A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec TV team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming performance and want a TV that's often less expensive, the Hisense U7G could be a good option. However, if watching sports and having great sound are more important to you, you may prefer the Sony X85K, although it tends to be somewhat more expensive. For dark room viewing, the Hisense U7G performs better, while the Sony X85K has an advantage in bright rooms. Both TVs have similar capabilities with streaming services and media format support. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Hisense U7G (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for use as monitor
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.4
6.4
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7G is better suited for movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, which enhance the viewing experience in dark scenes by providing deeper blacks and minimizing blooming around bright objects.
Sports
6.1
7.4
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K delivers smoother motion in sports due to its excellent motion processing capabilities, while the Hisense U7G has only fair motion processing, which can result in less smooth action. Moreover, the Sony X85K manages reflections better, offering good reflection handling, which in combination with its good viewing angles, makes it a more suitable choice for well-lit rooms than the Hisense U7G, with only fair reflection handling capability.
Cartoons & Animation
7.7
8.5
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85K is very good for watching cartoons and animation because it offers excellent colors out of the box, enhancing the vivid and varied hues that are typical for animated content. The Hisense U7G, while good for cartoons, doesn't provide colors that are as accurate immediately after setup and has slightly less capability in representing a wide range of colors.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect TV
Find your new TV
Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.6
7.2
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7G (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Gaming
8.0
7.5
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U7G (LCD) to be very good for gaming, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7G has faster response time and lower input lag, both crucial for gaming, plus a 120Hz screen refresh rate that provides smooth motion, while the Sony X85K, with similar refresh rate, may not match the Hisense model in terms of response time and input lag, making the U7G a better option for serious gamers.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
8.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U7G performs well for watching news and talk shows due to its very good SDR brightness, effective upscaling, and decent performance in colors out of the box, which are important for such content. The Sony X85K similarly excels with very good SDR brightness, exceptional upscaling that enhances lower resolution content, and excellent colors out of the box, making both TVs suitable for clear and vibrant viewing of everyday programs.
Bright Room
7.7
7.4
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Hisense U7G and Sony X85K both have very good SDR and HDR brightness, making them suitable for well-lit rooms; however, the Sony X85K handles reflections better, giving it a slight advantage in bright room conditions, while the Hisense U7G has comparable SDR brightness but with fair reflection handling. Both TVs offer good color volume and gamut, contributing to rich and vibrant image quality, but this is secondary to their brightness and reflections qualities in bright environments.
Cost
$698
$678
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $698 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $678.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Hisense U7G (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U7G (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$698 | $678 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2021 | May 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7G | KD-65X85K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.0 lbs | 48.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
Get a great deal on the Hisense U7G (LCD) or the Sony X85K (LCD)
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.
About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
TV guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
FAQs
FAQs about TVs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec TVs team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest TV information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
385
TVs evaluated
33,110
TVs stats compiled
21
Proprietary TVs ratings developed
131,130
Recommendations made
19,670
Consumer hours saved
About the TV team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and TVs Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Jaime Roldán
TVs Expert
Jaime is a Colombia-based TV expert. He is an electronics engineer with 8 years of experience in the telecom sector and has been making TV recommendations for 12 years.
Featured in
