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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8G may be somewhat more expensive, but it generally offers a better overall picture quality, making it a good choice for movies and gaming due to its higher contrast, brightness, and color performance. However, its wide viewing angles are not as good, which could be a consideration if you often watch TV from off-center positions. On the other hand, the Sony X85K, often somewhat less expensive, provides better performance for viewing sports and may have a slight edge in upscaling lower resolution content. It also has a better build quality and is less reflective, which is useful if you tend to watch TV in bright rooms. So, if your primary uses include watching movies and gaming and you don't mind spending a bit more, the Hisense U8G may be the better choice. However, if you're looking for something that's good for sports and daytime TV in bright rooms and prefer to save some money, the Sony X85K could be a more suitable option. 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 X85K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
7.2
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X85K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
6.4
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
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 X85K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G offers significantly better contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity which are essential for watching movies and cinematic TV, resulting in deeper blacks and more detailed shadows; the Sony X85K, while fair in these aspects, lacks local dimming which impacts its ability to produce comparable contrast and black levels. The superior quality of these features in the Hisense U8G translates to a more immersive viewing experience, a crucial factor for movie enthusiasts.
Sports
6.4
7.4
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K is considered better than the Hisense U8G for watching sports because it offers superior motion processing, which is crucial for smooth action during fast-paced games. While the U8G struggles with reflections and has a more limited viewing angle, which can compromise the viewing experience in bright rooms and from side seats, the X85K manages reflections well and offers slightly better viewing angles; however, the gray uniformity, which affects the appearance of the playing field, is somewhat better on the Sony X85K compared to the Hisense U8G.
Gaming
8.3
7.5
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G is rated higher in response time and input lag compared to the Sony X85K, making it more suitable for gaming as it provides smoother motion and faster reaction to inputs, critical for gameplay. On the other hand, both TVs feature a refresh rate of 120Hz which supports fluid gameplay, but the superior response time and input lag performance of the Hisense U8G gives it an edge for gaming.
Bright Room
8.9
7.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G performs better in a bright room primarily due to its superior handling of reflections and higher brightness in both standard and high dynamic range content, making it well-suited for such environments. In contrast, the Sony X85K, while also good in bright rooms, has lower brightness capabilities and less effective reflection handling, which could impact viewing quality in well-lit conditions.
Cost
$1,707
$1,098
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $1,098.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.5
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G is recognized for its excellent display of colors right out of the box and a very good color gamut, which is crucial for vibrant and accurate cartoon and animation viewing. The Sony X85K also delivers excellent colors out of the box, but with a good color gamut, slightly less wide than the Hisense, yet still ensuring that animations and cartoons look lively and true to the creators' intentions.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
8.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U8G and Sony X85K both excel at upscaling lower-resolution content to their native resolution and have very good SDR brightness, enhancing the clarity and visibility of the news and other TV programs even in well-lit rooms. The Hisense U8G stands out with excellent colors out of the box, while the Sony X85K's upscaling is even more refined, which means it will better maximize the detail and clarity of standard definition content commonly found in news broadcasts.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $1,098 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | May 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | KD-65X85K | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 48.5 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 | 7.5/10 | |
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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