Choose the Hisense U6H if you are on a budget and still want a solid overall TV that performs well for movies, news, and animation. However, it has a lower bright room performance and is not as suitable for gaming.
Opt for the Hisense U8H if you prioritize a better gaming experience and superior performance in bright rooms, and are willing to pay more for these enhancements. Keep in mind, it also comes with better sound quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6H (LCD)
The Hisense U6H (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
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7/10
8.4/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.75/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7/10
8.2/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.75/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H is better for movies and cinematic TV due to higher contrast, better local dimming, and superior black uniformity compared to the Hisense U6H, which are crucial for deep blacks and detailed shadow scenes. While the U6H delivers decent performance with good colors out of the box and reasonable uniformity features, the U8H excels in these areas, as well as in color volume and handling reflections, though it has slightly narrower viewing angles.
Sports
6.0/10
6.5/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Hisense U8H (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6H handles motion less effectively than the U8H and has poorer reflection handling, which might be noticeable when watching sports; both have limited viewing angles but the U6H has a poorer response time which impacts fast-moving scenes. While the U6H exhibits acceptable gray uniformity, the U8H's superior motion processing and response time provide a smoother sports viewing experience.
Gaming
6.2/10
8.3/10
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
7.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8H offers very good gaming performance with superior response time and a higher refresh rate, enhancing fast-action scenes and providing a smoother gaming experience, while the Hisense U6H, though fair for gaming, has a poorer response time and lower refresh rate, which can result in less fluid motion and a bit more blur in fast-moving games. On top of this, the Hisense U8H has a better input lag score, meaning it reacts quicker to your commands, crucial for competitive gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4/10
9.1/10
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.4/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U6H displays colors excellently right out of the box, making it very good for cartoons and animation, while the Hisense U8H not only provides very good colors immediately upon setup but also offers a wider color gamut and excellent color volume, which enhances the vibrancy and variety of colors, making it excellent for animated content. In both TVs, the color performance is an asset, but the U8H takes it a step further with its superior color capabilities, although this generally comes at a higher cost.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2/10
8.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Hisense U8H (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6H delivers a good SDR brightness and excellent upscaling, making it suitable for watching news and TV shows in most lighting conditions. In comparison, the Hisense U8H offers even better SDR brightness and upscaling, coupled with superior contrast, local dimming, and color performance, ensuring vibrant and clear viewing for similar content, especially in brighter environments.
Bright Room
7.0/10
9.7/10
5.6/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.9/10
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 U6H (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H outshines the Hisense U6H in a bright room because it delivers excellent SDR and HDR brightness, enhancing visibility in well-lit environments, while also better handling reflections. Although the U6H provides good SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, its HDR brightness is only fair, making it less suitable for brightly-lit rooms compared to the U8H which also offers improved contrast and richer colors.
Cost
$498
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has a price of $498 and the Hisense U8H (LCD) costs $1,350.
"A budget TV that exceeds expectations. (...) For a TV that costs as little as this one does, its brightness and color are above-average (...) The U6H may not get quite as bright as its splashier siblings, but for its class, it fares pretty well. (...) As far as input lag, the U6H is an impressive performer. (...) Costing less than most of its direct competitors, and matching or bettering them in several key areas, it’s an irresistible value proposition. (...)"
"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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