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The Hisense U8G performs better for gaming and in bright rooms due to its higher brightness and better handling of reflections. It's a good choice if you're on a tighter budget and need a TV that handles various types of content adequately. The LG A1, on the other hand, excels in dark rooms and offers superior movie and series performance with its perfect blacks and wide viewing angles, making it ideal for a cinematic experience. But this comes at a higher price and the A1 might not be as suitable for very bright rooms. Both TVs have similar sound quality but different connectivity options: the Hisense has an extra HDMI port, which could be useful if you have multiple devices to connect. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.0
8.9
7.63/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV, though the LG A1 (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8G delivers a strong contrast performance with effective local dimming which enhances cinematic experiences and black uniformity for deep dark scenes, but viewing angles are limited. In contrast, the LG A1 boasts perfect blacks due to its OLED technology, offering exceptional contrast and black uniformity, and wider viewing angles, although it may not be as bright as the U8G in well-lit environments.
Sports
6.4
8.0
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A1 (OLED) provides a superior sports watching experience due to its excellent response time and wide viewing angles, making fast-moving action appear smoother and offering consistent picture quality from different seating positions. In comparison, the Hisense U8G (LCD) has fair performance in motion processing and restricted viewing angles, possibly resulting in noticeable blur during fast-moving scenes and color shifts when viewed from an angle, yet it handles reflections better which could be advantageous in bright rooms..
Gaming
8.3
7.0
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the LG A1 (OLED) is good.
The Hisense U8G is known for its superior gaming performance partly due to its high refresh rate of 120Hz, which allows for smoother visuals in fast-paced games, while the LG A1 is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, making it less fluid for gaming. However, the LG A1 boasts an excellent response time and extremely low input lag, as is typical with OLEDs, thereby providing sharp, instantaneous reactions to user inputs, outshining the Hisense U8G's very good response time and input lag.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.0
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.1/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Hisense U8G (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8G (LCD) delivers excellent colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, contributing to a vibrant and accurate depiction of cartoons & animation. The LG A1 (OLED), while providing good colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, offers better contrast which can enhance the viewing experience of animated content with deep blacks and vivid colors.
Bright Room
8.9
6.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the LG A1 (OLED) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G excels in a bright room mainly due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and very good handling of reflections, which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit conditions. On the other hand, the LG A1 struggles somewhat due to its lower brightness levels for both SDR and HDR content and despite its good management of reflections, it cannot outshine the Hisense in brightly lit spaces.
Cost
$1,707
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the LG A1 (OLED) costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
8.2
7.63/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The LG A1 (OLED) and Hisense U8G (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
8.4
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U8G excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it a strong choice for news and talk shows in various lighting conditions. On the other hand, the LG A1, with its superior contrast and color accuracy out of the box, offers more vibrant and lifelike images for watching the same content, albeit it's not as bright as the Hisense.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the LG A1 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8G (LCD) | LG A1 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $1,100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | March 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | OLED65A1 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | webOS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 8/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 52.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | 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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