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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7K is a lower midrange price TV and is often significantly less expensive than the Hisense U8K. The U7K provides a good overall picture and gaming experience. However, its performance in bright rooms is good but not exceptional. The Hisense U8K, on the other hand, is a midrange price TV, generally more expensive, and has better overall picture quality, including excellent contrast, which is important for watching movies. It also supports a couple of advanced audio formats and has slightly more powerful speakers, which could enhance the watching experience. The U8K also performs better in a bright room than the U7K. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7K (LCD)
- The Hisense U7K (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
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
8.7
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Hisense U8K (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Bright Room
8.1
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8K surpasses the U7K in bright room viewing primarily due to its 'excellent' SDR and HDR brightness, allowing it to better combat glare and maintain picture quality in well-lit environments. While both models handle reflections 'very good', the higher brightness of the U8K, along with its superior contrast and color volume, makes it a better fit for a sunny room.
Cost
$678
$898
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $678 and the Hisense U8K (LCD) costs $898.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
8.1
8.5
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U7K and U8K both provide strong contrast and effective local dimming, enhancing the depth of blacks and overall picture quality, particularly important for movie watching where dark scenes are common. The U8K outperforms the U7K in black uniformity, meaning it can display more consistent black shades across the screen, which is crucial for cinematic experiences, and it also offers better color volume, contributing to richer and more vibrant colors in movies.
Sports
6.3
6.3
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7K has a slower response time which can result in motion blur during fast sports scenes, and despite having better handling of reflections, its viewing angles are narrow which could limit the view for larger groups. On the other hand, the Hisense U8K also has narrow viewing angles and a fair response time, but its motion processing isn't as good, and while gray uniformity is somewhat important for sports, both models perform similarly in this aspect.
Gaming
8.8
8.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.8/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U7K offers very good gaming performance with a fast response time and low input lag, providing a smooth gaming experience. However, the Hisense U8K, while also having low input lag, offers a higher contrast for deeper blacks, yet its response time is rated lower compared to the U7K, which might slightly reduce motion clarity during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
9.1
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8K (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U7K offers very good colors right out of the box and a very good color gamut, which makes cartoons & animation look vibrant and lively. The Hisense U8K, while maintaining those perks, steps up the experience with excellent color volume, enhancing the range of colors, particularly in bright and dark scenes, making it exceptional for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
8.6
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U7K and Hisense U8K are great for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs because they ensure clear visibility and detail upscaling even in standard definition broadcast; this is due to their strong performance in upscaling and SDR brightness, both of which are crucial for such content. The U8K further excels with slightly better brightness and local dimming, which can enhance contrast—a useful feature when watching shows with varying picture quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U7K (LCD) | Hisense U8K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$678 | $898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Hisense | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | August 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7K | 65U8K | |
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 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.1" 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" | 35.5" 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 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.1.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | 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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