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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Hisense U8G and the LG G1 depends on what you prioritize. The Hisense U8G is less expensive and performs well in bright rooms, making it suitable for daytime viewing. However, the LG G1 offers superior overall picture quality and excels in dark rooms, which is ideal for movies. The LG G1 also has better sound quality with great speakers, a wider viewing angle, and is better for gaming due to its response time. If cost is a concern but you still want quality streaming and daytime viewing, the Hisense U8G is a good choice. If you desire a top-notch viewing experience for movies, sports, and gaming, and are willing to invest more, the LG G1 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
Advantages of the LG G1 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
8.8
7.63/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG G1 (OLED) and Hisense U8G (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the LG G1 (OLED) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
9.1
7.63/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G1 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The LG G1 excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect black levels and infinite contrast, which is inherent to OLED technology, offering exceptional black uniformity and local dimming without blooming. While the Hisense U8G also offers very good picture quality for movies with high contrast and good local dimming, it may not match the absolute blacks of OLED, and while it has good color performance out of the box and color volume, its viewing angles are not as wide as those of the LG G1.
Sports
6.4
8.4
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The LG G1 offers superior motion processing and faster response time, which results in clearer images during fast action, making it more suitable for watching sports compared to the Hisense U8G, which has a fair motion handling capability and slower response time, leading to more motion blur. Additionally, the LG G1 handles reflections better and offers wider viewing angles, which means that regardless of where you sit, you can enjoy a consistent and clear viewing experience even in bright rooms, unlike the Hisense U8G that may not perform as well at different viewing positions and under strong lighting.
Gaming
8.3
9.0
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
The LG G1 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G has very good response times and good input lag, which are critical for gaming, but the LG G1 OLED excels with the best response time and input lag performance, making it a superior choice for the smoothest gaming experience. The LG G1 also supports OLED technology which generally provides better picture quality and viewing angles, beneficial for an immersive gaming session.
Bright Room
8.9
7.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.3/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the LG G1 (OLED) is good.
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is better suited for bright rooms than the LG G1 (OLED) because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness, which helps to overcome ambient light, and very good handling of reflections. While the LG G1 offers excellent reflection handling, its SDR and HDR brightness levels, although good, are lower in comparison, which could make it less ideal than the Hisense U8G in very bright environments.
Cost
$1,500
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,500 and the LG G1 (OLED) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.5
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and LG G1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is praised for its excellent colors out of the box, meaning it displays vibrant and accurate colors without need for much calibration, and its color gamut performance is very good, ensuring a wide range of colors are well represented for animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
8.7
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG G1 (OLED) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and the LG G1 (OLED) both excel in upscaling and have very good SDR brightness, crucial for clear viewing of news and talk shows; the Hisense U8G features local dimming and high contrast which enhances detail, while the LG G1 boasts impressive colors straight out of the box and a wider color gamut, providing vibrant and accurate images.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the LG G1 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8G (LCD) | LG G1 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | March 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U8G | OLED55G1 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
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 | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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" | 27.8" x 48.2" x 0.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.7" x 48.5" | 30.1" x 48.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 38.1 lbs | 48.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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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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