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Updated January 12, 2024·
If price is your main concern and you would like a cost-effective option, the Hisense U8G is less expensive and performs well for a variety of content. Keep in mind that the Hisense might not match the Sony's performance in very bright rooms, but in a moderately lit or darker room, it could provide a satisfying viewing experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- The Hisense U8G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
8.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Sony X95L (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Sports
6.4
8.2
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
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G has a slower response time and less effective motion processing compared to the Sony X95L, which could make fast-moving sports scenes look clearer on the Sony. Moreover, the Sony X95L handles reflections better and offers wider viewing angles, ensuring a more consistent picture quality across different seating positions and in brighter rooms.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it superb for watching news and TV shows without compromising the picture quality of lower resolution content and ensuring vibrant images even in well-lit rooms. While the Hisense U8G is very good at upscaling and offers considerable SDR brightness, it may not match the Sony's excellent rendering of accurate colors straight out of the box or its slightly superior contrast which contributes to deeper blacks and more vivid picture quality.
Bright Room
8.9
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L is considered the best for watching TV in a bright room because it excels in SDR and HDR brightness, which are very important for maintaining picture quality in well-lit environments, and handles reflections very well. The Hisense U8G, while very good in the same aspects, does not match the exceptional brightness levels of the Sony X95L, making it slightly less suitable for bright room viewing despite its commendable performance in handling reflections.
Cost
$1,707
$4,498
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$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
8.0
8.4
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U8G is highly regarded for movie and cinematic TV viewing mainly due to its excellent contrast and local dimming features that enhance deep black levels, crucial for dark scenes, and it has very good colors out of the box, which provide a vivid and accurate picture without extensive adjustments. On the other hand, the Sony X95L offers similar benefits with better black uniformity and color volume that makes the picture pop, as well as a broader range of colors, however, its gray uniformity and viewing angles are somewhat behind, which constitutes a minor compromise.
Gaming
8.3
8.3
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8G has a very good response time and good input lag, making it suitable for gaming, while the Sony X95L also has a very good response time and similar input lag, offering a comparable gaming experience. Both TVs feature a 120Hz screen which is beneficial for a smoother gaming experience, but specific game-related features or finer aspects of motion handling may vary between these models.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
9.1
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95L (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 114.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
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 | |
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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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