Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"

Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"

Hisense
90 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K85XR30M2 85"

Sony BRAVIA 3 II K85XR30M2 85"

Sony
73 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"

88 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews

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
👍 Picture quality 10
👍 Brightness 7
👍 Value for money 8
👍 Sound quality 6
👍 Gaming performance 4
👎 Motion blur 2

Sony BRAVIA 3 II K85XR30M2 85"

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Scores

Streaming
Hisense
92
Sony
74
Smart Home
Hisense
91
Sony
75
Sports
Hisense
89
Sony
72
Budget
Hisense
88
Sony
74
Gaming
Hisense
85
Sony
74
Movies
Hisense
83
Sony
64
Outdoor
Hisense
80
Sony
49
Corporate
Hisense
78
Sony
77
Portable
Hisense
59
Sony
48

Specifications

Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"Sony BRAVIA 3 II K85XR30M2 85"
Display
Size65"85"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeMini-LED★LED
BacklightFull-Array LEDDirect LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finishmatte—
Picture Quality
Brightness5000 nits★—
Peak Brightness5000 nits★—
Contrast Ratioinfinite—
Color GamutQLED Color - Pantone ValidatedNot Specified by Manufacturer
Color Depth10-bit★—
Motion TechMotion Rate 480Motionflow XR
ProcessorHi-View AI Engine ProCognitive Processor XR
HDR
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✓★✗
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate165 Hz★120 Hz
Response Time1 ms★—
VRRFreeSync Premium ProVRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantGemini
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay, ChromecastApple AirPlay 2, Google Cast
Works WithAmazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home—
Audio
Speaker Config4.1.22.0
Wattage72W★—
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX EnhancedDTS:X
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports34★
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports22
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount400x400400x400
Power & Size
Power287W★—
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy287 kWh★394 kWh
Weight24.40 kg★35.74 kg

Pros & Cons

Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"

  • Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gaming (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong smart (95th percentile)95th %ile

Sony BRAVIA 3 II K85XR30M2 85"

  • Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong audio (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong display (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong gaming (79th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (35th percentile)

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"

Sony BRAVIA 3 II K85XR30M2 85"

Verdict

★ Winner: Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"

Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 44 specs.

Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableStreamingSmart Home

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