Steve, a sincere thank you for this great video! I've had my 55 inch U8K for about twelve days, and it is fantastic! I never thought I would be able to find an affordable LED set that did blacks as well as my old Samsung PN51F5300 Plasma set that I still use in my bedroom, but here it is in this Hisense U8K! And the brightness is just incredible! This set is an absolute STEAL at $750! And the two year warranty is awesome as well!!! Hisense hit a huge home run with both their H and K series sets!
Purchased the 65” Hisense u8k a few weeks ago and enjoying it a lot! Saw the Truman show in 4k and was blown away! Love gaming on it as well. Thanks for these videos! They help out a lot
I have to admit if TCL had offered the QM8 in a 55 inch size (65 inch is to big for my set up) I probably would have bought that. However, since they didn't, I went with the 55 inch Hisense U8K and I love it! I calibrated it to my personal viewing preferences and it looks amazing! By the way, I love your videos, keep up the great work!
I’m loving my 55 U8K. I watched premier league in the am which looked so good, watched the UFC fights also with same quality. I played Last of Us 2 with the deep blacks comparable to my c9 and c1. I watched The Flash which friggin looked amazing with the Dolby Atmos sound. Personally I think this tv gives u the best bang for your buck. Yes the viewing angle loses something from the side.
I don't believe it's that big of a difference in person. I own the 55 inch Hisense U8K and after calibrating it, it looks amazing. If I am not mistaken, this videos shows straight out of the box picture quality and the TCL wins in that regard. In reality, I love my Hisense TV and since there is a $600 difference between the 55 inch Hisense U8K and the TCL 65 inch QM8, I went with the Hisense 55 inch U8K primarly for the lower cost and also the 65 inch would have been to big in my bedroom which relatively small. I recently watched Speed Racer, the 2008 live action movie, and the colors are so bright and colorful and the most absurd part is that movie doesn't even have HDR yet and the colors still look so dang good. I would definitely recommend the Hisense U8K!
Tech Steve. I've been hoping to find a comparison of these exact two(2) TV's. Thank You So Much! With so much adjustment control of the Hisense, I'm the person that would have everything so messed up it wouldn't be funny. I do have a full 5.1 surround sound system via a Yamaha AVR. Would the xtra power of the Hisense be better than the TCL? I really want a 75" version, although the budget calls for the 65"... Really appreciate all the excellent info on both TV's. Thanks Again!
Do any of these tvs have the option to Screen Size Adjust that will allow players to rescale the display within a smaller area on the screen? I've heard that Sony is rolling out with this feature for newer models in their next update.
Seems like the QM8 video quality is better on every aspect except EOTF and processing, especially once you go over 65" since Hisense AGAIN decided to NOT add many dimming zones after 65"... (85QM8 2300 dimmming zonez, 85U8K 1296??) But how is the processing compared for low bitrate upscaling? I'm trying to decide between the 85QM8 or the 85 U8K, looking picture quality mainly.
I have a. Vizio sound bar with a stand alone subwoofer. I wonder how things would sound if I use the speaker system of the Hisense in tandem with the soundbar
Hey Steve! This is just the comparison I was waiting for...great stuff! Also, at 10:28 you mentioned the Android OS but you said Hisense twice. Can you clarify this?
TCL all the way. The QM8 is very close to OLED picture quality. If you have good eyes, you can see the difference between the two if not, it wouldn't matter which one you pick up. But for me, the QM8 is the winner.
Good day Steve. You are really doing a wonderful job. I just got the new LG UHD thinq 2023 55 inch tv and there's a button in arabic on it next to Disney plus. Please may i know what that is for ?
Tech Sreve great job and comparision! Please can you tell me which TV will be better for dark room viewing Hisense U8K or Samsung QN90B? Price is the same
Hey, Looking to by a 65 inch qm8 or u8k, viewing distance maybe around 8 ft or less, room has a big bright central light which will be close to where i put the tv, which one is better?
My question to you is. Out of the box what TV is better?I'm really not interested in spending hours tweaking to get Optimal Performance from my TV ,all I want to do is turn it on and say ah
Panel contrast is important, variants in white and dark are important which is surprising considering tcl has a 10bit panel but worse shading, Hisense has better shading but not as bright but 1500 nits vs 2500 unless you want the sun in your living room or watching a lot of Micheal bay films with explosins lol I’d go with the Hisense!
