Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"
The Sony A90K OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and excellent motion handling, especially for gaming and streaming. Users praise its responsive Google TV interface and solid build, though some note the high price and that competitors like LG C2 or Samsung S95B may offer better value for certain uses. A few initial complaints about skin tones and motion smoothing were later retracted after proper calibration, highlighting the TV's learning curve.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great motion handling for gaming
- Responsive Google TV interface
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price compared to competitors
- Not ideal for bright rooms
- Initial skin tone issues before calibration
- Motion smoothing artifacts at higher settings
- Sound not comparable to dedicated audio systems
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
| Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 48" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | XR OLED Contrast Pro | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | X-Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, 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 | 8.5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Apple HomeKit | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 25W | 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 | — | 287W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 162 kWh★ | 287 kWh |
| Weight | 13.43 kg★ | 24.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong hdr (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gaming (86th percentile)86th %ile
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48" offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 44 specs.
