Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Sony BRAVIA 8 K77XR80 77"
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
Sony BRAVIA 8 K77XR80 77"
The Sony Bravia 8 OLED is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent motion handling, especially for movies and gaming. Users appreciate the Google TV interface and seamless integration with other Sony devices, though several note the remote control feels cheap and lacks a number pad. A few concerns include limited HDMI 2.1 ports, occasional lip-sync issues, and one report of a power board failure after 18 months.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent motion handling
- Great for movies and gaming
- Google TV interface
Cons
- Cheap-feeling remote
- No number pad on remote
- Limited HDMI 2.1 ports
- Occasional lip-sync issues
- Power board failure risk
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | Sony BRAVIA 8 K77XR80 77" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 77" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | XR Triluminos PRO |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 72W★ | 50W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W★ | 597W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh★ | 449 kWh |
| Weight | 24.40 kg★ | 32.30 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 8 K77XR80 77"
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 44 specs.
