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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming performance and plan on using the TV in a dark room, the Hisense U7K is a better choice due to its higher scores in gaming and dark room performance. However, it's usually somewhat more expensive. On the other hand, if you are more budget-conscious and don't need the best gaming or dark room qualities, the LG UP8000 costs less but doesn't perform as well in those areas. Both TVs have similar sound quality, but the Hisense has slightly better speakers. Neither will perform exceptionally well in bright rooms, although the Hisense is slightly better in that regard. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7K (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
5.7
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.10/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
5.3
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.10/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.8
5.7
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7K performs better for gaming due to its very good response time, which means it displays fast-moving images more clearly, and its input lag is good, ensuring minimal delay between a user's actions and the display reaction. On the other hand, the LG UP8000 has only a fair response time and although it has the best input lag, the slower response time could result in more motion blur during gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.9
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7K is better for watching cartoons and animation because it offers very good colors right out of the box and an expansive color gamut, which ensures that the vibrant shades typically used in animated content are displayed accurately and vividly. On the other hand, the LG UP8000 has lesser quality in these areas, with only good performance for colors out of the box and a poor color gamut, leading to less striking and accurate colors for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
6.2
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7K stands out for watching news and talk shows because it has very good SDR brightness and strong upscaling capabilities, which ensures that lower resolution content is displayed clearly. On the other hand, while the LG UP8000 has fair SDR brightness and upscaling, its performance is hindered by less vibrant colors out of the box and a limited color gamut, making the Hisense U7K a better choice for these types of TV programs.
Bright Room
8.1
5.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7K is well-suited for bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness along with effective handling of reflections, whereas the LG UP8000 struggles in bright conditions because it has fair SDR brightness and does not handle reflections as well.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.6
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7K has very good motion processing and response time which are crucial for sports; however, its limited viewing angle can reduce the quality of the image from the side, making it less suitable for group viewing. The LG UP8000 offers better viewing angles and decent reflection handling, but its motion processing and response time are only fair, which may lead to more noticeable blur during fast-paced games.
Cost
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The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $478 and the LG UP8000 (LCD) costs $480.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7K (LCD) | LG UP8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$478 | $480 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | July 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U7K | 55UP8000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | webOS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.2" x 48.4" x 3.1" | 28.1" x 48.6" x 2.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.6" x 48.4" | 30.4" x 48.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.6 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | No | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | July 2021
"What we liked on this one was the very sharp 4K images it could display, its good up-scaling capabilities, nice viewing angles and extremely low input lag. Lastly the new webOS 6.0 is great even if it needs some time to get your bearings while the redesigned Magic Remote feels fresh even if functionality remains the same."
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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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