Hisense 100U8QG vs TCL 98QM8K: Which TV Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Main Differences

HDR Brightness In Game Mode

Lighting Zone Precision

Lighting Zone Transitions

Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode

Black Uniformity

SDR Color Volume

HDR Color Volume

SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

PQ EOTF Tracking

Low-Quality Content Smoothing

Upscaling: Sharpness Processing

HDR Native Gradient

Game Mode Responsiveness

Supported Resolutions

Variable Refresh Rate

CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate

CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz

CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz

PS5 Compatibility

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Motion Handling

Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

Motion Interpolation

Direct Reflections

Ambient Black Level Raise

Total Reflected Light

Ambient Color Saturation

Gray Uniformity

Panel Technology

Input Specifications

Audio Passthrough

HDR Format Support

Frequency Response

Products

Hisense 100U8QG

TCL 98QM8K

Tested using Methodology v2.0.1

Updated Nov 25, 2025 10:30 PM

Tested using Methodology v2.0.1

Updated Nov 25, 2025 10:26 PM

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TCL 98QM8K Picture

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98-100 Inch

Our Verdict

Hisense 100U8QG

TCL 98QM8K

The TCL 98QM8K and the Hisense 100U8QG deliver a very similar experience overall, but the TCL is slightly better for most people. The TCL's local dimming feature is better, resulting in a more uniform dark scene experience with less haloing around bright highlights. The TCL also has better colors, and it's more accurate out of the box.

Variants

100U8QG (100")

98QM8K (98")

Review

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See TCL 98QM8K Review

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98"

98"

98QM8K

100"

100U8QG

100"

Main Differences for

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Mixed Usage

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Home Theater

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Bright Room

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Sports

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Gaming

0.0

0.0

Brightness

0.0

0.0

Black Level

0.0

0.0

Color

0.0

0.0

Processing (In Development)

0.0

0.0

Game Mode Responsiveness

0.0

0.0

Motion Handling (Broken)

0.0

0.0

Brightness

HDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

HDR Hallway Photo

Hisense 100U8QG HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Cityscape Photo

Hisense 100U8QG HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Landscape Photo

Hisense 100U8QG HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

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HDR Brightness In Game Mode

N/A

N/A

HDR Hallway Photo

Hisense 100U8QG HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Cityscape Photo

Hisense 100U8QG HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Landscape Photo

Hisense 100U8QG HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

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Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

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Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

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Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

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Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

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SDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

Real Scene Peak Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

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Peak 25% Window

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Peak 50% Window

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Sustained 2% Window

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Sustained 10% Window

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Sustained 25% Window

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Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

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Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

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Black Level

Contrast

N/A

N/A

Contrast Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Contrast Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Contrast Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

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Lighting Zone Precision

N/A

N/A

Lighting Zone Precision Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Lighting Zone Precision Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Lighting Zone Precision Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Lighting Zone Transitions

N/A

N/A

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object

Hisense 100U8QG Preferred LD Video, Moving Object Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

TCL 98QM8K Preferred LD Video, Moving Object Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

Backlight

Locked

Locked

Dimming Zone Count Of The Tested TV

Lock

Lock

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Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode

N/A

N/A

Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode

Hisense 100U8QG Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode

Hisense 100U8QG Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

TCL 98QM8K Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD

Hisense 100U8QG Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

TCL 98QM8K Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

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Black Uniformity

N/A

N/A

Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming

Hisense 100U8QG Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

Native Black Uniformity Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Native Std. Dev.

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Color

SDR Color Volume

N/A

N/A

DCI-P3 Gamut Rings

Hisense 100U8QG DCI-P3 Gamut Rings Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K DCI-P3 Gamut Rings Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CIELAB DCI-P3 Coverage

Lock%

Lock%

BT.2020 Gamut Rings

Hisense 100U8QG BT.2020 Gamut Rings Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K BT.2020 Gamut Rings Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CIELAB BT.2020 Coverage

Lock%

Lock%

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HDR Color Volume

N/A

N/A

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

Hisense 100U8QG P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP

Lock%

Lock%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Hisense 100U8QG 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

10,000 cd/m² BT.2020 Coverage ITP

Lock%

Lock%

White Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Red Luminance

Lock cd/m²

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Green Luminance

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Blue Luminance

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Cyan Luminance

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Magenta Luminance

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Yellow Luminance

Lock cd/m²

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SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Pre White Balance Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Color Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Locked

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Locked

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SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Post White Balance Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Gamma Curve Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Color Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

White Balance Calibration

Locked

Locked

Color Calibration

Locked

Locked

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HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

HDR Pre White Balance Picture

Hisense 100U8QG HDR Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K HDR Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Pre Color Picture

