Sharp FQ8 vs Hisense U7Q

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U7Q / U78Q

Info

Available screen sizes: 50”55”65”75”

Available screen sizes: 55”65”75”85”100”

Panel type: LCD VA

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: Google TV

Model year: 2024

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Panel type: LCD VA

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: VIDAA

Model year: 2025

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Overall rating

6.4

7.2

  • Movies and series in UHD quality

    6.4

    6.6

  • Classic TV, YouTube

    6.2

    6.8

  • Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

    6.2

    6.5

  • Gaming on console

    7.4

    8.0

  • TV as a computer monitor

    3.0

    8.8

  • Watching in bright light

    5.4

    6.2

  • Utility functions

    6.5

    9.0

  • Apps

    9.6

    7.7

  • Sound quality

    6.0

    7.8

Advantages

  • High native contrast

  • Smooth tonal transitions

  • 120 Hz matrix

  • Advanced features for gamers

  • Low input lag

  • Harman/Kardon branded audio

  • Great contrast and deep black

  • Very good smoothness of tonal transitions (close to reference level)

  • High brightness

  • Supports 4K 144 Hz and even 240 Hz in Full HD

  • VRR, ALLM, G-SYNC – a full package for gamers

  • Low input lag

  • Pleasant sound with a light bass

  • Many classic TV functions built into the VIDAA system

Disadvantages

No like
  • Poor viewing angles

  • Dolby Vision IQ does not work properly

  • Average response time of the panel

  • Poor font readability when connected to a PC

  • Lack of support for HGiG (hinders HDR setup on consoles)

  • Brightness management issues

  • Poor viewing angles – typical for VA panels

  • Closed VIDAA system – missing some applications

Our verdict

The Sharp FQ8 television offers numerous features that set it apart in its price range. It operates on the Google TV platform, granting access to a wide array of applications and intuitive navigation. A 120 Hz refresh rate panel ensures smooth image rendering, while low input lag makes it an appealing option for gamers. The high native contrast delivers deep, vivid blacks, and the television achieves a respectable brightness of 450 nits, allowing for comfortable HDR content viewing. Additionally, advanced formats like Dolby Vision are supported, and the inclusion of quantum dots (Quantum Dot/QLED) enhances the wide colour gamut coverage.

However, the Sharp FQ8 has its shortcomings. The lack of dynamic tone mapping control in HDR mode may disappoint more demanding users, and despite featuring Dolby Vision IQ, its performance is underwhelming. The panel's average response time can impact the clarity of fast-moving scenes, and limited viewing angles significantly reduce image quality when viewed from the side.

Despite these drawbacks, the Sharp FQ8 stands out as a solid choice, offering a good balance of quality, image fluidity, and an enjoyable audio system, all at a competitive price. While not flawless, it should meet the needs of most users seeking an affordable television with a 120 Hz panel.

The Hisense U7Q is one of the most interesting Mini-LED televisions in its price segment, clearly showing that Hisense is really starting to matter in the market not only because of the price-to-capabilities ratio but also due to its increasingly refined picture quality. Let’s start with what truly impresses: the contrast and black levels are at a level that was recently unattainable in this price range. Combined with smooth tonal transitions, solid brightness, and a fast 144 Hz panel, the U7Q becomes a television that excels in both movies and gaming. Gamers will find nearly everything they could expect here – variable refresh rate (VRR) support, auto low latency mode (ALLM), very low input lag, and even 240 Hz in Full HD. All of this means that the U7Q will perform well with both next-generation consoles and PCs. However, it is not without its weaknesses. With HDR content, one might want to say: "untapped potential" – you may ask why? The television’s algorithms dim small bright elements or overly boost them, which can spoil the viewing experience. There is also a lack of support for HGiG, which is a feature that would better synchronize the console with the television for HDR. In summary, briefly – the Hisense U7Q is a very versatile and complete television that has its imperfections but makes up for them in many key aspects. For gamers, for occasional movie watchers, for someone looking for good equipment for everyday use – it is one of the most cost-effective propositions in 2025. One just needs to know what compromises they are signing up for – and then it will be hard to be disappointed.

