If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Hisense U6G is usually less expensive than the LG UP8000 and offers good value. The U6G is well-suited for watching movies in dark rooms due to its superior contrast ratio and black uniformity, making it a solid choice for home theater enthusiasts. However, if you frequently watch TV in bright rooms or need wider viewing angles for group watching, the LG UP8000's IPS panel provides better performance in these conditions, albeit at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6G (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for dark room
Good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7/10
5.7/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.10/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has good picture quality, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6/10
5.3/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.10/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G has a high contrast ratio and well-implemented local dimming feature, leading to impressive black uniformity, which are crucial for a good movie and cinematic TV experience. In contrast, the LG UP8000 has a lower contrast ratio, lacks local dimming, and has poorer black uniformity, making it less suitable for those aspects.
Gaming
6.8/10
5.7/10
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G is better for gaming as it has a faster response time and lower input lag, making it more responsive for fast-paced games, while the LG UP8000 has slower response time and input lag that may not be as suitable for quick reflexes required in gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0/10
5.9/10
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.1/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G is very good for watching cartoons & animation because it has good colors straight out of the box and a very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and varied colors. In contrast, the LG UP8000 is poor for cartoons & animation as it may not represent colors as accurately or vividly, due to its poor color gamut.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1/10
6.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it well-suited for viewing standard definition content like news and talk shows in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the LG UP8000 offers lower SDR brightness and lacks local dimming, resulting in less impressive picture quality for the same type of content.
Bright Room
7.3/10
5.9/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is good for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G is better suited for bright rooms because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness levels and better handling of reflections, which are key for maintaining picture quality in well-lit environments. The LG UP8000, on the other hand, struggles in bright rooms due to its lower brightness and contrast, despite having a decent ability to reduce reflections.
Cost
$383
$425
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The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $383 and the LG UP8000 (LCD) costs $425.
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6G has good motion processing capabilities which are important for watching fast-paced sports, but its limited viewing angles can make it less ideal for group viewings, whereas the LG UP8000 offers wider viewing angles but only fair motion processing, which might not handle fast movements in sports as smoothly. Both TVs handle reflections decently but neither excels in this area, and while gray uniformity is only somewhat important, it could impact the viewing experience when watching sports with large uniform areas like a soccer field, where both TVs offer fair performance.
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How the Hisense U6G (LCD) and the LG UP8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
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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 LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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