The Hisense U8K generally offers better picture quality, especially in bright rooms, and it has higher brightness, better contrast, and more vivid colors for movies and series. It also has a superior gaming experience with faster response times and lower input lag, which is great for fast-paced content.
The Hisense U7G, on the other hand, comes at a lower price. It still provides good picture quality, but it won't be as bright or as vibrant as the U8K. It offers a decent gaming experience, but not as responsive as the U8K.
If you highly value superior visual performance and gaming and are willing to spend more, the U8K is the better option. However, if you are on a tighter budget and still want a good overall TV, the U7G may be sufficient for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7G (LCD)
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8K (LCD).
Advantages of the Hisense U8K (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
8.7/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4/10
8.5/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7G is valued for movies and cinematic TV for its strong contrast, effective local dimming, and decent black uniformity, enhancing dark scene reproduction, although its colors might require some adjustment out of the box. The Hisense U8K, on the other hand, offers even higher contrast, superior local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which delivers deeper blacks and more vibrant colors for a more immersive movie experience, but at a higher price point.
Gaming
8.0/10
8.6/10
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.8/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Hisense U8K (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7G is appreciated for gaming due to its good response time and input lag, making it responsive for fast-paced gaming. Similarly, the Hisense U8K is recognized for its performance in gaming, also offering a very good response time and input lag, though it has a higher refresh rate which could benefit smoother gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
7.7/10
9.1/10
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K outperforms the U7G when it comes to watching cartoons & animation primarily due to its 'very good' initial color accuracy and 'excellent' color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate depiction of animated content. In contrast, while the U7G still displays colors decently with 'fair' out-of-the-box colors and a 'good' color gamut, it won't be as rich or precise as the U8K.
Bright Room
7.7/10
9.7/10
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K outperforms the U7G in a bright room mainly because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness levels along with better handling of reflections. Although both are good, the superior brightness and reflection handling make the U8K more suited for environments with lots of ambient light.
Cost
$698
$898
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $698 and the Hisense U8K (LCD) costs $898.
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Both the Hisense U7G and Hisense U8K have fair performance watching sports, largely due to their response time and motion processing which are good for fast-paced action but not top-tier, and they struggle with reflections handling and have restricted viewing angles which can affect visibility during sports viewing. The U8K has a slight edge with better reflections handling and a higher motion processing capability, but it still shares the U7G's limitations in viewing angles and gray uniformity, which is important for sports with wide, panning shots.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1/10
8.6/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U7G has very good SDR brightness and fair colors out of the box, making it suitable for watching news and TV programs in various lighting conditions, while maintaining decent picture quality. In contrast, the Hisense U8K offers excellent SDR brightness and very good colors out of the box, providing a brighter and more vibrant display for the same content, though at a potentially higher price.
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Spec Comparison
Hisense U7G (LCD)
Hisense U8K (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$698
$898
Brand
Brand
Hisense
Hisense
Release Date
Release Date
June 2, 2021
August 2, 2023
Full name
Full name
65U7G
65U8K
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
miniLED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Android TV
Google TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7/10
8.3/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
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
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.7/10
8.7/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7.8/10
9.7/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
8/10
8.6/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.4/10
8.5/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.2/10
6.3/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.2/10
8.6/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
7.8/10
9.1/10
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 57.2" x 3"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.5" x 57"
35.5" x 57.2"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
43.0 lbs
56.4 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
8.2/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
6.5/10
8/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
7/100
9/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
8.2/10
9.3/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
8.8/10
9.1/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7.8/10
9.1/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7/10
7/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
6.4/10
10/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.6/10
5.3/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.3/10
9/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
3.2/10
3.6/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7.8/10
8.3/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.2/10
9.3/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
7/10
6.9/10
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
8.7/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
5.6/10
6.3/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
10/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.1.2
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
50 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Yes, Bypass only
Yes
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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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