TV appearance

HDMI inputs
2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps)
2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps)
Other inputs
RCA (Chinch)
RCA (Chinch)
Outputs
Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
Network Interfaces
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality
Good
Stand type
stand-type-
Central
Stand type
stand-type-
stand-type-Graphite
Stand
stand-Fixed
Accessories
accessories-Stand
accessories-Stand

Contrast and black detail

6.2/10

7.5/10

Local dimming function: No

Local dimming function: Yes, number of zones: 220 (10 x 22)

Contrast:

Review Sharp FQ8 Contrast and black detail

Result

5,200:1

Review Sharp FQ8 Contrast and black detail

Result

7,200:1

Review Sharp FQ8 Contrast and black detail

Result

7,700:1

Review Sharp FQ8 Contrast and black detail

Result

8,100:1

Review Sharp FQ8 Contrast and black detail

Result

4,800:1

Review Hisense U7Q Contrast and black detail

Result

278,000:1

Review Hisense U7Q Contrast and black detail

Result

28,800:1

Review Hisense U7Q Contrast and black detail

Result

11,100:1

Review Hisense U7Q Contrast and black detail

Result

10,800:1

Review Hisense U7Q Contrast and black detail

Result

6,250:1

Halo effect and black detail visibility:

The Sharp FQ8, with its VA panel, delivers an exceptionally high native contrast ratio, achieving an impressive 8100:1 in tests using film test patterns. This result significantly surpasses most competitors in its price range and is a rare achievement. The high contrast provides excellent depth to images, especially in scenes with pronounced differences between light and dark elements. This makes it particularly strong in contrast performance and black-level quality, which are critical factors in overall image evaluation.

The television features direct backlighting (Direct LED), which helps maintain consistent brightness levels. However, it lacks local dimming support, a common limitation in this price category. While this does slightly impact the depth and clarity of blacks in darker scenes, the high native contrast ensures the Sharp FQ8 still delivers a strong viewing experience.

The U7Q is a television with Mini-LED backlighting – just like the PRO version. The difference? The version without the suffix simply has fewer dimming zones. In our 65-inch model with a VA panel, we counted 220 of them. And although this doesn't make as much of an impression as in the U7Q PRO, it still looks very good on paper for this price range. Alright, but how does it perform in practice? Surprisingly well. The contrast in the U7Q can reach up to 300,000:1, which provides a really solid black effect. In many scenes, it's hard to find fault – the image has depth, and the highlights are well separated. Of course, Mini-LED is not OLED – so there are certain limitations. In very challenging scenes with a lot of dark details, the television sometimes either "eats" them, leaving a nice black, or slightly brightens the background, which can cause a halo effect. This is normal in this technology and must be taken into account. Despite these minor drawbacks – the contrast in the U7Q performs really well.

HDR effect quality

5.3/10

4.4/10

Supported formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG
Color gamut coverage
DCI P3: 93.6%, Bt.2020: 74.6%
DCI P3: 93.5%, Bt.2020: 70.5%

Luminance measurements in HDR:

Review Sharp FQ8 Brightness measurement

Result

384 nit

Review Sharp FQ8 Brightness measurement

Result

399 nit

Review Sharp FQ8 Brightness measurement

Result

465 nit

Review Sharp FQ8 Brightness measurement

Result

461 nit

Review Sharp FQ8 Brightness measurement

Result

463 nit

Review Hisense U7Q Brightness measurement

Result

521 nit

Review Hisense U7Q Brightness measurement

Result

160 nit

Review Hisense U7Q Brightness measurement

Result

351 nit

Review Hisense U7Q Brightness measurement

Result

98 nit

Review Hisense U7Q Brightness measurement

Result

674 nit

Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)

Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)

Static HDR10

Dynamic: Dolby Vision

Dynamic: Dolby Vision

HDR luminance chart:

Hisense U7Q

Luminancja HDR

Luminance of RGB colors

Sharp FQ8

Luminancja HDR

Luminance of RGB colors

The Sharp FQ8 achieves a maximum brightness of over 450 nits, which is commendable for its price range. While this level might not be groundbreaking, it places the television among the better-performing models in its class. At this brightness, the image appears vivid and detailed, and the HDR metadata functions effectively, offering a more immersive viewing experience compared to dimmer devices.

