Between the QM851 Mini LED 65 and U9Q Mini LED 65, the QM851 Mini LED 65 comes out ahead in several specs, while the U9Q Mini LED 65 wins on refresh rate. Overall, the QM851 Mini LED 65 scores 76.9 and the U9Q Mini LED 65 scores 79 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (76.9 vs 79). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The QM851 Mini LED 65 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the U9Q Mini LED 65 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are refresh rate.
Both ship with comparable screen size, panel type, peak brightness, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why TCL - QM851 Mini LED 65 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65 wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 14.58% more. 165 Hz vs 144 Hz.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | TCL - QM851 Mini LED 65 | Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 65 " | 65 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hz | 165 Hzlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 5000 nits | 5000 nits |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | TCL - QM851 Mini LED 65 | Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | true | true |
| HDR10+ⓘ | true | true |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | TCL - QM851 Mini LED 65 | Hisense - U9Q Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 2 | 2 |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
| ALLM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, QM851 Mini LED 65 or U9Q Mini LED 65?+
U9Q Mini LED 65 peaks at 5000 nits vs 5000 nits.
Which is better for gaming, QM851 Mini LED 65 or U9Q Mini LED 65?+
U9Q Mini LED 65 offers 165Hz refresh and 2 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does QM851 Mini LED 65 or U9Q Mini LED 65 support Dolby Vision?+
Both support Dolby Vision.
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