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TCL QM8L vs Hisense U8QG

Get the TCL QM8L. Unless the Hisense U8QG is a lot cheaper where you shop β€” it's still a very bright Mini LED for less.

TCL QM8L
Our pick

TCL QM8L

TCL's brightest mainstream TV: huge HDR punch, very little blooming and four HDMI 2.1 ports. 65 inches and up.

Hisense U8QG

Hisense U8QG

A high-brightness Mini LED that often undercuts OLEDs. Great for daylight, sport and big-screen value.

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The short answer

The QM8L is the newer and brighter TV, with very little blooming, Super Quantum Dot colour and HDMI 2.1 on all four ports. The U8QG is a 2025 Mini LED that's also very bright with good contrast, and often costs less.

Get the TCL QM8L if
  • β€”You want the brightest, most vivid picture.
  • β€”You have two or more consoles.
Check price at Best BuyBuy β†—
Get the Hisense U8QG if
  • β€”You want to spend less.
  • β€”You find it on a deep discount.
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Key differences

Brightness
Extremely bright
TCL QM8L
Very bright
Hisense U8QG
Colour
Super Quantum Dot
TCL QM8L
Quantum dot
Hisense U8QG
HDMI 2.1 ports
4 of 4
TCL QM8L
Strong gaming spec
Hisense U8QG
Viewing angle
Fades from the sides
TCL QM8L
LCD-like
Hisense U8QG

Pros and cons

TCL QM8L
  • +Extremely bright for HDR and sunny rooms
  • +Very little blooming around bright objects
  • +Four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 144Hz
  • βˆ’HDR isn't accurate out of the box and can't be fully calibrated.
  • βˆ’Reflections from lamps and windows are noticeable.
  • βˆ’Chunkier than most high-end TVs, on a centre pedestal stand.
Hisense U8QG
  • +Very bright Mini LED
  • +Good contrast for an LCD
  • +Strong gaming spec for the price
  • βˆ’LCD viewing angles are not OLED-wide.
  • βˆ’Panel uniformity can vary more than premium OLEDs.

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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.

Updated 21 Oct 2026How we decide