Hisense E8Q vs Hisense U8Q
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HisenseE8Q | HisenseU8Q | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2025 | June 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | ULED MiniLED (quantum dot LCD) with a Mini-LED backlight and full-array local dimming | Mini-LED PRO with quantum dots; native contrast 2000:1 (55″, 75″), 5000:1 (65″, 85″) |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz (better) |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, IMAX Enhanced |
| Screen finish | – | Anti-Reflection Pro |
| Peak brightness | – | Up to 5,000 nits, varying by screen size (Hisense); 1,598 nits on a 2% window and 857 nits full screen measured on the 65-inch (Trusted Reviews) |
| Colour range | Quantum Dot Colour; wide colour gamut | Quantum Dot Colour, Pantone Validated |
| Picture processing | Hi-View AI Engine, AI HDR Upscaler, 4K upscaling, MEMC, MPEG and mosquito noise reduction, AI Light Sensor, AI Sports Mode; Calman Ready | AI 4K Upscaler, AI HDR Upscaler, AI Scenario, AI Sports Mode; AI Chroma Light Sensor; Calman Ready |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode; 144Hz Game Mode PRO; eye-care mode | Filmmaker Mode |
| Motion handling | AI Smooth Motion (MEMC); panel response time 6 ms (50″, 55″), 6.5 ms (65″) or 8 ms (75″) (Hisense) | MEMC |
| Viewing angle | 178° | 178° |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 50, 55, 65, 75″ | 55, 65, 75, 85″ |
| Largest size | 75″ | 85″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 3 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | 4 × HDMI 2.1 with ALLM; HDMI 1 and 2 4K 60Hz with VRR up to 60 Hz; HDMI 3 (eARC) and HDMI 4 4K 144Hz with VRR | 3 × HDMI 2.1 with ALLM and VRR up to 165 Hz; eARC on HDMI 3; USB-C input with video up to 4K 165 Hz and 10 W charging |
| Variable refresh range | Up to 144 Hz | – |
| Input lag | ≤ 7 ms with a 4K 120 Hz input (Hisense) | ≤ 7 ms at 4K 120 Hz (Hisense) |
| Game features | AMD FreeSync Premium, Game Bar, Dolby Vision Gaming, HDR10+ Gaming | 165Hz Game Mode Ultra, Game Bar, Dolby Vision Gaming, HDR10+ Gaming |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | VIDAA | VIDAA |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine | Hi-View AI Engine PRO (MediaTek Pentonic 800) |
| Speakers | 40 W, 2.1 channels | 4.1.2 channels |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2.4/5/6 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker detail | 2 × 10 W plus a 20 W subwoofer, 2.1 ch | 4.1.2 channels with side, up-firing and subwoofer drivers; 80 W (55″, 65″) or 90 W (75″, 85″) |
| Audio features | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X; Hi-Concerto, EzPlay, TV mode; WiSA SoundSend; user equaliser | DTS Virtual:X; Hi-Concerto, TV Mode, Room Fitting Tuning and EzPlay with Hisense soundbars; WiSA SoundSend; user equaliser |
| Voice assistants | Voice control via the remote | Hands-free voice control (VIDAA Voice); Alexa built in |
| Casting | AirPlay 2; screen sharing; DMP/DMR content sharing | AirPlay 2; screen sharing; DMP/DMR content sharing |
| Software updates | Software and firmware updates for at least 8 years (Hisense) | Software and firmware updates for at least 8 years (Hisense) |
| TV tuners | 2 × RF; DVB-T2/T/C/S2/S; CI+ 2.0 | 2 × RF; DVB-T2/T/C/S2/S; CI+ 2.0; Freely |
| USB | 1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0 | 1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0, 1 × USB-C |
| Ethernet | 1 × RJ45 | 1 × RJ45 |
| Optical audio out | 1 × S/PDIF; composite AV input, audio L/R input and headphone output | 1 × S/PDIF |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand, 50″ 1111 × 647 × 78 mm; 55″ 1226 × 711 × 78 mm; 65″ 1446 × 836 × 76 mm; 75″ 1668 × 961 × 86 mm | Without stand, 55″ 1229 × 714 × 47 mm; 65″ 1448 × 838 × 45 mm; 75″ 1670 × 963 × 46 mm; 85″ 1894 × 1092 × 47 mm |
| Stand | Single metal and plastic pedestal, 400 × 288 mm (50″, 55″), 401 × 326 mm (65″) or 431 × 374 mm (75″); cable management on 65″ and 75″ | Single height-adjustable metal pedestal; the 65″ stands 914–954 mm tall on it |
| VESA pattern | 50″ 300 × 200 mm; 55″ 400 × 200 mm; 65″ 400 × 400 mm; 75″ 600 × 400 mm | 400 × 400 mm (55″, 65″); 600 × 400 mm (75″, 85″) |
| Power use | Maximum 160 W (50″), 180 W (55″), 240 W (65″), 330 W (75″); 0.5 W standby | SDR/HDR on mode, 55″ 64/160 W; 65″ 82/250 W; 75″ 85/300 W; 85″ 86/350 W; maximum 220–400 W; 0.5 W standby |
| Energy class | SDR: E; HDR: G | SDR: E (55″, 65″), D (75″), C (85″); HDR: G |
| Colours | Black/dark grey | Black/dark grey |
| Warranty | 2 years (UK) | 2 years (UK) |
| In the box | – | Solar-powered remote control |
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