The television supports the advanced Dolby Vision HDR format, enhancing the depth and richness of the content. It also includes Dolby Vision IQ, which adjusts the image's brightness and colours based on ambient lighting. However, the implementation of this feature on the Sharp FQ8 is suboptimal, introducing artificial brightening and noticeable distortions. For this reason, it is advisable to disable Dolby Vision IQ for the most accurate picture quality.

With quantum dot technology, the television achieves a colour gamut coverage of approximately 94%, resulting in vibrant and realistic colours. This combination of features ensures the Sharp FQ8 delivers an engaging and detailed visual experience, even with some limitations.

Since the algorithms responsible for blacks are performing quite well, we expected a similarly good effect when it comes to brightness and overall HDR quality. Unfortunately – here we have to disappoint you a bit.

The U7Q is quite a bright TV – in optimal conditions, it can reach around 800 nits, which indeed impresses on some screens, especially in scenes like those from the movie The Meg. Bright segments can really shine, and the HDR effect is noticeable. The problem arises when very small, bright elements appear on a dark background – for example, in Sicario 2 or in the second scene of the movie Life of Pi. In such moments, the dimming algorithms operate too aggressively. Yes, the blacks look great then, but the brightest points can almost completely fade, causing the HDR effect to disappear and details to be barely visible. That's just the nature of this technology in this price segment.

As a consolation, it's worth adding that the U7Q is advertised as a QLED TV (in practice, a PFS layer is used, which works very similarly), and it is indeed capable of displaying a wide color palette – with DCI-P3 coverage at around 94%, that's a very good result for this class.

Factory color reproduction

4.2/10

6.3/10

Factory Mode

After calibration

Factory Mode

After calibration

The Sharp FQ8 was evaluated for colour reproduction in its movie mode, which provides the best default settings for achieving realistic visuals. While it performs adequately, certain issues impact the overall image quality. Tests on HD content revealed significant white balance problems, with a marked dominance of red. This is evident in the colour graph, where the red line noticeably rises above the others, and in practical tests, such as a movie scene featuring a child, where the image appears overly warm and unnaturally red. Similar issues persist with 4K HDR content, where an excessive red tint detracts from the accuracy of colour reproduction, an important consideration for viewers prioritising faithful visuals.

For SDR contrast, the gamma graph displayed an unusual anomaly at the start, highlighting reproduction issues. The remainder of the gamma curve lies below the reference line, indicating suboptimal brightness and contrast levels for standard content. In 4K HDR, the EOTF curve also deviates significantly, suggesting inconsistencies in brightness reproduction. These fluctuations can result in less enjoyable viewing experiences for HDR content, particularly in scenes requiring precise light and dark balance.

We tested the U7Q in the best possible picture mode, which is Filmmaker Mode. This mode is supposed to provide the most "filmic" experience and fidelity to the creators' intent – right out of the box. Unfortunately, even this professionally sounding name does not guarantee a perfect picture.

In our unit, the problem lay in a poorly set white balance. Both in HD and 4K content, the image had too much blue and red, giving the screen a slightly pinkish hue. It didn't look terrible, but it was noticeable – especially in bright scenes and white backgrounds. This alone could have been forgiven, but the biggest issue is the management of brightness in HDR content. The EOTF curve from the measurements confirms what we saw earlier during the scene tests: the television often dims the smallest bright elements too much, causing them to almost disappear, or conversely – excessively brightens the brightest ones, affecting the naturalness of the image.

Color reproduction after calibration

7.8/10

7.4/10

After calibration, the Sharp FQ8 shows notable improvements in its performance for SDR content. The white balance has been significantly refined, with all lines approaching the reference line. While the lines are not perfectly straight, the results are impressive for a TV in this price range. This adjustment enhances the naturalness and accuracy of colours, contributing to a more enjoyable visual experience. However, the gamma chart still displays the peculiar jump at the start, though the remaining line now aligns much closer to the expected outcome.

For HDR content, the white balance also sees meaningful improvements compared to the pre-calibration state, although it doesn’t perform as well as in SDR mode. This refinement results in more consistent and visually appealing colours, despite some remaining imperfections. On the downside, the EOTF chart reveals limited progress in contrast due to the lack of control over dynamic tone mapping settings, which hampers uniform brightness representation in HDR.

