Hisense U8 Series 85U8QG 85"
Sony BRAVIA BZ30J 32"
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Hisense U8 Series 85U8QG 85"
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Sony BRAVIA BZ30J 32"
The Sony 32-inch 4K TV receives mixed reviews, with many praising its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks for gaming, but some criticize the washed-out look and poor viewing angles. A major point of contention is the remote control: the included one lacks a microphone, making Google Assistant inaccessible without a separate $65 purchase. The operating system is also debated, with some calling it Android TV rather than Google TV, though others confirm it is Google's Android OS. Overall, it is seen as a great monitor or secondary TV for 4K streaming and gaming, but not ideal as a primary TV due to sound and tuner limitations.
Pros
- Excellent 4K picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Great for gaming with good contrast
- Fast operating system
- Crisp and clear display for monitors
Cons
- Missing microphone on remote control
- Google Assistant inaccessible without extra purchase
- Washed out picture for some users
- Poor viewing angles compared to larger models
- Mediocre sound quality
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 85U8QG 85" | Sony BRAVIA BZ30J 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 32" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | 3000:1 |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | 4K HDR Processor X1 |
| 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★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 6 ms★ |
| VRR | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Android TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2-Channel |
| Wattage | 82W★ | 10W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 100x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 150W | 40W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 425 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 47.40 kg | 7.50 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
Sony BRAVIA BZ30J 32"
- Strong hdr (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average smart (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average audio (27th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA BZ30J 32" offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 43 specs.
