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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8G is a midrange priced TV and offers better overall picture quality, gaming experience, and performance in bright rooms compared to the Vizio V-Series, which is budget-priced. The Hisense has superior contrast, higher brightness in both standard dynamic range (SDR) and high dynamic range (HDR) content, and better reflection handling, making it well-suited for dark and sunny rooms alike. It's also a better choice for movies and gaming due to its higher performance scores in those areas. However, the Hisense U8G is typically much more expensive than the Vizio V-Series. The Vizio TV may still be a suitable option if you're looking for a more affordable choice and can compromise on picture quality, brightness, and gaming performance. Both TVs have multiple HDMI ports and support various HDR formats, but the Hisense has more HDMI ports and a higher refresh rate. Keep in mind that neither of these TVs have great speakers, so you may want to invest in a sound system regardless of which TV you choose. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8G (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
6.8
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
6.3
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G delivers a much better experience for movies and cinematic TV with its superior local dimming capabilities that effectively enhance contrast and black uniformity, essential for dark scenes. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series has no local dimming, resulting in less impressive contrast and black uniformity, which can diminish the quality of movie watching, despite its good colors out of the box and color volume.
Gaming
8.3
5.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G excels in gaming because it combines a very good response time with good input lag, which means it provides smoother motion and quicker reactions to controller inputs. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series, despite having very good input lag, offers a poor response time, leading to slower on-screen motion, which can be a drawback for fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.0
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G displays cartoons and animation with superior color due to its excellent out-of-the-box color accuracy and a very good color gamut, making the colors vibrant and diverse. In contrast, while the Vizio V-Series also has very good out-of-the-box color accuracy, its color gamut is poor, resulting in less vivid colors and a smaller range of shades.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.3
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G is better for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its very good upscaling and SDR brightness, which ensures clearer images and better visibility in different lighting conditions. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series has fair performance in these areas, with lower SDR brightness and upscaling quality, which could result in less clear images especially in bright rooms.
Bright Room
8.9
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,707
$400
$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 V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.1
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
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
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G offers a faster response time and better motion processing which is important for watching fast-paced sports, but it has a narrower viewing angle and merely good reflection handling, which might be challenging for group viewings in a bright room. On the other hand, while the Vizio V-Series has good gray uniformity which helps prevent distracting areas during sports broadcasts, its shortcomings in response time and motion processing could lead to more motion blur during fast action, and it similarly struggles with limited viewing angles and only fair reflection handling.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | V655-J09 | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 39.2 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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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