If price is a major factor and you also need a TV that performs well in bright rooms, the Hisense U8H (LCD) is less expensive and has a higher bright room performance. However, the LG C1 (OLED) excels in overall picture quality, making it better for watching movies and series. The LG C1 also has wide viewing angles and perfect black uniformity, suitable for dark room viewing. For gamers, the LG C1 offers a slightly better gaming experience due to its responsiveness. Both TVs are comparable in terms of input lag and use as a monitor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8H (LCD)
Best in class for bright room
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the LG C1 (OLED)
Excellent for gaming
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
Movies & TV
8.2/10
8.9/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.8/10
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 C1 (OLED) and Hisense U8H (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV, though the LG C1 (OLED) is somewhat better.
The LG C1 OLED offers perfect contrast, essential for deep blacks and striking highlights in movies, and its wide viewing angles maintain color consistency from different seating positions. The Hisense U8H, with its local dimming feature and high contrast, delivers an excellent movie-watching experience, but its limited viewing angles might reduce off-center image quality.
Sports
6.5/10
8.3/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8H (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C1 (OLED) offers superior motion processing and viewing angles, ideal for the fast-paced action of sports, and its reflection handling is excellent, reducing distractions during daytime viewing. In contrast, the Hisense U8H (LCD), while providing decent motion processing and reflection handling, does not match the C1's performance and has narrower viewing angles, making it less optimal for larger groups spread around the room.
Gaming
8.3/10
9.0/10
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
The LG C1 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good.
The LG C1 offers the best response time and input lag performance, making it excellent for gaming where every millisecond counts, while the Hisense U8H shows very good performance in these areas but may not match the instantaneous feel provided by the LG C1, especially in fast-paced games. Both models support a high refresh rate, but the superior response time and minimal input lag on the LG C1 are significant for gamers seeking the most responsive experience possible.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1/10
8.2/10
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the LG C1 (OLED) is very good.
The Hisense U8H offers very good colors right out of the box and an excellent color gamut, making it an appealing choice for cartoons and animation viewing. In contrast, while the LG C1 also has a very good color gamut, its colors out of the box are only rated as good, which suggests that the Hisense U8H may provide a slightly better visual experience for animated content without additional color adjustments.
Bright Room
9.7/10
7.1/10
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG C1 (OLED) is good.
The Hisense U8H is better suited for bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness, helping to overcome glare, whereas the LG C1, albeit also good in bright rooms, has lower peak brightness but handles reflections exceptionally well.
Cost
$933
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $933 and the LG C1 (OLED) costs $1,300.
The LG C1 (OLED) and Hisense U8H (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8/10
8.6/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and LG C1 (OLED) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U8H LCD TV offers excellent SDR brightness, which means it can deliver clear images even in bright rooms, along with a high-quality upscaling which is essential for maintaining image clarity when watching lower resolution content like standard TV programs or news.
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How the Hisense U8H (LCD) and the LG C1 (OLED) compare to other TVs
"Hisense is over here making the best TVs for the majority of average families. U8H is a juiced-up utility knife of a television that manages to do a lot of things pretty well. The brightness this TV is capable of pushing out means I can see everything going on in any video game I’m playing regardless of what time of day it is"
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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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