Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
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
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and ease of setup, especially among users upgrading from older models. However, several verified buyers report significant issues with brightness being too dim, a cheap-feeling remote, and a laggy interface compared to previous Sony TVs. A few users also mention poor antenna reception and complicated picture adjustments, leading to returns. Overall, it is seen as a solid mid-range option but not without notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and color
- Easy setup and installation
- Deep blacks with Mini LED
- Good value for the price
- Great for PS5 and gaming
Cons
- Low brightness even at max settings
- Cheap-feeling remote control
- Laggy interface compared to older models
- Poor antenna reception
- Complicated picture adjustments
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 1000 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | 4,500:1 |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | 72W★ | 40W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | DTS:X |
| 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 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W | 185W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh★ | 319 kWh |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 17.69 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 0 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 44 specs.
