LG OLED B5 OLED65B5PUA 65"
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
LG OLED B5 OLED65B5PUA 65"
The LG B5 OLED TV receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent picture quality, deep blacks, and easy setup, but several complain about intrusive privacy tracking, poor software updates, and a confusing Magic Remote. While some find it a great value with good color contrast, others strongly advise against buying due to software and usability issues.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Deep blacks and contrast
- Easy setup
- Lightweight and easy to mount
- Good color contrast day and night
Cons
- Intrusive privacy tracking
- Poor software updates
- Confusing Magic Remote
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Steep learning curve for features
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
Scores
Specifications
| LG OLED B5 OLED65B5PUA 65" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Colour Volume | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | 1 ms |
| VRR | NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 138W★ | 287W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 255 kWh★ | 287 kWh |
| Weight | 17.10 kg★ | 24.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED B5 OLED65B5PUA 65"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong display (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
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
Pricing
LG OLED B5 OLED65B5PUA 65" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 44 specs.
