Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
LG Swing 32U889SA-W.AUS 31.5"
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
LG Swing 32U889SA-W.AUS 31.5"
The LG StanbyME Go is praised for its unique pivoting design, portability, and versatility for various uses like watching movies or fitness. However, users note limitations such as the restricted app store and difficulty connecting as a touchscreen to a PC. A common wish is for a built-in battery to eliminate the need for constant plug-in.
Pros
- Unique pivoting design
- Portable and freestanding
- Versatile for various uses
- Large touchscreen
- Good screen brightness
Cons
- Limited app store access
- No built-in battery
- Difficult PC touchscreen connection
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | LG Swing 32U889SA-W.AUS 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | 1000:1 |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 72W★ | 10W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 2.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 100x100 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 6.10 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
LG Swing 32U889SA-W.AUS 31.5"
- Strong picture quality (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average audio (27th percentile)
- Below average smart (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
LG Swing 32U889SA-W.AUS 31.5" offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 22 of 44 specs.
