Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
The Hisense 65U8QG is widely praised for its exceptional picture quality, brightness, and value for money. Users highlight deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, often comparing it favorably to more expensive brands. While most are very satisfied, some note issues with motion blur during fast sports and software glitches with certain streaming apps. The TV's Google TV interface and gaming features like G-Sync and HDMI 2.1 are also well-received.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Motion blur in fast sports
- Software issues with Amazon Prime
- Protective tape difficult to remove
- PVR rejects USB sticks
- Multi-view limited to phone/tablet
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
The Sony Bravia XR8B OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks, especially when paired with a PS5. Many users find it a significant upgrade over previous TVs, praising its ease of setup and integration with Google TV. However, a notable minority report issues with a sluggish user interface, random power cycling, and missing features like a sleep timer, leading to some returns. Overall, it is highly recommended for movie enthusiasts and gamers who can overlook its software quirks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Deep blacks (OLED)
- Excellent PS5 integration
- Easy setup and navigation
Cons
- Sluggish user interface
- Random power cycling issues
- No sleep timer feature
- Slow app switching
- Mediocre in bright rooms
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | XR OLED Motion technology |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Miracast, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | — |
| Wattage | 72W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Surround, DTS, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 300mm x 300mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 17.10 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gaming (78th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 44 specs.