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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8K outperforms the LG UP7000 in most areas, especially for movies, gaming, and dark room viewing, owing to its higher overall picture quality, superior contrast, and full-array local dimming capability. The Hisense also offers a higher refresh rate and better sound quality with built-in Dolby Atmos support, which is great for an immersive experience. However, it comes with a midrange price point and might not be as bright in sunny rooms compared to other TVs. On the other hand, the LG UP7000 is more budget-friendly but has lower performance in picture quality and sound. It does not support certain advanced features like HDR10+ or Dolby Vision, which could compromise the HDR experience. Yet, if cost is a key factor and your viewing habits are casual, such as watching news or daytime TV in brighter environments, it might serve well enough. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8K (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
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the LG UP7000 (LCD)
- The LG UP7000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
5.6
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
5.1
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast ratio, effective local dimming, and exceptional black uniformity, which ensure deep blacks and vibrant picture quality. In contrast, the LG UP7000 falls short in these aspects with a lower contrast ratio, lack of local dimming, and poorer black uniformity, resulting in less striking images for movie and TV viewing.
Gaming
8.6
5.6
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K provides a very good gaming experience due to its lower response time and higher refresh rate, which makes motion look smoother and controls more responsive when compared to the LG UP7000, which has a poorer response time and a lower refresh rate resulting in less fluid motion and potential delays in responsiveness during gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
5.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.2/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K delivers excellent colors right out of the box, along with a very good color gamut and excellent color volume, which makes it superior for watching cartoons and animation where vibrant and consistent colors are key. In contrast, the LG UP7000 exhibits poor performance in these areas, likely leading to less accurate and less vivid colors that do not pop as they should for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
5.9
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K delivers a very good watching experience for news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its excellent SDR brightness, which ensures a clear picture in various lighting conditions, and because it has a very good color gamut and contrast, providing vivid and accurate colors.
Bright Room
9.7
5.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K outperforms the LG UP7000 in bright rooms largely because it has excellent SDR and HDR brightness, combined with very good handling of reflections, making it suitable for well-lit environments. On the other hand, the LG UP7000 with its fair SDR brightness and only fair reflection handling tends to struggle in comparison when there's a lot of ambient light.
Cost
$898
$620
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the LG UP7000 (LCD) costs $620.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.5
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UP7000 (LCD) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8K is fair for watching sports primarily because of its slow motion processing which can result in blur during fast scenes but is balanced by good reflection handling and decent viewing angles. The LG UP7000 also offers a fair experience for sports, with better viewing angles which help when watching with a group, but it's held back by poorer reflection handling and slower response times, leading to motion blur.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the LG UP7000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8K (LCD) | LG UP7000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $620 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | November 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | 65UP7000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | webOS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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" | 33.2" x 57.5" x 3.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 36" x 57.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 37.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 400 x 300 | |
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 | 8.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | No | |
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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 LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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