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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8H offers a midrange price and performs very well in bright rooms, whereas the Sony A80K comes at a premium price but offers superior overall picture quality and is exceptional in dark environments. If cost is a concern and you will watch TV mostly in well-lit spaces, the Hisense could be a smart choice. However, if you prioritize the best picture quality and plan to enjoy movies in darker settings, the Sony could be worth the extra investment. The Sony also has slightly better sound quality and build, but it may not be as bright as the Hisense in daylight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8H (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Sony A80K (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Excellent viewing angle
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.2
9.1
7.75/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80K (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A80K excels at watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect black uniformity and wider viewing angles, which are crucial for maintaining image quality when viewed from different positions around the room. In contrast, the Hisense U8H, while providing strong contrast and very good local dimming, falls short in viewing angles and doesn't achieve the same level of black uniformity, which can affect the viewing experience in dark scenes typically found in movies.
Sports
6.5
9.2
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Hisense U8H (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80K (OLED) is excellent for watching sports because it has superior motion processing and wider viewing angles, which means fast action remains smooth and the picture stays accurate when seen from different seats. Whereas the Hisense U8H (LCD), despite fair motion handling, has more limited viewing angles and doesn't manage reflections as well, affecting its overall performance during sports viewings.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.5
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is very good.
Bright Room
9.7
7.0
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.1/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is good.
The Hisense U8H (LCD) offers excellent SDR and HDR brightness, making it more suitable for bright rooms, and it also handles reflections very well. In contrast, the Sony A80K (OLED), while providing good reflection handling, has lower SDR and HDR brightness, which may not be as optimal for very bright environments.
Cost
$1,350
$1,698
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $1,350 and the Sony A80K (OLED) costs $1,698.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.4
8.6
7.75/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The Sony A80K (OLED) and Hisense U8H (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Gaming
8.3
8.8
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) and Hisense U8H (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8H is recognized for gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag performance, which means it can process fast-moving images without significant blur and responds swiftly to gamer inputs. The Sony A80K, on the other hand, has excellent response time and good input lag performance too, with its OLED technology providing exceptional picture quality for immersive gaming experiences.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
8.9
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) and Hisense U8H (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U8H excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it a strong choice for regular TV programs and news in well-lit environments. On the other hand, the Sony A80K offers superior colors right out of the box and better handling of various color gamuts, which is beneficial for watching content with diverse and vibrant color schemes. Both models come with effective local dimming and contrast capabilities that contribute to overall picture quality.
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How the Hisense U8H (LCD) and the Sony A80K (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8H (LCD) | Sony A80K (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,350 | $1,698 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8H | XR-65A80K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.2" x 3" | 33" x 57.1" x 2.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.9" x 57.2" | 33.9" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 50.7 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 | 7.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 3.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 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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Hisense U8H (LCD)
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Jaron Schneider | January 2023
"Hisense is over here making the best TVs for the majority of average families. U8H is a juiced-up utility knife of a television that manages to do a lot of things pretty well. The brightness this TV is capable of pushing out means I can see everything going on in any video game I’m playing regardless of what time of day it is"
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Michael Desjardin | December 2022
"It’s a high-end TV through and through something that becomes clear the moment you glance at its stunning picture. The A80K’s surgically precise contrast control is likely the first thing you’ll notice about its picture ... every piece of content looks better when this amount of precision is available. Color accuracy is another strong suit; the A80K features fantastic out-of-the-box color accuracy in the Custom picture mode."
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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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