Hisense U7N 65" vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The Hisense U7N 65" and Sony Bravia 8 65" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Hisense U7N 65" is the cheaper of the two at $799 versus $1,700, a difference of about $901. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Hisense U7N 65" stands out for 144hz mini-led panel at $799 is extraordinary value for a 65-inch tv, while Sony Bravia 8 65" is praised for sony xr processor for cinematic picture quality. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Hisense U7N 65" if…
- →144Hz Mini-LED panel at $799 is extraordinary value for a 65-inch TV
- →VRR and ALLM support make it a capable and affordable gaming display
- →Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos coverage at a budget-friendly price
Buy the Sony Bravia 8 65" if…
- →Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- →Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
Pros & Cons
Hisense U7N 65"
Pros
- 144Hz Mini-LED panel at $799 is extraordinary value for a 65-inch TV
- VRR and ALLM support make it a capable and affordable gaming display
- Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos coverage at a budget-friendly price
- Wi-Fi 6 is a welcome feature rarely found at this price point
Cons
- 1,500 nit peak brightness is good but trails the U8N by a significant margin
- Mini-LED blooming is noticeable — fewer dimming zones than the U8N
- Build quality and remote feel modest compared to Samsung and LG
- Software update frequency and long-term support are uncertain
- HDMI 2.1 is limited to two ports — restricts simultaneous multi-device 4K@120Hz
Sony Bravia 8 65"
Pros
- Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
- Acoustic Surface Audio for immersive sound
- BRAVIA Theater compatibility
Cons
- $1700 for 65-inch OLED
- 120Hz vs 144Hz on LG/Samsung competitors
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (not 6E or 7)
Full Specifications
| Spec | Hisense U7N 65" | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 400 x 200mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 57.5 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.4 x 37.5 x 12.5 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 50 |
| Speakers | 2.1ch | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 10 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65 inches |
| Type | Mini-LED ULED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Hi-View Engine | XR Processor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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