LG B5 OLED83B5PUA 83"
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
What Buyers Say
LG B5 OLED83B5PUA 83"
The LG OLED83B5 series delivers stunning picture quality and vibrant colors, especially with 4K content, making it a great choice for home theater enthusiasts. However, it struggles in bright rooms and has a notable Bluetooth bug with Auracast that can freeze the remote. While most users are very satisfied, some suggest a QNED might be better value for money.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Great for 4K content
- Excellent sound performance
- Smooth interface
Cons
- Not bright enough for bright rooms
- Auracast Bluetooth bug freezes remote
- Complex on-screen setup without manual
- Limited 4K content availability
- Expensive compared to QNED
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
The Hisense U8 Series TV, particularly the 100-inch model, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, massive size, and excellent value. Users highlight the incredible brightness, deep blacks, and smooth gaming performance, often comparing it favorably to high-end brands. The built-in sound and anti-glare features are also praised, though some note that a soundbar could enhance the cinematic experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Massive 100-inch screen
- Incredible brightness and contrast
- Smooth gaming performance
- Excellent anti-glare coating
Cons
- Heavy and difficult to install
- Built-in sound could be improved with soundbar
- Brand perception may deter some buyers
Scores
Specifications
| LG B5 OLED83B5PUA 83" | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 83" | 99.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Alpha 8 AI Processor 4K Gen2 | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 800x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 196W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 360 kWh★ | 497 kWh |
| Weight | 26.70 kg★ | 62.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG B5 OLED83B5PUA 83"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 44 specs.
