TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 97.5"
TCL
81 Overall Score
vs
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 99.5"
Hisense
97 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 97.5" | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 99.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 97.5" | 99.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 6000 nits★ | 5000 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 6000 nits★ | 5000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 7000:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% of BT.2020 Color | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | New TSR AI Processor Pro | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), HDR 10+, HDR 10 | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1.2 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x500 | 800x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 575W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 575 kWh | 497 kWh★ |
| Weight | 55.02 kg★ | 62.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 97.5"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 99.5"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 97.5"0.018score per dollar
vs
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 99.5"0.035score per dollar
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 99.5" offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 99.5"
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 42 specs.
