TCL C8L 65-inch vs Hisense U8QG
Get the TCL C8L. Unless you want a bright 65-inch for about half the price — then the Hisense U8QG.
TCL C8L 65-inch
TCL's best UK TV below its flagships: extreme brightness, rich colour, deep blacks and Bang & Olufsen sound.
Hisense U8QG
A high-brightness Mini LED that often undercuts OLEDs. Great for daylight, sport and big-screen value.
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The 2026 C8L is brighter, with Super Quantum Dot colour, very little blooming, four HDMI 2.1 ports and Bang & Olufsen sound. The U8QG is a 2025 Mini LED that's still very bright with good contrast, and much cheaper.
- —You want the best picture for under OLED money.
- —You won't add a soundbar.
- —You want a big, bright screen for the least.
- —Price matters more than the last bit of picture.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Extremely bright, rich colour
- +Deep blacks with very little blooming
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports and B&O sound
- −Out of the box its power-saving Eco settings dim the picture; switch them off.
- −Bright lamps and windows reflect off the screen.
- −Leave noise reduction off: it's too aggressive.
- +Very bright Mini LED
- +Good contrast for an LCD
- +Strong gaming spec for the price
- −LCD viewing angles are not OLED-wide.
- −Panel uniformity can vary more than premium OLEDs.
Ready to choose?
- Is the TCL C8L worth it?
- Is the Hisense U8QG worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.