Sony UBPX700U
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony UBPX700U
This Sony 4K Blu-ray player is praised for excellent picture quality and Dolby Vision support at a mid-range price. Users love its compatibility with older DVDs and its simple, no-frills design. However, some confusion arises from Best Buy's incorrect product description regarding Wi-Fi and streaming capabilities. Overall, it's a solid choice for movie enthusiasts who want a dedicated player.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Dolby Vision support
- Great value for mid-range price
- Compatible with older DVDs
- Simple and basic design
Cons
- No Wi-Fi or streaming apps
- Best Buy website has incorrect description
- No HDMI cable included
- Confusion over model differences
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 UBPX700U | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | — | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 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 |
| Processor | — | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | — | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 287W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 287 kWh★ |
| Weight | 1.77 kg★ | 24.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony UBPX700U
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong affordability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong hdr (79th percentile)
- Strong audio (67th percentile)
- Below average smart (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (27th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (33rd percentile)
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Sony UBPX700U
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 21 of 44 specs.
