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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for a TV that offers a high-quality picture at a midrange price, the Hisense U8G could be an excellent choice. It delivers a strong performance in bright rooms and for watching movies and series, along with solid gaming features. However, its performance in a bright room is not as strong as in other conditions, and it has a more limited viewing angle, which could be a concern in wide-seating arrangements. On the other hand, the Sony X85J, while more expensive, offers a very good sports viewing experience and has a high-quality upscaling feature for lower resolution content. It also has broader viewing angles which can be beneficial for watching with a group. However, it falls short in dark room performance and does not support features such as HDR10+ or Dolby Vision. In conclusion, if you prioritize a high-quality picture for movies and the capability to handle brightness well, at a more affordable price, the Hisense U8G could be the better option. If you are willing to invest more for superior sports viewing and more accommodating viewing angles, along with better sound options, the Sony X85J might be the preferred choice. 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
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
7.3
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
6.5
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
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 X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior local dimming, which enhances contrast and adds depth to darker scenes, and its excellent black uniformity, which prevents areas from looking gray in dark scenes. In contrast, the Sony X85J, while having slightly better contrast, lacks local dimming and has poorer reflection handling, which can affect its performance in dark scenes and environments with many light sources.
Sports
6.4
7.2
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G has a faster response time which is good for sports, but it performs less well in brightly lit rooms due to its reflection handling; whereas, the Sony X85J has a slower response time for motion but handles reflections better, making it a more suitable option for well-lit environments. Viewing angles are similar on both units, not being a strong point, while gray uniformity has a somewhat important impact on sports viewing and is not the main distinguishing factor between these two TVs.
Gaming
8.3
7.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G offers a very good response time and good input lag, making it an excellent choice for gaming, whereas the Sony X85J, with good response time and good input lag, still provides a decent gaming experience but may not be as smooth as the Hisense for fast-paced games. Both models support a 120Hz refresh rate but the swifter response time of the Hisense U8G translates to less motion blur and crisper visuals, especially in action-packed scenes, which is crucial for a superior gaming experience.
Bright Room
8.9
7.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G outshines the Sony X85J in bright room viewing primarily because of its higher reflection handling capability and superior SDR and HDR brightness, which effectively counteracts glare. While both TVs have very good SDR brightness, the Hisense's ability to deal with reflections ensures a clearer picture in well-lit environments compared to the Sony X85J, which is less adept at minimizing the impact of reflections.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.6
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G and Sony X85J are both highly regarded for watching cartoons and animation because they each offer 'Excellent' colors right out of the box, ensuring that the vivid and varied hues in animated content are displayed accurately without the need for additional calibration. Moreover, both TVs have a 'Very Good' color gamut, which is critical for reproducing the wide range of colors typically used in animation, though the Hisense has the edge in color volume, which means it can maintain these colors at different brightness levels.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
8.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U8G excels in upscaling lower resolution content and has good SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and talk shows, while its excellent colors out of the box and very good color gamut assure quality viewing in various conditions.
Cost
$1,205
$1,200
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,205 and the Sony X85J (LCD) costs $1,200.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Sony X85J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Sony X85J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,205 | $1,200 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | April 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | KD-65X85J | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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" | 32.8" 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 | 48.7 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 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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