Despite these limitations, the calibration significantly elevates the Sharp FQ8, particularly in SDR mode. The improved white balance and colour reproduction deliver a more natural and pleasant viewing experience. While HDR content still leaves room for improvement, the TV achieves a respectable level of performance, solidifying its position as a strong contender in its price range.

Thanks to specialized tools, we managed to correct the color quality in SDR content to nearly perfection. In materials with lower dynamics, delta E errors dropped below 0.5, which can be considered an almost reference result. The image on television, YouTube, or classic Full HD looks really good after calibration. Well, but where couldn’t we improve the image so easily? Primarily, it concerns HDR quality content. While we managed to somewhat "tame" the white balance and eliminate pink hues in most scenes, unfortunately, we did not have full control over brightness management. We set the local dimming settings according to the best observations – SDR: Medium, HDR: High – but the U7Q still did everything a bit its own way. There were still cases of overly strong dimming or brightening of details that the calibration simply couldn't eliminate. And although the overall reception of the content is much better, it must be taken into account that the U7Q will always have something to say at the end "but."

Smoothness of tonal transitions

8.8/10

9.9/10

The Sharp FQ8 excels in the fluidity of tonal transitions, offering smooth and harmonious shifts between colours in all tested movie scenes. This contributes positively to the overall image quality, enhancing the viewing experience. The only slight criticism is the visible gradation towards black, especially noticeable in scenes like a colourful sunset against the mountains. However, these minor imperfections do not detract from the generally impressive and pleasant visual performance.

The U7Q performs exceptionally well when it comes to tonal transitions – we can confidently say that it reaches almost reference level, which is why in this category, the TV receives one of the highest possible ratings from us. The color blends are smooth, clean, and without visible bands. In most scenes, everything looks simply perfect, and any potential minor imperfections may only appear in very specific shots – although we hardly noticed them during testing.

Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

6.5/10

6/10

Image without overscan on the SD signal
OK
OK
Smooth transition function
OK
OK

Smooth transition function

Image without overscan on the SD signal

The Sharp FQ8 performs adequately with its 10-bit colour reproduction feature, providing smooth transitions between grey shades in the light bulb photo. For optimal results, setting it to medium is recommended, as it avoids issues like grain smoothing or blurring key elements. The "low" setting also yields good results without introducing unwanted visual artefacts.

In terms of upscaling, the Sharp FQ8 TV handles video without overscan, making full use of the screen. The jagged edges of branches are noticeable, but the edges of trousers appear without any clear jaggedness, contributing positively to the overall image quality. Additionally, the TV's AI Super Resolution feature enhances clarity by artificially sharpening jagged elements, further improving the viewing experience.

There are situations where we would like to smooth out tonal transitions a bit, especially in older materials – those that have limited source quality. The U7Q is equipped with a feature called “Smooth and Gradient Image,” but unfortunately… it works very poorly. In the “Low” option, the effects are practically unnoticeable, and other settings smooth out details but do not improve tonal transitions. The only plus is that the feature does not interfere with film grain, so it does not ruin the natural structure of the image.

Fortunately, content scaling performs quite well. The image is not overly sharpened, there is no artificial clarity – and although it is known that this is not the level of high-end televisions, the U7Q handles displaying really old content in a completely acceptable manner without any problem.

Blur and motion smoothness

7.2/10

7.5/10

Maximum refresh rate of the panel
144Hz
144Hz
Film motion smoothing option
OK
OK
Blur reduction option
OK
OK
BFI function 60Hz
Nie
Yes, 120Hz (double contours)
BFI function 120Hz
Nie
Yes, 240Hz (double contours)
Brightness drop with BFI
-%
77%

Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):

Blur (BFI function enabled):

Smużenie ():

Smużenie (1080p 240Hz):

The Sharp FQ8 features a 120 Hz panel, able to support playback at 144 Hz when connected to a PC, which should theoretically provide smooth motion rendering. The TV includes features designed to enhance film fluidity and reduce motion blur, crucial for more dynamic content. However, in the absence of Black Frame Insertion (BFI) technology, the panel's average response time leads to less-than-ideal results. This results in slight motion blur, which may be particularly noticeable when watching sports or during intense gaming sessions.

