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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for superb picture quality, particularly for movies and gaming, and don't mind investing more, the LG G2 OLED may be the better option. It provides deeper blacks and a wider viewing angle, which is great for dark room viewing. However, the Hisense U8G LCD is more affordable and still offers very good overall picture quality and brightness, making it a strong contender for viewing in brighter rooms. The Hisense U8G also has a slightly better sound quality if you don't plan to use external speakers, but the LG G2's superior sound system may be worth the extra investment if audio is a priority for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- The Hisense U8G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG G2 (OLED).
Advantages of the LG G2 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent 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
8.9
7.63/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG G2 (OLED) and Hisense U8G (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the LG G2 (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 G2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The LG G2 (OLED) offers perfect contrast and black uniformity, which is essential for excellent movie and cinematic experience, while the Hisense U8G (LCD), despite its very good performance, falls short compared to LG's OLED technology in these aspects.
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
8.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G has a slower response time and inferior motion processing, making fast-paced sports action less smooth than on the LG G2 which excels in these areas with much better performance leading to clearer images during rapid movement. Additionally, the LG G2 offers wider viewing angles and handles reflections more effectively, enhancing the sports watching experience from various seating positions and in various lighting conditions, compared to the more limited Hisense U8G.
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
8.4/10
The LG G2 (OLED) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the LG G2 (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8G has a very good response time, which is key for displaying fast-moving content with minimal blur, and its input lag is good, ensuring that gaming feels responsive. The LG G2, however, has the best response time, producing even less blur than the U8G, along with very good input lag, which means it's also highly responsive, making both TVs well-suited for gaming.
Bright Room
8.9
8.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.3/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and LG G2 (OLED) are both very good for bright room, though the Hisense U8G (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8G performs well in bright rooms because its LCD screen with LED backlighting achieves very good brightness levels and has good reflection handling, even though its contrast may not be as deep as OLED models. On the other hand, the LG G2 also shines in bright environments as its OLED technology provides excellent reflection handling and maintains perfect contrast, offering better color volume and gamut, but keep in mind OLEDs are typically not as bright as their LCD counterparts.
Cost
$1,707
$3,200
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the LG G2 (OLED) costs $3,200.
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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
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
The LG G2 (OLED) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G (LCD) delivers excellent colors right out of the box, which enhances the vibrancy and appeal of animated content without the need for calibration, while the LG G2 (OLED) offers a very good color gamut for rich, accurate colors. However, even though both have good color volume, the U8G's slightly lower gray uniformity means it might not handle large areas of similar color as skillfully as the G2, which could be notable in animated shows where such scenes are common.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.0
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG G2 (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G delivers very good SDR brightness and excellent upscaling which is suitable for news and TV programs in varied lighting conditions, while the LG G2 offers the same level of SDR brightness, better upscaling quality, and perfect contrast thanks to its OLED technology, providing a more vibrant and crisp viewing experience, particularly in darker rooms.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | LG G2 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $3,200 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | March 7, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | OLED65G2 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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" | 32.3" x 56.7" x 1" | |
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 | 50.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 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 | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Stephen Withers | June 2022
"When it comes to picture quality alone, the LG G2 is absolutely among the best OLED TVs we've ever seen. You're getting a set that's basically impeccable across every aspect of its performance, it's truly one of the best TVs on the planet. The Brightness Booster Max technology really pays dividends to set it apart from the crown. The LG G2 is a superb OLED TV that delivers exceptional HDR performance with bright specular highlights, and incredibly accurate dynamic tone mapping."
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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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