Compare Hisense UR8SG vs TCL QM9K

Vivid color, impressive highlights and detailed images are major draws, offset by occasional inaccurate tones and uneven dark-scene performance.

Pictures are punchy, detailed and often spectacular, particularly with HDR. Image accuracy and moving objects are less consistently polished than the raw brightness suggests.

Small HDR highlights excel, while much lower full-screen luminance limits how well the TV sustains that same intensity everywhere.

Large bright areas retain remarkable impact for an LCD, although peak output can decline over longer intervals and depends on the material.

The factory picture can run much too warm and red, a flaw that calibration can improve dramatically.

White balance is generally adjustable but can run cool or warm depending on format and luminance. Carefully chosen modes help, yet some HDR deviations remain.

Some dark scenes have attractive depth; others suffer from raised black levels, dark detail loss and halos, especially around subtitles.

Deep blacks and effective dimming create cinematic dark-room images, but accuracy-focused viewers may notice blooming, shadow crush and motion imperfections.

SDR brightness is plentiful, but factory calibration can lean red and warm until adjusted.

SDR color, contrast and clarity are frequently excellent, especially in Filmmaker Mode, with some warmer factory defaults.

Bass is impressively weighty for some listeners, especially during action scenes, though others hear less depth and definition.

Bass output is a divisive area: some large-set listening finds genuine punch, while other tests report little low-frequency weight.

Streaming compression is often smoothed without much detail loss, but excessive noise reduction can erase natural textures.

Low-quality signal cleanup is useful but not foolproof; aggressive AI clarity options can amplify flicker or create strange artifacts.

Many scenes show solid separation between bright highlights and shadows, but contrast is less convincing in difficult dark material.

Powerful contrast makes bright objects pop against dark backgrounds. The refinement is not uniform across all HDR scenes, and OLED still offers stronger pixel-level control.

Artwork can look striking on the screen, with convincing textures and good luminance even in complex paintings.

Artwork, photos and information can take over the screen when not watching TV, making the large display more useful between sessions.

Sound presets and equalizer controls give listeners useful room to tune the TV; one theater preset can sound harsh.

The Beosonic audio control allows tonal adjustments, helping tame bright sound without complicated equalizer work.

Color can look appealing and natural, yet lab checks found poor factory SDR accuracy and an overly warm red cast on some samples.

Colors can be extremely accurate in the best settings, especially SDR, but HDR mapping, factory temperature and white balance vary enough to make accuracy a caveat.

Highlights have considerable punch and outdoor HDR shots stay bright, although tiny details may be subdued by dimming.

Small HDR highlights and larger bright scenes have formidable impact, making HDR one of the strongest reasons to buy. Unusual mastering or tone-mapping behavior can reduce that advantage.

Dimming boosts black depth and can control halos well, but performance varies by scene and some glow remains.

The dense Mini-LED backlight contains blooming effectively and preserves strong contrast. Rapid zone changes can still introduce visible flicker or occasional halos.

The eARC connection handles high-quality audio formats for receivers and soundbars without major compatibility concerns.

Broad audio-format passthrough helps connect receivers and soundbars without significant compatibility anxiety.

Fine textures and hair are frequently well defined, while a few dark HDR scenes hide subtle detail.

Fine textures in animation and films remain clearly rendered, helping detailed 4K material look almost three-dimensional.

Gaming is one of the clearest reasons to buy: responsive input and flexible connections impress despite occasional motion blur.

Powerful HDR, low input lag and modern gaming modes make it a strong gaming TV. Motion smearing, occasional tearing or firmware quirks temper its appeal for the most demanding players.

Integrated audio can be surprisingly punchy and clear, but it lacks the consistency and spaciousness of a good soundbar.

Built-in audio earns both enthusiastic praise for presence and Atmos effects and criticism for thin bass or muddled dialogue in busy scenes. A soundbar remains an upgrade.

Sunlit scenes remain very bright and the coating reduces much of the reflected room light, with occasional direct reflections.

Daytime viewing is superb thanks to extraordinary SDR brightness and contrast. Positioning matters because direct reflections can still show through.

The pedestal has two height positions, allowing extra room for a soundbar in front.

The raised pedestal setting gives most soundbars enough space without blocking the screen.

HDR scenes gain impact from strong light output and colorful highlights, though the darkest details and tonal balance are not always ideal.

