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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8H is a midrange priced LCD TV that generally costs much less than the LG C3, which is a premium priced OLED TV. The LG C3 offers a better overall picture quality, including superior performance for both gaming and watching sports, and excels in dark room conditions due to its OLED display. It also boasts better viewing angles and higher reflection handling, which could be important in well-lit rooms. However, the Hisense U8H still delivers impressive picture quality and brightness in both SDR and HDR, and it has a good gaming performance. Both TVs support common HDR formats including HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG, but the Hisense might not perform as well as the LG in very bright rooms due to its lower reflections score. In conclusion, if you prioritize top-tier picture quality and have the budget, the LG C3 is an excellent choice, especially for dark room viewing and wide seating arrangements. If you're looking for a more affordable option that still performs well for gaming and can handle bright rooms, the Hisense U8H is a strong contender. 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 C3 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4
9.0
7.75/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG C3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.2
9.2
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 C3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good.
The LG C3's OLED technology provides perfect black uniformity and excellent viewing angles, enhancing the experience for movies and cinematic TV especially in dark rooms, while the Hisense U8H's local dimming and high contrast make it very good for these scenarios yet less optimal than the LG C3 due to its weaker black uniformity and narrower viewing angles. Despite this, the Hisense U8H delivers very good performance at a potentially lower price point, making it a solid choice if you prioritize value alongside picture quality.
Sports
6.5
8.5
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
8.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8H (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 OLED TV offers superior motion processing and response time, which are crucial for the clarity of fast-moving sports scenes, while the Hisense U8H LCD TV has lower performance in these areas. Additionally, the LG C3 provides better viewing angles and handles reflections more effectively, making it a better choice for sports viewing in various room conditions, unlike the Hisense U8H which may not offer as wide viewing angles and as pristine reflection handling.
Gaming
8.3
9.0
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
8.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good.
Bright Room
9.7
8.3
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG C3 (OLED) is very good.
The Hisense U8H is preferred for bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, outshining the LG C3 in these aspects despite the C3's best-in-class reflection handling, which still makes it a strong contender. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut are important but secondary; both TVs perform well, with the U8H's strengths lying in brightness and the C3’s strengths in other picture quality factors like its perfect contrast due to OLED technology.
Cost
$933
$1,199
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $933 and the LG C3 (OLED) costs $1,199.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.8
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8H (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the LG C3 (OLED) is very good.
The Hisense U8H displays colors very well out of the box, providing a vivid cartoon experience with excellent color volume, while the LG C3, with its very good color out of the box, might not pop quite as much initially but still offers a wide color gamut. In a bright room, the Hisense U8H has excellent SDR brightness which can help maintain image quality, but the superior contrast of the LG C3's OLED screen can offer deeper blacks and may be more suitable for viewing in a dark setting.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
9.0
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8H's strong upscaling and excellent SDR brightness make it very good for watching news and regular TV programs, particularly since detail is preserved in lower resolution content and it performs well in diverse lighting conditions.
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How the Hisense U8H (LCD) and the LG C3 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8H (LCD) | LG C3 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$933 | $1,199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | April 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U8H | OLED55C3 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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" | 27.7" x 48.1" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.7" x 48.5" | 29.8" x 48.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 41.2 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 | 7.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | Unknown | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Jaron Schneider | January 2023
"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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