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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers great picture quality for movies, gaming, and TV shows, the Hisense U8G is a cost-effective choice. However, the LG C2, with its OLED display, will provide superior picture quality especially in darker rooms, with better contrast and viewing angles. Keep in mind that OLED screens can be more susceptible to burn-in with static content, so if you watch a lot of news with static banners or play video games with fixed HUD elements, the Hisense might be a safer option. If you have a bright room, the Hisense U8G's LCD screen handles reflections better and might be more suitable, whereas the LG C2's OLED will give you better performance in a dimmer environment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
Advantages of the LG C2 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
8.8
7.63/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG C2 (OLED) and Hisense U8G (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the LG C2 (OLED) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
9.1
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 C2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The LG C2 (OLED) delivers exceptional viewing for movies and cinematic TV, thanks to its OLED panel's perfect contrast and black uniformity, alongside wide viewing angles that maintain color accuracy from different seating positions. Meanwhile, the Hisense U8G (LCD) offers very good performance with strong contrast and effective local dimming that enhances scenes with varied lighting, but it doesn't quite match the absolute blacks and consistency of colors at angles provided by the LG C2's OLED technology.
Sports
6.4
8.4
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C2 excels over the Hisense U8G when watching sports due to its significantly better motion processing, which ensures smoother movement onscreen, and wider viewing angles that maintain image accuracy when viewed from the side. Additionally, the LG C2's ability to better handle reflections and its superior gray uniformity helps to provide a clearer and more consistent viewing experience, especially in brightly lit environments or when the onscreen action involves large areas of uniform color.
Gaming
8.3
8.9
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The LG C2 (OLED) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the LG C2 (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8G features excellent response time and good input lag, suitable for gaming where fast motion clarity and controller responsiveness are crucial. The LG C2, with its OLED panel, offers the best response time and very good input lag, delivering an immaculate gaming experience especially for fast-paced games due to almost instantaneous pixel reaction and low delay in registering inputs.
Bright Room
8.9
7.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the LG C2 (OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,205
$1,549
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,205 and the LG C2 (OLED) costs $1,549.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.7
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
The LG C2 (OLED) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G boasts excellent colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, making it a strong choice for vibrant animations. Meanwhile, the LG C2 features good colors straight out of the package with a very good color gamut, ensuring rich and accurate colors for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.0
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C2 (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G has a high SDR brightness, which makes it a good choice for well-lit rooms, and its excellent upscaling abilities mean that lower resolution content like news and talk shows look sharp. On the other hand, the LG C2 boasts superior colors straight out of the box and a wider color gamut, offering more vibrant and true-to-life images, although its SDR brightness is less compared to the Hisense, making it less ideal for very bright rooms.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the LG C2 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | LG C2 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,205 | $1,549 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | March 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | OLED65C2 | |
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 | 8.6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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" | 32.5" x 56.7" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 34.6" x 56.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 32.6 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 | Yes | |
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 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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David Katzmaier | November 2022
"The C2 offers image quality that's a clear step above any non-OLED TV I've seen. The C2 is rare among high-end TVs in that all four of its HDMI ports support 4K/120, great for hard-core gamers with multiple next-gen devices. The C2 is plenty bright enough for just about any viewing environment. It also outperforms QLED TVs like the Samsung QN90B and TCL 6-Series. That's why I consider the LG C2 the best high-end TV for the money of 2022."
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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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