Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
This Sony TV earns high marks for its vivid picture quality, clear sound, and excellent build reliability, with many owners reporting years of trouble-free use. While some users experienced minor backlight bleed or initial setup issues with external devices, the overwhelming majority praise the brand for delivering a premium experience at a reasonable price.
Pros
- Vivid and stunning picture quality
- Clear and perfect sound
- Long-lasting durability and reliability
- Easy and smooth setup
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Minor backlight bleed in corners
- Initial setup issues with external devices
- Customer service hang-up experience
- Remote control could be improved
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
| Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-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 | — | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motionflow XR 240 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | 4K Processor X1 | 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 | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | 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★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 189W★ | 287W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 309 kWh | 287 kWh★ |
| Weight | 19.69 kg★ | 24.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
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
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65" offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 44 specs.
