Hisense U8 55U8QG 54.6"
Hisense
84 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
Sony
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 55U8QG 54.6"
78 out of 100 high confidence 180 reviews
The Hisense U8 series is widely praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and strong value for money, especially in bright rooms. Many users highlight its gaming performance and impressive sound quality. However, some report issues with HDMI connectivity, dark scene handling, and occasional quality control problems, with a few negative experiences regarding defects and customer service.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness
- Vibrant colors
- Great value for money
- Good gaming performance
- Impressive built-in sound
Cons
- HDMI connectivity issues
- Dark scene handling problems
- Occasional quality control issues
- Face distortion in some content
- Upscaling could be better
Brightness 25
Picture quality 30
Value for money 20
Gaming performance 15
Sound quality 12
Hdmi connectivity 5
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
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Specifications
| Hisense U8 55U8QG 54.6" | Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 54.6" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 1600 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 1500 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | 5000:1 |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | X-Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Gemini |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Miracast, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | Google Home, Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2 |
| Wattage | 66W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | DTS Digital Surround |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 264W★ | 265W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 264 kWh | 196 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.92 kg★ | 20.80 kg |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 55U8QG 54.6"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gaming (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 43 specs.