The Hisense U7G may save you a little money and performs very well overall, but the Hisense U8H, while slightly more expensive, offers better brightness which is ideal for well-lit rooms or viewing HDR content. If gaming is a priority, consider that both models have features favorable for gaming, but the U8H has a slight edge in performance. For watching movies in dark rooms, both are good choices with the U8H pulling ahead slightly due to its better contrast. Choose the U7G if you want to save money without compromising too much on quality, but for the best viewing experience in various conditions, the U8H is the superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7G (LCD)
The Hisense U7G (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 movies & TV
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.75/10
7.2/10
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 U7G (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4/10
8.2/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.75/10
6.4/10
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 U7G (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H stands out for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior local dimming, black uniformity, and out-of-the-box colors, which contribute to a deeper and more accurate image compared to the Hisense U7G. Although both have similar contrast and viewing angles, the U8H further excels with its color volume, enhancing the richness and vibrancy of the image, and has better gray uniformity, which reduces the visibility of uneven shades during scenes.
Cartoons & Animation
7.7/10
9.1/10
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.4/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.4/10
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 U7G (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H offers a very good color performance straight out of the box, with both a very good color gamut and excellent color volume, making cartoons and animations look vibrant and colorful. In comparison, the Hisense U7G provides fair color performance out of the box with a good color gamut and color volume, hence it is considered good for watching such content but not as exceptional as the U8H.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1/10
8.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Hisense U8H (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7G excels in upscaling and has very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and talk shows with clear images in most lighting conditions. The Hisense U8H, besides having excellent SDR brightness that enhances visibility in bright rooms, offers superior color performance out of the box and a wider color gamut with effective local dimming and contrast, elevating the viewing experience of everyday TV programs.
Bright Room
7.7/10
9.7/10
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7G has very good SDR brightness and fair handling of reflections, making it suitable for watching TV in a bright room. However, the Hisense U8H outperforms with excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflections handling, providing an even better viewing experience in brightly lit environments.
Cost
$698
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $698 and the Hisense U8H (LCD) costs $1,350.
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7G and U8H both have similar viewing angles which makes them less ideal for watching sports in a wide seating arrangement; however, the U8H scores higher in motion processing and handling reflections, which means fast-paced sports scenes will look smoother and more watchable in brighter settings. Although the U7G has fair gray uniformity which can slightly affect sports viewing, the U8H performs better in this aspect, potentially offering a more uniform field view which is important for sports content.
Gaming
8.0/10
8.3/10
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U7G is very good for gaming because it has good response time and input lag, meaning it can handle fast-moving content with minimal blur and allows quick reaction times when gaming. Meanwhile, the Hisense U8H also offers very good gaming performance with an even better response time, ensuring that motion appears smooth and gamer commands are registered without delay.
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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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