Compare TCL 98QM8K vs Hisense U8QG

The 98QM8K produces an impressive cinematic picture with vivid color, strong brightness, and deep contrast. Its most demanding scenes can reveal processing imperfections.

The bright, contrast-rich picture consistently impresses, but color accuracy, motion, and screen uniformity depend on model size.

The 98-inch stand barely lifts the screen above furniture, so many soundbars will obscure the lower picture.

The height-adjustable pedestal on smaller sizes lets a soundbar sit beneath the picture without obscuring the image.

Peak brightness is dazzling, but the TV does not always maintain its maximum output indefinitely. Normal content seldom exposes the shortfall.

Large bright scenes remain dazzling, but the set sometimes reduces output during prolonged high-brightness content.

Fine texture and sharp HDR highlights lend images impressive depth, but low-quality inputs cannot reproduce the same detail.

Fine textures and distinct shadow shapes generally come through well, particularly with high-quality 4K material.

Noise reduction cleans low-bitrate streams effectively, at the expense of a little fine texture in the softest material.

Compression artifacts and macroblocking are cleaned effectively, especially on YouTube and lower-quality TV sources.

High-refresh 4K, low latency, and variable refresh rate make gaming enjoyable, with some caveats around motion blur and port availability.

Low lag and 4K high-refresh support impress, balanced against slower dark transitions on some tested panels.

SDR can look clean and natural in Filmmaker Mode, but factory default brightness and white balance vary markedly by preset.

High-quality non-HDR video looks sharp and vibrant, although preset choices can affect brightness and color naturalness.

The Bang & Olufsen-tuned system gets praise for its spaciousness and bass from some listeners, while others find it muddy or underpowered.

Built-in sound can be surprisingly expansive, but tonal balance and bass reliability vary noticeably between sizes and scenes.

Strong contrast gives bright objects depth against near-black backgrounds. The result approaches OLED in many scenes without matching pixel-level control.

The combination of bright highlights and dark local-dimmed shadows creates a dramatic image, though no LCD matches OLED's pixel-level black control.

Filmmaker Mode is a strong starting point for natural color, while standard and dynamic settings can exaggerate brightness or color.

Filmmaker and Theater presets can balance its powerful image, but some default brightness and color choices need adjustment.

Bass is stronger than expected for some built-in TV speakers, yet others hear an artificial or thin low end, particularly at high volume.

Bass has more weight than typical TV audio, but its quality varies by size and powerful effects can cause audible buzzing or rattle.

Peak HDR output is extraordinarily high, making highlights look brilliant on the giant panel. At the very highest settings, that intensity can become uncomfortable or bring out fan noise.

Enormous light output is the headline attraction, making sunlight, fire, and reflections dazzle far beyond typical midrange TVs.

HDR highlights glow with unusually strong intensity, even across a nearly 100-inch screen. Some settings trade maximum output for more comfortable viewing.

Specular highlights can look spectacularly intense, while default processing sometimes boosts them beyond a natural level.

HDR movies and games are the main attraction: blazing highlights, vivid color, and controlled blacks make demanding material stand out.

Extremely bright highlights and deep blacks deliver exciting HDR; restrained picture settings may be needed for more faithful movies.

White balance can be very close to reference after calibration, but some out-of-box modes show cooler or shifted tones.

Several calibrated units achieve pleasing neutrality, while the 100-inch sample and some factory modes exhibit conspicuous cool or warm casts.

Colors can look impressively natural and accurate in suitable modes, yet accuracy varies by picture preset and sample.

Several sizes look lifelike and accurate, but the 100-inch model and certain factory presets can have obvious color-temperature errors.

The many local-dimming zones control dark scenes exceptionally well, creating impressive contrast without conspicuous backlight spill in most content.

Dense Mini-LED zones produce convincing blacks with little blooming in ordinary viewing, particularly on well-tuned smaller sizes.

Audio presets and Bang & Olufsen tuning make it easier to soften harshness or emphasize speech.

Bass Boost and audio presets give some control over the sound, including a way to lessen the subwoofer's rattle.

Motion is acceptable to strong in ordinary sports and gaming, but difficult transitions and fast pans can produce blur or judder.

Regular sports look smooth to many viewers, but 24fps movie pans, 60Hz content, and PC gaming show size- and mode-dependent weaknesses.

Game Master generally responds quickly enough for fluid console gaming, even if a few competing TVs measure lower input lag.

Control response is consistently quick across the tested sizes, including fast console and PC gaming modes.

Recessed HDMI jacks are difficult to reach when the panel is mounted close to the wall.

