TCL QM851G vs Hisense U8N
TCL QM851G wins — The TCL QM851G wins on local dimming quality and Google TV; the Hisense U8N wins on peak brightness and native 144Hz ref…
Scores: TCL QM851G 7.1/10 · Hisense U8N 7.5/10
The TCL QM851G wins on local dimming quality and Google TV; the Hisense U8N wins on peak brightness and native 144Hz refresh rate.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| TCL QM851G | Hisense U8N |
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| Panel Type | Mini-LED QLED FALD | Mini-LED FALD |
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| Peak Brightness (10% window) | ~1,600 nits | ~2,100 nits |
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| Native Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
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| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
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| VRR Range | 48-120Hz (FreeSync) | 48-144Hz (FreeSync) |
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| Input Lag (4K/120Hz) | ~10ms | ~10ms |
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TCL QM851G
What works
- Higher Mini-LED zone count — cleaner local dimming, less visible blooming
- Google TV — full app library, Chromecast, cross-service aggregation
- Dolby Vision IQ with ambient-light sensor
What doesn't
- 120Hz native panel — PC gaming ceiling is 120Hz
- Lower peak brightness than U8N
- Slightly more expensive
Hisense U8N
What works
- ~2,100 nit peak (10% window) — 500 nits brighter than QM851G
- 144Hz native panel vs QM851G's 120Hz
- VRR up to 144Hz for PC gaming
What doesn't
- More visible blooming — lower zone count than QM851G
- VIDAA smart platform lacks Google TV app depth
- Processing less refined on complex HDR content
Bottom line
Our pick: Hisense U8N.
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