TCL QM7 vs TCL QM85 vs Hisense U6: Which 4K QLED TV Offers the Best Value?

Hardon Williams

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Introduce​

Parameter
TCL QM7​
TCL QM85​
Hisense U6​
Picture​
TCLQM7.jpg
TCLQM85.jpg
HisenseU6.jpg
Price​
$997.99
$1997.99
$999.96
Model Year​
2024​
2024​
2024​
Specific Uses​
gaming​
[INF] brightly lit living rooms, gaming, watching sports​
Entertainment, Gaming​
Highlight​
Resolution: 4K UltraHD (4X 1080p)
Game Accelerator: 240 VRR
Panel Refresh Rate: 120Hz (144 Hz Variable Refresh Rate)
Auto Game Mode: ALLM with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
Brightness: Up to 1,500 nits ULTRA LED Backlight​
Technology: QLED Ultra, Quantum Dot
Color Space Coverage: Nearly entire DCI-P3
Peak Brightness: Up to 5,000 Nits
Game Accelerator: 240 VRR
Refresh Rate: 120Hz (144 Hz Variable Refresh Rate)
Resolution: 4K UltraHD (4X 1080p)​
QLED Quantum Dot Color – Over a billion individual shades for enhanced color perception.
Mini-LED with Full Array Local Dimming – High detail backlight technology for crisp images with deep contrast.
WIFI 6 – 5Ghz bandwidth for lag-free streaming of movies, sports, and games.
Dolby Vision & Atmos – Enhanced visual and audio experiences with dynamic range and multidimensional sound.
Google TV – Centralized platform for movies, shows, and recommendations tailored to user interests.​

Side-by-Side Comparison​

System​

Parameter
TCL QM7​
TCL QM85​
Hisense U6​
Operating System​
Google TV​
Google TV​
Google TV​
Internet Applications​
Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, Hulu, YouTube​
Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, Hulu, YouTube​
Disney Plus, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube​
Remote Control​
Bluetooth​
Bluetooth​
Bluetooth​
Controller Type​
Voice Control​
Voice Control​
Remote Control, Voice Control​

Display​

Parameter
TCL QM7​
TCL QM85​
Hisense U6​
Aspect Ratio​
1.77:1​
1.77:1​
16:9​
Display Technology​
QD Mini-LED, QLED​
QD Mini-LED, QLED​
QLED, Mini Led, LED, LCD​
Screen Finish​
Flat​
Flat​
Flat​
Has Color Screen​
Yes​
Yes​
Yes​
Resolution​
4K​
4K​
4K​
Refresh Rate​
144 Hz​
144 Hz​
60 Hz​
Response Time​
-​
-​
8 Milliseconds​
HDR Format Supported​
HLG, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision​
-​
HLG, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision​
Maximum Display Brightness​
-​
5E+3 Nit​
600 Nit​
Display Backlight​
-​
-​
Mini-LED​
Display Backlight Setting​
-​
-​
Full Array Local Dimming​
Picture Quality Enhancement​
Yes​
-​
Full Array Local Dimming, Wide Color Gamut, Quantum Dot Color​
Motion Enhancement​
MEMC​
Motion Rate 480 with MEMC Frame Insertion​
Motion Rate 240​

Audio​

Parameter
TCL QM7​
TCL QM85​
Hisense U6​
Number of Audio Channels​
5.1​
-​
2.0​
Audio Output Mode​
Surround​
[SOME]​
Surround​
Audio Input​
HDMI​
-​
HDMI​
Speaker Description​
Built-In Speaker​
-​
Dolby Atmos​

Connectivity​

Parameter
TCL QM7​
TCL QM85​
Hisense U6​
Connectivity Technology​
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, HDMI​
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, HDMI​
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, HDMI​
Bluetooth Version​
5.2​
-​
5.3​
Screen Mirroring​
Google Cast​
Wi-Fi​
Google Cast​
Total Usb Ports​
2​
3​
2​
Number of HDMI Ports​
4​
4​
4​
Connector Type​
HDMI, USB​
[VARIOUS]​
USB, Ethernet, HDMI​
Signal Format​
-​
digital​
ATSC​

Features​

Parameter
TCL QM7​
TCL QM85​
Hisense U6​
Video Encoding​
H.264 or H.265​
-​
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9​
Compatible Devices​
-​
-​
Laptop, Gaming Console, Headphone​
Tuner Type​
ATSC​
ATSC​
ATSC​
Noteworthy Features​
Built-In Speaker, Game Mode, Chromecast, Wide Color Enhancer, Bezel-Less Design​
Built-In Speaker, Game Mode, Chromecast, Wide Color Enhancer, Bezel-Less Design​
Full Array Local Dimming, Dolby Vision IQ · Atmos, Mini-LED ULED, Native 144Hz, QLED Quantum Dot Color​

Measurements​

Parameter
TCL QM7​
TCL QM85​
Hisense U6​
Dimensions D x W x H​
2.83"D x 65.63"W x 37.8"H​
1.34"D x 74.29"W x 42.68"H​
3.1"D x 65.9"W x 38"H​
Item Weight​
63.1 Pounds​
-​
-​
Screen Size​
75 Inches​
85​
74.5 Inches​

Conclusion​

Product
PROS AND CONS​
TCL QM7​
Pros
• VERY bright, excellent handling of highlights
• Vivid colors due to QD coating
• Fantastic response times for gaming (with correct HDMI port)
• 64GB of onboard storage allows for ample app sideloading
• Google TV is the best TV operating system
• Decent controller with backlight feature

Cons
• Eco mode is default and very dull; should be turned off immediately
• Concerns about longevity regarding updates and security patches
• Limited repairability with no parts readily available
• CPU can hitch and stutter under multitasking
• Remote lacks playback buttons and has mushy buttons
TCL QM85​
Pros
• Fantastic color accuracy with vivid hues and deep blacks
• Excellent brightness levels that can be adjusted
• Good integration of ASTC 3.0 tuner and OTA TV features
• Responsive performance with most apps, excluding some known issues
• User-friendly remote functions with the ability to program a universal remote

Cons
• Sound quality is decent but not exceptional
• DirecTV streaming app experiences significant lag
• TCL remote lacks numeric buttons for specific channel inputs
• Initial setup for universal remote may require combining Bluetooth and IR functions
Hisense U6​
Pros
• Exceptional picture quality with bright and vivid colors
• Deep blacks and great performance in fast motion scenes
• Intuitive Google TV operating system
• Satisfactory built-in sound quality, enhances with Bluetooth speakers
• Stylish remote design that functions well
• Good value for the price compared to competitors
• User-friendly features, including an extensive selection of free channels and easy integration with other devices
• Positive experience with the "Hey Google" voice feature

Cons
• Bright scenes can be overly intense or blinding without adjustments
• Initial Bluetooth setup may require disabling discovery, which can be confusing
 
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