Side-facing connections make a meaningful difference when reaching around a large wall-mounted TV; the USB-C socket is particularly handy.

Most colorful material looks smooth, but some challenging gradients show inaccuracies or banding rather than seamless tonal transitions.

Most transitions look smooth and clean, though some bright reds and greens still display mild banding.

Slow pans can show judder, particularly in demanding film scenes; low motion settings sometimes improve it.

Some film material pans smoothly, while other sources and settings introduce judder-like or dropped-frame problems.

Banding is generally restrained in regular viewing, though difficult test patterns can still reveal uneven transitions.

Low-quality color transitions are usually cleaned up well, but some bright gradients and HDR clips can still show banding.

Its unusual backlight drive pattern is not visually distracting to everyone, but flicker-sensitive users should be aware of it.

Backlight modulation is very fast in ordinary modes, reducing visible flicker, though especially sensitive viewers may still need caution.

Local dimming follows moving highlights well, with some flicker as bright objects cross lighting zones.

Most moving highlights retain clean edges, though some flicker and weakened dark detail appear in Game Mode on the 100-inch.

Older streams and compressed broadcasts usually remain watchable, with useful artifact smoothing; very poor sources still expose their limitations.

SD and HD television feeds become clearer without much artificial edge sharpening, although old 4:3 content retains its sidebars.

There are only two full-speed HDMI 2.1 ports. The separate eARC connection is helpful for soundbars but limits complex receiver setups.

All three HDMI ports support high-bandwidth signals, a welcome upgrade in capability but still one connection short of many competing TVs.

Sheer brightness overcomes much daytime glare, but direct lights opposite the glossy screen still make obvious reflections.

The coating helps with general room light, but sunlight or lamps aimed directly at the screen can remain obvious.

Dirty-screen effect is subdued on several samples, though lighter backgrounds can reveal mild patches or dark bands.

The 100-inch panel showed obvious central dirty-screen artifacts and patchiness, a concern for pans across uniform backgrounds.

The large panel can wobble slightly on furniture, so a secure stand or wall mount matters.

Smaller metal pedestals feel secure, but the huge 100-inch body wobbles more and needs a stable location.

Dark scenes can look rich and detailed, but some testing found crushed near-black detail and dim midtones, particularly with challenging HDR grading.

Local dimming reveals impressive dark texture, although aggressive processing can flatten or crush the faintest information.

Lower-resolution programs are generally upscaled cleanly without aggressive artificial sharpening. They cannot match pristine native 4K material.

Full HD, 720p, and even some DVD content look cleaner and more detailed than expected from such a large 4K panel.

Google TV surfaces relevant programs effectively but includes promoted recommendations alongside personal picks.

Google TV aggregates suggestions across services to simplify finding a show, with useful personalized results.

The viewing cone is better than on some older VA screens, but the 98-inch model can shift color noticeably when seats move far off center.

This is very size-dependent: 55- and 75-inch units hold up well off-center, while the 100-inch drops color and contrast sharply.

The 98-inch model uses two wide-spaced feet that support the huge panel well, rather than the center pedestal found on smaller sizes.

The compact pedestal looks sturdy and offers flexible height on smaller sizes, while the 100-inch requires wide-spaced feet.

Well-tuned movie settings deliver convincingly natural color, shading, and depth; some presets favor a less lifelike pop.

Natural skin tones and lifelike landscapes are possible, but factory presets and panel differences can shift colors away from accuracy.

Quick action often looks clear, yet bright-to-dark transitions can smear noticeably at the highest refresh rates.

Sports and bright gaming scenes often look clean, while dark transitions and demanding film tests reveal blur.

Fine calibration controls allow impressive gains in image fidelity, although the most accurate results may require time or professional equipment.

Calman support and comprehensive controls can greatly improve white balance and HDR presentation for patient owners.

Distortion is controlled in some listening tests, while others report harsher or muddier sound when the volume climbs.

Deep movie effects can overload the built-in woofer, producing intrusive rattling even when the rest of the sound is immersive.

The screen can reflect windows and lamps almost like a mirror. Indirect room lighting is much less troublesome.

The coating tames indirect reflections reasonably well, yet direct light remains distracting in several tested rooms.

VRR works well with consoles and AMD hardware, including low frame rates, but NVIDIA systems can tear in a locked 60Hz mode.

HDMI VRR keeps games nearly tear-free across a wide range, but the USB-C connector lacks VRR and certain frame rates expose motion artifacts.

Motion smoothing can reduce judder with conservative settings, but high settings introduce artifacts and lost detail.

