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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8K is priced higher and performs better for gaming and in bright rooms. It also has better sound quality with great speakers. The Sony X77L is less expensive, has a lower overall performance, but is better for sports content and has a wider viewing angle. If you prioritize gaming or watching in well-lit areas, consider the Hisense U8K. If you're on a budget and mainly watch sports, the Sony X77L might suit you better. 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 Sony X77L (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
5.6
8.21/10
CONTRAST
3.58/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X77L (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
5.2
8.21/10
CONTRAST
3.58/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
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 Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K excels in contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, resulting in deep blacks and a more immersive experience for movies and cinematic TV. In contrast, the Sony X77L performs poorly in these critical areas, leading to less impressive dark scenes and a less captivating viewing experience for similar content.
Sports
6.3
6.8
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.5/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X77L (LCD) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Sony X77L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8K has fair response time and very good handling of reflections, making it suitable for watching sports in well-lit rooms, though its narrower viewing angles could be a drawback in larger gatherings. Conversely, the Sony X77L offers a wide viewing angle and better gray uniformity, which is good for group viewings, but its poorer response time and reflections handling may reduce clarity during fast-paced games.
Gaming
8.6
5.8
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.5/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.4/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K is better suited for gaming due to its faster response time and lower input lag, allowing for smoother gameplay and quicker reaction to on-screen events, in contrast to the Sony X77L which has slower response time and higher input lag, leading to potential motion blur and delayed actions which are less ideal for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
6.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its very good colors out of the box and very good color gamut, which ensures that the images are vibrant and accurate. In contrast, the Sony X77L's performance is only fair as it has poor color gamut, meaning it displays a less diverse range of colors, potentially leading to less vivid animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.0
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K excels at upscaling and delivering impressive SDR brightness, making it very good for watching news and TV programs with clear details and visibility even in brighter rooms. In contrast, the Sony X77L performs more modestly in these areas, presenting fair upscaling and SDR brightness, while its lower contrast and local dimming capabilities may result in less vivid images, making it only fair for regular TV content.
Bright Room
9.7
6.0
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.7/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K offers excellent performance in both SDR and HDR brightness, coupled with very good handling of reflections, making it well-suited for bright rooms. In contrast, the Sony X77L provides only good SDR brightness and fair performance in handling reflections, which can compromise viewing quality in well-lit environments.
Cost
$898
$598
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Sony X77L (LCD) costs $598.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | Sony X77L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $598 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | July 4, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | KD-65X77L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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" | 33.3" x 57.6" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 36" x 57.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 45 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 3.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3/10 | |
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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Milton Clark | September 2023
"For an entry-level model, Sony’s X77L is a decent 4K TV. It’s color reproduction, along with crisp and clean picture images revealed plenty of detail and clarity thanks in part to Sony’s excellent video processing."
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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 Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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