how it works for me.
Both these TVs are absurdly bright compared to any TV from just 2+ years ago.
Did u have the SHARP Aquos or Aquos Quatrum Back Lit LED >? 😊
I assume u had that 2015 SHARP Aquos panel ? Or d Roku
@@undefinablereasoning I got the uk8 today. I'm replacing a M series video 1080p 50inch from 2012 🤣
@@jbowen867have you watched cable tv on it yet? Curious how normal tv looks, not streaming or gaming as every reviewer talks about.
Nice video keep up the good work fella
Man I love these comparison videos 🎉🎉🎉😊❤
I was about to get the TCL on Amazon when I noticed a warning on the page saying "This item is frequently returned" and it kind of scared me off. Anyone know what's going on?
For $300 cheaper I grabbed the u8k.. love it so far
TCL 75’” from Best Buy for $1399 and it stood out in the store display as well as at home. I have it in a room with 20ft vaulted ceiling with southern windows so extremely sunlit area. Even with blinds open and direct sun I could still watch this screen with no reflection problem. Unbelievable clarity. Also just connect Apple TV OS box as it is a much better OS than the tvs have
Still waiting for the smell comparison 😆. Amazing review bro, you help out a lot
Fair point about the QM8 having a alternate eARC HDMI port that isn't one of the two HDMI 2.1 ports, however you neglected to mention that their eARC port is only HDMI 2.0b. That means that anyone with capable receivers won't have lossless Dolby Atmos or other newer high end lossless codec available through that connection.
Yeah, not sure why people would complain about that? I'm happy the Hisense puts the eARC onto one of it's 2.1 HDMI cables as I can connect all my devices to an AVR then have a single cable going to the TV.
@@vashranoid it can be a factor especially for those with newer set ups that support Dolby Atmos and want the highest fidelity. Not that I have the $$$ for such things, but if we're going to award points for the remote and the ATSC tuner spec I would think that would be important.
@@johnmghanksthanks for that information, so if I have a Dolby Atmos sound bar I'd have to use one of the HDMI 2.1s to use it fully?
@@tylerbrode740 you'd have to confirm based on the sound bar you have but with a full 48gbps 2.1 port Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS:X soundtracks can all be delivered in their true, lossless forms.
Great review!! You had me at remote wobble! Really good comparison!! Love how the new space accommodates two large TVs so well!
P. S. I think that the display album is the same album as the one you had in the reveal video? When you change it, wondering if you will please give us at least a frame or two of the cover not blurred so we can see it! I am trying to build my vinyl/jazz collection. Thanks!🥰
I realized I had forgotten to swap it out and swapped it out yesterday! My hope is to pick ones you can figure out even when blurred, but I’m always happy to tell folks what it is as well. Did you figure this one out?
@@Caleb_Denison Ha ha!! Hi Voltage/Hank Mobley! But I cheated and went back to your reveal video (A-Roll setup to find it where it wasn’t blurred)! I have been listening to certain jazz albums for years but am trying to increase my knowledge, so I don’t think I will recognize the albums if they are blurred. It sounds amazing with my new listening only system and listening to all kinds of, for me, new jazz on streaming. I went straight to Apple Music and found Hank Mobley. Love him!!!! I should thank you because you did actually help me by mentioning the 40N, which after researching to find out what it even was, I ended up buying it with some amazing new speakers. A whole new world for me!!!!!💖🥰
I got my 75” U8K calibrated and it has a great picture. Also every one of these reviewers have a different opinion on these TVs.
@@chasferg5704How did you calibrate it? Just by manually tweaking different settings? If yes, could you point me to where I can do that?
@@lordtardar4639 I used Quantum TVs settings. I had to join his RUclips channel for $4.99 to see them. I used them on a 65” and 75” U8K. The TVs pictures look really good to me. He also has settings for gaming but I don’t game. I canceled the account when I was done.
Love a report on how the HT-A9 sounds in the new digs.
I think like the better menu UI on TCL, *ATSC 3.0 support on Hisense* is not a meaningful difference for 99.9% of people and it definitely shouldn’t be a DING, but I think you didn’t want to bash Hisense harder and make them angry that's why you gave them this win :) other than that, this is probably the best TV comparison I’ve ever watched. Thank you for yet another GREAT review, Caleb.
Still waiting for a direct comparison between the q7 and qm8? Want to know if the qm8 is worth it. Will mostly use it for current Gen gaming and movies
Q7 has horrible motion processing I found. Both of the tvs in the review are better. 😊
It seems that the minor issues that the TCL has are more based in software than hardware, and as you stated the TCL has more of an upside with performance. Do you think these issues that the TCL have could be corrected overtime with software updates? Thanks, love your videos!
I need to know this as well, if TCL has made any statements on the matter.
I'm sitting here with the TCL QM8, Sony X90L and Sony X93L trying to determine which I want to get... uh! Thanks for the awesome review.
