Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Sony BRAVIA 8 K55XR80 55"
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 K55XR80 55"
The Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and vibrant colors, with many users calling it a significant upgrade from previous TVs. The built-in sound, especially the screen-based audio, is praised for its immersion, and gaming performance on PS5 is noted as smooth. However, a few users report issues with lip-sync audio delay and a cheap-feeling remote, and one mentions a streaming contract issue with Spectrum. Overall, the TV is highly recommended for its premium experience, despite some minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Immersive screen-based sound
- Smooth PS5 gaming performance
- Sleek ultra-thin design
Cons
- Lip-sync audio delay
- Cheap-feeling remote
- Streaming contract issue with Spectrum
- Bluetooth remote setup difficulty
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | Sony BRAVIA 8 K55XR80 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | 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★ | 340W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh★ | 322 kWh |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 17.10 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 8 K55XR80 55"
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Pricing
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Sony BRAVIA 8 K55XR80 55"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 44 specs.
