Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 64.5"
SYLVOX Patio Class Series OT50B1KHGB 50"
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 64.5"
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
SYLVOX Patio Class Series OT50B1KHGB 50"
The Sylvox 50" outdoor TV is generally well-received, with users praising its bright picture, easy setup, and weatherproof design that works well under covered patios. It integrates nicely with Google TV and casting from phones, though one user noted glare in indirect sunlight and difficulty loading the Spectrum app, requiring an Apple TV. Overall, it's seen as a great value for transforming outdoor spaces.
Pros
- Bright picture in daylight
- Weatherproof sealed housing
- Easy setup and mounting
- Google TV integration
- Wireless casting from phone
Cons
- Glare in indirect sunlight
- Spectrum app not loading
- Built-in speakers weak
- No voice control info
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 64.5" | SYLVOX Patio Class Series OT50B1KHGB 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 700 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | 4000:1 |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | 4K Active HDR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 72W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W | 145W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh | 233 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 18.32 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 64.5"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
SYLVOX Patio Class Series OT50B1KHGB 50"
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 44 specs.