HDR images can be dazzling, with exceptional highlights and bold contrast. Uneven tone tracking and occasional black crush are the main compromises.

Very high peak and daytime luminance give the picture dramatic impact; exact results depend heavily on mode and window size.

Extreme light output is the QM9K's defining strength, with unusually intense highlights and plenty of brightness for bright rooms. Some scenes do not exploit all that measured headroom.

There is a wide range of modes and controls, but preset differences can be subtle and initial tuning may be necessary.

Filmmaker and custom picture presets offer meaningful improvements, though correct HDR balance can take tinkering.

Ambient-light adjustment responds effectively to changing room lighting, although manual control remains available.

Ambient-light adaptation keeps the picture comfortable across changing daylight and dimmer evenings, although manual control is still useful.

Movies and sports generally move acceptably, with occasional blur and artifacts keeping performance short of the best sets.

Sports and ordinary TV can look fluid, but rapid pans and challenging gaming motion can reveal blur, judder or tearing.

Inputs can feel nearly instantaneous in Game Mode, but certain configurations require extra adjustments to reach the best lag result.

Game mode is usually fast and responsive, although measurements differ and leaving the mode off can cause extreme lag. Some OLED competitors remain faster.

Menus are generally approachable and quick to navigate, but repeated eco reminders can interrupt frequent picture adjustments.

Google TV's straightforward content organization helps day-to-day use, even if initial account setup can take longer than desired.

The rear-side connections remain easy to reach after installation.

Side-facing sockets are neatly concealed but sit too far inward to access easily once the television is mounted close to a wall.

The BGR subpixel pattern can make fine computer text less crisp than on more conventional display layouts.

PC text benefits from the regular RGB subpixel layout and high-bandwidth chroma support, producing unusually clean lettering for a television.

Automatic picture adjustment is useful for buyers who prefer not to tune every source, and gaming changes can happen as content starts.

Extra AI clarity enhancements can create strobe-like artifacts on lower-quality films; leaving those settings off produces a cleaner result.

The motion-clarity strobing option produces duplicate images and blur, making it a poor default for cleaner action.

Backlight strobing supports both 60Hz and 120Hz, providing a useful motion-clarity option at two common refresh rates.

Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs give owners unusually good flexibility for several consoles and a gaming PC.

Only two high-bandwidth HDMI connections are confirmed in detailed testing, which limits elaborate console-and-PC setups despite four physical inputs.

Rich scenery and skin tones often look convincingly natural once settings are tuned, even when color meters reveal deviations.

Natural-looking colors are achievable in restrained presets, but the brighter default look and HDR tone errors can move away from creator intent.

Film content plays with very little unwanted micro-judder, a welcome strength for cinematic motion.

Properly configured 24p movies look judder-free; some 25p signals and challenging pans still show periodic jitter.

The supported VRR modes offer a versatile tear-reduction setup across compatible gaming hardware.

G-SYNC-style VRR has a specific problem at a locked 60Hz desktop setting on certain older NVIDIA cards; higher-refresh connections perform normally.

Opinions differ on loudness: some find sufficient output for everyday rooms, while others want more volume headroom.

The internal speakers can fill a room at useful volume without immediately needing external amplification.

The low-reflection coating can introduce a faint rainbow smear, but it generally isn't a major visual distraction.

The clear glossy finish preserves image crispness and saturation, although it sacrifices some direct-glare control.

Room reflections are reduced enough for many daytime settings, though brighter windows remain visible at certain angles.

Reflections are a real tradeoff. Massive brightness compensates for general daylight, while direct lamps and windows can remain distracting on the glossy screen.

Bright-room reflections are kept manageable, but lamps and windows opposite the screen can remain obvious in darker scenes.

The glossy finish struggles with bright light sources directly opposite the panel, even though it performs well in diffuse daylight.

Promoted tiles and banners take up noticeable space in the smart interface; turning off personalized ads doesn't remove the ads themselves.

Advertising is built into the smart interface and cannot be disabled, a notable drawback for anyone wanting a cleaner home screen.

Backlight flicker is high-frequency and largely invisible, but people particularly sensitive to flicker may still find it bothersome.

High-frequency backlight flicker should be unobtrusive for most people, although one low-quality video test exposed amplified content flickering.