Judder-reduction settings help some scenes but can add artifacts or a soap-opera appearance when pushed too far.

Response times are not uniformly fast; some extreme shade changes leave visible trails during rapid movement.

The pixel response is uneven, causing blur in dark moving objects and occasional VRR overshoot despite low input lag.

Slow-panning 24p and 25p scenes can exhibit distracting stutter, although action scenes are usually more forgiving.

Some slow movie pans stutter or drop frames, though controlled tests found decent cinematic response in other material.

Fast 4K play looks engaging, with support up to 144Hz through compatible inputs; 288Hz gaming requires a lower resolution.

Support up to 4K/165Hz is attractive to PC players, but the image can smear in difficult motion despite the high signal rate.

Wide color coverage contributes to bold, lifelike HDR images and vivid animation. Accuracy is a separate question and may require choosing the right mode.

Many sizes display broad, vivid HDR color, while the 100-inch version's simpler panel substantially narrows its color performance.

Game mode stays bright and responsive without sacrificing much dark-scene contrast.

Games retain vivid contrast and strong impact, but tone-mapping behavior is less flexible than some rivals.

Bright-field uniformity is mostly good, but some samples show edge darkening, mild patchiness, or visible bands.

Smaller units often look reasonably even, but the 100-inch panel's gray-screen patches and dark central spot stand out.

The two feet are spaced far apart, requiring wide furniture rather than a compact center stand.

The central stands fit ordinary consoles; the 100-inch version needs exceptionally wide furniture or wall mounting.

Blooming around subtitles and bright objects is usually very limited. Demanding patterns and off-axis views can still reveal some halos.

Haloing is often minor and well controlled, but difficult star fields and some 100-inch dark scenes reveal stray light.

Blacks stay impressively even with local dimming enabled, although some cloudiness appears with dimming off.

Dark scenes can look strikingly even with local dimming enabled, although gray-screen uniformity on the 100-inch model is much less convincing.

Some fast movement reveals ghosting, flicker, or other processing artifacts despite pleasing motion in typical viewing.

The most difficult gaming transitions can produce ghosting or inverse ghosting near certain variable-refresh frame rates.

Volume is adequate for some rooms but fails to impress everyone, and louder settings can compromise clarity.

Some smaller sets play satisfyingly loudly, but the tested 100-inch speaker system reached its limits early.

The backlit remote feels premium and its illuminated keys are useful in dark rooms, although the shape will not please everyone.

The illuminated, microphone-equipped remote is handy after dark, with differing opinions about its length and plastic finish.

Bright reds, greens, and other saturated shades retain plenty of punch in HDR, though extremely pale scenes can lose a little saturation.

Colors often remain striking at high brightness, but the 100-inch model is markedly weaker in SDR color volume than the 65-inch.

Speech can sound crisp and distinct at ordinary volume, but one 98-inch measurement found dialogue somewhat muted.

Voices are understandable on many sizes, but the 100-inch audio test and some 65-inch listening found dialogue less defined than ideal.

The 98-inch screen delivers a genuinely theater-sized image, making movies and games strikingly immersive.

The 100-inch picture changes the feel of racing, concerts, and movies, making small on-screen details part of a truly enveloping experience.

Deep, convincing blacks are a highlight of the local-dimming system, especially in dark-room viewing.

Mini-LED local dimming makes black scenes convincingly dark, though a high-end OLED still offers pixel-level precision.

Advertising on the Google TV home screen is a nuisance. Basic TV setup can remove ads, but sacrifices most smart-TV functions.

The Google TV home screen displays ads; opting out of personalization does not remove them, and the basic ad-free mode sacrifices smart features.

Rear channels help organize cables, though recessed connections can be awkward once the TV sits close to a wall.

Smaller pedestal models provide tidy routing options; the 100-inch feet offer only basic clips.

The on-screen gaming menu makes settings easy to reach without exiting the action.

The on-screen Game Bar makes it easy to adjust latency, refresh, and image options without digging through nested menus.

Bright HDR highlights stand out with remarkable intensity, though some material clips subtle detail at the very top end.

Bright reflections often hold impressive definition, but aggressive tone mapping on some units can lose subtle information near the top end.

The two high-bandwidth HDMI connections handle modern gaming signals well, but they are not enough for every multi-console or PC setup.

Each HDMI port can serve a modern console or high-refresh PC, simplifying which socket to choose for demanding sources.

The 98-inch model provides tremendous visual impact at a far lower price than similarly sized premium OLED TVs.

At steep discounts, 98-to-100-inch-class cinematic scale is compelling, even with meaningful compromises in color, motion, and seating flexibility.

