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Company ProductName Specs
Advantages of the Hisense U8K (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the LG B4 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.5
9.2
8.21/10
CONTRAST
10/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B4 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good.
Sports
6.3
8.3
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B4 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
9.7
7.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG B4 (OLED) is good.
Cost
$898
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the LG B4 (OLED) costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.7
8.8
8.21/10
CONTRAST
10/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The LG B4 (OLED) and Hisense U8K (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Gaming
8.6
8.9
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The LG B4 (OLED) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.7
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8K (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the LG B4 (OLED) is very good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
8.3
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and LG B4 (OLED) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the LG B4 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | LG B4 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $1,200 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | OLED65B4 | |
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 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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" | 57.0" x 32.8" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 57.0" x 35.3" x 9.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 37.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 300 x 200 | |
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 | 8.2/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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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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