Hisense E8Q vs TCL C745K

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E8Q compared with C745K
HisenseE8QTCLC745K
Overview
Released20252023
Display
PanelMini-LEDLED LCD
Panel detailULED MiniLED (quantum dot LCD) with a Mini-LED backlight and full-array local dimmingQuantum-dot LCD with full-array LED local dimming
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ AdaptiveDolby Vision IQ; IMAX Enhanced
Peak brightness–1,000 nits, maker peak claim; measured brightness depends on size, picture mode and test pattern
Colour rangeQuantum Dot Colour; wide colour gamut–
Picture processingHi-View AI Engine, AI HDR Upscaler, 4K upscaling, MEMC, MPEG and mosquito noise reduction, AI Light Sensor, AI Sports Mode; Calman ReadyAiPQ 3.0 processing and full-array local dimming; AVForums verifies 120 zones on its tested 55-inch model, not a series-wide count
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode; 144Hz Game Mode PRO; eye-care mode–
Motion handlingAI Smooth Motion (MEMC); panel response time 6 ms (50″, 55″), 6.5 ms (65″) or 8 ms (75″) (Hisense)TCL specifies native 144 Hz; maximum 4K refresh is 144 Hz. The 240 Hz Game Accelerator uses reduced-resolution Dual Line Gate processing.
Viewing angle178°–
Sizes
Sizes50, 55, 65, 75″55, 65, 75″
Largest size75″75″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync PremiumHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detail4 × 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 VRRTCL labels all four sockets HDMI 2.1; AVForums verifies two 48 Gbps inputs on its UK review unit. HDMI 1 supports 4K 144 Hz and HDMI 2 supports 4K 120 Hz; HDMI 4 provides eARC separately.
Variable refresh rangeUp to 144 Hz–
Input lag≤ 7 ms with a 4K 120 Hz input (Hisense)–
Game featuresAMD FreeSync Premium, Game Bar, Dolby Vision Gaming, HDR10+ GamingGame Master Pro 2.0; ALLM; game bar; aiming aid and shadow enhancement
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformVIDAAGoogle TV
ProcessorHi-View AI EngineAiPQ 3.0
Speakers40 W, 2.1 channels (better)30 W, 2.0 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band MIMO
BluetoothYes–
Speaker detail2 × 10 W plus a 20 W subwoofer, 2.1 ch2 × 15 W stereo, down-firing speakers
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X; Hi-Concerto, EzPlay, TV mode; WiSA SoundSend; user equaliserDolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X processing
Voice assistantsVoice control via the remote–
CastingAirPlay 2; screen sharing; DMP/DMR content sharingChromecast and T-cast; AirPlay 2 advertised on the exact K-model page
Software updatesSoftware and firmware updates for at least 8 years (Hisense)–
TV tuners2 × RF; DVB-T2/T/C/S2/S; CI+ 2.0DVB-T2/C/S2; analogue tuner; CI+ 1.4 with ECP
USB1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0One USB 2.0 port in the exact K-model maker tables
Ethernet1 × RJ45RJ-45 LAN
Optical audio out1 × S/PDIF; composite AV input, audio L/R input and headphone outputOptical digital audio output
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 50″ 1111 × 647 × 78 mm; 55″ 1226 × 711 × 78 mm; 65″ 1446 × 836 × 76 mm; 75″ 1668 × 961 × 86 mm55-inch television 1,225 × 711 mm without stand and 1,225 × 771 × 316 mm with stand (width × height × depth). Configuration weights exclude stands.
StandSingle metal and plastic pedestal, 400 × 288 mm (50″, 55″), 401 × 326 mm (65″) or 431 × 374 mm (75″); cable management on 65″ and 75″–
VESA pattern50″ 300 × 200 mm; 55″ 400 × 200 mm; 65″ 400 × 400 mm; 75″ 600 × 400 mm400 × 300 mm (55 inches), 300 × 300 mm (65 inches) and 400 × 400 mm (75 inches), per exact UK maker datasheets
Power useMaximum 160 W (50″), 180 W (55″), 240 W (65″), 330 W (75″); 0.5 W standby–
Energy classSDR: E; HDR: G–
ColoursBlack/dark greyBrushed titanium metal front
Warranty2 years (UK)–

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