FreeSync support makes console and AMD gaming smoother with less distracting screen tearing.

FreeSync Premium Pro helps compatible PCs maintain smoother gameplay without obvious tearing.

Google TV setup and initial connection are straightforward, particularly for people already using Google services.

Google TV setup can be simple, but the heavy stand, excessive packing tape, and unusual mount placement may complicate installation.

The massive screen offers exceptional performance per dollar at a substantial discount, but the less expensive QM7K and newer rivals complicate the value calculation.

Discount pricing delivers unusually strong brightness, gaming, and screen size for the cost, but value varies by model and available alternatives.

AirPlay 2 is convenient for sharing videos and photos from Apple devices.

Wireless Apple-device playback and mirroring are convenient; one large-screen setup found laptop mirroring smooth enough for desktop use.

Wi-Fi connections proved reliable for demanding 4K streaming in home-network testing.

Streaming can be quick and intuitive, but one setup experienced several unexpected disconnections that needed manual reconnection.

Major streaming apps run smoothly, with convenient switching and broad availability.

Streaming apps generally launch briskly and feel polished, with isolated connection or app hiccups on some units.

Menus and picture settings are reasonably easy to navigate, especially with useful shortcuts, though not every operation feels equally snappy.

Google TV navigation usually feels brisk, although settings button response and deeper menus can be slow or awkward.

The interface generally feels quick and responsive, making navigation between entertainment apps straightforward.

Google TV generally keeps up with browsing and streaming, though a few reviewers noticed small delays in settings navigation.

Technical HDR accuracy is imperfect, with EOTF deviations and some clipped highlights despite the TV’s impressive brightness.

HDR brightness is contentious: some calibrations look very accurate, while other testing finds conspicuous over-brightening and crushed nuances.

Google TV offers useful streaming apps and a familiar interface, though ads and personal preference can spoil the experience.

Google TV offers intuitive navigation, broad app access, and useful recommendations, though ads and some guide quirks remain.

Nearly invisible bezels and premium metallic trim make this enormous TV look surprisingly elegant.

Thin bezels and metallic trim look premium from the front, but the deep cabinet and large-screen stands reduce sleekness.

Materials and assembly generally feel sturdy and premium for a large LCD television.

Premium materials and sturdy smaller-size stands are reassuring, though the enormous 100-inch cabinet can flex or wobble.

The exceptionally narrow border makes the picture seem to float, helping the 98-inch screen feel less bulky.

The slim frame helps the picture feel expansive, particularly at larger sizes, despite the cabinet's overall depth.

Console-friendly 4K/120Hz signals work well alongside the TV's low-lag gaming mode and variable refresh rate features.

A high-refresh 4K input is part of the strong PC gaming package, with the HDMI connection offering the fullest set of gaming options.

The U8QG is responsive and visually punchy for 4K games, though its darkest motion transitions are not as clear as those on faster competing panels.

The HDMI gaming mode can trade resolution for 288Hz output, a useful option for high-frame-rate PC gaming; the USB-C input does not offer this mode.

Wireless casting makes it simple to send content from compatible phones and tablets to the large screen.

Chromecast gives Android and other compatible devices an easy route to the big screen.

Google TV lacks some direct cloud-gaming integrations offered by Samsung and LG, a disadvantage for gamers without a console.

eARC passes high-quality sound to a receiver or soundbar without occupying one of the two fastest HDMI ports, with some switching tradeoffs.

Dolby Vision and HDR10+ content are both well served, allowing a wide range of streaming and disc sources to use HDR.

The high VESA-hole placement required remounting an existing bracket in one case; oversized installation also takes patience and precision.

The 100-inch purchaser appreciated coverage longer than the usual one-year baseline on similarly positioned TVs.

The U8QG handles 1440p gaming signals, including PS5 output, without the compatibility hassles found on less versatile displays.

Content-aware processing can sharpen lower-quality material and adapt settings, but some automatic adjustments make good 4K HDR sources look overly processed.

NextGen TV reception is a useful feature, although the software guide may hinder convenient browsing of tuned channels.

Motion Clearness offers limited help with blur, but testing found image duplication or a dimmer picture at aggressive settings.

The U.S. broadcast tuner may work while the Google TV live-channel guide fails to show program details or permit expected channel selection.

Side and up-firing drivers create noticeably greater spaciousness than ordinary TV speakers, especially with immersive movie and concert mixes.

The integrated woofer adds welcome weight, but effects-heavy soundtracks caused audible rattling in one 65-inch evaluation.

