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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for superior performance across most viewing conditions, the Hisense U8H is the better option. It offers better overall picture quality, making it well-suited for movies, sports, and gaming. It also delivers a superior experience in both dark and bright rooms. However, it comes at a higher cost. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series is more budget-friendly, but with lower picture quality. It performs decently for movies and less demanding content but may not be as satisfying for sports or in brightly lit rooms. It also doesn't have the gaming performance of the Hisense. When considering gaming, the Hisense U8H has a higher gaming score, quicker response time, and more HDMI ports suited for modern gaming systems. For audio quality, the Hisense has a more powerful speaker system, which may eliminate the need for a soundbar in regular-sized rooms. In terms of longevity and software updates, both TVs may have similar performance, as this information isn't typically included in standard specifications and can be subject to manufacturers' policies and support timelines. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8H (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent 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 U8H (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4
6.8
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.2
6.3
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.8/10
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 U8H (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8H is better for movies and cinematic TV because it has excellent contrast, effective local dimming, and very good black uniformity, which are crucial for a movie theater-like experience. In comparison, the Vizio V-Series offers fair performance in all these aspects, which can make darker scenes look less deep and less detailed, reducing the overall cinematic quality.
Gaming
8.3
5.6
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H boasts a very good response time, enhancing gaming performance by providing smoother motion, while the Vizio V-Series has a poorer response time causing more motion blur during fast-paced games. Despite the V-Series having very good input lag, comparable to the U8H's good score, the slower response time and lack of a high refresh rate may affect a gamer's experience negatively compared to the U8H.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
7.0
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H is considered excellent for cartoons and animation due to its very good color accuracy out of the box and a very good color gamut, which means it can display a wide range of colors vividly and precisely. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series, while also having very good color accuracy out of the box, has a poorer color gamut, resulting in less vibrant and diverse colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
6.3
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8H delivers excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, contributing to clear images for news and talk shows, alongside a strong local dimming feature that enhances contrast. Meanwhile, the Vizio V-Series has poorer SDR brightness and lacks local dimming, resulting in less impressive picture quality for regular TV programming.
Bright Room
9.7
5.8
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H excels in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good handling of reflections, making it suitable for well-lit environments. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series struggles with poor performance in the same aspects, which can result in a subpar viewing experience in bright conditions.
Cost
$1,350
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $1,350 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.1
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8H has a better reflections handling, which makes it a better choice for rooms with many lights or windows, but it falls short in motion processing, important for fast-paced sports scenes, same as the Vizio V-Series which also has fair motion processing. The Vizio V-Series, however, has poorer reflections handling, meaning it's not as well-suited for bright environments, while both TVs struggle with viewing angles, meaning the picture quality may decrease when viewed from the side.
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How the Hisense U8H (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8H (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,350 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8H | V655-J09 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 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 57.2" x 3" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.9" x 57.2" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 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 | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes, 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"
Vizio V-Series (LCD)
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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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