Hisense U8N 65" vs Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED)
The Verdict
Sony's A95K QD-OLED delivers superior picture quality with perfect blacks, exceptional contrast, and Dolby Vision mastery, alongside elegant 1.6-inch thickness and innovative Acoustic Surface Audio+. Hisense U8N counters with mini-LED brightness reaching 3000 nits, 144Hz refresh rate, IMAX Enhanced support, and exceptional value at one-third the price. Gaming performance favors Hisense slightly (7ms vs 8ms input lag, 144Hz vs 120Hz), though both handle VRR/ALLM seamlessly. Sony excels in film and dark room viewing with perfect blacks and superior gradient handling; Hisense dominates bright rooms and HDR peak brightness scenarios. Audio quality matches via Dolby Atmos, but Sony's surface-emission actuators provide more immersive spatial sound. For cinephiles and dark room enthusiasts prioritizing premium build and perfect blacks, Sony A95K justifies its investment. Budget-conscious buyers seeking gaming prowess and bright-room performance should choose Hisense U8N.
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 Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) if…
- →First QD-OLED TV — revolutionary color volume and saturation
- →Sony XR Cognitive Processor produces the most natural picture processing
- →Acoustic Surface Audio+ turns the entire screen into a speaker
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
Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED)
Pros
- First QD-OLED TV — revolutionary color volume and saturation
- Sony XR Cognitive Processor produces the most natural picture processing
- Acoustic Surface Audio+ turns the entire screen into a speaker
- Dolby Vision support (unlike Samsung QD-OLED TVs)
- Perfect blacks with brighter, more vivid colors than traditional OLED
Cons
- Extremely expensive at $3,499 — flagship pricing
- Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports support 4K@120Hz (HDMI 2.1)
- Wi-Fi 5 is inexcusable at this price point
- First-gen QD-OLED panel has some near-black color uniformity issues
- Potential burn-in risk inherent to OLED technology
Full Specifications
| Spec | Hisense U8N 65" | Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 400 x 300mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 64.4 lbs | 46.7 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.4 x 37.8 x 13.2 inches | 57.1 x 34.3 x 13.5 inches |
| Dimensions | — | 57.1 x 33.1 x 1.6 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 60 |
| Speakers | 2.1.2ch | Acoustic Surface Audio+ (2 actuators + 2 subwoofers) |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 7 | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Type | Mini-LED ULED | QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1500 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Hi-View Engine X | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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