The Amazon Omni QLED is a solid option if you're looking for good overall picture quality and sound for movies and series at a lower price. It's quite affordable and offers good value for watching news, talk shows, and animations.
On the other hand, if gaming is your priority and you don't mind spending more, the Hisense U8G excels in this area with its higher gaming performance. It also has a slight edge in bright room conditions, which may be important depending on where you'll be placing the TV.
Both TVs offer good dark room performance, but if contrast and local dimming are particularly important to you, consider the Hisense U8G. Keep in mind that while both have decent sound, they lack great built-in speakers, so an external sound system might be necessary for the best audio experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD)
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8G (LCD).
Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
Very good for bright room
Very good for gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Good for use as monitor
Good for upscaling
Very good reflections
Key differences
Gaming
6.4/10
8.3/10
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
6.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G is rated as having a very good response time which is crucial for crisp motion in fast-paced games, whereas the Amazon Omni QLED has a fair response time, which may lead to less sharp movement during gaming. Furthermore, the Hisense U8G supports a higher refresh rate at 120Hz providing smoother gameplay, and although it has a good input lag performance, slightly lower than the Amazon Omni QLED's very good input lag, the overall experience for gaming is significantly enhanced by the better response time and higher refresh rate.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.7/10
8.6/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G is considered very good for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs due to its superior upscaling quality and higher SDR brightness, which enhance detail and visibility in various content. In contrast, the Amazon Omni QLED, while still providing a good experience with decent upscaling and SDR brightness, falls a bit short compared to the Hisense, particularly in how it handles lower resolution content and its brightness in standard dynamic range viewing situations.
Bright Room
6.9/10
8.9/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G excels in bright room viewing because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness levels and better reflection handling, allowing it to overcome ambient light more effectively than the Amazon Omni QLED, which has good SDR brightness but only fair performance in HDR brightness and reflections handling. Additionally, the Hisense U8G has a better contrast, color volume, and color gamut, contributing to its superior viewing experience in well-lit environments compared to the Amazon Omni QLED.
Cost
$600
$1,707
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has a price of $600 and the Hisense U8G (LCD) costs $1,707.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8G (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.8/10
8.0/10
9.07/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8G (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is good.
The Amazon Omni QLED shines with its fantastic contrast which enhances movie and cinematic experience, but the Hisense U8G, while still delivering strong contrast, excels with superior black uniformity and local dimming quality, which are crucial for deep black scenes. Both TVs offer pleasing colors out of the box and color volume, but the edge goes to Hisense U8G for critical viewers due to its more consistent local dimming performance and better black levels.
Sports
6.0/10
6.4/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Amazon Omni QLED has a fair response time which means motion may not be as smooth for sports viewing, and its fair reflections handling can be an issue in well-lit environments. In comparison, the Hisense U8G offers very good response time ensuring smoother motion for sports, and very good reflection handling, but its similar viewing angles mean viewers off to the side might not see as clear a picture.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3/10
8.6/10
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.7/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Amazon Omni QLED displays vibrant colors out of the box and has a wide color gamut, making it a solid choice for watching cartoons and animation. In contrast, the Hisense U8G offers exceptional colors right from the start and also features an extensive color gamut, further enhancing the animated content viewing experience.
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"This really is a TV designed for the streaming generation ... And it’s good to see support for both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision because it means more of the content you stream will be available in HDR. Overall, the Omni QLED is an impressive TV. It’s pretty bright, has good contrast and – thanks to those quantum dots – vibrant colours."
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
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