Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Hisense
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
No customer feedback yet
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
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
Picture quality 10
Brightness 7
Value for money 8
Sound quality 6
Gaming performance 4
Motion blur 2
Scores
Budget
Streaming
Smart Home
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Gaming
Corporate
Movies
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 64.5" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1600 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | 5000:1 | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | X-Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Gemini | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 265W★ | 287W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 196 kWh★ | 287 kWh |
| Weight | 24.22 kg★ | 24.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong smart (88th percentile)88th %ile
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
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
No current pricing available
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Scores 92 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.
