If you prioritize picture quality and gaming performance and don't mind spending more, the Hisense U8G is a strong contender with higher scores in overall picture quality, gaming, and performance in bright rooms. However, the LG UP8000 costs less, and while it has lower picture quality and gaming scores, it still performs decently for everyday viewing such as news and sports. The LG UP8000 may be more suitable for those on a tighter budget. Neither TV is ideal for very bright or very dark rooms, but the Hisense U8G handles these environments better than the LG UP8000. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
Very good for bright room
Good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Very good reflections
Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0/10
5.7/10
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.10/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0/10
5.3/10
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.10/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G is very good for movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, efficient local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which enhance the depth and detail in dark scenes. In contrast, the LG UP8000 shows poorer performance in the same aspects, resulting in less impressive dark scene reproduction and overall picture quality.
Gaming
8.3/10
5.7/10
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G excels in gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag, coupled with a high refresh rate of 120Hz, providing a smoother and more responsive gaming experience. In contrast, the LG UP8000 has less favorable response time and input lag, and a lower refresh rate of only 60Hz, leading to potential delays and less fluid motion during gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6/10
5.9/10
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.1/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G excels in displaying cartoons & animation because it has excellent colors right out of the box and a very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues. In comparison, the LG UP8000 delivers less impressive performance for the same content due to merely good colors out of the box and a poor color gamut, which may result in more washed-out images.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6/10
6.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G performs better for watching news and talk shows due to its very good SDR brightness, which makes it suitable for bright rooms, and strong upscaling capabilities that enhance lower-resolution content. In contrast, the LG UP8000 is rated as fair in both SDR brightness and lacks local dimming, which can influence picture contrast negatively, making it less ideal for such content.
Bright Room
8.9/10
5.9/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G excels in bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness, combined with very effective reflection handling, allowing it to produce clear and vibrant images even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the LG UP8000 struggles, with only fair SDR brightness and poorer reflection handling, which may result in washed-out images when facing direct light.
Cost
$1,707
$830
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the LG UP8000 (LCD) costs $830.
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G has a very good response time which is excellent for watching fast-paced sports, but its motion processing is rated low, potentially leading to motion blur during fast action scenes. Conversely, the LG UP8000 has fair response time which might lead to some blur, and its motion processing is rated average, offering decent handling of sports action but not as smooth as some may prefer; both TVs have good reflections handling and fair viewing angles that can impact group-viewing experiences, and gray uniformity, which affects the appearance of playing fields, is similarly rated..
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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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