The Hisense U8H typically costs less and performs better overall, especially for movies, gaming, and bright room conditions. If you prioritize gaming and movie-watching experiences and seek better value, the Hisense U8H may be the right choice. However, if you prefer the Vizio brand and are willing to spend more for a sturdy build, the P-Series could be suitable, albeit with slightly lower performance in bright environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8H (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
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8H (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4/10
7.9/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Gaming
8.3/10
7.7/10
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H is highly regarded for gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag performance, making for quick on-screen action without much delay. On the other hand, while the Vizio P-Series offers good gaming capabilities, its response time and input lag performance are not rated as highly as the Hisense U8H, which may result in slightly slower screen transitions and a bit more delay during gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1/10
8.3/10
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8H excels in displaying cartoons and animation with colors that are impressive straight out of the box and a wide color gamut offering a vivid viewing experience. In comparison, the Vizio P-Series also performs well with a reputable color gamut, but its colors might not be as striking initially and its overall color range isn't as extensive as the Hisense U8H.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H is very good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its excellent SDR brightness and upscaling capabilities, ensuring clarity in most viewing environments. In comparison, the Vizio P-Series offers a very good SDR brightness, but its performance in upscaling is not as well-regarded, which may reduce picture quality when watching lower-resolution content.
Bright Room
9.7/10
8.9/10
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8H excels in both SDR and HDR brightness, making it ideal for bright rooms where strong light output is essential, while the Vizio P-Series offers a slightly lesser but still very effective brightness performance in these areas.
Cost
$1,500
$1,321
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $1,500 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $1,321.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8H (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and detail in dark scenes, although its colors and viewing angles are somewhat less impressive. The Vizio P-Series also performs well for viewing movies and TV, largely due to its good contrast and local dimming, however, it falls a bit short in viewing angles and color volume compared to the Hisense U8H, possibly making it less suitable for wider seating arrangements.
Sports
6.5/10
6.4/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Vizio P-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8H offers excellent motion processing which is crucial for sports; however, its viewing angles are limited, making it less ideal for wide seating arrangements. The Vizio P-Series, while providing very good reflections handling and fair gray uniformity for a consistent image, has poorer motion processing capabilities, which could affect the smoothness of fast-moving sports action.
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How the Hisense U8H (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
"Hisense is over here making the best TVs for the majority of average families. U8H is a juiced-up utility knife of a television that manages to do a lot of things pretty well. The brightness this TV is capable of pushing out means I can see everything going on in any video game I’m playing regardless of what time of day it is"
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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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