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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a TV with slightly better picture quality, especially in HDR content, and lower input lag for gaming, the Hisense U8H would be a good choice. However, it also comes at a slightly higher price. On the other hand, the Hisense U7K offers very good gaming performance and is ideal if you are on a tighter budget. Both TVs perform well in bright rooms and have good reflection handling, but the U8H has a marginal advantage with brighter SDR and HDR brightness, which can improve the viewing experience in very well-lit environments. Neither TV is ideal if wide viewing angles are critical, as both have VA panels which are known for their limitations in this area. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7K (LCD)
- The Hisense U7K (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
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
8.8
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Hisense U8H (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7K offers very good upscaling and SDR brightness, which makes it suitable for watching news and TV programs in various lighting conditions, while its very good performance in terms of colors out of the box ensures a pleasant viewing experience without the need for immediate calibration.
Bright Room
8.1
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8H outshines the U7K in bright room performance mainly due to its 'Excellent' SDR and HDR brightness, which is superior to the 'Very Good' levels of the U7K, allowing the U8H to combat ambient light more effectively. Although both handle reflections very well, the higher brightness levels of the U8H make it the best option for brightly lit environments, while its improved contrast and color volume also contribute to a more vivid picture in such conditions.
Cost
$678
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $678 and the Hisense U8H (LCD) costs $1,350.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
8.4
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.75/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
8.2
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.75/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U7K and U8H both excel in watching movies and cinematic TV due to their strong contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and rich picture quality in dark scenes. The U8H stands out slightly more with higher contrast and local dimming scores, enhancing its overall performance in these settings, while the U7K follows closely, offering similar qualities that are essential for an immersive viewing experience.
Sports
6.3
6.5
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7K and Hisense U8H both have their own motion processing challenges, evident in their motion metrics, which can impact sports viewing with fast-moving scenes. They also offer only decent handling of reflections and limited viewing angles, which might affect visibility during sports events in rooms with many lights or side seating; furthermore, the U7K's slightly lower gray uniformity can also be a drawback for sports with uniform colors like ice hockey or football fields.
Gaming
8.8
8.3
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and Hisense U8H (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U7K and the Hisense U8H both have very good response times, ensuring that the picture transitions smoothly during fast-paced games, and both have good input lag performance, meaning there is minimal delay between pressing a button on the gaming controller and seeing the result on the screen. However, the U8H has a lower refresh rate compared to the U7K, which may be less optimal for the highest frame rate gaming experiences.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
9.1
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.4/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8H (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U7K is appreciated for cartoons and animation due to its 'Very Good' color performance right out of the box and its impressive color gamut, which allows for a wide range of vibrant colors. On the other hand, the Hisense U8H elevates the viewing experience with the same 'Very Good' out-of-the-box color accuracy and an 'Excellent' color volume that translates to even more colors at various brightness levels, making it a superior choice for animated content.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the Hisense U8H (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U7K (LCD) | Hisense U8H (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$678 | $1,350 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Hisense | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | August 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7K | 65U8H | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.1" x 3.1" | 33.1" x 57.2" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.1" | 35.9" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 56.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Jaron Schneider | January 2023
"Hisense is over here making the best TVs for the majority of average families. U8H is a juiced-up utility knife of a television that manages to do a lot of things pretty well. The brightness this TV is capable of pushing out means I can see everything going on in any video game I’m playing regardless of what time of day it is"
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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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