Are these 65 inchers? Can anyone confirm the Qm8 does hold up well for Sports? I'm shopping around for a room with wider viewing angles in a bright room. Maybe the U8K 75 with the IPS is the best option for that situation.
The U8K is a 10 bit VA panel. Also, 144Hz. Not 120Hz. Please update your video if possible because telling people that the hisense is a 8 bit panel when it's not will cause some people to not purchase the U8K. The U8K has a 10 bit panel just like the QM8
The 144Hz is only in VRR with $1000 pc video cards and it’s only in spurts. Here’s the panel information www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/a81f25e95b
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 😂.
@@TechSteve it would be so perfect if they did, it makes it unwatchable at times tbh. This comparison makes you see how good the qm8 is vs the u8k, I thought it would be closer tbh, everyone assumed so. I think you answered alot of people’s curiosity and questions. Thanks for pulling the tv out the box again and making this 🙏
@vKingLouie no problem, I think people are in denial sometimes. I sometimes watch these TVs for hrs before filming so I know what to tAlk about. Playing around with content and colors settings. I use out of the box settings because a small amount of people will even attempt a adjust any picture settings
@@TechSteve right exactly, and like you have said before, its how it is out the box for a reason. Also having the QM8 before, I know raising the saturation to 56-60 really helps with the dullness of the color on it. Makes it look much better and similar to the u8k colors you mentioned. So you dont need to sacrifice the u8k “punch” if you want the qm8. Have you seen/tested the x93L? If so how does it compare to the 2 in this vid?
@@TechSteve people in u8k forums saying this vid not credible comparison cause they dont know the settings used. Can you give a run down of u8k settings you used for the movie content shown in this video, so I can show its prob not much different then the ones they’re using. I know its prob a default mode but a run down of the exact settings in the mode please.
💯, I wish this dude would post calibration numbers because OOTB the QM8 is kinda awful, not being able to adjust settings is just not true either (granted he's right about lack of LD control) DV implementation isn't great either but I already run a SHIELD so this is a non issue when I can just HDR10+ it instead. The only thing that U8K has going for it is a more powerful chipset and proper EOTF numbers, hopefully that last part TCL can patch out.
@@TechSteve Gotcha, sorry for coming off rude. Your coverage isn't bad and the production is great, I just prefer a more technical analysis for getting the best picture possible, something that is needed to make the QM8 the best it can be.
I understand, I’m realizing the more technical the videos are the less viewers. I’m working on a different approach and leave the technical stuff to rting
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I got my 75” U8K for $490 plus $100 5 year warranty today… can’t wait to set it up!
where did you find that deal?
Steve, a sincere thank you for this great video! I've had my 55 inch U8K for about twelve days, and it is fantastic! I never thought I would be able to find an affordable LED set that did blacks as well as my old Samsung PN51F5300 Plasma set that I still use in my bedroom, but here it is in this Hisense U8K! And the brightness is just incredible! This set is an absolute STEAL at $750! And the two year warranty is awesome as well!!! Hisense hit a huge home run with both their H and K series sets!
That’s you for the Kudos
Purchased the 65” Hisense u8k a few weeks ago and enjoying it a lot! Saw the Truman show in 4k and was blown away! Love gaming on it as well. Thanks for these videos! They help out a lot
Thanks for sharing
I have to admit if TCL had offered the QM8 in a 55 inch size (65 inch is to big for my set up) I probably would have bought that. However, since they didn't, I went with the 55 inch Hisense U8K and I love it! I calibrated it to my personal viewing preferences and it looks amazing! By the way, I love your videos, keep up the great work!
How long have you had the tv now?
I’m loving my 55 U8K. I watched premier league in the am which looked so good, watched the UFC fights also with same quality. I played Last of Us 2 with the deep blacks comparable to my c9 and c1. I watched The Flash which friggin looked amazing with the Dolby Atmos sound. Personally I think this tv gives u the best bang for your buck. Yes the viewing angle loses something from the side.
What is your impressions about U8K comparing with OLED C1? How much Hisense is worse in blacks when watching in a dark room?
Are you a PC gamer??? And if so have you used it for PC gaming & how is it???