Hisense 100U8QG HDR Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K HDR Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE ITP

Lock

Lock

Color dE ITP

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Show Text

HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

HDR Post White Balance Picture

Hisense 100U8QG HDR Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K HDR Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Post Color Picture

Hisense 100U8QG HDR Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K HDR Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE ITP

Lock

Lock

Color dE ITP

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

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Processing

PQ EOTF Tracking

N/A

N/A

PQ EOTF Graph

Hisense 100U8QG PQ EOTF Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K PQ EOTF Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

600 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

1000 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

4000 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

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Low-Quality Content Smoothing

N/A

N/A

Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Smoothing

0.0

0.0

Detail Preservation

0.0

0.0

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Upscaling: Sharpness Processing

N/A

N/A

Sharpness Picture - 480p

Hisense 100U8QG Sharpness Picture - 480p Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Sharpness Picture - 480p Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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HDR Native Gradient

N/A

N/A

HDR Gradient Picture

Hisense 100U8QG HDR Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K HDR Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

100% Black To 50% Gray

0.0

0.0

50% Gray To 100% White

0.0

0.0

100% Black To 50% Red

0.0

0.0

50% Red To 100% Red

0.0

0.0

100% Black To 50% Green

0.0

0.0

50% Green To 100% Green

0.0

0.0

100% Black To 50% Blue

0.0

0.0

50% Blue To 100% Blue

0.0

0.0

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Game Mode Responsiveness

Input Lag

N/A

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 120Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 120Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ Max Refresh Rate

Lock ms

Lock ms

8k @ 60Hz

N/A

N/A

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Supported Resolutions

N/A

N/A

Resolution

Locked

Locked

480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)

Locked

Locked

720p @ 59.94Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

4k Maximum Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

8k @ 30Hz Or 24Hz

Locked

Locked

8k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

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Variable Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Native Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

Variable Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

HDMI Forum VRR

Locked

Locked

FreeSync

Locked

Locked

G-SYNC Compatible

Locked

Locked

4k VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

4k VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

1080p VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

1080p VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

VRR + Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

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CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo Max Refresh

Hisense 100U8QG Pursuit Photo Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Pursuit Photo Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap Max Refresh

Hisense 100U8QG CAD Heatmap Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K CAD Heatmap Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Transition At Max Refresh

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Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

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CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 120Hz

Hisense 100U8QG Pursuit Photo 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Pursuit Photo 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap 120Hz

Hisense 100U8QG CAD Heatmap 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K CAD Heatmap 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Transition At 120Hz

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Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

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CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 60Hz

Hisense 100U8QG Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap 60Hz

Hisense 100U8QG CAD Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K CAD Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Transition 60Hz

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Avg. CAD

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Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

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PS5 Compatibility

PS5 Screenshot

Hisense 100U8QG PS5 Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K PS5 Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

HDR

Locked

Locked

VRR

Locked

Locked

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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Xbox Series X Screenshot

Hisense 100U8QG Xbox Series X Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Xbox Series X Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

HDR

Locked

Locked

VRR

Locked

Locked

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Motion Handling

Stutter

N/A

N/A

Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps

Lock ms

Lock ms

Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps

Lock ms

Lock ms

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24p Judder

N/A

N/A

Judder-Free 24p

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via 60p

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via 60i

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps

Locked

Locked

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Response Time

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 60Hz

Hisense 100U8QG Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Response Time Heatmap 60Hz

Hisense 100U8QG Response Time Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Response Time Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Transition At 60Hz

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First Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Worst 10% Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

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Flicker

Backlight chart

Hisense 100U8QG Backlight chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Backlight chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Flicker-Free

Locked

Locked

PWM Dimming Frequency

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

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Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

BFI Picture

Hisense 100U8QG BFI Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K BFI Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BFI Frequency Picture

Hisense 100U8QG BFI Frequency Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K BFI Frequency Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Optional BFI

Locked

Locked

Min Flicker For 60 fps

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

60Hz For 60 fps

Locked

Locked

120Hz For 120 fps

Locked

Locked

Min Flicker For 60 fps In Game Mode

N/A

Lock Hz

Show Text

Motion Interpolation

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Motion Interpolation (30 fps)

Locked

Locked

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Motion Interpolation (60 fps)

Locked

Locked

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Reflections

Direct Reflections

N/A

N/A

Ring Light Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Direct Reflections Graph

Hisense 100U8QG Direct Reflections Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Direct Reflections Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Peak Direct Reflection Intensity

Lock%

Lock%

Screen Finish

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Ambient Black Level Raise

N/A

N/A

Black Level Raise Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Black Level Raise Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Black Level Raise Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Bright Room Black Level Raise Graph

