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Best for Gaming
Hisense 50U7QTUK
Better Movie Experience
Hisense 50E8QTUK
Best Future-Proof Connectivity
Hisense 50U7QTUK
Best HDR Streaming
Hisense 50E8QTUK
Best Overall Value
Hisense 50U7QTUK
The Hisense 50E8QTUK and Hisense 50U7QTUK are two premium 50-inch 4K Mini LED TVs designed for gamers and movie lovers who want strong picture quality without stepping into flagship pricing. Both models offer 144Hz panels, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos, HDMI 2.1 support, and advanced gaming features like VRR and ALLM. The biggest difference comes down to gaming performance and panel tuning. The 50U7QTUK pushes ahead with HDMI 2.1 ports supporting up to 165Hz VRR, while the 50E8QTUK delivers a slightly stronger native contrast ratio for deeper blacks in dark-room viewing.
Verdict
If gaming is your top priority, the Hisense 50U7QTUK is the better choice thanks to its 165Hz VRR support across HDMI 2.1 ports, making it more future-ready for competitive console and PC gaming. However, the Hisense 50E8QTUK remains an excellent option for movie streaming and cinematic viewing with its higher contrast ratio and equally strong HDR support. For most buyers looking for balanced performance, the 50U7QTUK offers slightly better long-term value.
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| Model No |
50U7QTUK |
50E8QTUK |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
50 Inch (126 cm) |
50 Inch (126 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
144 Hz |
144 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 3.0, 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: OPUS, WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, WMA, MPEG |
| Supported Video Formats |
: HEVC, AVC, WEBM, MPEG, MOV, WMV, FLV, TS, MKV, MP4, AVI |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF |
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| USB Version |
: 3.0, 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: OPUS, WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, WMA, MPEG |
| Supported Video Formats |
: HEVC, AVC, WEBM, MPEG, MOV, WMV, FLV, TS, MKV, MP4, AVI |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD ULED MINI LED PRO |
| HGL |
: Yes |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| HDR10+ |
: Yes |
| AI Picture |
: Yes |
| AI Scenario |
: Yes |
| AI 4K Upscaler |
: Yes |
| Local Dimming |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| AI HDR Upscaler |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode |
: Yes |
| HDR10+ Adaptive |
: Yes |
| 4K HDR Immersive |
: Yes |
| Total HDR Solution |
: Yes |
| Upscaling Ultra HD |
: Yes |
| Wide Colour Gamut |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Colour |
: Yes |
| 3D Digital Comb Filter |
: Yes |
| MPEG Noise Reduction |
: Yes |
| Mosquito Noise Reduction |
: Yes |
| Panel Response Time |
: 6 ms |
| Contrast Ratio |
: 4000:1 |
| Picture Engine |
: Hi-View AI Engine |
| Colour |
: Billion+ Shades Of Vivid Colour |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD ULED MINI LED |
| HGL |
: Yes |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| HDR10+ |
: Yes |
| AI Picture |
: Yes |
| AI Scenario |
: Yes |
| AI 4K Upscaler |
: Yes |
| Local Dimming |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| AI HDR Upscaler |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode |
: Yes |
| HDR10+ Adaptive |
: Yes |
| 4K HDR Immersive |
: Yes |
| Total HDR Solution |
: Yes |
| Upscaling Ultra HD |
: Yes |
| Wide Colour Gamut |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Colour |
: Yes |
| 3D Digital Comb Filter |
: Yes |
| MPEG Noise Reduction |
: Yes |
| Mosquito Noise Reduction |
: Yes |
| Panel Response Time |
: 6 ms |
| Contrast Ratio |
: 5000:1 |
| Picture Engine |
: Hi-View AI Engine |
| Colour |
: Billion+ Shades Of Vivid Colour |
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| Audio |
| Sound Output Power ( RMS ) |
: 2 X 10 W + 20 W |
| EzPlay |
: Yes |
| TV Mode |
: Yes |
| AI Sound |
: Yes |
| Hi-Concerto |
: Yes |
| User Equalizer |
: Yes |
| Built-In Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| Dolby Atmos System |
: Yes |
| Hisense TV Sound Companion |
: Yes |
| Sound Technology |
: Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual X Decoding |
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| Sound Output Power ( RMS ) |
: 2 X 10 W + 20 W |
| EzPlay |
: Yes |
| TV Mode |
: Yes |
| AI Sound |
: Yes |
| Hi-Concerto |
: Yes |
| User Equalizer |
: Yes |
| Built-In Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| Dolby Atmos System |
: Yes |
| Hisense TV Sound Companion |
: Yes |
| Sound Technology |
: Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual X Decoding |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 ( HDMI1, 2, 4 X 2.1 ALLM, VRR 165Hz, HDMI3 X 2.1 eARC, ALLM, VRR 165Hz ) |
| USB ( 3.0 + 2.0 ) |
: 2 ( USB3.0 X 1, USB2.0 X 1 ) |
| Light Sensor |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1 Yes |
| Composite In ( AV ) |
: 1 Yes |
| Headphone Output |
: 1 Yes |
| Number Of RF Tuners |
: 2 Yes |
| Number Of Audio ( L / R ) Inputs |
: 1 Yes |
| Digital Audio Interface Outputs ( S/PDIF ) |
: 1 Yes |
| Bluetooth |
: Yes |
| Common Interface ( CI+ ) |
: V2.0 |
| Wi-Fi |
: IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac-2.4G, 5G |
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| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 ( HDMI1, 2 X 2.1 ALLM, VRR 60Hz, HDMI3 X 2.1 eARC, ALLM, VRR 144Hz, HDMI4 X 2.1 ALLM, VRR 144Hz ) |
| USB ( 3.0 + 2.0 ) |
: 2 ( USB3.0 X 1, USB2.0 X 1 ) |
| Light Sensor |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1 Yes |
