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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize deep blacks and vibrant colors for movie-watching in a darker room, and you don't mind spending more, the LG C3 OLED will be a great choice, as OLED TVs excel in these areas. However, keep in mind that OLED screens can be at risk of permanent burn-in, so they might not be ideal if you plan to display static images for long periods. On the other hand, the Hisense U8K LCD is much more budget-friendly and offers a brighter screen, which makes it a better option for well-lit rooms and it has no burn-in risk, but it won't match the LG C3 in terms of picture contrast and color depth. For gaming, both TVs support high refresh rates and have good response times, but the OLED's superior contrast can give a more immersive experience, although the LCD's higher peak brightness can be an advantage in bright rooms. 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 C3 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.5
9.2
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 C3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8K (LCD) provides very good contrast and black uniformity for an LCD, making it suitable for watching movies, but its local dimming is not quite as precise as the LG C3 (OLED), which offers perfect contrast and black uniformity plus unmatched local dimming, leading to a superior cinematic experience.
Sports
6.3
8.5
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
8.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 performs better for sports due to its superior response time and motion processing capabilities, which ensure crisper images during fast action, along with better viewing angles ensuring consistent quality when viewed from different positions.
Bright Room
9.7
8.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG C3 (OLED) is very good.
The Hisense U8K shines in bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness levels, which counteracts ambient light very effectively, although it handles reflections only very well, as opposed to the best. The LG C3 OLED, while offering very good SDR and HDR brightness that is suitable for bright environments, excels in dealing with reflections, but it may not be as bright as the Hisense U8K.
Cost
$898
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the LG C3 (OLED) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.7
9.0
8.21/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to have excellent picture quality, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality.
Gaming
8.6
9.0
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
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
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to be excellent for gaming, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good.
The LG C3 OLED outperforms the Hisense U8K LCD in gaming primarily due to its exceptional response time and input lag, enhancing the gaming experience with smoother motion and more immediate on-screen reactions to user inputs. Although both TVs support high refresh rates and feature multiple HDMI ports, the LG C3 is more responsive, making it better suited for fast-paced gameplay where every millisecond counts.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.8
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
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 C3 (OLED) is very good.
The Hisense U8K is excellent for watching cartoons and animation as it displays vibrant colors out of the box and boasts a very good color gamut, which makes animated images pop. Meanwhile, the LG C3 also provides a very good experience for such content, with good colors right out of the box and a similar color gamut, which ensures vivid and diverse hues, but it may require slight calibration to match the out-of-the-box color accuracy of the U8K.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.0
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good.
The LG C3 OLED has excellent SDR brightness and performs extremely well with upscaling, which enhances the quality of news and talk shows, while the Hisense U8K LCD also offers good SDR brightness and upscaling, albeit slightly less refined than the OLED, making both options suitable but with the LG C3 providing a bit better performance for these types of content.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the LG C3 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | LG C3 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | April 3, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | OLED65C3 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 36.6 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 | Unknown | |
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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