Hisense 100U8QG Bright Room Black Level Raise Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Bright Room Black Level Raise Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Black Luminance @ 0 lx

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Black Luminance @ 1000 lx

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

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Total Reflected Light

N/A

N/A

Bright Room Off Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Ring Picture Total Reflection

Hisense 100U8QG Ring Picture Total Reflection Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Ring Picture Total Reflection Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Total Reflected Light Intensity

Lock% ⋅ pixel

Lock% ⋅ pixel

Diffraction Artifacts

Locked

Locked

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Ambient Color Saturation

N/A

N/A

Bright Room Color Volume Graph

Hisense 100U8QG Bright Room Color Volume Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Bright Room Color Volume Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Low-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx

Lock%

Lock%

Mid-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx

Lock%

Lock%

High-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx

Lock%

Lock%

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Panel

Viewing Angle

N/A

N/A

Viewing Angle Video

Hisense 100U8QG Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

TCL 98QM8K Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Chroma Graph

Hisense 100U8QG Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

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Color Washout

Lock°

Lock°

Hue Graph

Hisense 100U8QG Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Shift

Lock°

Lock°

Lightness Graph

Hisense 100U8QG Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Brightness Loss

Lock°

Lock°

Black Level Raise

Lock°

Lock°

Gamma Shift

Lock°

Lock°

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Gray Uniformity

N/A

N/A

50% Uniformity Picture

Hisense 100U8QG 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

50% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

50% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

5% Uniformity Picture

Hisense 100U8QG 5% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K 5% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

5% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

5% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

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Panel Technology

Spectral Power Distribution

Hisense 100U8QG Spectral Power Distribution Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Spectral Power Distribution Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pixels Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Pixels Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Pixels Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Type

Locked

Locked

Sub-Type

Locked

Locked

Subpixel Layout

Locked

Locked

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Inputs

Input Specifications

Side Inputs Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Side Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Side Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Rear Inputs Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Rear Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Rear Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDMI

Locked

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

Locked

Locked

ATSC Tuner

Locked

Locked

USB Ports

Locked

Locked

USB 3.0

Locked

Locked

Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Locked

Ethernet Speed

Locked

Locked

Composite In

Locked

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Locked

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Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC Port

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

Locked

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Locked

Locked

HDR10+

Locked

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

Locked

HLG

Locked

Locked

Design

Style

Design Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Design Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Design Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Curved

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Stand

Stand Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Stand Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Stand Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Back

Back Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Wall Mount

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Borders

Borders Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Borders Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Borders Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Borders

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness

Thickness Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Thickness Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Thickness Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Max Thickness

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build quality picture

Hisense 100U8QG Build quality picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Build quality picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Smart Features

Interface

Smart TV Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Smart TV Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Smart TV Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Smart OS

Locked

Locked

Version

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Ad-Free

N/A

N/A

Ads Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Ads Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Ads Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Ads

Locked

Locked

Opt-out

Locked

Locked

Suggested Content in Home

Locked

Locked

Opt-out of Suggested Content

Locked

Locked

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Remote

Remote Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Remote Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Remote Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Voice Control

Locked

Locked

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TV Controls

Controls Picture

Hisense 100U8QG Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Mute Switch

Locked

Locked

In The Box

In The Box Picture

Hisense 100U8QG In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Misc

Power Consumption

Lock W

Lock W

Power Consumption (Max)

Lock W

Lock W

Firmware

Locked

Locked

Sound Quality

Frequency Response

N/A

N/A

Frequency Response

Hisense 100U8QG Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL 98QM8K Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Std. Dev. @ 70

Lock dB

Lock dB

Std. Dev. @ 80

Lock dB

Lock dB

Std. Dev. @ Max

Lock dB

Lock dB

Max

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Dynamic Range Compression

Lock dB

Lock dB

Digital Room Correction

Locked

Locked

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Check Price

98"

98"

98QM8K

100"

100U8QG

100"

Hisense 100U8QG

TCL 98QM8K

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Adam Babcock • Posted 1 month ago

Jan 25, 2026 05:49 PM By BorisTheSiberianHusky
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Given the widespread defect related to the TCL’s brightness-related buzzing, wouldn’t the Hisense be the more prudent choice regardless of the model size?

Those issues seem to have been isolated to the first few units TCL produced, and it’s not an issue anymore. The one we bought doesn’t have this issue at all, for example.

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Given the widespread defect related to the TCL’s brightness-related buzzing, wouldn’t the Hisense be the more prudent choice regardless of the model size?

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• Posted 1 month ago

Clear win for Hisense for anyone with an AVR. IF you’re spending $4k on a 98" TV, you’ve probably aren’t using the TV speakers TCL. This avoiding the eARC port garbage should be reserved for entry level 65" or less ‘gamer’ TVs.

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