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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and need a smaller screen, the Vizio D-Series could be suitable, but expect modest performance, especially in bright rooms and for gaming. On the other hand, the Hisense U8G offers a significantly better viewing experience with very good overall picture quality, gaming performance, and bright room usage. It's more costly but could be a worthier investment for intense gamers, movie enthusiasts, and those placing the TV in well-lit spaces. Both have limitations in wider viewing angles, but the Hisense U8G excels in most other areas compared to the Vizio D-Series. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (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 Vizio D-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio D-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8G (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
6.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
6.2
7.63/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.3
5.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.1
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.7
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
8.9
5.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,500
$170
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,500 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.1
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Vizio D-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $170 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U8G | D32fM-K01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 32" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 16.8" x 28.1" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.7" x 48.5" | 18.9" x 28.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 38.1 lbs | 8.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 100 x 100 | |
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 | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 10 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Nick Pino | July 2021
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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