TCL QM5K Series 55QM5K 54.6"
TCL
75 Overall Score
vs
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
Hisense
93 Overall Score
Scores
Streaming
Smart Home
Sports
Budget
Gaming
Movies
Corporate
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| TCL QM5K Series 55QM5K 54.6" | Hisense U8 55U8QG 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | Game Accelerator 144 | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 55W★ | 264W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 550 kWh | 264 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.16 kg★ | 17.92 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM5K Series 55QM5K 54.6"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong audio (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong hdr (86th percentile)86th %ile
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
- Strong picture quality (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM5K Series 55QM5K 54.6"0.215score per dollar
vs
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"0.116score per dollar
TCL QM5K Series 55QM5K 54.6" offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.
