Hisense U8N 65" vs LG QNED80 55"
The Verdict
Hisense U8N dominates with its 65-inch mini-LED display delivering exceptional 3000-nit peak brightness, full-array local dimming, and support for Dolby Vision IQ and IMAX Enhanced,critical advantages for HDR content. Its 144Hz refresh rate and 7ms input lag cater perfectly to gaming, while the 60W 2.1.2ch Dolby Atmos audio system significantly outperforms LG's modest 20W 2.0ch setup. LG QNED80 competes admirably at 55 inches with QNED technology, 120Hz native refresh, and webOS 24's superior smart features alongside Google/Alexa integration. However, its 700-nit brightness struggles with HDR, and 10ms gaming latency lags behind. Price-wise, the $400 gap justifies Hisense's premium positioning. For cinephiles and gamers prioritizing immersive visuals and audio, Hisense U8N offers substantially better performance. Budget-conscious buyers accepting smaller screens benefit from QNED80's respectable quality and affordability.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Hisense U8N 65" if…
- →144Hz panel at 3,000+ nits for under $1,100 — remarkable specs-per-dollar
- →Two HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@144Hz for PC gaming and next-gen consoles
- →IMAX Enhanced certification alongside Dolby Vision for broad HDR ecosystem coverage
Buy the LG QNED80 55" if…
- →120Hz native panel with VRR at a mid-range price
- →Dolby Vision support for superior HDR compared to HDR10+ only TVs
- →webOS 24 is one of the best smart TV platforms available
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8N 65"
Pros
- 144Hz panel at 3,000+ nits for under $1,100 — remarkable specs-per-dollar
- Two HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@144Hz for PC gaming and next-gen consoles
- IMAX Enhanced certification alongside Dolby Vision for broad HDR ecosystem coverage
- Wi-Fi 6 and 60W Dolby Atmos audio punch well above the price class
- Hi-View Engine X delivers accurate upscaling and natural motion processing
Cons
- Only two of the four HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1 — the other two are HDMI 2.0
- Mini-LED blooming artifacts are more visible than on premium Samsung or Sony panels
- Hisense's long-term software support and update cadence trails LG and Sony
- Local dimming can occasionally dim fine detail in dark HDR scenes
LG QNED80 55"
Pros
- 120Hz native panel with VRR at a mid-range price
- Dolby Vision support for superior HDR compared to HDR10+ only TVs
- webOS 24 is one of the best smart TV platforms available
- Four HDMI ports with ALLM for multi-device setups
- Quantum Dot + NanoCell technology improves color accuracy
Cons
- Not OLED — contrast and black levels are significantly behind
- 700-nit brightness is modest for HDR highlights
- 20W speakers are underwhelming — needs a soundbar
- Edge-lit LED can show uneven backlighting in dark scenes
Full Specifications
| Spec | Hisense U8N 65" | LG QNED80 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 400 x 300mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 64.4 lbs | 28.4 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.4 x 37.8 x 13.2 inches | 48.5 x 30.7 x 9.3 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 20 |
| Speakers | 2.1.2ch | 2.0ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 7 | 10 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Type | Mini-LED ULED | QNED (Quantum Dot NanoCell) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz (native) |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 700 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Google TV | webOS 24 |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Hi-View Engine X | α8 AI Processor 4K |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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