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If picture quality and gaming are top priorities for you, the Hisense U8K may be the better option, as it offers superior overall picture quality and performance in gaming. However, the Sony X80K may be more cost-effective and still provides good performance for sports content due to its higher sports score. If you watch TV in a bright room, the Hisense U8K has a higher bright room score, indicating it performs better in well-lit environments. For dark room viewing, the Hisense U8K again has a higher dark room score, suggesting a better viewing experience in low-light conditions. On the flip side, the Hisense U8K is usually more expensive. Furthermore, while the Sony X80K has lower scores for overall picture quality, gaming, and dark room performance, it might suffice if those areas are not as critical to you and you prefer a more economical option. The Sony X80K may also be a better choice if you watch a lot of news, talk shows, or reality TV, given its higher score in that category. To summarize, the Hisense U8K excels in picture quality and gaming and is suited to both bright and dark rooms but costs more, whereas the Sony X80K is less expensive and offers better performance for watching sports, and news or talk shows. Consider what content you consume the most and your budget when making your decision. 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 X80K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
6.0
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
5.5
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K excels at watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, excellent local dimming, and perfect black uniformity, offering deep blacks and vivid picture quality. In contrast, the Sony X80K falls short in these areas with much lower contrast, no local dimming feature, and poorer black uniformity, resulting in a less immersive viewing experience for darker scenes.
Sports
6.3
7.4
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is better for watching sports due to its exceptional motion processing which is essential for smooth action, whereas the Hisense U8K has lower motion processing performance which can result in blurrier fast-moving scenes. Sony's model also has wider viewing angles making it more suitable for group viewings compared to the Hisense, which has narrower angles that can reduce picture quality when viewed from the side.
Gaming
8.6
5.8
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K has a higher refresh rate and lower input lag, which are crucial for smooth gameplay, making it very good for gaming, while the Sony X80K has a lower refresh rate and higher input lag, resulting in a less optimal gaming experience and considered poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
7.2
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K is considered excellent for watching cartoons and animation due to its very good color performance out of the box and very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors vital for animated content. In contrast, while the Sony X80K is still good for cartoons and animation, it may not match the Hisense in terms of color depth and richness due to its lower contrast and SDR brightness, which are somewhat important factors for color volume and gray uniformity.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.2
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K is very good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its excellent SDR brightness and very good upscaling quality, which ensures that lower resolution content is displayed clearly. In contrast, the Sony X80K is good for these types of content largely because its upscaling quality is very good as well, but it might not be as bright in SDR, which can affect its daytime viewing in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
9.7
6.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K is superior for bright room viewing primarily because it has excellent SDR and HDR brightness, allowing it to overcome glare and maintain picture quality. In contrast, the Sony X80K has only good SDR and fair HDR brightness with fair reflection handling, making it less capable in well-lit environments.
Cost
$898
$798
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Sony X80K (LCD) costs $798.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | Sony X80K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | March 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | KD-65X80K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 47.8 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 | 5.1/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"The Sony Bravia X80K is an inexpensive LCD TV that turns out pleasing visuals and is armed with a number of other desirable features. Sony’s robust internal processing, results in generally better picture quality than you’ll usually get for this price. In practice, the X80K is satisfying to watch. You’re not going to get as sumptuous a picture as you may with other TVs from Sony or other companies, but we didn’t encounter anything that looked bad on it."
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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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