Hisense U8H vs. TCL 6-Series | Which will YOU want?

Both the Hisense U8H and TCL 6-Series (R655) have quite a bit to offer, but which will you want more? Both TVs require compromises to go with their individual benefits. Here's what's good and what's not so good about each TV, even though I think both are pretty great overall.

00:00 Intro
01:20 Google TV vs Roku TV
04:16 Brightness
06:54 Picture Quality
11:36 Picture Quality Verdict
12:46 Gaming
13:18 Sound Quality
13:32 Design & Sizes
13:51 Final Verdict

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[WhiteScytheBlack]

This is probably one of your better quality videos I’ve seen. I watch most of these, and the level of detail and ACTUAL comparison you did was amazing and I think sets you apart from the other reviewers. Most just say “more bright more better” which isn’t always right. That picture setting adjustability was the first time I’ve ever heard someone compare the platforms in depth, and I think that’s huge to talk about. Keep it up!

[carlkidd]

Where I live, 4k broadcasts are in trial. Having the 3.0 4k tuner was a huge reason to buy ($200ish 3.0 tuners are available separately). I am also impressed with my 65U8H audio quality. I have a Jamo S809 5.2.2 paired with a 2700H Denon hooked up to my 55U8G in my game room. The 65U8H doesn't "require" a soundbar or AVR like every single other TV I have owned over the last 50 years. Hisense price to performance casts shade on other TV brands as well.
I bought one of the last 32" CRT 480i TVs for my parents many (many) years ago. They enjoyed the picture and whatever noise came out of the TV was just fine. Going back 64 years, I remember watching The Mickey Mouse Club on TV. Over the decades, RCA, Sony, LG, Samsung and Toshiba entered our homes and now finally Hisense. I think Hisense is worth a look when shopping for a new TV.
Your review of the U8G series prompted my first and second look at Hisense.

[edoliver]

Hisense has rocked since inception. I own an old 65h and its outstanding.

[johnmilton]

You are a winner and I have enjoyed having you as a guide on my journey to buy a new TV. I have watched many videos and reviews and yours are BY FAR my personal favorites. Thanks for making this annoying difficult choice more fun and satisfying!

[halfclappertopchedda]

Great review. Buying the U8H next week! Thanks!

[Fidgets]

I just got a 75” 6-series yesterday. Watched some light TV last night but can’t wait to dive into the app and get it set up for 4K blu-rays this weekend!

[FunFiEmpire]

The actual side by side comparisons are great. It is also so nice to see you going strong after such a huge dry spell of new TVs. Thanks for the great content and it is so helpful to those of us on a budget.

[opuofbengal]

Love watching your videos Caleb! I gotta say though as a guy working a minimum wage job I know realistically I can't afford these TVs. But recently I saved up some Cash and purchased a 50 inch 4k TV upgrading from a 13 year old 1080p 40 inch TV and that jump was a great leap in viewing experience. The greatest thing of all was I was able to find the 4k Sharp TV on Craigslist for 50 dollars. I really enjoy your comparisons to older TVs I would love to see more of that content!

[dave]

I'm on a Caleb review binge. Keep up the great work!

[olaoyeolamide]

I was actually anxiously waiting for this review

[Static_Age]

Thanks for these videos! our old TCL 6 series from a few years back died. I saw your U8H review and it seemed like a great fit because we wanted good HDR performance and have a bright living room. I bought the TV and it has been really amazing.

[rossinilove]

Getting the 65r646 for $599 at Best Buy was the deciding factor for me. I know there were problems with the Google OS when it debuted but the firmware updates seemed to have alleviated many of those.

[dorriesmith]

I have had TCL tv's for the last several years. I bought the 75 inch, r635 in 2020 and am now having black screen issues. Unfortunately, I did not have an extended warranty and the TCL and Roku customer support was useless. After looking into this there are many complaints about the black screen issue with the TCL''s. I thought maybe I just got a bad one, but I had a 32-inch TCL do the same exact thing. I purchased the Hisense U8H, and it will arrive a day after Christmas. I advise everyone who buys a TCL or even the Hisense to get the extended warranty. I have never gotten an extended warranty in the past but with TV's I will never make that mistake again

[timtune]

I have both TVs. He is 100 percent correct in all areas. TCL is easier to watch, no sunglasses needed. Hisense can be heard clearly. Roku is better than Google by far for access to media. Google keeps you within their realm too much. TCL daily driver, Hisense when you give a tour of your home.

[Whatsamattau]

Great take. Thx much. No one on YouTube does a better job evaluating TVs than you do; yours are always thorough but still concise and easily digestible for semi-nit nears like myself. Personally I’m leaning towards waiting for larger sized QD OLEDS to hit the market unless my very old Vizio dies first or there’s a Black Friday deal on a 70-80ish inch tv that’s simply too good to pass up. Well done.

[richabell]

Thank you for all your effort to provide the best information without bias or self interest.

[vwccrline]

I just replaced a 65" Hisense 65U6G TV that had stellar reviews at it's price point, but it only lasted 16 months before going black. I had the mainboard replaced and it remained black. I won't go into dealing with Hisense customer service on your forum. I chose to replace the Hisense with the TCL 75" Roku 75R655 2022 model. I love this TV albeit for jumping back and forth to adjust the picture nearly to my liking.

[antonyboshier]

BEST REVIEWS ON THE INTERNET!!! Keep up the great work!

[kennethswenson]

I would like to see a top 5 bang for your buck video. Also, Ive been looking in this price range but one thing that a lot of TV’s on the mid to lower price end don’t do is support Dolby Atmos. Maybe you could do a video showing price thresholds for what features you can expect to get for the money you pay.

[MarQthePlug]

I actually smiled when you went with the TCL as your preference. I was going to get the LG c2 but I'm going with the TCL