U7Q is truly a fast television, similar to its more powerful version "PRO". At a resolution of 4K, it supports up to 144 Hz refresh rate, and if someone wants even more – in Full HD you can achieve up to 240 Hz! This will mainly benefit PC gamers, but it’s worth appreciating – this is a rare feature in this price segment. Right from the start, it’s clear that U7Q was created with dynamic content in mind, such as games or sports. In films, we are not left "out in the cold" either – U7Q offers the "Ultra Motion Smoothness" feature, where using two sliders you can adjust whether you want a smoother, theatrical image, or something closer to a cinematic style with a visible frame. It’s good that, like with most manufacturers, we have a choice here and can adjust it to our own preferences.

Console compatibility and gaming features

7.1/10

8.5/10

  • ALLM
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR range
    48 - 144Hz
    48 - 240Hz
  • Dolby Vision Game Mode
    Warning Yes, high input lag
    Yes
  • Correct implementation of HGIG
    No
    No
  • 1080p@120Hz
    Yes
    Yes
  • 1440p@120Hz
    No
    Yes
  • 4K@120Hz
    Yes
    Yes
  • Game bar
    No
    Yes

The Sharp FQ8 offers several features that cater to gamers, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Firstly, the television is equipped with HDMI 2.1, which brings several advantages. ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) automatically switches the TV to a low-latency mode when a gaming device is detected. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) helps reduce screen stuttering by adjusting the screen’s refresh rate to match the number of frames generated by the console or PC, providing smoother gameplay, especially in dynamic games. Additionally, the TV supports G-Sync, which synchronises the image with the graphics card, preventing stuttering and screen tearing.

Despite these advantages, the FQ8 has some limitations. The lack of support for HGiG (HDR Gaming Interest Group) means the TV does not optimise the dynamic range for HDR games. Furthermore, while Dolby Vision mode can improve picture quality in supported games, it suffers from very high input lag.

The Hisense U7Q is a TV designed for gamers – and you can see that right away based on its gaming capabilities. It has practically everything you could wish for: variable refresh rate (VRR) – check, automatic game mode (ALLM) – also check, and high refresh rates of up to 240 Hz in Full HD, as well as support for various resolutions, not just 4K. It's truly a great set of features that makes the U7Q excel in both fast-paced shooters on consoles and more demanding titles on PC. Of course – like in most Hisense models – it lacks a proper implementation of the HGiG function. That's a shame because HGiG allows you to adjust the brightness of the console to the specific TV, which in practice makes displaying HDR games according to the creators' intentions much easier. Without this, you simply have to reckon with certain limitations in the final HDR image in games.

Input lag

9.1/10

9.7/10

SDR

1080p60
16 ms
17 ms
1080p120
8 ms
9 ms
2160p60
16 ms
17 ms
2160p120
8 ms
9 ms

HDR

2160p60
16 ms
17 ms
2160p120
8 ms
9 ms
4320p60

Dolby Vision

2160p60 DV
128 ms
28 ms
2160p120 DV
20 ms
19 ms

The input lag on the Sharp FQ8 is generally impressive, with a performance below 16 ms at all tested resolutions, making it a solid choice for gaming with smooth and quick response times. However, when Dolby Vision mode is enabled and the refresh rate is set to 60 Hz, the input lag increases significantly. This can negatively impact responsiveness, particularly in fast-paced games where accuracy and reaction time are key.

Input lag on the U7Q is really impressive. With 120 Hz content, we recorded around 9 ms, and with 60 Hz – around 17 ms. These are outstanding results that make the TV perform excellently even in dynamic games that require quick reactions. There is hardly anything to criticize here. Of course, as is often the case, the Dolby Vision mode in games seems a bit slower compared to classic SDR or HDR. This will mainly be noticeable for Xbox Series X/S console users, which are the only ones that support Dolby Vision Gaming. Fortunately, input lag still remains below 30 ms, so in practice, this is still an acceptable level even for more demanding gamers.

Compatibility with PC

3/10

8.8/10

Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate)
No
Yes
Font clarity
Poor
Very Good
Readability of dark text and shapes
Good
Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate)
17ms
9ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement
BGR
BGR
Max refresh rate
144Hz
144Hz
G-Sync
Yes
Yes

The Sharp FQ8 doesn't perform optimally when paired with a PC, despite its low input lag. The key issue is the lack of full support for chroma 4:4:4 at 4K and 120 Hz resolution, which leads to blurry text and a loss of detail in computer graphics. Furthermore, the use of a BGR subpixel arrangement, rather than the standard RGB, reduces font readability, making text appear blurry.