I got a 75” QM8 right after it came out. It is fantastic
I returned my 85QM8 a couple of weeks ago and just ordered the 85U8K. I did love the picture quality most of the time, but Dolby Vision was not great during the day and the sometimes the procesor would struggle a bit. Did I make a mistake by doing so? I do feel like swapping 2300 dimming zones from the 85QM8 for 1300 85U8K sounds very significant. But I was hoping that the slightly better processor would make up for it. I mostly stream sports, movies and tv shows, but considering purchasing a PS5 for the holidays. What do you think? Im specting the 85U8K in 1 week. Im currently using the X90L, and while its amazing in SDR, it doesn't feel as punchy as the QM8 did. I was hoping the 85U8K would be a mix of both the X90L due to the slight up on the processor over the QM8, and more punch than the X90L 😂.
Would love to hear your thoughts on both. Which do you feel is better? I ordered a u8k but second guessing not getting the qm8.
@1349LL for the purpose of upscaling, the order is X90L>U8K>Qm8
EOTF or not overbrightening the picture is the same, X90L >U8K>QM8.
What is your primary use case? Since mine is streaming sports, shows, and movies, I kept the X90L. In my case, streaming 4k quality stuff and balck bars content was about 25% only. Therefore, the X90L was the best option of the 3 for about 75% of my content.
@@jrerobert thanks for the reply. This will be the main family room tv. So lots of RUclips and Netflix for the kids, like 70% of the total usage. Then probably 20% watching 4k movies from a streaming service and 10% Xbox Series X. I’ve currently got an oled LG CX in that room. They’ve burned Minecraft hearts into my tv between RUclips and playing games. So I’m spoiled with its contrast and have a feeling I’ll be sensitive to blooming at night, but I’ve got a den that also has a Sony OLED if I really want perfect blacks.
Was waiting for this comparison video for what seems like forever. Thanks, But oh no no no, you can’t just throw out there that you would pick the X90L Sony if it was a 3 way competition without further explanation!!! Please tell us why!!!!!!
Love your reviews! One thing i always want to know as i stream high bitrate content from my plex server is the capabilities of the ethernet port. Is it 100mbps or is it a 1Gb port? Also, what are the USB ports? Right now im using a USB A to ethernet port on my R646 because yhe ethernet port is only 100mbps. Going the USB to NIC rout gets more more like 400mbps. This allows for high butrate content/multiple streams within my house like kids tablets and tvs and phones. Thanks for your consideration to add reporting this kind of info. Often these network specs are not listed anywhere and you have to test it out in the real world to know what NIC is on the TV.
Hey! Great video, im looking for a 50 or 55" tv, with a budget of 500/600 usd, any recomendations?
Personally I've always been a bit more of a TCL fanboy so I'd probably have a hard time going away from that between these 2 TVs. But one important advantage I would say that the Hisense has here is the ability to get a 55" model. I have a TCL 65" 65S555 that I got a for a great deal earlier this year in my living room, but if I was looking for a TV for any other place in my house, 55" would probably be about the max size I could get. I definitely think that hurts the QM8 for TCL. I'm also interested to see whether or not TCL would come out with a Roku version of this. My previous TV and current TV are both TCL Roku TV models and I've always liked the interface so that would make me pretty hesitant to try a new one like Google TV.
Hisense U8 series has--SIGNIFICANT Speakers. I cant explain. It’s like U expect that from at least $500+ sound bar setup.
Long ago,,,we were looking to get NEW premium CAR, we got Infiniti V6 engine nice car. Came with 12 BOSE speakers. After that…when I went to CAR show…All I care was “what each car speaks sound like”.
I cant o back to Shaky, snappy, chunky noise speakers. TCL Roku speaker can be very BUZZYING.
Ppl dont realize HOW TV speaker MAKE the TV watching often more than pictures. U8K has VERY significant advantage with its SPEAKERS.I have tried BOSE 300 sound bar. Against 65” Hisense 2021 model i have at home. D BOSE 300 level sound like junk. Need BOSE 600 to match. That’s 2 yr old Gen.
U8K will have full theatre experience with d sound. Especially for movie n steaming. 😅
@@birdtj82 I definitely could see how that could be a big difference-maker for a lot of people. Personally, I'm running my TV audio through a receiver to some really high quality speakers and a nice subwoofer so the TV's on board speakers don't really matter that much to me. But it's definitely a good piece of information to take note of.
Really need the TCL QM8 85" vs Sony X93L comparison in order to know if the Sony premium is worth the cost difference. A lot of people including me are waiting to make a purchase decision. Unfortunately, many BB stores do not have the TCL QM8 on display.
I love my Sony, its about to turn 6 in Feb 2024. Great reliability.
background , how small objects look ,color , sound ( not bass) clear and banding are all important to me
No agree about Hisense remote, and something else. But Hisense remote adapt Perfectly with the oval shape of your palms (very ergonomic), you can even feel it, better than a square. And I love also, the fact that has a flat base. Ty Caleb 👍
An observation - everything changed when you flipped to the comparison disc via hdmi 😂
Methink the problems with the onboard software appearance tainted not just the Matrix comparisons but the entire experience (I thought the tcl was looking better everytime as well).
