The LG C4 (OLED) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6/10
9.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C4 (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the LG C4 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Hisense U8G (LCD)
LG C4 (OLED)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,500
$1,999
Brand
Brand
Hisense
LG
Release Date
Release Date
May 1, 2021
March 1, 2024
Full name
Full name
55U8G
OLED55C4
Screen Size
Screen Size
55"
55"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
OLED
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED FALD VA
WOLED WBC
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Android TV
WebOS
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7.5/10
8/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
8.1/10
9/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
8.9/10
8.3/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
8.3/10
10/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
8.1/10
9.2/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.4/10
8.5/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.7/10
9.1/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.7/10
8.9/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
7.5/10
9.1/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
28.2" x 48.5" x 3.9"
48.1" x 27.7" x1.8"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
30.7" x 48.5"
48.1" x 29.8" x 9.1"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
38.1 lbs
31.1 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 x 300
300 x 200
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
Yes
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
7.6/10
10/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
8/10
10/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
8/100
10/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
8.7/10
8.1/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
8.8/10
8/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
8.5/10
8/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.4/10
10/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
7.3/10
10/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.4/10
9.6/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
8.7/10
10/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
8/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
3.9/10
8/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8.2/10
8.3/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.8/10
8.1/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
8.2/10
10/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
7.7/10
10/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
9/10
7.9/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
6.3/10
8.8/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
8/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.2
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
40 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Yes, Bypass only
Yes
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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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