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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the Hisense U8K (LCD) if you're looking for a TV at a midrange price that exceeds in gaming and is very good in bright rooms. It's also a strong choice for watching cartoons and animation, with excellent contrast and black uniformity. Go with the LG C2 (OLED) if you're willing to pay a premium price for a TV that offers superior overall picture quality and is exceptional for watching movies, sports, and diverse types of content. It offers a very wide viewing angle and low input lag, making it a solid option for gamers as well. However, it might not be as bright as the Hisense U8K in well-lit rooms. Both TVs support the latest features and have great sound. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8K (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the LG C2 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.5
9.1
8.21/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good.
Sports
6.3
8.4
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C2 stands out for watching sports with its superior motion processing and wide viewing angles, benefiting those with larger groups and varied seating arrangements. In contrast, the Hisense U8K, although offering decent performance, falls short especially in response time, meaning you might see more blur during fast action, and its narrower viewing angles might limit the experience for off-center viewers.
Bright Room
9.7
7.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG C2 (OLED) is good.
The Hisense U8K excels in SDR and HDR brightness, making it particularly suitable for bright room viewing, while the LG C2, despite its slightly lower brightness levels which are still good, offers excellent handling of reflections which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments. Both have high contrast and wide color gamuts contributing to vibrant images, with the Hisense U8K having a slight edge in color volume, enhancing its bright room suitability.
Cost
$898
$1,379
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the LG C2 (OLED) costs $1,379.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.7
8.8
8.21/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG C2 (OLED) and Hisense U8K (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Gaming
8.6
8.9
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The LG C2 (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
7.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8K (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the LG C2 (OLED) is very good.
The Hisense U8K excels in producing vivid and diverse colors, as it has a very good color gamut and excellent color volume, which makes animations stand out. In contrast, the LG C2, while also featuring a very good color gamut, offers slightly lower color volume, which means it might not represent colors in animations as richly, though its advantage lies in superior gray uniformity and contrast, making it better for dark room viewing.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.0
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C2 (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8K excels in upscaling and has excellent SDR brightness, making it very good for watching news and other TV programs in a variety of lighting conditions; however, the LG C2 boasts superior colors out of the box and color gamut, alongside perfect contrast due to its OLED panel, providing an excellent viewing experience particularly in dark environments.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | LG C2 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $1,379 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | March 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | OLED65C2 | |
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 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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" | 32.5" x 56.7" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 34.6" x 56.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 32.6 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 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | No | |
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David Katzmaier | November 2022
"The C2 offers image quality that's a clear step above any non-OLED TV I've seen. The C2 is rare among high-end TVs in that all four of its HDMI ports support 4K/120, great for hard-core gamers with multiple next-gen devices. The C2 is plenty bright enough for just about any viewing environment. It also outperforms QLED TVs like the Samsung QN90B and TCL 6-Series. That's why I consider the LG C2 the best high-end TV for the money of 2022."
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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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