Once you switched to the disc, it was like we both felt the Hisense won every single scene.
U8K is the winner for me solely because I need a 55” for the small room I’m wanting to add a tv to.
Excelente comparativa. Gracias
Are you using a US-version of the Hisense tv? Here in the Netherlands it is not shipped with two feet on the sides, but with one large one in the middle, which is really annoying if you want to place a soundbar close in front of the tv.
I just purchased the 85" QM8 and I absolutely love it!! I've been reading and watching all the reviews between these 2 TVs, and my personal preference had me lean towards the TCL, especially since I do have a bright livingroom. But for those talking about how the brightness can take away the details some, I've noticed dropping brightness down from 100 to 80 does help clear picture a little better. Also, I didn't have this problem, thankfully, but some people might have to play the TCL lottery regarding no defects from the manufacturer.
You could also leave brightness at 100 and up the gamma one or two notches instead. :)
@@Tomiply Thanks for the tip!
The Sony processing is gold...
Ya, but not supporting 4x HDMI 2.1 and having intermittent audio loss on Nvidia graphics cards needs to be addressed.
At twice tge price
Hi Caleb, you missed one thing in your review! Color accuracy. How about comparing color accuracy in these 2 TV? Was TCL a little reddish in skin tone?
Excellent Review sir! I was actually out looking for a 65" TV for my Bar/Lounge area of my home. My criteria: Overall solid PQ, mostly in a darker environment, although there are windows in there. Sound Quality was a BIG factor as I do not want to use a soundbar as I am hanging it and want to limit extra mounting and additional peripherals and Best Bang for my Buck. Initially a VERY helpful and knowledgeable salesman at Best Buy (who ironically is from Japan and Sony certified), when I gave him my criteria, showed me the TCL. It was very impressive! In fact, I was prepared to buy it. Unfortunately they had none new in box for sale. Not even for ordering online. A testimony to the popularity of this TV. I need the TV now for a big NEW YEARS EVE party we are hosting at my home. So at the latest, would be 2 days from now. He then said, you know what, we have a really nice Hisense that is super comparable. Although they were not side by side, when I watched content on the U8K, my eyes were just as impressed and I have really good vision without need for glasses. Although we did not test out the sound quality, on paper, the U8K clearly wins in this important area for me. Plus, it was new in the box ready to go. So I bought it for $900 (same price as the QM8).
I also read a detailed review on RTINGS that I have trusted for many years. They pointed out that the U8K was better out of the box without calibration. That is VERY appealing to me as well. They also have it edging out the TCL very slightly. Splitting hairs really.
I do know a thing or two about TV.s and great PQ as I currently own a Sony BRAVIA XR X95K and a Epson 5050UB in my Home Theater showing on a 135" Silver Screen.
U8K has d BEST sound !!! I checked the 75”
In store glossy ! Same viewing angle as OLED . D dude checking 75” A95K behind me for longest time jumped over asking 😮😮 excuse me what tv is that 😮lol 😅 he was like flipping head back n forth looking between Sony 75” A95K n U8K 75” I can’t explain ! That facial expression was gold. 😅 I had never see anyone flipping head to compare that fast it was 😅. N he finally JSUT came over to see the U8K 75” run around checking price n angles etc for longest time
Great comparison! Surprised the Hisense has better gradation performance with its 8-bit panel vs TCL’s 10-bit. And really the TCL should have splurged with a 3.0 tuner. For any antenna users it’s going to be a big deal especially in the next year or two.
HE 😮😮🤬grrrr. He put HIsnse on Film Maker mode. It’s like d UGLIEST mode to make tv looks like washed OUT Sh . Of couse it will look grey. So yeah….at end of this video he has throw in SONY X90L “if both dont work out”. It’s avert marketing UP selling . --as if “if u have issue with both, this ….will fix ur issues”. I took business school for it. He always does this werid secret things in his videos. Either : covert put down or cover 1 up.
Yes, since my local stations are via my attic antenna, the 3.0 tuner is a must. Some of my local programing is likely already in 4k.
People spending 900$ on a tv ain’t worried about a tv tuner trust me! 😂😂
ATSC 3.0 is under valued, it's awesome. Amazing how 1080p looks so much better than 1080i. Kudos to Hisense for going all in on ATSC 3.0
Great vid Caleb.
All in All this video proves why u pay extra for Sony...the processor chip . Sony won't always be the brightest , but u get the directors intent . If that doesn't matter than tcl n hisense the way to go and make your own settings.
Do think Hisense picture is usually better overall.
I'd love to hear about how these TVs compare to higher end tv's from last year. QN90B's can be had for similar prices these days