Hisense - U8Q Pro Mini LED 65 vs TCL - C855 Mini LED 65
Between the U8Q Pro Mini LED 65 and C855 Mini LED 65, the U8Q Pro Mini LED 65 comes out ahead in refresh rate, while the C855 Mini LED 65 wins on peak brightness. Overall, the U8Q Pro Mini LED 65 scores 74.2 and the C855 Mini LED 65 scores 74.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (74.2 vs 74.5). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the U8Q Pro 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. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate.
Pick the C855 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 peak brightness.
Both ship with comparable screen size, panel type, dolby vision, 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 Hisense - U8Q Pro Mini LED 65 wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 14.58% more. 165 Hz vs 144 Hz.
Why TCL - C855 Mini LED 65 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 16.67% more. 3500 nits vs 3000 nits.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Hisense - U8Q Pro Mini LED 65 | TCL - C855 Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 65 " | 65 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hzlead | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 3000 nits | 3500 nitslead |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | Hisense - U8Q Pro Mini LED 65 | TCL - C855 Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | true | true |
| HDR10+ⓘ | true | true |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | Hisense - U8Q Pro Mini LED 65 | TCL - C855 Mini LED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 2 | 2 |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
| ALLM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, U8Q Pro Mini LED 65 or C855 Mini LED 65?+
C855 Mini LED 65 peaks at 3500 nits vs 3000 nits.
Which is better for gaming, U8Q Pro Mini LED 65 or C855 Mini LED 65?+
U8Q Pro Mini LED 65 offers 165Hz refresh and 2 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does U8Q Pro Mini LED 65 or C855 Mini LED 65 support Dolby Vision?+
Both support Dolby Vision.
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