The compact center stand holds the set securely, including on larger screen versions.

The central stand feels stable in ordinary use, although one assessment cautions that a pedestal design is easier to tip with children nearby.

HD and some older video upscale convincingly with sharp edges, while very low-resolution material can still fringe.

Upscaled sources generally remain clear without excessive artificial sharpening, but fine details and lower-quality streams can still be less convincing than premium processing rivals.

Game Mode is praised for bright color and responsive action, with HDR gaming especially impressive in dark titles.

Game mode preserves impressive image brightness while cutting lag, but normal modes can be much slower and do not suit gaming.

The picture fades and loses saturation rapidly when viewed from the side, limiting seating flexibility.

Colors can fade and shift when viewed far off-axis, particularly versus some competitors, even though the WHVA panel improves upon standard VA designs.

The screen is not perfectly even: some blotches and dirty-screen shading show up on uniform images despite good results elsewhere.

Some panels look uniform in dark scenes, but one detailed evaluation found conspicuous edge vignetting and uneven light distribution.

Some films preserve useful details in dim areas; other scenes look crushed or raised and lack the same depth.

Shadow detail is a significant point of disagreement: some dark scenes retain excellent texture, while others show crushed near-blacks that calibration cannot fully resolve.

Off-center seats are a weak spot, despite a few more favorable impressions of the panel from casual testing.

The WHVA panel fares well against conventional VA LCDs, yet opinions differ on how much color and contrast shift off-center. Front-and-center seats remain best.

Gradients are generally smooth, but some darker grays and saturated tones reveal subtle steps or bands.

Visible banding is mostly restrained, although certain gray gradients reveal uneven steps that smoothing options do not fully eliminate.

Backlight zones keep up with moving objects reasonably well, with occasional flicker around small highlights.

Local-dimming transitions generally follow moving highlights quickly, but visible zone flicker can still occur in certain scenes.

VRR reduces visible tearing in games, including difficult dark or fast-moving action and fluctuating frame rates.

VRR works well on most modern gaming devices, but there are reports of tearing with particular PC settings and high-motion gameplay.

Low-frame-rate compensation helps keep games tear-free even when performance dips far below the panel's maximum refresh.

Low-frame-rate compensation helps preserve tear-free play when frame rates drop, making VRR useful across a broad range.

Deep-looking blacks are achievable with local dimming, but raised blacks and grayish dark scenes prevent consistent home-theater performance.

Deep blacks are a major Mini-LED achievement here, creating convincing dark scenes without OLED pixels. The darkest details can still be crushed, and isolated highlights may produce halos.

Experiences vary markedly: some scenes look almost halo-free, while subtitles and highlights can glow into nearby dark areas.

Halos are restrained compared with many LCDs but remain visible around subtitles, stars and other isolated lights, especially off-axis.

Most highlights stand out strongly, but the very brightest details can clip or be dimmed by the backlight algorithm.

Fine HDR highlight textures can survive extreme brightness well, although some tone settings overblow intense areas.

Speech generally comes through clearly from the integrated system, but overall volume headroom is not universally impressive.

Voices are often crisp and clear, but deep dialogue can become indistinct and complex mixes may mask speech.

The 180Hz native 4K capability is a substantial perk, but the fastest boosted modes require a reduction in resolution.

The high native refresh rate supports smooth sports and fast PC play, although display response and mode compatibility matter as much as the headline number.

The rechargeable, backlit controller is thoughtfully featured, although its size and button placement are not for everyone.

The backlit metallic-looking remote is a welcome upgrade, particularly in dark rooms, though buttons and battery choices are not ideal for everyone.

Slow pixel transitions, especially at 60Hz and in dark scenes, create unwanted blur and occasional bright trails.

Response times vary by transition, with slow movement between very dark and bright shades. Gaming remains responsive overall, but the panel is not an OLED-speed performer.

Local dimming cleans up a cloudy panel substantially, although bright objects still introduce visible halos.

Near-black and full-black uniformity can be excellent, though comparisons sometimes favor the QM8K's cleaner dark panels.

Tracks along the rear of the pedestal help keep connected cables tidier.

Cable channels and clips in the stand help tidy connections and keep the installation organized.

The gaming menu offers practical access to frame information, color modes, audio adjustments and on-screen tools.

The on-screen Game Bar provides quick gaming adjustments without interrupting play to navigate deeper menus.

