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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a cost-effective option, the Hisense U8K is significantly less expensive than the Sony X95K. The Hisense U8K offers better gaming performance and is a stronger choice for cartoons and animation. However, it may not handle reflections as well, which could be a detriment in a bright room. The Sony X95K is priced at a premium and should offer a more consistent experience for watching sports and reality TV and has higher sound quality but may not provide as stark contrasts as the Hisense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8K (LCD)
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Sony X95K (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 X95K (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 X95K (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV, though the Hisense U8K (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8K excels in movies and cinematic TV due to its superior black uniformity, which is critical for deep blacks in dark scenes, and its effective local dimming, enhancing contrast that benefits movie watching. In comparison, the Sony X95K offers better viewing angles and gray uniformity, which complement a wider range of seating and content but has less impressive black uniformity when compared to the Hisense model.
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
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K provides a better sports watching experience due to its superior motion processing and faster response time, which translates to smoother motion and less blur during fast-paced action. On the other hand, the Hisense U8K has fair rankings in both motion processing and response time, which may result in less clarity during quick movements and could be more noticeable in well-lit rooms due to its lower handling of reflections.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.1
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95K excels at upscaling lower resolution content and providing impressive SDR brightness, making it an excellent choice for watching news and TV programs; it also offers vibrant colors straight out of the box. In comparison, the Hisense U8K is very strong in the same categories but does not excel in upscaling to the same extent as the Sony X95K.
Cost
$898
$1,788
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $1,788.
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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 X95K (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a fair response time and good input lag, making it a solid choice for gaming, especially with its higher 144Hz refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals. On the other hand, the Sony X95K (LCD) offers very good response time and good input lag, with a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring games are responsive, though with slightly less fluid motion compared to higher refresh rates.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.7
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8K excels in displaying cartoons and animations due to its exceptional color volume, complementing its very good performance with colors straight out of the box. In comparison, while the Sony X95K also showcases very good colors out of the box, its color volume is not as extensive, which can affect how vibrant and varied the colors appear on-screen.
Bright Room
9.7
9.5
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
The Hisense U8K and Sony X95K are both excellent for watching TV in bright rooms due to their high performance in SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflection handling. The Hisense U8K may offer slightly better performance in contrast and color volume, but both units are well-equipped to provide a satisfying viewing experience in well-lit environments.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $1,788 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | XR-65X95K | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 9.6/10 | |
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 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 70.8 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 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 4.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 60 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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