Hisense U8 Series 85U8QG 85"
Hisense
87 Overall Score
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Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
Panasonic
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 85U8QG 85"
No customer feedback yet
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The Panasonic Z85A OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise its excellent picture quality, solid build, and reasonable price for an OLED. Users highlight fast picture startup, brilliant colors even in bright rooms, and impressive upscaling of older content. Minor complaints include audio that doesn't match the hype without a soundbar, occasional input lag with external audio systems, and confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides. Overall, it's seen as a safe, high-value choice from a trusted brand.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Fast image startup
- Brilliant colors in bright rooms
- Impressive upscaling of older content
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Audio quality overpromised without soundbar
- Input lag with external audio systems
- Confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides
- Initial picture not immediately stunning
- Soundbar recommended for best audio
Picture quality 5
Audio quality 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 4
Ease of setup 3
Brand reputation 4
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Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 85U8QG 85" | Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | OLED/Ultimate Contrast |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | Wide Color Spectrum |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Auto AI |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | HCX Pro AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 82W★ | 50W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Theater Surround Pro |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 150W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 425 kWh | 130 kWh★ |
| Weight | 47.40 kg | 17.46 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 85U8QG 85"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (95th percentile)95th %ile
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U8 Series 85U8QG 85"
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.