Color transitions are acceptable rather than flawless, with some darker gray, green and blue banding.

Gradients are usually smooth, but subtle gray bands remain visible and some rivals clean them up more completely.

Four HDMI connections accommodate several modern sources without forcing frequent cable swaps.

Four total HDMI connections provide practical room for a pair of consoles and other devices, though their bandwidth capabilities differ.

Fast transitions can create unexpected colors, ghost trails or other visible artifacts behind moving objects.

Rapid pans, fast athletes and gaming action can show edge blur, flicker or judder that distract from an otherwise powerful picture.

Gentle settings can reduce judder and sports stutter, although aggressive smoothing or inconsistent cadence can be distracting.

Motion interpolation can tame judder and stutter without necessarily adding much lag, but settings require adjustment and results can be inconsistent.

Voice-based discovery can find movies from fairly complex requests, supplementing the on-screen suggestions.

Content discovery is flexible, with platform-based recommendations and smart searches. Context can change depending on whether an app or the TV home screen is active.

180Hz at 4K and even faster reduced-resolution modes benefit capable PCs, but pixel response doesn't always keep up with the refresh figures.

Fast PC modes and console-friendly refresh rates are big strengths, though a reported PC handshake problem and slower pixel transitions keep performance from being flawless.

Streaming artifacts are cleaned up fairly well; very soft DVD-quality material remains visibly less crisp.

Compressed video is smoothed competently, at the cost of a little fine texture. Poorly encoded sources remain more noticeable on very large screens.

Key placement is broadly usable, with a conveniently positioned Home button but a less accessible Mute button.

Controls are fairly uncluttered with handy app shortcuts, but the unused space could accommodate additional services.

This is a tradeoff: some action looks clean, but fast camera pans and dark-motion transitions can smear textures.

Fast motion is acceptable for a bright LCD, though dark-to-bright pixel transitions and quick action trails are less crisp than on OLED.

Picture calibration substantially improves accuracy and is straightforward to perform, but white-balance corrections should be made for each individual unit.

Filmmaker Mode and calibration controls can yield excellent SDR accuracy, but HDR correction is more limited and some errors persist.

Vivid reds, blues and other saturated hues are a signature strength, but a few viewers expected more visible punch from the RGB technology.

Rich, highly saturated colors remain vibrant even in bright scenes. Some side-by-side comparisons find the palette a little less full or faithful than competing OLED sets.

The central pedestal offers a tidy, substantial-looking base without requiring a wide cabinet.

The compact adjustable pedestal fits narrower furniture and accommodates different screen heights; the larger 98-inch model uses feet instead.

The UR8SG delivers an engaging, bright and game-friendly experience, but judgments differ on whether RGB color outweighs its contrast and motion compromises.

The QM9K is widely admired for flagship-level light output and strong all-around features, though the value case and a handful of processing flaws split opinions.

The RGB backlight covers an exceptionally broad color range on measured patterns, though real-world scenes do not always exploit that advantage.

A wide HDR color range makes animation and brightly lit landscapes especially vivid, though the most extreme hues do not always match reference targets.

Automatic game detection activates latency-friendly behavior without having to manually enter Game Mode each time.

Automatic game switching is convenient because the TV selects its responsive gaming settings when a console starts.

As an LCD-based display, it avoids the permanent OLED-style burn-in concern when showing static content.

The LCD panel avoids permanent burn-in, a reassuring trait for users worried about static images and long sessions.

Mild center shading and blotchy edges can show up in uniform fields, making the effect more evident in some sports scenes.

Dirty screen effect is restrained in some testing but prominent in another large sample, where streaks remain visible on pale images.

Low-latency frame smoothing can make older or lower-frame-rate games feel more fluid without a large lag penalty.

Low-lag interpolation is especially useful for smoothing game motion without paying the usual large responsiveness penalty.

The oversized versions deliver an engrossing experience with vivid images, provided the room can accommodate the set.

At 85 or 98 inches, the high-contrast image is particularly immersive without needing an oversized OLED budget.

Slow pans can show some mild stutter; light motion interpolation helps but doesn't always eliminate unevenness.

Slow movie pans can visibly stutter even though most film motion looks good. Interpolation offers an effective workaround for those who prefer smoother motion.