| Composite In ( AV ) |
: 1 Yes |
| Headphone Output |
: 1 Yes |
| Number Of RF Tuners |
: 2 Yes |
| Number Of Audio ( L / R ) Inputs |
: 1 Yes |
| Digital Audio Interface Outputs ( S/PDIF ) |
: 1 Yes |
| Bluetooth |
: Yes |
| Common Interface ( CI+ ) |
: V2.0 |
| Wi-Fi |
: IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac-2.4G, 5G |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: VIDAA SMART |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| Disney+ |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| Apple TV+ |
: Yes |
| App Store |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| Voice Control |
: Yes |
| YouTube Kids |
: Yes |
| Screen Sharing |
: Yes |
| Airplay 2 Support |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Content Sharing |
: DMP, DMR |
| Important Apps |
: Hungama Play, Disney+, NBA, FIFA+, Apple TV+, Sweet TV, Tet+, AccuWeather, VIDAA Art, VIDAA Free, App Store, Game Center, Plex, Redbull TV, Deezer, Toon Goggles, Kidoodle TV, UEFA TV, EON, DAZN, YouTube Kids, Rakuten TV, Prime Video, YouTube, Netflix |
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| Operating System |
: VIDAA SMART |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| Disney+ |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| Apple TV+ |
: Yes |
| App Store |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| Voice Control |
: Yes |
| YouTube Kids |
: Yes |
| Screen Sharing |
: Yes |
| Airplay 2 Support |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Content Sharing |
: DMP, DMR |
| Important Apps |
: Hungama Play, Disney+, NBA, FIFA+, Apple TV+, Sweet TV, Tet+, AccuWeather, VIDAA Art, VIDAA Free, App Store, Game Center, Plex, Redbull TV, Deezer, Toon Goggles, Kidoodle TV, UEFA TV, EON, DAZN, YouTube Kids, Rakuten TV, Prime Video, YouTube, Netflix |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Bezel-Less Sleek Elgant Design |
| Colour Of Appliance |
: Black |
| Stand Colour |
: Black |
| AI Light Sensor |
: Yes |
| Parental Control |
: Yes |
| Media Player |
: Audio, Picture, Video |
| PVR Function |
: Depends On Location |
| Time Shift |
: Depends On Location |
| Digital & Analog Tuner |
: DVB-T2 / T / C / S2 / S |
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| Design |
: Bezel-Less Sleek Elgant Design |
| Colour Of Appliance |
: Black / Dark Grey |
| Stand Colour |
: Black / Dark Grey |
| AI Light Sensor |
: Yes |
| Parental Control |
: Yes |
| Media Player |
: Audio, Picture, Video |
| PVR Function |
: Depends On Location |
| Time Shift |
: Depends On Location |
| Digital & Analog Tuner |
: DVB-T2 / T / C / S2 / S |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 100 V~240 V 50 /60Hz |
| Power Consumption In Working Mode Max |
: 160 W |
| On Mode Power Demand In High Dynamic Range ( HDR ) |
: 110 W |
| On Mode Power Demand For Standard Dynamic Range ( SDR ) |
: 54 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency Class HDR |
: G |
| Energy Efficiency Class SDR |
: E |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 13 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 13 Kg |
| Product Weight Packaged |
: 16 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatible |
: 300 mm X 200 mm |
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| Power Supply |
: AC 100 V~240 V 50 /60Hz |
| Power Consumption In Working Mode Max |
: 160 W |
| On Mode Power Demand In High Dynamic Range ( HDR ) |
: 120 W |
| On Mode Power Demand For Standard Dynamic Range ( SDR ) |
: 64 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency Class HDR |
: G |
| Energy Efficiency Class SDR |
: E |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 13 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 13 Kg |
| Product Weight Packaged |
: 16 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatible |
: 300 mm X 200 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Stand |
: Yes |
| Power Cable |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Quick Set Up Guide |
: Yes |
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| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Stand |
: Yes |
| Power Cable |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Quick Set Up Guide |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
The Hisense 50U7QTUK is better for gaming because it supports up to 165Hz VRR through HDMI 2.1 ports, giving smoother gameplay for high-refresh gaming systems.
Does the Hisense 50E8QTUK support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, the Hisense 50E8QTUK includes Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X audio technologies along with a built-in subwoofer.
Which TV has better picture contrast?
The Hisense 50E8QTUK has a higher listed contrast ratio of 5000:1 compared to 4000:1 on the 50U7QTUK, which may help with deeper blacks in dark scenes.
Are both TVs good for PS5 and Xbox Series X?
Yes, both TVs support HDMI 2.1, ALLM, VRR, and 4K high refresh rate gaming, making them excellent choices for modern gaming consoles.
Which TV is more energy efficient?
The Hisense 50U7QTUK has slightly lower HDR and SDR power consumption, making it marginally more efficient during daily use.
Do both TVs support Dolby Vision IQ?
Yes, both the Hisense 50E8QTUK and 50U7QTUK support Dolby Vision IQ along with HDR10+ Adaptive for enhanced HDR viewing.
Top Differences- Display Technology: 4K UHD ULED MINI LED Vs 4K UHD ULED MINI LED PRO
- HDMI Ports: 4 ( HDMI1, 2 X 2.1 ALLM, VRR 60Hz, HDMI3 X 2.1 eARC, ALLM, VRR 144Hz, HDMI4 X 2.1 ALLM, VRR 144Hz ) Vs 4 ( HDMI1, 2, 4 X 2.1 ALLM, VRR 165Hz, HDMI3 X 2.1 eARC, ALLM, VRR 165Hz )
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