The U7Q communicates excellently with the computer. For gamers, this is great news – we have high refresh rates, low input lag, and G-SYNC support, so gaming from the PC is pure pleasure. But the U7Q also performs well in everyday tasks. If someone uses a computer for text, browsing the internet, or office work – there’s nothing to complain about. The television correctly handles chroma 4:4:4, so fonts look sharp and clear, without blurriness or strange contours. Both lowercase and uppercase letters are simply readable – just as they should be.

Viewing angles

2.1/10

3/10

Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees
84%
74%

The Sharp FQ8 has limited viewing angles, typical of a VA panel. When viewed from a wider angle, the TV's brightness diminishes significantly, and colours quickly lose their vibrancy. This results in a washed-out image with less defined details, which could be a concern if you intend to watch with a larger group or from multiple positions in the room.

The viewing angles on the U7Q are rather weak – this is simply a typical characteristic of VA panels. Straight on, everything looks very good: blacks are deep, colors are saturated, and the contrast is high. But just shifting slightly to the side causes the image to start losing quality – colors become washed out, and blacks begin to resemble dark gray. Compared to TVs with IPS panels, the U7Q performs worse, although on the other hand, it makes up for it with better contrast and deeper blacks.

TV efficiency during daytime

5.4/10

6.2/10

Matrix coating
Satin
Satin
Reflection suppression
Average
Good
Black levels during daytime
Good
Good

Matrix brightness

Average luminance SDR

Hisense U7Q: 519 cd/m2

Sharp FQ8: 440 cd/m2

The Sharp FQ8 performs well in daylight conditions, with the panel reaching a brightness of 440 nits. Combined with its satin screen coating, this ensures satisfactory visibility even in bright environments. Notably, the television handles the colour black without issues during the day, allowing darker scenes to remain readable and preserving depth despite the surrounding light.

The U7Q performs quite well in a sunlit room. The brightness in SDR mode averages around 520 nits, which in practice means that even on sunny days, it's comfortable to watch television—without the feeling that everything is drowning in our reflections. Additionally, thanks to the satin coating on the panel, the television does a good job of reducing reflections.

Details about the matrix

Backlight Type
PFS LED
Mini-LED PFS LED
Software version during testing
v1.17
V0000.09.01T.P0523
Image processor
mt5889

Subpixel Structure:

Panel uniformity:

Sharp FQ8

Hisense U7Q

TV features

6.5/10

9/10

  • HDMI inputs
    2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
    2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
  • Other inputs
    RCA (Chinch)
    RCA (Chinch)
  • Outputs
    Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
    Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
  • Network Interfaces
    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
  • TV reception
    DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
    DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2

Classic features:

  • Recording to USB (terrestrial TV)
    No
    Yes
  • Recording programming
    No
    Yes
  • Picture in Picture (PiP)
    No
    No
  • RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen)
    RF
    RF
  • Backlit remote control
    No
    No
  • Teletext
    Yes
    Yes
  • Audio only mode
    Yes
    Yes
  • Possibility to connect Bluetooth headphones to the TV
    Yes
    Yes
  • Possibility to simultaneously use Bluetooth headphones and the TV speaker
    No
    Yes

Smart features:

  • AirPlay
    No
    Yes
  • Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Wyszukiwanie głosowe
    No
    No
  • Voice search in native language
    Yes
    Yes
  • Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse
    Yes
    Yes

The Sharp FQ8 is equipped with the modern Google TV system, providing access to a variety of apps including Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and Disney+. It also supports voice control, making it easier to navigate and access content quickly. The television allows for the connection of multiple devices, such as keyboards, mice, Bluetooth headphones, and other accessories.

However, the TV does have some limitations. The absence of a TV programme recording feature and picture-in-picture (PiP) support could be a downside for those who rely on these options. Additionally, Apple device users may find the lack of AirPlay compatibility frustrating, as it complicates streaming content from an iPhone or iPad to the television.

