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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8G would be a better choice if you value overall picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and if you are a gamer, due to its higher gaming performance. However, it usually comes at a higher price compared to the Sony X80K. On the other hand, the Sony X80K is a better option if you watch a lot of sports content or need wide viewing angles, as it performs better in these areas and is at a lower price point. Neither are ideal for very bright rooms, but the Hisense performs slightly better in these conditions. Keep in mind, the Hisense also has a higher overall build quality. If you consume diverse content and want a balance between performance and price, the Sony X80K is a more versatile choice at a lower cost. 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 Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
6.0
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.5
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which contribute to deeper blacks and better shadow detail, providing a more immersive viewing experience. In contrast, the Sony X80K, while still very good, falls short in these areas with lower contrast and black uniformity, and without local dimming, resulting in less impressive dark scenes and overall picture quality.
Sports
6.4
7.4
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G has a slower response time than the Sony X80K, which could result in more motion blur during fast sports scenes, and it also has less effective motion processing which contributes to a fair sports viewing experience. The Sony X80K, on the other hand, is better at handling reflections and supports a wider viewing angle, making it more suitable for group sports viewing in bright rooms, thus providing a good sports watching experience.
Gaming
8.3
5.8
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.2
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G (LCD) excels in depicting vivid colors and a wide color gamut, making animations appear more vibrant and lifelike. In contrast, the Sony X80K (LCD) provides good color performance but may not produce as vibrant colors or cover as broad a spectrum, possibly making animation less dynamic.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G is very good for watching news and TV programs largely because it excels in upscaling lower resolution content and has high SDR brightness which ensures a clear picture even in well-lit rooms. In comparison, the Sony X80K is good for similar content, with superior upscaling but less impressive SDR brightness, making it slightly less suitable for bright rooms but still delivering good colors right out of the box.
Bright Room
8.9
6.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G delivers very good performance in both SDR and HDR brightness, paired with very good reflection handling, which makes it suitable for bright rooms. On the other hand, the Sony X80K provides only fair reflection handling and fair HDR brightness, which may result in a less ideal picture when viewed in brightly lit environments.
Cost
$1,707
$798
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Sony X80K (LCD) costs $798.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Sony X80K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | March 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | KD-65X80K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 47.8 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 | 5.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"The Sony Bravia X80K is an inexpensive LCD TV that turns out pleasing visuals and is armed with a number of other desirable features. Sony’s robust internal processing, results in generally better picture quality than you’ll usually get for this price. In practice, the X80K is satisfying to watch. You’re not going to get as sumptuous a picture as you may with other TVs from Sony or other companies, but we didn’t encounter anything that looked bad on it."
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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 Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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