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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8G is a midrange-priced TV that generally costs much less than the Sony X95J, which is priced at a premium. If you are looking for a TV that excels in gaming thanks to lower input lag and faster response time, then the Hisense U8G is the better choice. However, if you prefer watching sports or need a TV with better performance in bright rooms, the Sony X95J outperforms the Hisense. It also has slightly better sound quality with a more powerful speaker setup, which might be important if you don't plan to use an external sound system. For movies in dark rooms, both TVs offer good performance, but if spending more for incremental improvements in picture quality and higher quality control and build quality is important to you, the Sony X95J is preferable. In summary, if budget is a concern or gaming is a priority, go for the Hisense U8G. If you're willing to invest more for better sound, sports viewing, and bright room performance, choose the Sony X95J. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- The Hisense U8G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95J (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Sports
6.4
8.0
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J outperforms the Hisense U8G in sports watching primarily due to its superior motion processing that handles fast action with less blur and a better reflections handling that keeps the picture clear in bright rooms. Additionally, the Sony has a wider viewing angle, ensuring consistent image quality from different seating positions, while the Hisense has a good response time but falls short especially in gray uniformity, which is noticeable during sports with large uniform colors like a football field or ice rink.
Bright Room
8.9
9.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
Cost
$1,707
$1,425
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
8.0
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
8.0
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U8G provides a superior contrast ratio and black uniformity, which enhances dark room performance and is essential for watching movies and cinematic content, while the Sony X95J, despite a slightly lower contrast, offers better local dimming and gray uniformity that contributes to a more even and immersive picture quality. Both TVs perform well with colors out of the box and color volume, but the Sony has an edge in viewing angles, offering a better experience for wider seating arrangements.
Gaming
8.3
8.2
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8G is praised for gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag, making it responsive for gaming. Meanwhile, the Sony X95J also offers very good response time and good input lag, ensuring smooth gameplay, but stands out with better sound quality, which could enhance the gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.6
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G is praised for excellent colors straight out of the box, meaning it displays vivid and accurate colors without the need for additional calibration, which is ideal for animated content that often uses a wide and vibrant color palette. The Sony X95J, while also offering very good performance in color accuracy when first used, stands out with its very good color gamut, enhancing the range of colors it can display, which is crucial for producing the diverse and rich hues typical in cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.1
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95J excels at upscaling lower resolution content and provides a bright SDR experience, which makes it a strong choice for watching news and talk shows. In comparison, the Hisense U8G is also very suitable for these programs with very good SDR brightness and upscaling, but falls slightly short in performance compared to the Sony X95J in these areas.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Sony X95J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $1,425 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | XR-65X95J | |
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 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 8/10 | |
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 56.9" x 26" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 33.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 60.6 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 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 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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