LG QNED 55QNED82AUA 55"
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
LG QNED 55QNED82AUA 55"
The TV generally receives positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and value for the price. However, several users report issues with the remote control, including a lack of a mute button and stiff buttons, and one user experienced persistent WiFi connectivity problems. The interface is also criticized for being cluttered, and the inability to add certain streaming apps like PBS without an external device is a notable drawback.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Good value for the price
- Nice color and clarity
- Easy setup
- Customizable settings
Cons
- Remote lacks mute button
- Stiff volume and channel buttons
- Cluttered home screen
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Cannot add PBS app without external device
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
Scores
Specifications
| LG QNED 55QNED82AUA 55" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | FreeSync, VRR | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Virtual Surround Sound, Dolby Digital | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 102W★ | 287W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 189 kWh★ | 287 kWh |
| Weight | 15.69 kg★ | 24.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG QNED 55QNED82AUA 55"
- Strong picture quality (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong smart (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong audio (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
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
Pricing
LG QNED 55QNED82AUA 55" offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 44 specs.
