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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense A65K is a budget-friendly option that's much less expensive, which might suit you if cost is a primary concern. However, it won't perform as well in a bright room and its overall picture quality is average. On the other hand, the Hisense U8H costs more, but it offers much better picture quality and is well-suited for brightly lit environments. If you watch a lot of movies, the U8H also provides better quality for this type of content, as well as a better experience for gaming with its higher performance in motion processing and response time. The U8H's upscaling and local dimming features are superior, enhancing picture quality for various types of content. Additionally, if you're interested in high dynamic range content, the U8H supports more HDR formats and has better HDR performance. However, if voice commands are important to you, only the A65K offers this feature. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- The Hisense A65K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8H (LCD).
Advantages of the Hisense U8H (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7
8.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.75/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
8.2
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.75/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.9
8.3
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K is considered poor for gaming mainly because it has a fair response time which can cause more motion blur, and although it has very good input lag which is important for responsiveness, this does not compensate for its lower refresh rate. In contrast, the Hisense U8H is very good for gaming as it offers very good response time reducing blur in fast-moving games and has good input lag, supported by a higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
9.1
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.4/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H offers better color volume which enhances the vividness and variety of colors displayed in cartoons and animation, and both the Hisense A65K and Hisense U8H have very good colors straight out of the box, making them well-suited for colorful content without the need for calibration.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
8.8
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8H performs better than the Hisense A65K for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs due to superior upscaling of lower resolution content and brighter SDR brightness, making it more suitable for various room settings. Additionally, the U8H exhibits better color reproduction right out of the box, a wider color gamut, more effective local dimming, and stronger contrast, contributing to a more vivid and detailed viewing experience.
Bright Room
6.4
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8H outperforms the Hisense A65K in bright room viewing primarily because it has excellent SDR and HDR brightness, and it handles reflections very well, thanks to its superior screen technology. In contrast, the A65K has only good SDR brightness and fair HDR brightness, and its ability to deal with reflections is just fair, making it less suitable for bright environments.
Cost
$370
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the Hisense U8H (LCD) costs $1,350.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.5
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A65K has lower motion processing capabilities and handles reflections less effectively compared to the U8H, which may result in a less clear image during fast-paced sports. While both have fair response times for watching sports, the A65K's narrower viewing angles and inferior gray uniformity could lead to a less consistent picture when viewed from the side or with uniform scenes like a sports field.
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How the Hisense A65K (LCD) and the Hisense U8H (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense A65K (LCD) | Hisense U8H (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $1,350 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Hisense | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | August 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | 65U8H | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.9" | 33.1" x 57.2" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 35.9" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 56.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Hisense A65K (LCD)
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | September 2023
"The A65K proved to be a rather capable TV that works great within its extreme limitations that its price dictates. It has great contrast, very low input lag and good color coverage. Add Google TV and a low price in the mix and you have an excellent low budget offering."
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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.
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