Consider the Hisense UX if you prioritize a superior picture quality, especially in bright rooms, and a top-notch gaming and movie-watching experience, as it offers excellent contrast, brightness, and color performance. It's also a great choice for well-lit spaces and has better motion handling, which is ideal for sports and fast-paced content. However, it comes at a higher price point.
On the other hand, the LG UP8000 is a more budget-friendly option with decent overall performance. It's a suitable choice if you're looking for a TV mainly for casual viewing in a moderately lit room and don't require the highest gaming performance or advanced HDR capabilities. Its sound quality is better than average, making it a good pick if you don't plan to use external speakers. However, it falls short in bright room performance and doesn't have the same level of picture quality as the Hisense UX. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense UX (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
Very good for use as monitor
Very good reflections
Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
The LG UP8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense UX (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8/10
5.7/10
8.00/10
CONTRAST
5.10/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense UX (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5/10
5.3/10
8.00/10
CONTRAST
5.10/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.4/10
5.7/10
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense UX is better for gaming because it has very good response time, reducing motion blur during fast-paced scenes, while the LG UP8000 has only fair response time, which may result in more noticeable blur. Additionally, although the LG UP8000 has the best input lag, making it very responsive to gaming inputs, it operates at a lower refresh rate of 60Hz compared to the Hisense UX's 120Hz, limiting the smoothness of fast-moving images.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0/10
5.9/10
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.1/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense UX displays cartoons and animation excellently due to its very good color out of the box and color gamut, providing vibrant and accurate colors essential for animated content. In contrast, the LG UP8000 is rated poorly for the same content because of its poor color gamut and color volume, resulting in less rich and less diverse colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6/10
6.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense UX excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, providing a sharp picture quality and good visibility in bright rooms, which enhances the viewing experience for news and TV programs. In comparison, the LG UP8000 has a fair performance in both upscaling and SDR brightness, which might result in less impressive picture clarity and brightness, particularly in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
10.0/10
5.9/10
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense UX has superior SDR and HDR brightness levels than the LG UP8000 and handles reflections better, which makes it more suitable for bright room viewing. The UP8000, with its lower contrast, brightness, and poorer reflection handling, is less ideal for such environments.
Cost
$2,498
$830
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Hisense UX (LCD) has a price of $2,498 and the LG UP8000 (LCD) costs $830.
The Hisense UX (LCD) and LG UP8000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense UX has a very good response time which is essential for clarity during fast-moving scenes in sports, but its motion processing is subpar, potentially leading to blur in fast action. In contrast, the LG UP8000 has a fair response time which may result in some motion blur, but better motion processing capabilities to smooth out fast action, although viewing angles and reflections handling are inferior compared to the Hisense UX.
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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 LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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