Am i crazy or does the QM8 look like an OLED compared to the U8K? Never expected that big of a difference
I don't believe it's that big of a difference in person. I own the 55 inch Hisense U8K and after calibrating it, it looks amazing. If I am not mistaken, this videos shows straight out of the box picture quality and the TCL wins in that regard. In reality, I love my Hisense TV and since there is a $600 difference between the 55 inch Hisense U8K and the TCL 65 inch QM8, I went with the Hisense 55 inch U8K primarly for the lower cost and also the 65 inch would have been to big in my bedroom which relatively small. I recently watched Speed Racer, the 2008 live action movie, and the colors are so bright and colorful and the most absurd part is that movie doesn't even have HDR yet and the colors still look so dang good. I would definitely recommend the Hisense U8K!
It’s not even that. In the video you think the tv’s are side by side, but they actually aren’t. You’re not getting the actually picture depiction.
Lol, these TV are absolutely side by side with the camera centered
@@Rony-L it’s literally the same frame shots. What are you talking about?
U8k 75 inch Asd Pro panel is amazing.
Why did the U8K black color apeared washed out when next to the QM8? Is that always the case? Or just in Dolby Vision?
Tech Steve. I've been hoping to find a comparison of these exact two(2) TV's. Thank You So Much! With so much adjustment control of the Hisense, I'm the person that would have everything so messed up it wouldn't be funny. I do have a full 5.1 surround sound system via a Yamaha AVR. Would the xtra power of the Hisense be better than the TCL? I really want a 75" version, although the budget calls for the 65"... Really appreciate all the excellent info on both TV's. Thanks Again!
Nice video keep up the good work Tech Steve
U8K is amazing for Xbox/Ps5 & movies. 🥰👍
Do any of these tvs have the option to Screen Size Adjust that will allow players to rescale the display within a smaller area on the screen? I've heard that Sony is rolling out with this feature for newer models in their next update.
Seems like the QM8 video quality is better on every aspect except EOTF and processing, especially once you go over 65" since Hisense AGAIN decided to NOT add many dimming zones after 65"... (85QM8 2300 dimmming zonez, 85U8K 1296??) But how is the processing compared for low bitrate upscaling? I'm trying to decide between the 85QM8 or the 85 U8K, looking picture quality mainly.
I have a place I need to place a TV 47 inches wide and I want to know what is the recommended tv you could recommend
Where i live the U8K has Vidaa instead of Google TV, for me i will go for TCL
I will be buying a U8K very soon
I have a. Vizio sound bar with a stand alone subwoofer. I wonder how things would sound if I use the speaker system of the Hisense in tandem with the soundbar
Hey Steve! This is just the comparison I was waiting for...great stuff! Also, at 10:28 you mentioned the Android OS but you said Hisense twice. Can you clarify this?
Have the QM8 upscaling sharpening issues or EOTF tracking been fixed yet or any word on them from TCL?
Having a really tough time deciding between the U8K or the X90L. Any recommendations? Cheers and happy new year!
TCL all the way. The QM8 is very close to OLED picture quality.
If you have good eyes, you can see the difference between the two if not, it wouldn't matter which one you pick up.
But for me, the QM8 is the winner.
Yet the U8K looks closer to the S95B vs. the QM8 when both are calibrated.
@@asole100yet tcl qm 8 was better rated than u8k by the majority of all people comparisons everywhere.
@@santana9340 That's only true for out of the box.. I mentioned when calibrated.
@@asole100 calibrated or not people who own both tvs say the tcl qm 8 performs better.
Good day Steve. You are really doing a wonderful job. I just got the new LG UHD thinq 2023 55 inch tv and there's a button in arabic on it next to Disney plus. Please may i know what that is for ?
So get the TCL?
In Europe we don't have QM8 but the C845k. Are you able to compare this with the U8K?
Also QM8 V C845K would be interesting
How the processing difference on a side by side comparison?
Whats up with the green tint on the hisense for the whites?
Tech Sreve great job and comparision! Please can you tell me which TV will be better for dark room viewing Hisense U8K or Samsung QN90B? Price is the same
Hisense U8k can output Dolby Vision Gaming @ 120fps. Can the QM8 also output that? Couldn't find it on spec sheet
Hey, Looking to by a 65 inch qm8 or u8k, viewing distance maybe around 8 ft or less, room has a big bright central light which will be close to where i put the tv, which one is better?
My question to you is. Out of the box what TV is better?I'm really not interested in spending hours tweaking to get Optimal Performance from my TV ,all I want to do is turn it on and say ah
The video is the answer, i didn’t modify any settings
What about upscaling capabilities?
