If you're on a tight budget and need a basic television, the Hisense A4H might be suitable, but keep in mind it has poor overall picture quality and may not deliver a satisfying experience for gaming, sports, or watching movies. On the other hand, the Sony A95L, while much more expensive, offers exceptional picture quality for all types of content, including movies, gaming, and sports, and performs excellently in both dark and bright rooms. If high-quality audio is important to you, the Sony A95L also has great built-in speakers, unlike the Hisense A4H. However, if you rarely watch high-definition content and just need a simple TV for casual viewing, the additional cost for the Sony's premium features might not be necessary. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A4H (LCD)
The Hisense A4H (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
Excellent for bright room
Best in class for dark room
Best in class for gaming
Best in class for movies & TV
Best in class for sports
Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
Best in class for cartoons & animation
Best in class for use as monitor
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Best in class viewing angle
Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3/10
10.0/10
3.80/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2/10
10.0/10
3.80/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.1/10
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.6/10
10.0/10
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
10.0/10
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9/10
10.0/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.7/10
9.0/10
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$178
$2,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Hisense A4H (LCD) has a price of $178 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,498.
How the Hisense A4H (LCD) and the Sony A95L (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Hisense A4H (LCD)
Sony A95L (OLED)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$178
$2,498
Brand
Brand
Hisense
Sony
Release Date
Release Date
May 3, 2022
August 6, 2023
Full name
Full name
43A4H
XR-55A95L
Screen Size
Screen Size
43"
55"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
1080P
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
OLED
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
RGB OLED QD-OLED
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Android TV
Google TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
5.8/10
8.9/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
2
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
144Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
None
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.3/10
10/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
4.7/10
9/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.7/10
10/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5.3/10
10/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
10/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
6/10
10/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.9/10
10/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
5.8/10
9.5/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
22" x 37.6" x 3.4"
27.9" x 48.2" x 1.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
23.9" x 37.6"
29.1" x 48.2"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
14.1 lbs
38.8 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
200 x 200
300 x 300
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
8 bit
10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
No
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
No
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
3.8/10
10/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
3.3/10
10/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
10/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
2.5/10
8.7/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.7/10
8.1/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
2.5/10
8.3/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.8/10
9.8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.5/10
10/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
7.4/10
10/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.7/10
10/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
10/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
2.5/10
10/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
6/10
10/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.3/10
9.4/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6/10
10/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8/10
10/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.3/10
9.5/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
3.3/10
10/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
4.5/10
10/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.2
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
14 W
60 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Yes
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only
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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.
About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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