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The Hisense U8K is typically more expensive, but offers significantly better performance for gaming, movie watching, and usage in bright rooms compared to the Vizio V-Series. The U8K features advanced technology such as miniLED backlighting and a 144Hz refresh rate, which contribute to its superior picture quality, motion handling, and brightness capabilities. If a high-quality streaming experience and performance in various lighting conditions are important to you, and you don’t mind spending more, then the Hisense U8K would be a great choice. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series is more budget-friendly, with satisfactory performance for casual viewing and basic use. It has lower brightness, which may not be as suitable for very bright rooms, and it lacks some of the advanced features found in the U8K. If you’re looking for a more affordable option for everyday TV, news, and sports watching with decent performance, the Vizio V-Series could be a suitable option. Therefore, your decision should consider how much you value picture quality, gaming capabilities, and room brightness against the price you are willing to pay. 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
- Good for upscaling
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
6.8
8.21/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
6.3
8.21/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K excels in movie and cinematic TV watching largely due to its higher local dimming capability, which enhances contrast and black uniformity, creating more vivid and accurate dark scenes, complemented by excellent color volume for rich and varied hues. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series, while sharing a similar high contrast ratio, lacks local dimming, which affects its black uniformity and overall picture depth, and it has a limited color volume, leading to less vibrant and diverse colors.
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Gaming
8.6
5.6
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K excels in gaming with a higher refresh rate, contributing to a smoother gaming experience, while the Vizio V-Series lags with a lower refresh rate, leading to a less fluid experience. Additionally, the Hisense U8K has better response time, which means less blur in fast-paced games, but the Vizio V-Series has a slower response time, which can result in more motion blur during quick movements.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
7.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K excels in presenting cartoons and animation due to its very good colors out of the box and an excellent color volume, allowing it to display a wide range of colors vividly. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series, while having very good colors out of the box, falls short with a poorer color gamut, which can limit the range of colors it can accurately display.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.3
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K delivers a very good experience for news and TV programs due to its excellent SDR brightness, ensuring clear visibility in bright rooms, and good upscaling of lower resolution content. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series offers a fair experience with poor SDR brightness which can lead to a less vivid picture in brightly lit environments and poorer upscaling that may not render lower resolution content as clearly.
Bright Room
9.7
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K shines in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR Peak brightness, which combats glare effectively, and its very good reflection handling; in contrast, the Vizio V-Series struggles with lower brightness levels and only fair reflection handling, making it less suitable for well-lit environments. While both TVs have good color performance, the stronger brightness and better reflections handling of the Hisense U8K make it a superior choice for viewing in bright conditions.
Cost
$898
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.1
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | V655-J09 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 39.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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