Hisense U8K 55-inch
Score: 98/100
TCL 55QM7K
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Hisense 55-inch U8 Series delivers premium Mini-LED performance with extreme brightness, high refresh rates, and robust HDR support, positioning it as a strong non-OLED alternative for gamers and movie enthusiasts. While the picture and audio are impressive, users may encounter software instability and limited Ethernet bandwidth.
The TCL 55QM7K is a 55-inch QD-Mini LED TV delivering bright HDR performance, deep blacks, and a native 144 Hz panel with robust gaming features, all wrapped in a Google TV smart platform.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
55 inchesbest | 55 inchesbest | |
8,294,400 pixelsbest | 8,294,400 pixelsbest | |
165 Hzbest | 144 Hz | |
5,000 nitsbest | 2,600 nits | |
— | 30,000,000best | |
— | 97 %best | |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
4 countbest | 4 countbest |
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Display(3) | ||
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
Panel Type | Mini-LED Pro with Full Array Local Dimming | CrystGlow HVA |
Brightness (nits) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the U8 Series for its striking contrast, peak brightness and color accuracy, noting low input lag and strong anti-glare performance that make it a top-ranked non-OLED TV.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the picture quality, brightness and gaming responsiveness, often calling it the best non-OLED TV and a great value versus premium competitors, though some report software glitches and occasional dead pixels.
Professional reviewers rate the QM7K as a compelling mid-range Mini-LED TV, praising its high HDR brightness, deep blacks, 144 Hz panel and gaming features, while noting the warm out-of-the-box color tone and need for calibration.
Everyday users give the TV an average 4.3/5, lauding picture quality, gaming performance, vibrant colors and sound, but mention the need to adjust white balance, occasional firmware hiccups, and a remote that could be more comfortable.
“the best non-OLED TV on the market”
“Best Overall Value TV for 2025”
“I don't need a soundbar”
