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The Hisense U7H is less expensive and offers good performance for gaming and bright room viewing. However, its dark room performance and overall picture quality aren't as impressive as the newer Hisense U8K. The U8K, although more costly, boasts superior picture quality, enhanced gaming capabilities, and better audio with great speakers. It handles bright room conditions very well and excels in dark rooms. If budget is a concern and your priority is gaming in bright rooms, the U7H may suffice. Alternatively, if you're willing to invest more for an overall better viewing experience with superior sound and picture quality, go for the U8K. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7H (LCD)
- The Hisense U7H (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8K (LCD).
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
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6
8.7
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
8.5
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
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 Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K is considered very good for movies and cinematic TV primarily due to its excellent contrast, perfect black uniformity, and superior color performance both out of the box and in terms of color volume, which contribute to deep blacks and vibrant, accurate colors. The Hisense U7H, while still good for these purposes, has slightly lower contrast, weaker black uniformity, and somewhat less impressive color performance, resulting in less depth in dark scenes and slightly less vivid colors.
Gaming
7.7
8.6
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.8/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7H has a poorer response time compared to the U8K, but both have good input lag performance suitable for gaming; the U7H operates at a refresh rate of 120Hz, while the U8K offers a higher 144Hz refresh rate, which can make fast-paced games appear smoother on the U8K.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
9.1
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7H is regarded as good for watching cartoons and animation because it offers a "Fair" color performance right out of the box, ensuring decent colors without much adjustment, but the Hisense U8K excels due to its "Very Good" color accuracy upon initial use, paired with a superior color gamut and color volume that contribute to more vibrant and fuller colors critical for animation.
Bright Room
7.7
9.7
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7H has very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, which makes it suitable for bright rooms, but its ability to handle reflections is only fair, affecting its performance in very bright or direct light conditions. On the other hand, the Hisense U8K excels with excellent SDR and HDR brightness, and it also has a very good reflections handling score, earning its place as the better option for viewing in bright rooms despite its slightly higher price.
Cost
$1,498
$3,099
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the Hisense U8K (LCD) costs $3,099.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.3
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7H falls short in response time which is crucial for reducing motion blur during fast sports action, and in handling reflections, which could be distracting in a bright room, but it has a fair motion processing ability and slightly better viewing angles which can be beneficial when watching with a group. On the other hand, the Hisense U8K handles reflections better and features more effective motion processing, yet it has a fair response time not ideal for the clearest sports action and slightly narrower viewing angles that may not be optimal for large gatherings.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
8.6
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U7H delivers a very good experience for watching news and talk shows, with great upscaling of lower-resolution content and very good SDR brightness, ensuring clear visibility even in well-lit rooms. The Hisense U8K offers an excellent experience for similar content, as it has even better contrast, aiding in the depth and clarity of the picture, and higher SDR brightness, which is beneficial for viewing in bright environments.
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How the Hisense U7H (LCD) and the Hisense U8K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7H (LCD) | Hisense U8K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $3,099 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Hisense | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 4, 2022 | August 4, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85U7H | 85U8K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 7.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 43.1" x 74.9" x 3.7" | 43.1" x 74.8" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 46.1" x 74.9" | 45.7" x 74.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 90.4 lbs | 108.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 x 400 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes | |
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Christian de Looper | December 2022
"We loved the Hisense U7H. It was able to deliver an excellent all-around image quality in its price range. The TV excels at controlling its backlighting in a way that ensures you’ll never experience blooming to a level of being distracting, something that I was a little surprised to see given the lack of Mini LED. The TV doesn’t just get decently bright it offers relatively accurate color reproduction for a TV in this price range. The TV is being billed excellent for gaming."
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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.
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