Its substantial audio and backlight hardware produces a bulky profile, so shoppers seeking a flush, ultra-slim display may prefer another design.

The side USB-C video connection makes connecting compatible phones or laptops easy without reaching behind the television.

Automatic brightness adjustment and reasonable reported draw make the huge 100-inch screen surprisingly practical for its size.

The 100-inch installation described recyclable packaging and relatively restrained plastic use, though there is little broader environmental information.

Free live-channel offerings add convenience, though their presence alone does not determine the picture quality.

G-SYNC-style VRR can misbehave when an NVIDIA system is fixed at 60Hz; higher-refresh desktop settings work better.

Device control was seamless in one setup, although another owner needed a workaround when switching between connected Apple TV and PlayStation equipment.

The three-port limit is one of the most consistent complaints, especially when a soundbar occupies the eARC socket.

Picture processing gives sports, streaming, and high-quality films impressive scale, but motion and fine detail are not equally polished in every mode.

Colors shift or fade toward the edges of the seating area, especially on the very large panel.

Exceptional punch and strong value make the U8QG enjoyable overall, with the right size and picture settings important to the final experience.

The huge 100-inch package is cleverly designed for attaching feet upright, but smaller sets can be heavy or frustratingly covered in tape.

Text can be sharp from normal sofa distances, but the 100-inch BGR pixel layout is a potential issue for close-up desktop work.

Backlighting, a microphone, and customizable shortcuts make day-to-day navigation convenient; opinions on the elongated shape vary.

Customizable streaming buttons are a plus; the elongated controller is less universally liked than compact rivals.

The glossy screen keeps pictures crisp but contributes to pronounced mirror-like direct reflections.

Google TV's integrated search and voice queries find content from multiple apps quickly and naturally.

The ambitious speaker system can beat cheap TV audio, but a good external setup still brings better polish and stronger bass.

The central pedestal is secure once fitted but can require extra assembly work; the very large version benefits from careful two-person handling.

Upper frequencies sound reasonably crisp across the tested sizes, with the strongest evaluation coming from the 75-inch model.

A broad refresh range helps compatible games stay smooth even through frame drops, although motion behavior around 60fps can be erratic.

The TV can be mounted, but unusual VESA positioning and the 100-inch set's weight make careful hardware planning essential.

The heavy 65-inch set and enormous 100-inch option demand planning, with lifting or repositioning much harder than the slim appearance implies.

Automatic sound adjustments help dialogue and spaciousness on some sizes, though they cannot prevent bass distortion in more demanding scenes.

HDMI audio passthrough makes upgrading to an external soundbar or receiver straightforward without format headaches.

The ambient-light sensor can ease the transition between daylight and evening viewing while cutting unnecessary output.

Deep blacks and strong contrast make dark-room viewing compelling from central seats, with some clipping or stray light in the toughest scenes.

The panel's sheer light output helps overcome room illumination and maintains visible detail during daytime broadcasts.

Game Bar aids such as crosshairs and magnification offer useful on-screen information during play.

At extreme brightness settings, one 98-inch unit produced an audible fan hum. Lowering brightness eliminated it, at the expense of maximum output.

Filmmaker and calibrated settings can deliver extremely accurate pictures, although factory presets and individual units draw less consistent praise.

Standard TV and streaming content can look exceptionally bright in daylight, sometimes brighter than viewers want in a restrained preset.

The side and height speakers provide a wider acoustic image than the ordinary front-firing TV speaker setup.

The integrated speakers can spread effects around the room, but they lack the scale of a dedicated theater system.

Plugging in a laptop is convenient, but the port's lack of VRR and variable HDR support limits its appeal as a substitute for HDMI gaming.

Google TV covers the mainstream streaming services well, but built-in cloud gaming options are less comprehensive than some rivals.

Picture shortcuts and deep calibration menus give enthusiasts plenty to work with, although some advanced controls take extra digging.

Google TV allows ad-personalization choices, but completely removing ads requires giving up much of the smart experience.

Tone mapping is a weak spot in some technical tests, with crushed dark detail and clipping near peak brightness, although other viewing modes earned praise.

Hands-free Google Assistant and remote-based commands add convenient control when you want to search or change settings by voice.

Natural-language searches work reliably in the 100-inch account, returning relevant films and other content across apps.

The U8QG is not identical across sizes: the 100-inch panel has weaker measured color and uniformity, while 55- and 75-inch viewing angles fared better elsewhere.

A 55-to-100-inch range covers many spaces, but performance changes across those sizes mean choosing by diagonal alone is unwise.