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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8G is generally better for gaming, due to its higher gaming score and quicker response time, which results in smoother gameplay. It's also better for watching content in bright rooms because it has a higher bright room score. Additionally, this TV supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+ to provide a better HDR experience. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series comes at a lower cost and might be a more budget-friendly option. It has a good balance for various contents including movies, series, and cartoons but isn't as strong as the Hisense U8G in a bright room or for gaming purposes. If you're focused on the best gaming experience and watching TV in well-lit rooms, and you're okay with spending more, the Hisense U8G would be a better choice. However, if you're looking for a good all-around TV and are more price-sensitive, you might prefer the Vizio M-Series. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8G (LCD).
Key differences
Gaming
8.3
6.4
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G excels in gaming with its very good response time and good input lag, making it responsive and smooth for fast-paced gameplay. In contrast, the Vizio M-Series, though having very good input lag, offers only fair response time, potentially leading to less smooth motion rendering in games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.6
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G is better suited for news and TV programs as it offers very good upscaling and SDR brightness, enhancing the clarity and visibility of non-HD content. In contrast, the Vizio M-Series also provides good performance in these areas, but with a lower upscaling quality and SDR brightness, it may not be as effective in brightly lit environments or with lower-resolution sources.
Bright Room
8.9
6.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G performs better in bright rooms owing to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, which makes it able to maintain the integrity of the picture even in well-lit environments, while the Vizio M-Series, although fair, does not reach the same levels of brightness and may appear dimmer in comparison. Additionally, the Hisense has a better handling of reflections which minimizes the impact of ambient light on the screen, a benefit the Vizio doesn't match as effectively.
Cost
$1,707
$750
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $750.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
7.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8G (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
7.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8G (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good.
Sports
6.4
6.2
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G has better response times and reflects less light, making it more suited for sports in brighter rooms; however, its viewing angles are limited, which can affect image quality when watching from the side. The Vizio M-Series, while handling reflections only fairly and having slower response times, offers slightly better gray uniformity, which can reduce visual distractions during sports with uniform colors like green soccer fields.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.3
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G excels with colors straight out of the box, making cartoons and animations vibrant without the need for additional adjustments, and has a very good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors. The Vizio M-Series, while also rated very good for color accuracy right out of the box and featuring a similar color gamut, might not match the Hisense U8G in displaying the full spectrum of colors as brilliantly .
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | July 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | M65Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 34.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 51.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 400 x 200 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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