Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
Hisense
85 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
Sony
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
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"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Outdoor
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Specifications
| Hisense U8 55U8QG 55" | Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-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 | 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 | 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 | 82W★ | 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 55"
- Strong picture quality (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong audio (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong picture quality (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
Scores 85 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.
