Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50"
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
What Buyers Say
Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50"
The Vizio TV receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its excellent picture quality, easy setup, and good value for the price, especially for gaming and OTA broadcasts. However, significant complaints include reliability issues like random shutdowns and freezing after a few months, a frustrating remote without a numeric keypad, and limited audio output options. Additionally, several buyers in Mexico report that the smart features do not work there, and one received a used unit sold as new.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup
- Good value for the price
- Great for gaming
- Customizable home screen
Cons
- Reliability issues after a few months
- Remote lacks numeric keypad
- Limited audio output options (optical only)
- Smart features do not work in Mexico
- WiFi connection drops occasionally
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
The Hisense U8 Series TV, particularly the 100-inch model, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, massive size, and excellent value. Users highlight the incredible brightness, deep blacks, and smooth gaming performance, often comparing it favorably to high-end brands. The built-in sound and anti-glare features are also praised, though some note that a soundbar could enhance the cinematic experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Massive 100-inch screen
- Incredible brightness and contrast
- Smooth gaming performance
- Excellent anti-glare coating
Cons
- Heavy and difficult to install
- Built-in sound could be improved with soundbar
- Brand perception may deter some buyers
Scores
Specifications
| Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50" | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 99.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | IQ Active Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | 4K 48-60 fps Variable Refresh Rate | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | SmartCast | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay, Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 800x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 497 kWh★ |
| Weight | 10.00 kg★ | 62.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.