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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you often watch TV in a bright room, the Hisense U8K's higher brightness might serve you better than the LG C1. However, if you're a movie enthusiast or enjoy gaming, the LG C1's OLED technology offers perfect blacks and better viewing angles. The Hisense U8K is less expensive, which could make it a smart choice if you're looking to save money without a significant compromise in quality. On the other hand, the LG C1, while costlier, excels with its processing for motion, color accuracy, and response times, making it a strong choice for immersive gaming and cinematic experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8K (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the LG C1 (OLED)
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.4
8.9
7.88/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C1 (OLED) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV, though the LG C1 (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8K delivers a strong contrast and excellent black uniformity suited for movie watching, yet its relatively weaker viewing angles may affect group viewing experiences. Meanwhile, the LG C1 offers perfect contrast and superior viewing angles, making it an exceptional choice for cinematic content, especially in darker viewing environments where its OLED technology shines..
Sports
6.4
8.3
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C1 provides a superior sports viewing experience due to its excellent motion handling, which reduces blur during fast-paced scenes, and its very good reflection handling, minimizing distractions caused by ambient light. In contrast, the Hisense U8K, while fair in response time, tends to struggle more with motion blur and reflections, which could compromise the clarity of fast sports action and might be more affected by room lighting conditions.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.2
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the LG C1 (OLED) is very good.
The Hisense U8K is excellent for watching cartoons and animation as it displays vibrant colors directly out of the box and has a very good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors. The LG C1, while very good for such content, has somewhat less impressive colors out of the box but compensates with perfect black levels due to its OLED panel, benefiting contrast and color depth.
Bright Room
9.7
7.1
6.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG C1 (OLED) is good.
The Hisense U8K, with its 'Excellent' SDR and HDR brightness and 'Very Good' reflections handling, outperforms the LG C1 which has 'Good' ratings for both SDR and HDR brightness and 'Excellent' reflections handling. Although the C1 offers a perfect contrast and greater color gamut, the superior brightness of the U8K makes it more suitable for bright room conditions.
Cost
$1,198
$1,300
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $1,198 and the LG C1 (OLED) costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.6
8.5
7.88/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and LG C1 (OLED) both have very good picture quality.
Gaming
8.6
9.0
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C1 (OLED) to be excellent for gaming, while the Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good.
The LG C1 excels in gaming due to its exceptional response time and input lag, providing a smooth and responsive experience, which is crucial for fast-paced games. In contrast, the Hisense U8K has decent performance in these areas but doesn't match the LG C1, resulting in a less optimal but still good gaming experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
8.6
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and LG C1 (OLED) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the LG C1 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | LG C1 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,198 | $1,300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 3, 2023 | April 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 75U8K | OLED55C1 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 75" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | webOS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 38.1" x 65.9" x 3" | 29.1" x 48.3" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 40.7" x 65.9" | 27.8" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 79.4 lbs | 41.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 300 x 200 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | No | |
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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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