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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7K is a better choice if you prioritize gaming, with a higher performance in that area. It also performs better for watching movies and in dark rooms, but it is not as good as the Sony X80K in bright rooms. The Sony X80K, on the other hand, might be the preferred option for watching sports due to its higher performance there. Both TVs are similarly priced and have similar features such as voice commands and support for various HDR formats. However, the Hisense U7K lacks some features such as Dolby Vision and HLG, which the Sony X80K includes. If sound quality is also a concern, the Hisense U7K has a more powerful speaker setup. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7K (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
6.0
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
5.5
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.3
7.4
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U7K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K boasts better motion processing, which is crucial for watching sports where fast action is frequent, providing a smoother visual experience. On the other hand, the Hisense U7K has a longer response time, which can result in more motion blur during fast-moving scenes, a factor that may be noticeable when watching sports.
Gaming
8.8
5.8
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7K is better for gaming largely due to its excellent response time and good input lag, ensuring smooth motion and timely on-screen reaction to user inputs, and it features a 144Hz refresh rate for more fluid gaming experiences. Conversely, the Sony X80K has relatively fair response time and excellent input lag but is limited by its 60Hz refresh rate, which can result in less fluid visuals during fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.2
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K is very good at displaying cartoons and animation primarily due to its very good colors out of the box and color gamut, which means it can accurately show a wide range of vibrant colors without adjustment. In contrast, the Sony X80K, while still good for these types of content, may not perform as strongly as the U7K because it has a less impressive color gamut and color volume, affecting its ability to showcase certain hues and shades effectively.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
7.2
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K delivers very good upscaling and SDR brightness, which are vital for a clear picture in standard broadcasts like news and talk shows, while its very good initial color settings mean less tweaking is needed. In comparison, the Sony X80K offers exceptionally good upscaling that can enhance the clarity of lower-resolution content, but its good SDR brightness and initial color settings indicate a slightly less vibrant and bright image compared to the Hisense U7K.
Bright Room
8.1
6.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7K outperforms the Sony X80K in a bright room mainly because it has a higher SDR brightness and is better at handling reflections. The U7K's superior reflection handling combined with its stronger brightness output ensures a clearer picture in well-lit environments, compared with the X80K's lower performance in these key areas.
Cost
$1,498
$1,598
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the Sony X80K (LCD) costs $1,598.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the Sony X80K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7K (LCD) | Sony X80K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $1,598 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | March 6, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85U7K | KD-85X80K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 43.1" x 74.8" x 2.8" | 43" x 74.9" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.7" x 74.8" | 46.4" x 74.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 108.9 lbs | 98.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 400 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 | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Yes | |
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"The Sony Bravia X80K is an inexpensive LCD TV that turns out pleasing visuals and is armed with a number of other desirable features. Sony’s robust internal processing, results in generally better picture quality than you’ll usually get for this price. In practice, the X80K is satisfying to watch. You’re not going to get as sumptuous a picture as you may with other TVs from Sony or other companies, but we didn’t encounter anything that looked bad on it."
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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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