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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 🤙

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.

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! 😊

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.

Purchased the TCL. Thankyou for all the reviews and doing all the hard work.

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. 😊

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.

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.

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.

I went with the Sony X90L and I love it, though I suspect you can't go wrong with any of them.

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!

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.

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.

I love my QM8! I've had it for a month and I have zero regrets

Just ordered the 85” QM8 from BB for $1,400. It’s now $100 less than the 75”. Decision made easier as the 85” U8K is showing out of stock. Looks like both brands made improvements in 2024 but not willing to spend the extra $ or wait for the inevitable price drops. Hoping I love it in my bright room!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Great video. Would love to see Sony X90L vs TCL QM8 side by side comparison.

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 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).

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.

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.

Coming from a Sony Mini LED 95K 85" I am very very impressed with the Hisense U8K 65" @1,099.99 is the best gaming and general purpose TV in North America.

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 👍

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.

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'm very happy with the TCL QM8 I've had it for about a month now. I can't complain.

I have an 85" QM8 in my movie room. It just doesn't fill the space the way I want it to, so 98+ is what it is. The U8K is 2 grand less. That pretty much makes my mind up.

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👌🏻👌🏻🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

QM8 85" owner reporting in. Love the tv!

For $300 cheaper I grabbed the u8k.. love it so far

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

I just went on a mini shopping spree based upon your intelligent reviews. I am getting my TCL Q7 QLED on Thursday and I'll pair it with a Vizio 2.1 soundbar.

Just got a brand new 65” U8k, 799$. PC Richard, deal of the century. Absolutely loving it( coming from Hisense h9g which was already very good for HDR movies).

Trust me the u8k is much better. Sure the tcl is brighter but no one needs that much brightness. On the other hand, the hisense has a much more detailed adjustment parameter for the colors, white balance and much more. Better blacks much less blooming. And colors as well. And the sound is much better. People could care less about wethe4 a remote wobbles or what legs it used or how thick when the difference is mm. They want picture quality, smooth motion and good sound and quick response

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?

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.

The new space is perfect for comparing tvs right next to each other. I think you’re the only reviewer online that has such a great studio for comparisons. 👍

I really missed these head-to-head videos.

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 👍

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

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

The Sony processing is gold...

Excellent review. No TCL at 55 inches so it's the Hisense for me. I was thinking of staying my Google TV unit as the interface. Looks like a good idea.

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.

If it’s this close, then go with the Hisense since it’s $250 cheaper

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 just purchased the Sony X90CK 75" from Costco. I like everything about it except extreme off angle viewing gets a little washed out. The Costco version of this TV also comes with the better lighted remote and a free 5 year warranty. Love your informative videos, keep it up Caleb!

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.

U8K is the winner for me solely because I need a 55” for the small room I’m wanting to add a tv to.

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!!!!!!

I got a 75” QM8 right after it came out. It is fantastic

I literally was at the store to purchase the Hisense today...and wait, the sales professional guided me to the TCL to compare it to. I gave pause on the purchase, stating I wanted to do more research on reviews. Just finished this EXCELLENT side-by-side review and will go back tomorrow to buy the TCL. I watch many of your videos, but the side-by-side comparisons of competitors in the same space makes so much sense. Thanks again for the review!

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

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.

i bought then cancelled the u8k and switched to the qm8 when i took everything into consideration. in the UK 65" u8k cost £1250 ($1575) while i picked up my qm8 65" for £990 ($1250) so saved a few hundred and happy with my choice. if i was in the states and could avail of the cheaper u8k which seems to be on offer, thatbwould have been my choice. either way I am absolutely blown away with the quality of my new telly. TCL has redefined what i thought of it as a brand

Another great review Caleb. 👍Current 23 Aug 2023 - Price ? (65inch tvs) Comparison works out about $30 more for the TCL vs the Hisense saving of $30 ?!! We have the Hisense U7G (65inch) and have had that now for over two years and have been well impressed with it. So NO, in the market for another this year.. the Hisense would I suspect win again. As for BRIGHTNESS.. we find the Hisense HDR night gets used the most.. and is something we have absolutely no issues with re what it give US.. note the US because as you and we would agree.. in the end it comes down to what YOU the end user prefers.. The price on our Hisense U7G was on offer at a price we just could NOT believe.. for what it offered.. One of our all time best buys.. and we over 40 years sure have bought a lot of TV's !!

Can you do a video comparing the X90L to either TV also.

Great comparo. I liked that the Hisense has more available settings for picture in the Menu, but overall I'm leaning toward the TCL once I can convince She Who Must Be Obeyed that we *need* a new 75" TV.

Ive been using a Hisense the past few years and its been great for the price. Nothing to complain about.

Caleb, once again you slayed this review comparison!

I'd go for the Sony X90L over the TCL. They are the same exact price right now.

A lot of people asking for this comp I’m guessing…

Its interesting. The Hisense seems to treat black in a way that is more akin to a front projector. Blacks just aren't as dark, but in some way the color looks more natural. All that said, I'm not sure if the raised black level would bother me. I'd probably go with the TCL.

... no no, how was the smell of the two TVs?! LOL

I have bought 2 Hisense U8 Flagship tv back to back 2 yrs . So far amazing . Even survived a move . No quality issue . My friend got U7H 1 yr in , he loves his tv . 😅

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. 😊😊😊

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!

I cannot wait for the Nakamichi dragon and the Sonos arc. I was lucky enough to order a Nakamichi dragon that hopefully I’ll receive it in October.

I think what needs to also be considered is that the Hisense has a 55" version and TCL starts at 65" So for anyone who wants to purchase the QM8 it equates to a price difference of roughly $500 at current pricing. From what I witnessed viewing this comparison the TCL looked better to me but I wouldn't pay $500 more for it.

Dont know if Caleb will actually read this but… I just bought the 85” TCL QM8 off of Amazon for $1399 as of 6-8-2024

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 was torturing myself between these two tv's...and then I did some digging into the x90l and saw it in stores...its amazing considering its not mini-LED. There are simply too many good options out there.

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!

Amazing comparison and very nuanced. The best comparison yet and I like your articulation of details like a teacher in class😂😂😂.

Just grabbed Hisense 75 inch. It's great

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.

For me I'd go for the Hisense as it offers Dolby Vision gaming mode which the Sony X90L doesn't. I'd rather the TCL but it's not available in the UK for some reason :(

Wobbly Remote 👍👌 That means that its "round" at the bottom which is a better grip.

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 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?

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.

With the advances in TV technology is on the rise and with many PC/Mac/Linux users out there: one thing you might touch on is how the TV handles how well they do the RGB spectrum, color correctness, and other features that would appeal to these consumers. Often times: "mega size" computer monitors are often out of financial reach for many; but, a good TV could be an option for them to consider.

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.

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 😂.

😅, i actually liked the "smell" joke,.. lol, having said tht i've been eyeing the QM8 for a while now. Ty for the review.