The LG A1 OLED offers exceptional picture quality with perfect blacks and excellent contrast, making it ideal for watching movies and sports in a dark room. It also has a very good gaming experience due to its low input lag and excellent motion handling. However, it's not as bright as the Hisense UX, which means it might not perform as well in very bright rooms. The A1's larger screen size is great for immersive viewing but comes at a higher price point. Its speakers are fair, and while it supports HDR formats like Dolby Vision, it lacks HDR10+ support.
On the other hand, the Hisense UX LCD is a high-end option with superior brightness, making it a better choice for well-lit rooms. It has a larger 85-inch screen and a 120Hz refresh rate, which is fantastic for gaming and sports. The UX also features a miniLED FALD backlight for improved HDR performance and has very good color accuracy and a wide color gamut. However, its viewing angles are not as wide as the A1's, and its black uniformity isn't as consistent, which might be noticeable in dark scenes. The Hisense UX comes with better speakers and supports more advanced sound formats, including DTS:X and Dolby Atmos.
In summary, choose the LG A1 for its superior picture quality in a controlled lighting environment and excellent gaming performance, but be prepared for a higher price tag and less brightness. Opt for the Hisense UX if you prioritize a larger screen, better performance in bright rooms, and advanced gaming features, but be aware of its higher cost and potential compromises in dark room performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense UX (LCD)
Best in class for bright room
Very good for gaming
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
Very good for sports
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Very good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8/10
8.2/10
8.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The Hisense UX (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) both have very good picture quality, though the Hisense UX (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Sports
6.6/10
8.0/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense UX (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense UX has slower response time and processes motion less efficiently than the LG A1, which can result in less smooth sports viewing. The LG A1, being an OLED, also boasts better viewing angles, handles reflections well, and has superior response time, making fast-moving content like sports look very clear.
Gaming
8.4/10
7.0/10
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the LG A1 (OLED) is good.
The Hisense UX has a very good response time and good input lag, important for smooth and reactive gaming, while the LG A1 has an excellent response time, which is crucial for minimal motion blur, and the best input lag, leading to almost no delay between user input and on-screen action.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0/10
8.0/10
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.1/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the LG A1 (OLED) is very good.
The Hisense UX, with its superior color volume, provides a richer and more immersive range of colors for cartoons and animation, whereas the LG A1 excels in contrast and gray uniformity, which enhances the depth and consistency of images on screen. Both TVs are praised for their excellent colors out of the box and very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors for animated content.
Bright Room
10.0/10
6.6/10
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG A1 (OLED) is only fair.
The Hisense UX's LCD screen has a 'Best' rating for SDR brightness and also handles reflections very well, making it suitable for bright rooms. Conversely, the LG A1's OLED display offers only a 'Fair' performance in SDR brightness and while it handles reflections well, its lower brightness makes it less optimal for well-lit environments.
Cost
$2,498
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Hisense UX (LCD) has a price of $2,498 and the LG A1 (OLED) costs $1,100.
The LG A1 (OLED) and Hisense UX (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Hisense UX showcases its strengths in movies and cinematic TV through its support for Dolby Atmos sound and excellent contrast with effective local dimming, which boosts black uniformity, making dark scenes look deeper. On the other hand, the LG A1 excels due to its OLED technology that naturally delivers perfect black levels and exceptional viewing angles, and despite having fair color out of the box, it offers an excellent color volume which contributes to a more lifelike picture.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6/10
8.4/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense UX's excellent upscaling and peak SDR brightness make it well-suited for viewing news and TV programs, particularly in brighter rooms where its high brightness stands out. In contrast, the LG A1's superior contrast and color accuracy out of the box deliver a visually striking experience for the same content, but it may not be as bright as the Hisense UX in well-lit conditions.
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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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