A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec TV team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize savings and still want a great TV, the Hisense U8G is a solid choice and costs less. It performs well across various content, especially for gaming. However, the Sony X95K, though more expensive, offers better picture processing, superior color accuracy, and enhanced contrast that make it particularly appealing for high-quality movie watching. Additionally, for a bright room, the Sony X95K may handle reflections more effectively. If paying more for these improvements is within your budget and high visual quality is essential for your viewing experience, the Sony could be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- The Hisense U8G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
- Best in class 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
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels in motion processing and response time, making it very adept at handling fast-paced sports with minimal motion blur, and its superior reflection handling ensures a clear picture even in brightly lit rooms. On the other hand, the Hisense U8G, while offering good motion processing and response time, falls short particularly in reflections handling and viewing angles, which could affect the viewing experience from off-center positions or in bright environments.
Bright Room
8.9
9.5
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95K offers superior SDR and HDR brightness coupled with better handling of reflections, which are crucial for a rewarding viewing experience in bright rooms, whereas the Hisense U8G, while also strong in these areas, doesn't perform at the same level. Additionally, the Sony X95K, while pricier, boasts a higher color gamut and color volume, contributing to its best-in-class performance for bright room viewing compared to the very good performance of the Hisense U8G.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect TV
Find your new TV
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 X95K (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 X95K (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U8G excels in contrast and black uniformity, ensuring deep blacks and great dark room performance, which is crucial for movies and cinematic TV; it also has effective local dimming that further enhances these scenes. The Sony X95K, while still providing high contrast and good local dimming, stands out with better color accuracy out of the box and wider viewing angles, making it a more versatile choice for various viewing environments.
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 X95K (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
Both the Hisense U8G and the Sony X95K excel in gaming due to their very good response time and low input lag, enabling smooth and responsive gameplay. Additionally, they both support a 120Hz refresh rate, which is ideal for fast-paced games and can provide a more fluid gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.7
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G boasts excellent colors out of the box, ensuring that cartoons and animations appear vibrant without the need for additional adjustments, and it has a very good color gamut making those animations be displayed with a broad range of colors. The Sony X95K also performs very well with colors out of the box and has a good color gamut, allowing animated content to be both colorful and true to the creators' intentions, albeit with a slightly more narrow color range compared to the Hisense U8G.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.1
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95K (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G provides very good upscaling and SDR brightness, which are crucial for clear news broadcasts and TV programs, and offers satisfactory performance with colors out of the box and local dimming. The Sony X95K, on the other hand, delivers excellent upscaling and even higher SDR brightness, enhancing detail in lower resolution content and making it stand out in bright rooms, with superior colors out of the box and slightly better contrast, albeit at a higher price point.
Cost
$1,707
$1,788
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $1,788.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $1,788 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | XR-65X95K | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 70.8 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 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
Get a great deal on the Hisense U8G (LCD) or the Sony X95K (LCD)
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
TV guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
FAQs
FAQs about TVs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec TVs team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest TV information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
385
TVs evaluated
33,110
TVs stats compiled
21
Proprietary TVs ratings developed
122,130
Recommendations made
18,320
Consumer hours saved
About the TV team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and TVs Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Jaime Roldán
TVs Expert
Jaime is a Colombia-based TV expert. He is an electronics engineer with 8 years of experience in the telecom sector and has been making TV recommendations for 12 years.
Featured in
