If you're on a budget and want a decent TV, the Hisense U7K is a more cost-effective option, but keep in mind that it may not deliver the same level of picture quality as the LG G1, especially when it comes to black levels and contrast. The LG G1's OLED technology excels in these areas, offering superior picture quality, especially in darker viewing environments. However, OLED screens can experience burn-in over time, especially with static images, which isn't an issue for LCDs like the Hisense. For bright rooms, the Hisense U7K's LCD screen typically offers better brightness than OLED models like the LG G1, making it easier to watch in well-lit conditions. If you're an avid gamer, the OLED may be more appealing due to its faster response times and better motion handling. For watching movies, the OLED will provide better depth and richness in color. Overall, if cost is a concern and you will watch TV mostly in brighter rooms, Hisense U7K might suit your needs, but for premium picture quality in darker rooms and better gaming performance, consider investing in the LG G1. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7K (LCD)
Very good for bright room
Advantages of the LG G1 (OLED)
Excellent for dark room
Excellent for gaming
Excellent for movies & TV
Very good for sports
Very good for use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Excellent viewing angle
Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0/10
8.8/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG G1 (OLED) and Hisense U7K (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the LG G1 (OLED) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1/10
9.1/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G1 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good.
The LG G1 (OLED) excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, perfect black uniformity, wide viewing angles, and exceptional local dimming, offering deep blacks and vivid colors that enhance movie watching. On the other hand, Hisense U7K (LCD) also offers high contrast and good black uniformity with its miniLED FALD backlit panel, but it doesn't match the nearly infinite contrast and wide viewing angles of the OLED, which may result in less immersive viewing in some conditions.
Sports
6.3/10
8.4/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U7K (LCD) is only fair.
The LG G1 (OLED) provides a better viewing experience for sports enthusiasts thanks to its superior motion processing capabilities and faster response time, which means less blur in fast-moving scenes compared to the Hisense U7K (LCD). Additionally, the LG G1 also offers better viewing angles and reflection handling, ensuring a clear picture even when viewed from an angle or in a brightly lit room, unlike the U7K which is less optimal for these conditions.
Bright Room
8.1/10
7.4/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.3/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the LG G1 (OLED) is good.
The Hisense U7K is better for viewing in bright rooms because it has very good SDR and HDR brightness levels and handles reflections very well. In comparison, the LG G1's OLED panel also handles reflections excellently, but it offers good, rather than very good, SDR and HDR brightness, making it less ideal for the brightest environments.
Cost
$678
$2,199
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $678 and the LG G1 (OLED) costs $2,199.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG G1 (OLED) to be excellent for gaming, while the Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good.
The LG G1 OLED boasts superior response time and input lag compared to the Hisense U7K LCD, which makes it more suitable for high-performance gaming where even split-second advantages matter. However, while the U7K's performance in these areas is good and fully capable of delivering a solid gaming experience, the premium quality of the G1 comes at a higher cost.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6/10
8.5/10
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and LG G1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and LG G1 (OLED) both offer a vibrant viewing experience for cartoons and animation due to their 'Very Good' performance in colors right out of the box and color gamut. However, the LG G1, with its OLED technology, will likely deliver deeper blacks and a wider viewing angle compared to the Hisense U7K's LCD technology which is more adept at handling higher brightness levels for such content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3/10
8.7/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG G1 (OLED) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U7K excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and displays it very clearly, which is important for regular TV programs, and also has very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the LG G1, with its OLED technology, offers superior contrast and perfect black levels, enhancing the viewing experience for news and talk shows with deep colors and sharp details. Both TVs offer very good colors out of the box, which means vibrant and accurate images without the need for calibration.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the LG G1 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Hisense U7K (LCD)
LG G1 (OLED)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$678
$2,199
Brand
Brand
Hisense
LG
Release Date
Release Date
August 1, 2023
March 3, 2021
Full name
Full name
65U7K
OLED65G1
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
OLED
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
miniLED FALD VA
WOLED WBE
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google TV
webOS
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7/10
8/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
Yes
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
8/10
8.8/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
8.1/10
7.4/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
8.8/10
9/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
8.1/10
9.2/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.4/10
8.4/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.3/10
8.8/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.7/10
8.6/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
7.7/10
8.7/10
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"
32.7" x 56.9" x 0.8"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.5" x 57.1"
35" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
43.4 lbs
63.9 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 x 300
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
7.4/10
10/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
7.6/10
10/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
8.5/100
10/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
8.3/10
7.3/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
8.4/10
7.1/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7.9/10
7.4/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7/10
9.8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
8/10
10/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.3/10
9.3/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
8.8/10
9.4/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7/10
8/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
3.6/10
8/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8.3/10
8.2/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
8.2/10
7.6/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
8.2/10
10/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
7.7/10
10/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.7/10
8.2/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
5.6/10
8.8/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
10/10
7.5/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0.2
4.2
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
40 W
60 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Yes
No
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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 LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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