Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
LG PK340S 55"
What Buyers Say
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
LG PK340S 55"
The LG 50UM340E commercial TV has received very poor feedback from users, with one verified reviewer citing severe limitations such as no scheduling for power on/off, unresponsive management software, and incompatibility with third-party apps. Another review is invalid as the product was never delivered, and a third is misleadingly positive but lacks detail. Q&A confirms it cannot be mounted vertically and provides basic specs, but the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly negative due to critical missing features.
Pros
- USB playback support
- Built-in digital signage features
Cons
- No power on/off scheduling
- Unresponsive management software
- Incompatible with third-party apps
- Cannot be mounted vertically
- Useless manual
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | LG PK340S 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 99.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 1200:1 |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 8 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 82W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 800x400 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 113W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 497 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 62.01 kg | 10.20 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
LG PK340S 55"
- Strong display (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average smart (29th percentile)
- Below average audio (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 44 specs.