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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a lower-priced option that performs better for gaming and in dark rooms, consider the Hisense U7H. It's also a good choice if you're viewing primarily movies or series. However, the Sony X85J, despite being more expensive, offers slightly better performance for sports content and has a higher build quality, which might translate to better durability. Both have similar sound quality and support various HDR formats, but the Sony offers no local dimming feature, which can be a downside for contrast performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7H (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.4
6.5
7.50/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H is noted for good local dimming and black uniformity which enhances contrast for movies and cinematic TV, while the Sony X85J, though having similar contrast, lacks local dimming which affects its ability to display deep blacks.
Sports
6.0
7.2
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J performs better for sports due to its excellent motion processing and good response time, which provide smoother motion and less blur in fast-moving scenes. However, both the Hisense U7H and the Sony X85J have challenges with reflections handling and viewing angles, making them less ideal for bright rooms or wider seating arrangements.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
8.6
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J delivers excellent colors out of the box, which is preferred for animated content, whereas the Hisense U7H is rated lower with only fair color accuracy when first set up. Additionally, the Sony offers good color gamut, key for vibrant cartoons, just like the Hisense; however, the Hisense slightly edges out with very good color volume, contributing to a fuller spectrum of colors in various brightness levels. Both are important for animation but initial color accuracy is critical for enjoying content without the need for calibration.
Cost
$698
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has a price of $698 and the Sony X85J (LCD) costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.6
7.3
7.50/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7H (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Gaming
7.7
7.6
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both good for gaming.
The Hisense U7H is a suitable choice for gaming due to its lower input lag, which ensures a more responsive gaming experience, but it has a poorer response time, which may cause some motion blur during fast-moving scenes. The Sony X85J, on the other hand, has better response time, providing a clearer image during rapid movements, which is beneficial for gaming, although it might have similar input lag to the Hisense U7H.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
8.2
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U7H and the Sony X85J are both rated very good for SDR brightness and upscaling, which ensures that lower resolution content like news, talk shows, and standard TV programs are displayed clearly and brightly enough for comfortable viewing. Although neither TV offers exceptional colors directly out of the box, the Hisense has better local dimming and a wider color gamut, enhancing contrast and color richness, making it a slightly more suitable option for varied content.
Bright Room
7.7
7.3
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Hisense U7H and Sony X85J LCD TVs both have very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, which makes them suitable for bright rooms. However, the Hisense U7H has a slight edge in handling reflections which could be more comfortable for viewing in well-lit environments, while both TVs have less contrast in comparison to other models, and a decent color volume and gamut, contributing to vibrant images even though they might not be as rich as higher-end TVs.
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How the Hisense U7H (LCD) and the Sony X85J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7H (LCD) | Sony X85J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$698 | $1,200 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | April 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7H | KD-65X85J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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" | 32.8" 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 | 48.7 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 | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 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 | |
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Christian de Looper | December 2022
"We loved the Hisense U7H. It was able to deliver an excellent all-around image quality in its price range. The TV excels at controlling its backlighting in a way that ensures you’ll never experience blooming to a level of being distracting, something that I was a little surprised to see given the lack of Mini LED. The TV doesn’t just get decently bright it offers relatively accurate color reproduction for a TV in this price range. The TV is being billed excellent for gaming."
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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.
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.
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