Panel risk factors look relatively favorable, though the newer RGB system has yet to build a long real-world track record.

The LCD design avoids permanent OLED burn-in, but unresolved software glitches and one reported electrical buzz raise quality-control questions.

The four high-bandwidth inputs provide headroom well beyond 144Hz at 4K, especially for capable gaming PCs.

High-bandwidth inputs enable 4K at 144Hz gaming, but at least one PC tester could not make the mode work reliably with their graphics hardware.

The UR8SG is appealing at discounted prices, but its advantage shrinks where it costs as much as a better-performing OLED or MiniLED alternative.

At a substantial discount the QM9K is a tempting flagship, but the much cheaper QM8K frequently looks similar in everyday content. The price gap determines the recommendation.

Guided QR-code setup makes the initial installation process unusually straightforward.

Physical installation is manageable with assistance, while Google TV and Gemini setup can require more prompts and updates than expected.

Modern consoles can output 4K at 120Hz without sacrificing the responsive play that makes the screen a gaming strength.

4K at 120Hz console play looks sharp and responsive, making full-resolution high-frame-rate games satisfying.

High-resolution games look punchy and responsive, though fast camera movement can reveal softness in textures.

4K games can look detailed and vividly colored with responsive control, especially on current-generation consoles.

High-quality uncompressed audio can pass to a soundbar or home-theater receiver over HDMI eARC.

eARC supports high-quality audio to an external sound system and sits separately from the two full-bandwidth gaming inputs.

Each HDMI connection supports the bandwidth needed for demanding gaming sources rather than reserving it for only one port.

High-bandwidth HDMI enables excellent console and PC modes. The practical limitation is how many full-speed inputs are available.

Tone tracking is generally well controlled and retains bright detail; a few tone or picture-setting adjustments may improve naturalness.

HDR tracking can raise highlights too much, crush shadows and deviate from intended brightness. This is one of the biggest concerns for film purists.

Complex spoken movie requests receive useful suggestions and navigation responds reliably.

Conversational voice requests often work naturally, but complicated instructions can yield incorrect answers or fail altogether.

Extensive source-specific controls help fine-tune the display, though some modes appear redundant and advanced correction is unit-dependent.

Customizable quick settings let enthusiasts reach preferred picture adjustments rapidly without scrolling through deep menus.

Several data collection settings can be disabled, but switching off personalized advertising still leaves promotions on screen.

A physical microphone switch and optional AI features provide meaningful control, although always-listening hardware may still make privacy-conscious buyers uncomfortable.

The interface is typically quick and fluid, with minimal delay moving between settings and applications.

Most navigation is responsive, and picture settings are easy to reach, but occasional freezes and long initial configuration can frustrate.

Google TV provides plenty of content and usually fast navigation, although ads and an occasional interface fault tarnish the experience.

Google TV is capable, convenient and content-rich, with the newer Gemini experience. Ads and occasional bugs make the interface less universally appealing.

Google TV offers a broad assortment of streaming and gaming apps, while international VIDAA versions cover the major viewing services.

A wide range of popular streaming and game-streaming services is available without needing an extra box.

Built-in voice features simplify finding shows and navigating settings, with broad Google/Gemini capabilities.

Hands-free voice search can answer questions and control connected devices, though not every command works as expected.

A broad size lineup allows large-screen viewing at different price points, with smaller versions sometimes a more economical fit.

The four offered sizes cover large living rooms well, but the absence of smaller options limits installation flexibility.

A trim frame helps the image dominate, but the bottom border is thicker than the sides and top.

Thin, nearly invisible bezels create an immersive edge-to-edge picture that looks more premium than a typical LCD TV.

The metallic detailing and patterned back lend a premium feel, though the body is somewhat chunky compared with slimmer rivals.

The premium screen-forward appearance and metal accents earn broad praise. A few find the stand and finishing details less luxurious than the flagship price suggests.

The chassis feels robust and well assembled, with the central stand providing a sturdy foundation.

Construction feels sturdy and carefully assembled despite substantial use of plastic, with little flex or looseness noted.

A reduced-resolution high-refresh mode caters to twitchier PC games, trading 4K sharpness for exceptionally fast frame updates.

Casting support makes sharing from compatible phones and tablets convenient, including Apple's AirPlay and Google's Cast ecosystem.

