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Updated January 12, 2024·
If cost is a major consideration, the Hisense U8G is less expensive and offers good performance, especially in brightly lit rooms due to its high peak brightness and reflection handling. However, the Sony A80J delivers superior picture quality thanks to its OLED panel, providing better viewing angles and perfect blacks, which is ideal for movies and regular TV viewing in darker environments. The Sony A80J also tends to handle motion better, making it a strong choice for sports and gaming. If you prefer an immersive streaming experience and top-notch picture quality and are willing to pay a premium, the Sony A80J is a compelling choice. However, for a balance of price and performance, particularly in bright rooms, the Hisense U8G may be the smarter buy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
8.7
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
WBC
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Hisense U8G (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Sony A80J (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
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G delivers a very good movies and cinematic TV experience with high contrast and solid black uniformity, which is crucial for dark scenes in movies, yet its LCD technology can result in limited viewing angles. On the other hand, the Sony A80J excels in movie-watching with its OLED panel offering perfect contrast and exceptional black uniformity, along with wider viewing angles; however, it can be less impressive in very bright rooms compared to the Hisense.
Sports
6.4
9.0
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
7.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G has slower response time and less effective motion processing compared to the Sony A80J, leading to a less smooth experience when watching fast-paced sports. Additionally, while both TVs handle reflections well, the Sony A80J offers wider viewing angles and better gray uniformity, providing a more consistent and clear image when viewed from different positions in a room.
Gaming
8.3
8.8
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A80J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8G has very good response times, which is crucial for a smooth gaming experience, but the input lag is just good, which means there could be a slight delay between your actions and what appears on screen. In contrast, the Sony A80J has excellent response time, ensuring minimal motion blur, and also good input lag, providing a responsive gaming experience.
Bright Room
8.9
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is good.
The Hisense U8G performs better in a bright room due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness, allowing it to better combat glare, whereas the Sony A80J, despite its good performance in brightness, might not appear as luminous in similar conditions. Both TVs handle reflections very well, but the superior brightness of the Hisense U8G gives it an edge, although the Sony A80J offers a higher contrast which can be beneficial for color volume and gamut when viewing content in darker environments.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.6
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Sony A80J (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G is acknowledged for its excellent colors out of the box and very good color gamut, which contributes to vibrant and accurate animations. In contrast, the Sony A80J, with very good colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, offers similarly rich and convincing hues, making both TVs well-suited for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.0
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A80J (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G excels at upscaling lower resolution content and offers a very good color performance straight out of the box, making it suitable for TV programs and news which often don't come in the highest resolution. Meanwhile, the Sony A80J, with its OLED technology, provides superior color and contrast, which enhances the viewing experience significantly for similar content; however, its lower SDR brightness compared to the U8G may not be as advantageous in very bright rooms.
Cost
$1,707
$1,698
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Sony A80J (OLED) costs $1,698.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Sony A80J (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $1,698 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | March 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | XR-65A80J | |
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 | 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 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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" x 2.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 33.8" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 49.2 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 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 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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Kob Monney | July 2022
"For home cinema fans the Sony A80J puts in a talented HDR performance, while daytime TV viewers benefit from its impressive upscaling and motion processing. Whites are portrayed in a clean and bright manner and black levels are strong, making for a very satisfying and consistent HD upscale. The A80J’s motion processing is hugely impressive. The Sony A80J takes content at any resolution and makes it look great, its motion skills are class-leading and its HDR performance boasts plenty of detail, contrast and expressive colours."
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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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