ZDNET Picks TCL X11L Over Hisense U8QG After 1 Year of TV Testing

2 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 20

A year of hands-on testing led a ZDNET analyst to choose TCL’s X11L over Hisense’s U8QG, citing stronger overall picture quality, higher brightness and better built-in audio.
10,000 nits of peak brightness, up to 20,000 dimming zones and TCL’s SQD-Mini LED panel drove that verdict, with the reviewer saying the X11L rivaled or beat premium OLED sets in color and contrast.
Bang & Olufsen-designed speakers and 75- to 98-inch screen options further strengthened TCL’s case, though the analyst noted the lineup is less flexible for smaller rooms.
Hisense’s U8QG still won points on value and versatility, starting at $800 versus TCL’s $3,500, offering 55- to 100-inch sizes, a 165Hz refresh rate and a Pantone-validated panel.
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