Google TV includes several cloud-gaming apps, adding options beyond connected consoles, though app availability is not universal.

Atmos effects can extend above and beside the screen surprisingly well for built-in speakers. Full external surround remains more immersive.

Dolby Vision material can look deep and striking, revealing textures and atmosphere. Its accuracy depends on mode and processing choices.

Variable-refresh operation with AMD sources reduces tearing effectively, including when game frame rates fall.

Large 85- and 98-inch sizes can be compelling compared with giant OLEDs, especially when the QM9K is sold at a steep clearance price.

The integrated over-the-air tuner operated properly in a real-world trial, making antenna reception a useful option.

1440p at 120Hz works well for consoles and other gaming sources, making it a useful alternative to 4K when higher frame rates matter.

Basic Google TV use removes ads but also disables most of the connected smart features, making the setup choice a compromise.

Generated artwork can create a personal ambient canvas, though it is more of a novelty than a core picture-quality advantage.

A built-in ambient display provides something to show when the television isn't actively playing a program.

Height effects and directionality are unusually convincing from the TV itself, but very busy scenes can merge different sounds.

Bright colors can bleed into adjacent white areas, making subtitles and neutral highlights take on unwanted tint.

The speakers remain clear during loud music and busy effects without obvious distortion in the favorable listening assessment.

Google TV includes a substantial selection of free ad-supported programming directly from its interface.

Gemini makes searching and follow-up questions feel more conversational, but complicated commands can produce misleading or incomplete answers. Its convenience does not outweigh privacy concerns for everyone.

Getting the best gaming response or signal format can require enabling Enhanced Pro and related refresh settings manually.

The processor produces excellent-looking high-quality video, but enhancement settings sometimes introduce artifacts or handle brightness inconsistently.

Protective packaging allows large models to accept the stand while still supported in foam, reducing the difficulty of a two-person unpacking.

The RGB MiniLED panel can produce impressive color purity, though its subpixel structure has tradeoffs for desktop text.

The TV turns on quickly and is ready to navigate with little noticeable delay.

Backlit keys and handy shortcuts are welcome, particularly at night; the remote is larger than some minimalist alternatives.

Presence detection can wake an ambient display and shut it down when the room empties, but sensitivity and accidental activations can require adjustment.

Gemini is helpful for conversational recommendations and follow-up questions, but it sometimes misunderstands device-specific requests and complex tasks.

The pedestal can be assembled without unusual difficulty, although its interlocking pieces take some care.

The central base takes up relatively little furniture space compared with widely spaced feet.

Treble can sound clear and natural for TV speakers, even when the bass lacks deeper punch.

The larger panels are substantial enough to need two people for safe unpacking or wall mounting, even when their construction feels manageable for the size.

FlexConnect offers an appealing route to room-calibrated wireless surround with compatible speakers, without requiring conventional fixed speaker placement.

Apps open and play smoothly, and streaming navigation generally feels very quick.

Menus and apps usually feel quick, though isolated freezes and setup delays keep the software from feeling completely seamless.

The TV can work with connected smart-home devices, giving its Google TV interface a useful role beyond streaming.

Software responsiveness is good much of the time, but at least one extended test found frustrating issues that remained unresolved after waiting for updates.

Streaming and gaming app support is extensive, with the main popular services readily accessible.

The set can push highlights well beyond intended levels and darken shadow regions, even while looking exciting. Some picture modes improve the balance without fully fixing it.

Wi-Fi 6E is viewed as a fast, dependable route for streaming high-quality video.

The personalized picture wizard can save a custom look and allows it to be adjusted later.

A selectable on-screen crosshair provides a potentially helpful aid for certain games.

One large sample exhibited an intrusive constant buzz, audible during quiet viewing regardless of picture settings; other assessments did not report this problem.

The image can look attractive before calibration, but imperfect temperature and brightness tracking hold it short of consistently faithful reproduction.

Standard-range content is exceptionally luminous even in daylight, with enough headroom to overpower ordinary room light without sacrificing obvious contrast.

Sound effects remain clear but can feel crowded, with a relatively narrow presentation.

Height and positional effects are convincing in some movies, but Dolby Atmos spaciousness is inconsistent.

The built-in array produces some impact, yet surround width falls short of the most convincing integrated systems.

USB-C and solar rechargeability are welcome conveniences on a model below the flagship price tier.