Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Sony BRAVIA BZ30J 32"
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 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 65U8QG 65" | Sony BRAVIA BZ30J 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 32" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| 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 | 1 ms★ | 6 ms |
| VRR | 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 | 72W★ | 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 | 400x400 | 100x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W | 40W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 7.50 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %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 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 44 specs.