Classic Features of U7Q

Hisense U7Q has a lot to offer when it comes to classic TV features. You can record programs to USB, easily connect external devices via Bluetooth, and the interface – such as EPG – is clear and readable. It may sound like something mainly appreciated by seniors, but the truth is that the U7Q has practically everything needed for watching traditional television. The only thing missing here is the PiP (picture-in-picture) feature.

Smart TV U7Q: Vidaa

When it comes to Smart features, the U7Q runs on the proprietary VIDAA system. And I must admit – it works really smoothly. Voice search in Polish? No issues. AirPlay and screen mirroring? They work without any problems as well. Of course, one must be aware that VIDAA is a closed system, so – as is often the case – some popular apps, especially those related to music, are missing. Therefore, before purchasing, it’s worth checking if all the apps you use daily are available.

Playing files from USB

9.4/10

8.2/10

Supported photo formats:

JPEG
Yes
Yes
HEIC
Yes
No
PNG
Yes
Yes
GIF
Yes
Yes
WebP
Yes
Yes
TIFF
No
Yes
BMP
Yes
Yes
SVG
No
No

Maximum photo resolution:

4 Mpix
Yes
Yes
6 Mpix
Yes
Yes
8 Mpix
Yes
Yes
10 Mpix
Yes
No
12 Mpix
Yes
No
16 Mpix
Yes
Yes
20 Mpix
Yes
No
24 Mpix
Yes
No
28 Mpix
Yes
No
32 Mpix
Yes
Yes

Thanks to the Google TV system, the Sharp FQ8 offers excellent flexibility when playing files from USB. Users can install various apps for video and audio playback, such as VLC or MX Player, allowing the television to handle the most popular file formats. Whether it’s movies, music, or photos, the support for multiple formats ensures a comfortable and hassle-free multimedia experience from external drives.

The built-in player in the U7Q fully meets the needs of most future users. The television seamlessly supports Polish characters and most popular video, audio, and photo formats. If we had to nitpick, it would be only about the limited support for certain photo resolutions – there are occasions when files from the camera are not displayed correctly. It's worth keeping this in mind if you plan to present photos directly from a DSLR or phone.

Apps

9.6/10

7.7/10

OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
OK
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
OK
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
OK
SkyShowtime
OK
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
OK
Spotify
OK
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
HBO_MAX
OK
Kodi
No
Apple_music
OK
Eleven_sports
No
Xbox Game Pass
OK
GeForce Now!
No
Amazon Luna
OK
Boosteroid
OK
Steam Link
OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
OK
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
OK
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
OK
SkyShowtime
OK
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
No
Spotify
No
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
HBO_MAX
No
Kodi
No
Apple_music
No
Eleven_sports
No
Xbox Game Pass
No
GeForce Now!
No
Amazon Luna
OK
Boosteroid
No
Steam Link

Sound

6/10

7.8/10

  • Subjective sound quality:
    6/10
    7.8/10
  • Dolby Digital Plus 7.1:
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby True HD 7.1:
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC):
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD:
    Yes
    No
  • DTS:X in DTS-HD MA:
    Yes
    Yes
  • DTS-HD Master Audio:
    Yes
    Yes

The sound performance of the Sharp FQ8 is, of course, subjective, but there are a few notable aspects. The television features a Harman/Kardon-branded soundbar aimed directly at the user. While it isn’t a full-fledged soundbar or home theatre system, this speaker arrangement significantly improves the audio experience, providing clearer and more direct sound, which is particularly beneficial for everyday television viewing. It’s also worth mentioning that the television can achieve very high volumes, which will be helpful for individuals with hearing difficulties. The only criticism we encountered was related to sound processing by Dolby, which resulted in noticeable sound distortions and artificial clipping.

Sound is one of the major advantages of the U7Q. The TV sounds really pleasant – there is a slightly noticeable bass, good tone balance, and it is definitely something more than just for "everyday news watching." You can easily play music on it and just enjoy the sound – of course in an entertaining way, not an audiophile one 😉. It also deserves high praise for full support for the most important audio codecs, which worked flawlessly. A small exception is Dolby Atmos in TrueHD version, which did not fully play when connected to a home theater, so if someone uses this format – it's worth keeping in mind – it may be a software bug.