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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8G may be a better choice if gaming is a priority because it has a very good response time and low input lag. However, the Hisense U8K offers better overall picture quality, higher contrast, and superior black uniformity which makes it more suitable for watching movies and dark room viewing. The U8K also comes with better built-in speakers and higher HDR brightness, enhancing the viewing experience for HDR content. If budget is a concern, the U8G is often slightly more expensive, whereas the U8K is often slightly less expensive. Both TVs have their strengths, so your choice should be based on your main use case, whether it's gaming, movie watching, or bright room usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- The Hisense U8G (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
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Hisense U8K (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Bright Room
8.9
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8K outperforms the U8G in a bright room mostly due to its superior SDR and HDR brightness, which means it can handle ambient light better, and reflections handling is also very good in both, ensuring clear picture quality even with light sources around. While the U8G does a very good job as well, the U8K takes it a step further with higher contrast and better color volume, which help maintain vivid and consistent colors in various lighting conditions.
Cost
$1,707
$898
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Hisense U8K (LCD) costs $898.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
8.0
8.5
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U8G is very good for movies and cinematic TV because it has a high contrast, effective local dimming, and great black uniformity, which are essential for deep blacks and detailed dark scenes. On the other hand, the Hisense U8K, while similar in these aspects, additionally boasts slightly better contrast and perfect black uniformity, which contributes further to a more immersive viewing experience; however, both have somewhat limited viewing angles and similar color performance.
Sports
6.4
6.3
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G and U8K both have challenges in sports viewing, with the U8G having poor motion processing which affects how smoothly action on the screen unfolds, and both TVs offer limited viewing angles which can reduce the quality of the image when seen from the side. Furthermore, while both models handle reflections well and have decent response times, the U8K's motion processing is not ideal for fast-paced content, and their gray uniformity, though acceptable, is not optimal for sports where uniform colors across the screen are preferable.
Gaming
8.3
8.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.8/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8G offers a very good response time for gaming, which means on-screen action is displayed with minimal blur. The Hisense U8K, although slightly lower in response time performance, compensates with a higher refresh rate of 144Hz compared to the U8G's 120Hz and good input lag performance, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
9.1
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
6.4/10
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 U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G is rated as very good for watching cartoons and animations because it displays colors excellently right out of the box, which is vital for the vibrant palettes typically used in such content, and has a very good color gamut which ensures a wide range of colors is accurately represented. The Hisense U8K, however, achieves an excellent status in the same category, as it maintains the same high standards for colors out of the box and enhances the color volume, providing an even broader spectrum of colors and deeper contrasts that add to the visual appeal of animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
8.6
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U8G is suited for news and TV programs because of its strong SDR brightness and effective upscaling, ensuring clear images even from lower resolution sources. In the same vein, the Hisense U8K offers excellent SDR brightness and very good upscaling capabilities, alongside better contrast and a wider color gamut, which allows vibrant and crisp viewing for everyday content.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Hisense U8K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Hisense U8K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Hisense | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | August 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | 65U8K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8.1/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 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 4.1" | 33.1" x 57.2" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 35.5" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 56.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 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 | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | 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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