Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
LG QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50"
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
The Hisense U8 Series TV, particularly the 100-inch model, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, massive size, and excellent value. Users highlight the incredible brightness, deep blacks, and smooth gaming performance, often comparing it favorably to high-end brands. The built-in sound and anti-glare features are also praised, though some note that a soundbar could enhance the cinematic experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Massive 100-inch screen
- Incredible brightness and contrast
- Smooth gaming performance
- Excellent anti-glare coating
Cons
- Heavy and difficult to install
- Built-in sound could be improved with soundbar
- Brand perception may deter some buyers
LG QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50"
The LG QNED85 TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color vibrancy, and smart features, with many users praising the value for the price. However, a few verified reviews highlight significant issues: one unit failed after several months and LG refused warranty coverage, while another notes light bleed and poor HDR contrast. Sound quality is frequently mentioned as mediocre, but most buyers consider it acceptable given the price point and plan to use external sound systems.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and colors
- Great value for the price
- Smart features and user-friendly remote
- Easy setup and calibration
- Good for sports and movies
Cons
- Mediocre built-in sound quality
- Potential reliability issues and poor warranty support
- Light bleed and HDR contrast issues on some units
- Small remote buttons and limited customization
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | LG QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 99.5" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Amd freesync |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | 4K Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | — |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 82W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 800x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 87W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 497 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 62.01 kg | 16.28 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
LG QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50"
- Strong gaming (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average audio (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 42 specs.