Name: Hisense U8QG
Brand: Hisense

A sunny afternoon game and a dark evening film ask different things of a TV. The 65-inch U8QG has the light output to keep a day game visible and a Mini LED backlight that can darken the space around a bright object. The limits show up in different places: reflections across the pitch, a halo around a subtitle and an image that changes for someone watching from the side.

HDR & Brightness

65U8QG
2,048 zones on the tested 65-inch set

RTINGS found strong HDR highlights and deep backgrounds on its 65-inch VA sample. It also saw some blooming and found that much of an HDR image ran brighter than intended. A picture can look striking without reproducing the scene faithfully. Its daylight performance was strongest against indirect light. Avoid placing a bright window directly opposite the screen if possible. ¹

Viewing Angles & Motion

65 & 85 inches: VA reported
55 & 75 inches: ADS Pro reported

RTINGS tested the 65-inch VA panel and identifies the 85-inch as another VA size. The 55- and 75-inch models use ADS Pro panels, which can differ in side viewing and contrast. Judge the edges of a wide sofa on the size you plan to buy. On the tested 65-inch, fast lateral pans also revealed some motion blur. ¹

Size & Installation

65-inch stand width: 15.7 in
65-inch VESA: 400 × 400 mm

The 65-inch model uses a height-adjustable center stand just 15.7 inches wide. Its upper setting lifts the screen assembly to 36 inches tall, useful when placing a soundbar in front. The 100-inch switches to widely spaced feet spanning 68.3 inches and needs an 800 × 400 mm VESA bracket for a wall installation. A cabinet or mount that worked for the 65-inch may need replacing as well.

Gaming & HDMI

3 high-refresh HDMI inputs
4K at 165Hz
288Hz at 1080p over HDMI

All three HDMI inputs can handle high refresh. Reserve HDMI 3 for an eARC receiver and two remain for consoles or a PC. On the 65-inch U8QG, RTINGS confirmed 4K at 165Hz and 1080p at 288Hz over HDMI. A laptop can also feed the TV by USB-C, but the tested USB-C input supported neither variable refresh nor the 288Hz mode. Use HDMI if either feature is part of the reason for buying this set. ¹

Smart TV & Sound

Google TV
Google Cast & AirPlay
65-inch audio: 4.1.2 channels, 72 W

Google TV has built-in apps, and Google Cast and AirPlay can send compatible content from a phone. If you usually bring a laptop to watch something, casting can leave one of the three HDMI inputs free. Hisense rates the 65-inch set’s 4.1.2-channel sound system at 72 watts. The smaller 55-inch version is rated at 66 watts, so account for the size when comparing audio specifications.

Alternatives

If black bars and subtitles are where you notice a TV’s flaws, compare the TCL QM8K. RTINGS found fewer halos and more faithful HDR brightness on the TCL, while the U8QG’s strong light output remains useful for daytime viewing. Owners of the older Hisense U8N gain a USB-C display input with the U8QG, though an HDMI-connected console cannot take advantage of that extra socket. ¹

Verdict

Choose the 65-inch U8QG for bright daytime viewing and bold HDR from a central seat. For a wide sectional or an especially dark cinema room, compare the exact size against a rival before assuming that the brightest demonstration is the best fit.

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