So what tv is better for gaming? Qm8 or u8k?
Panel contrast is important, variants in white and dark are important which is surprising considering tcl has a 10bit panel but worse shading, Hisense has better shading but not as bright but 1500 nits vs 2500 unless you want the sun in your living room or watching a lot of Micheal bay films with explosins lol I’d go with the Hisense!
just fyi its only rated 1500, its more like 2100 in practice
They both great but tcl is brighter .here in canada only hisense available
Go for it
Anyone have any issues on 100” U8k?????? I’m getting mine delivered in couple days and worries me with issues tho my 1st Hisense ever ..
Are these 65 inchers? Can anyone confirm the Qm8 does hold up well for Sports? I'm shopping around for a room with wider viewing angles in a bright room. Maybe the U8K 75 with the IPS is the best option for that situation.
The 75" Hisense will be much better for viewing angles. You won't be disappointed with that.
😂Didn't you post tjis comparison a couple weeks ago? This is the identical comparison you did before including all the specification errors.
This one is in HDR, I’m sharing the membership videos from time to time
The U8K is a 10 bit VA panel. Also, 144Hz. Not 120Hz. Please update your video if possible because telling people that the hisense is a 8 bit panel when it's not will cause some people to not purchase the U8K. The U8K has a 10 bit panel just like the QM8
The 144Hz is only in VRR with $1000 pc video cards and it’s only in spurts. Here’s the panel information www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/a81f25e95b
So 8bit +frc is an 8bit panel that produces the same color as a 10bit panel?.
@tech4life884 this explains www.benq.com/en-us/knowledge-center/knowledge/10-bit-vs-8-bit-frc-monitor-color-difference.html
Why is the Hisense looks washed out?? Will making some adjustments fix that ???
What is 1 dollar plan??
Membership that puts a loyalty badge by your name and gives you access to past hdr videos.
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 😂.
Got an update on your U8K experience?
Yeah any updates?
Tell us how you like Hisense in your use cases? How to handle low quality content?
Updates?
hisense u7 vs tcl c755 next
You have to check models sold in America
U8K is much better. If you do calibration then with that it appears even more better
How many average users will do that?
Gotcha, both will always be great. I make these videos because the stores always play nice demos, i like to peal them layers back. Lol
If only the Qm8 would fix its eotf and shadow detail smh
🤦🏽♂️
@@TechSteve it would be so perfect if they did, it makes it unwatchable at times tbh. This comparison makes you see how good the qm8 is vs the u8k, I thought it would be closer tbh, everyone assumed so. I think you answered alot of people’s curiosity and questions. Thanks for pulling the tv out the box again and making this 🙏
@vKingLouie no problem, I think people are in denial sometimes. I sometimes watch these TVs for hrs before filming so I know what to tAlk about. Playing around with content and colors settings. I use out of the box settings because a small amount of people will even attempt a adjust any picture settings
@@TechSteve right exactly, and like you have said before, its how it is out the box for a reason. Also having the QM8 before, I know raising the saturation to 56-60 really helps with the dullness of the color on it. Makes it look much better and similar to the u8k colors you mentioned. So you dont need to sacrifice the u8k “punch” if you want the qm8. Have you seen/tested the x93L? If so how does it compare to the 2 in this vid?
@@TechSteve people in u8k forums saying this vid not credible comparison cause they dont know the settings used. Can you give a run down of u8k settings you used for the movie content shown in this video, so I can show its prob not much different then the ones they’re using. I know its prob a default mode but a run down of the exact settings in the mode please.
Is it just me or white on Hisense looks awful with horrible green tint (on 2:52)?
💯, I wish this dude would post calibration numbers because OOTB the QM8 is kinda awful, not being able to adjust settings is just not true either (granted he's right about lack of LD control) DV implementation isn't great either but I already run a SHIELD so this is a non issue when I can just HDR10+ it instead.
The only thing that U8K has going for it is a more powerful chipset and proper EOTF numbers, hopefully that last part TCL can patch out.
@friedzombie4 I don’t calibrate TVs
@@TechSteve Gotcha, sorry for coming off rude. Your coverage isn't bad and the production is great, I just prefer a more technical analysis for getting the best picture possible, something that is needed to make the QM8 the best it can be.
I understand, I’m realizing the more technical the videos are the less viewers. I’m working on a different approach and leave the technical stuff to rting