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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a midrange priced TV, the Hisense U8K may be better for value as it's typically less expensive than the Sony X95J which comes with a premium price. The Hisense U8K offers great gaming performance and is suitable for cartoons and animation, whereas the Sony X95J provides better performance for watching the news, talk shows, and reality TV, with slightly better screen reflections handling, which could be preferable for bright room conditions. Both TVs may not provide the best viewing angles, so keep that in mind if you often watch from different positions in the room. 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 Sony X95J (LCD)
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
8.0
8.21/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Hisense U8K (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
8.0
8.21/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV, though the Hisense U8K (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV with its excellent contrast and black uniformity empowered by miniLED technology, which provides deeper blacks and efficient local dimming. In comparison, the Sony X95J also offers a stellar movie-watching experience because of its high contrast, capable local dimming, and better color accuracy out of the box, as well as wider viewing angles that maintain image consistency from different seating positions.
Sports
6.3
8.0
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J delivers smoother motion during sports due to its superior motion processing and faster response time compared to the Hisense U8K, while the Hisense U8K may not handle fast-paced action as well, contributing to a lower performance when watching sports. Additionally, the Sony X95J offers better viewing angles, meaning it's easier to watch the game from different positions around the room, but both TVs have a similar capacity to reduce reflections from windows or lights.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.1
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8K is very good for watching news and TV programs because it has excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, which makes everyday content look crisp and clear even in bright rooms. The Sony X95J is excellent in the same context, as it also has very good upscaling and SDR brightness but brings slightly better colors out of the box and a wider color gamut, providing a more vibrant picture especially for colorful content.
Cost
$898
$1,425
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.6
8.2
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8K has a high refresh rate and low input lag, which makes fast-moving images smoother, so it's excellent for gaming. In contrast, the Sony X95J also has low input lag and a slightly lower refresh rate, which still provides a good gaming experience but may not be as smooth as the Hisense U8K with very fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8K (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8K excels at displaying cartoons & animation because it has a very good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors, and excellent color volume, which maintains color richness at different brightness levels. Meanwhile, the Sony X95J is very good for cartoons & animation with its good color gamut, which is slightly less broad than the Hisense, and its good color volume that doesn't quite preserve the vibrant colors as effectively as the Hisense in varying brightness.
Bright Room
9.7
9.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8K (LCD) to be best in class for bright room, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent.
The Hisense U8K is better suited for bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness, which manages ambient light well, and very good reflection handling, which reduces glare. In contrast, the Sony X95J, while still offering very good SDR and HDR brightness, might not be as bright as the Hisense U8K but also has very good reflection handling, ensuring a quality viewing experience in well-lit environments.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the Sony X95J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $1,425 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | XR-65X95J | |
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 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
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 56.9" x 26" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 33.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 60.6 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 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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