Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
LG QNED 86QNED82AUA 86"
What Buyers Say
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
LG QNED 86QNED82AUA 86"
The LG 86" UT75 Series TV receives mostly positive feedback, with users praising its massive screen size, vibrant picture quality, and excellent value for the price. Many appreciate the easy setup and smooth smart features, though some report issues with WiFi connectivity, backlight failures, and a cheap-feeling remote. Overall, it's a great choice for those seeking a large, budget-friendly TV for movies and casual gaming, but not ideal for high-end home theater or fast-paced gaming due to 60Hz and limited HDR.
Pros
- Huge screen size
- Great picture quality
- Excellent value for money
- Easy setup
- Smooth smart features
Cons
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Backlight failure
- Cheap remote
- App switching delay
- Limited HDR brightness
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | LG QNED 86QNED82AUA 86" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 86.4" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | 100% color volume |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 72W★ | 60W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W | 38W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh★ | 412 kWh |
| Weight | 24.40 kg★ | 45.49 kg |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
LG QNED 86QNED82AUA 86"
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 44 specs.