Hisense 85U9N vs TCL 85QM9K
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Choosing between the Hisense 85U9N and TCL 85QM9K? Both compete in the TV segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Hisense 85U9N scores higher in video quality. The TCL 85QM9K leads in gaming performance, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in value, ease of use.
The TCL 85QM9K holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Hisense 85U9N may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Screen Size | 85" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Backlight Type | direct-lit | mini-LED |
| Native Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| VRR | No | Yes |
| VRR Type | — | FreeSync |
| ALLM | No | Yes |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV |
| Speaker Config | — | — |
| Dolby Atmos (Speakers) | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Total Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 |
| eARC Port | No | Yes |
| VESA Pattern | — | — |
| Processor | — | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| Model Year | — | — |
Key Differences
- HDR Formats: Hisense 85U9N at HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HLG vs TCL 85QM9K at HDR10, HLG
- USB Ports: Hisense 85U9N at 1 vs TCL 85QM9K at 2
- Weight (w/o Stand): Hisense 85U9N at 117.9lbs vs TCL 85QM9K at 85.8lbs
- Weight (w/ Stand): Hisense 85U9N at 120.2lbs vs TCL 85QM9K at 91.7lbs
- Depth (w/ Stand): Hisense 85U9N at 17.6" vs TCL 85QM9K at 14.92"
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Hisense 85U9N if you want:
- + better hdmi 2.1 ports
Choose TCL 85QM9K if you want:
- + better depth (w/ stand)
- + lighter weight
- + lighter weight
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Hisense 85U9N and TCL 85QM9K compare to the rest of the field.
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