Hisense U8K 55-inch
Score: 98/100
TCL 65QM7K
Score: 84/100Rankings
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 65-inch QM7K is a bright, high-refresh-rate Mini-LED TV aimed at gamers and bright-room viewers, offering strong QLED colors and robust audio. While it delivers excellent performance, it lacks ATSC 3.0 and uses older Wi-Fi 5 connectivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
55 inches | 65 inchesbest | |
8,294,400 pixelsbest | 8,294,400 pixelsbest | |
165 Hzbest | 144 Hz | |
5,000 nitsbest | 2,092 nits | |
4 countbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 55 inches | 65 inches |
Resolution (total pixels) (pixels) | 8294400 pixels | 3840x2160 pixels |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
Panel Type | Mini-LED Pro with Full Array Local Dimming | Mini LED QLED |
Brightness (nits) | 5000 nits | 2092 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.
Reviewers applaud the very bright, high-contrast image with minimal bloom and the gaming-focused 144 Hz panel, while noting warm whites out of the box and the absence of ATSC 3.0 as minor drawbacks.
Consumers rate the TV highly for picture quality, gaming smoothness, and sound, though some mention warm whites, remote ergonomics, and occasional firmware hiccups.
“the best non-OLED TV on the market”
“Best Overall Value TV for 2025”
“I don't need a soundbar”
