Choose the Hisense U7G if you prefer a balance between features and cost. It's priced lower but still offers good overall picture quality and gaming experience. However, its performance in bright rooms and sports content watching is less impressive.
If superior performance is a priority and cost is less of a concern, consider the Hisense U8G. It outperforms the U7G in bright rooms and offers better picture quality overall, particularly for movies and HDR content. However, the benefits come with a higher price tag. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7G (LCD)
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8G (LCD).
Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
Very good for bright room
Very good for movies & TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Very good reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.4/10
8.0/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7G is appreciated for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast and good local dimming that enhance dark scene details, although its black uniformity is not as strong as the U8G. On the other hand, the Hisense U8G is considered very good for the same content because it improves upon these aspects with even better local dimming and excellent black uniformity, giving a deeper black and more consistent quality, with the tradeoff of slightly narrower viewing angles.
Cartoons & Animation
7.7/10
8.6/10
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.7/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G (LCD) outperforms the Hisense U7G (LCD) in displaying cartoons & animation primarily because it has excellent colors out of the box, which enhances the initial viewing experience without the need for calibration, and it also features a very good color gamut, ensuring a wide spectrum of vivid and accurate colors. While the U7G also delivers good performance with fair colors out of the box and a good color gamut; the U8G's superior color reproduction capabilities make it more suitable for content that relies heavily on vibrant and consistent color portrayal.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1/10
8.6/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Hisense U8G (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7G offers a very good SDR brightness with adequate upscaling, making it reliable for news and TV programs in various lighting conditions, but its colors out of the box are rated merely as "good." On the other hand, the Hisense U8G not only features very good SDR brightness and upscaling but also superior "excellent" colors out of the box, providing a more vibrant viewing experience for similar content.
Bright Room
7.7/10
8.9/10
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G has higher SDR and HDR brightness levels compared to the Hisense U7G, meaning it is more effective at overcoming the effects of glare in a bright room. The U8G also has superior reflection handling, further enhancing its performance in well-lit environments.
Cost
$698
$1,205
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $698 and the Hisense U8G (LCD) costs $1,205.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8G (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) has good picture quality.
Sports
6.1/10
6.4/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7G has a fair performance for watching sports, with a fair reflections handling and a good response time, but its viewing angles and motion processing are only rated as fair, indicating potential issues with watching sports from an angle or with fast-moving scenes. The Hisense U8G, on the other hand, also has fair performance for sports, with very good reflections handling and very good response time, slightly improving visibility in bright rooms and reducing motion blur in fast scenes, but it suffers from narrow viewing angles and only fair gray uniformity, which may affect viewing group sports events or seeing a uniform field or court.
Gaming
8.0/10
8.3/10
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U7G has a good response time and good input lag, essential for a smooth gaming experience, whereas the Hisense U8G ups the ante with a very good response time and good input lag, providing an even more fluid motion for critical gameplay moments. Both models offer a 120Hz refresh rate which ensures smoother graphics during high-speed gaming scenarios.
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Spec Comparison
Hisense U7G (LCD)
Hisense U8G (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$698
$1,205
Brand
Brand
Hisense
Hisense
Release Date
Release Date
June 2, 2021
May 2, 2021
Full name
Full name
65U7G
65U8G
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED FALD VA
LED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Android TV
Android TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7/10
7.5/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.7/10
8.1/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7.8/10
8.9/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
8/10
8.3/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.4/10
8.1/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.2/10
6.4/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.2/10
8.7/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
7.8/10
8.7/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
7/10
7.5/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
33.1" x 57" x 3.5"
33.1" x 57.1" x 4.1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.5" x 57"
35.6" x 57.1"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
43.0 lbs
53.4 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
300 x 200
400 x 400
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
7.6/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
6.5/10
8/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
7/100
8/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
8.2/10
8.7/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
8.8/10
8.8/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7.8/10
8.5/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7/10
6.4/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
6.4/10
7.3/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.6/10
5.4/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.3/10
8.7/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
7.5/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
3.2/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7.8/10
8.2/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.2/10
7.8/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
7/10
8.2/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
7.7/10
7.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
6.5/10
9/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
5.6/10
6.3/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
8/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Yes, Bypass only
Yes, Bypass only
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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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