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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with excellent performance for movies, gaming, and HDR content, the Hisense U8H is less expensive and may better fit your needs. However, if you prefer a TV with slightly better build quality and you don't mind paying more, the Sony X95J offers a premium experience with better reflection handling for bright room viewing. Both TVs have 4k resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smooth motion for sports and gaming, but the Sony's upscaling of lower resolution content is superior. Keep in mind, the Hisense has mini LED backlighting which generally provides better contrast and local dimming performance compared to the Sony's traditional LED. If having wider viewing angles isn't a priority and you value superior dark scene performance, the Hisense could be a strong choice; otherwise, for a brighter room and a more consistent picture at different angles, the Sony might be the better fit. 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 X95J (LCD)
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Sports
6.5
8.0
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
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8H (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J excels in motion processing which is crucial for the fluidity of fast-paced sports, while the Hisense U8H falls short in this aspect, possibly resulting in blurrier action scenes. Both TVs are on par concerning response time and handle reflections well, which is important for bright room viewing, but the Sony X95J offers wider viewing angles, making it a better fit for group sports watching.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.4
8.0
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.2
8.0
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.8/10
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 U8H (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U8H provides deep blacks and good contrast which enhances movie watching, benefiting from its local dimming that improves black uniformity, but may not have the best viewing angles. On the other hand, the Sony X95J also delivers on contrast and local dimming, offering a bit wider viewing angles for a more versatile setup and similarly good color performance out of the box.
Gaming
8.3
8.2
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8H and the Sony X95J are both lauded for gaming due to their rapid response times and low input lag, which contribute to a smoother, more responsive gaming experience. Both TVs offer a high refresh rate that helps in reducing motion blur during fast-paced action, making them suitable choices for gamers looking for sharp and fluid visuals.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.6
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8H (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8H is considered excellent for watching cartoons and animation because it displays vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box and has a wide color gamut, ensuring a varied palette for animated content. In contrast, the Sony X95J is very good in the same regard, offering accurate colors though slightly less impressive than the Hisense U8H, and a slightly narrower color gamut which might make some colors less vivid but still provides a high-quality image.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
9.1
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95J excels in watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because its upscaling capabilities are superior, ensuring that lower-resolution content appears clearer. Additionally, its SDR brightness is very good, making it an excellent choice for viewing in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, while the Hisense U8H also features very good SDR brightness, its upscaling quality, although very good, isn't quite on par with the Sony, making it slightly less optimal for content that's not natively high resolution.
Bright Room
9.7
9.4
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8H (LCD) to be best in class for bright room, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent.
The Hisense U8H performs excellently in bright rooms due to its outstanding SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflections handling, making it suitable for well-lit environments. The Sony X95J is similarly excellent in bright rooms, offering very good SDR brightness, superb HDR brightness, and effective management of reflections; it may deliver better contrast and more vibrant colors, contributing to a noticeable improvement in viewing quality under various lighting conditions.
Cost
$1,350
$1,425
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $1,350 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
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How the Hisense U8H (LCD) and the Sony X95J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8H (LCD) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,350 | $1,425 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8H | XR-65X95J | |
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 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.2" x 3" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 26" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.9" x 57.2" | 33.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 60.6 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 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.1 | |
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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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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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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