Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
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
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
This Roku TV earns high praise for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness, especially in the 2025 model. Users love the intuitive Roku interface and the innovative Pro Remote with backlit buttons and no batteries. While the built-in speakers are surprisingly good for most, one reviewer found them underwhelming and prefers a soundbar. A minor early issue with local dimming zones resolved itself, and the TV is considered a great value, particularly at sale prices.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors and brightness
- Intuitive Roku interface
- Innovative Pro Remote with backlit buttons
- No batteries needed for remote
Cons
- Built-in speakers not immersive for some
- Must disable TV speakers for soundbar use
- Initial local dimming zone issue
- Delivery service issues with free setup
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Dolby Vision IQ |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 72W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400mm x 400mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W | 60W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh★ | 377 kWh |
| Weight | 24.40 kg★ | 37.24 kg |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 44 specs.
