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Vizio P-Series vs Hisense H8 vs LG OLED B6P

Specs

HDR10

Yes

Dolby Vision

Yes

USB

2

Power consumption

101 W

Refresh rate

120 Hz (except 50")

Ethernet

1

Contrast

5694 : 1

HDMI

5

Panel type

LED

Viewing angle

17 °

ARC

Yes (HDMI 1)

Backlight

Full-array

HDCP 2.2

Yes

Wall mount

Vesa 400x400

Borders

0.63" (1.6 cm)

Low-end cutoff

127 Hz

LCD type

VA (except 55" ISP)

Tuner (Cable/Ant)

0

Available sizes

50",55",65",75"

Component in

1

USB 3

Yes (1)

Composite in

0

Local dimming

Yes

Screen finish

Semi-gloss

Apps

Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, Vudu, Pluto TV

Reflection

2 %

SmartOS

SmartCast

Max thickness

2.36" (6.6 cm)

HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwith

Yes

4K @ 60Hz

19.2 ms

1080p @ 60Hz

19.1 ms

Digital optical audio out

1

5.1 Passthrough Dolby Digital

Yes

5.1 Passthrough DTS

Yes

Max volume

89.2 dB SPL

HDR10

Yes

Dolby Vision

No

USB

3

Power consumption

63 W

Refresh rate

60 HZ

Ethernet

1

Contrast

4152 : 1

HDMI

4

Panel type

LED

Viewing angle

10 °

ARC

Yes (HDMI 2)

Backlight

Full-array

HDCP 2.2

Yes

Wall mount

Vesa 200x200

Borders

0.51" (1.3 cm)

Low-end cutoff

107 Hz

LCD type

VA

Tuner (Cable/Ant)

1

Available sizes

50", 55"

Component in

1

USB 3

Yes (1)

Composite in

1

Local dimming

Yes

Screen finish

Semi-gloss

Apps

Netflix. Amazon, Vudu, Youtube

Reflection

2.0 %

SmartOS

Opera TV

Max thickness

3.00" (7.6 cm)

HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwith

Yes (HDMI 3, 4)

4K @ 60Hz

51.0 ms

1080p @ 60Hz

32.1 ms

Digital optical audio out

1

5.1 Passthrough Dolby Digital

Yes

5.1 Passthrough DTS

Yes

Max volume

85.9 dB SPL

HDR10

Yes

Dolby Vision

Yes

USB

3

Power consumption

92 W

Refresh rate

120 Hz

Ethernet

1

Contrast

Inf : 1

HDMI

4

Panel type

OLED

Viewing angle

84 °

ARC

Yes (HDMI 2)

Backlight

N/A

HDCP 2.2

Yes

Wall mount

Vesa 300x200

Borders

0.43" (1.1 cm)

Low-end cutoff

89.80 Hz

LCD type

N/A

Tuner (Cable/Ant)

1

Available sizes

55", 65"

Component in

1 (incl. adapter, shared)

USB 3

Yes (1)

Composite in

incl. adapter, shared

Local dimming

No

Screen finish

Glossy

Apps

Netlix, Amazon, Vudu, Youtube, Hulu

Reflection

0.4 %

SmartOS

WebOS 3.0

Max thickness

1.77" (4.5 cm)

HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwith

Yes

4K @ 60Hz

43.2 ms

1080p @ 60Hz

44.4 ms

Digital optical audio out

1

5.1 Passthrough Dolby Digital

Yes

5.1 Passthrough DTS

Yes

Max volume

87.6 dB SPL

Pros + Cons

Pro
 Its viewable in bright conditions

The backlight is bright enough to make the screen viewable in bright conditions, like a sunny room.
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Pro
 Excellent black levels and contrast ratio for its price tag

It has a full-array local dimming backlight system, allowing it to produce excellent black levels and giving it a contrast ratio of 5,700:1. In comparison, other similarly-priced TV sets have an average contrast ratio of 4,000:1.
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Pro
 Superb picture quality

The Vizio P-series can display a wider color palette, deeper blacks and brighter whites compared to other TVs in its price range. The contrast and black levels are outstanding for an LCD TV. It uses a 10-bit panel so the color palette range is 64 times larger than a standard 8-bit panel.
Comment

Pro
 Handles fast moving scenes well

Fast moving scenes appear smooth since there is no judder, a visual artifact where dynamic scenes filmed in 24 fps (such as in movies) appear to stutter and shake.
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Pro
 Great build quality

The build quality of this set is excellent, with a texturized metal frame that feels premium compared to plastic frames of similarly priced TVs.
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Pro
 Control through Chromecast via a pre-installed custom tablet or your personal smartphone

A custom tablet with Chromecast is included with the TV. You can then use it to control the TV or use any app or use Chromecast compatible apps like YouTube and Netflix to directly stream to your screen. Your own smartphone can be used as well, provided you install Chromecast. However, since there is no system in the TV itself, you will always need a tablet or phone to stream content. Having Chromecast support also minimizes the risk of compatibility issues in the future.
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Pro
 Equipped with HDMI 2.0 inputs and one 1.4a input

Since most new video players, receivers, and laptops come with HDMI 2.0, you shouldn't have any problems connecting them as the TV comes equipped with four HDMI 2.0 inputs and one 1.4a input.
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Pro
 Wide color spectrum with virtually no visible gradient

Color gamut is wide with almost no visible gradient banding, especially if the TV is calibrated correctly.
Comment

Pro
 Great for sports watching and video games

Great motion handling and low input lag make it a great choice for watching sports or playing video games, respectively.
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Pro
 Good design

The design doesn’t appear cheap and has a nice textured metallic finish at the borders.
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Pro
 Capable of displaying HDR and DolbyVision content

The Vizio can display HDR and DolbyVision content so you won’t have problems streaming content in these formats.
Comment

Con
 Frequency response isn't very good

Frequency response is not that good as the highs dip down at around 10kHz and the lower end cuts off at 120Hz, meaning the lower bass is completely absent.
Comment

Con
 Using the basic remote is not really an option

Not all users are comfortable using a tablet for almost all TV functions, and the smaller, basic remote that also comes with the TV offers very limited control.
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Con
 Watching cable or broadcast TV requires an external decoder

If you want to watch cable or broadcast TV, then you will need to buy an external decoder. Vizio included one extra HDMI port to make up for that, so you can connect the decoder and still have four free HDMI slots like most TVs. For those who dislike using a tablet as a remote, you can choose to buy an external media box as well, though that also means adding another remote and another box.
Comment

Con
 Noticeable harmonic distortion

Harmonic distortion is noticeable in the mid range, especially in high volume.
Comment

Con
 Low brightness

Brightness measures at only 500 nits, which is enough for viewing in bright conditions like sunlit rooms but isn’t comparable to the brightness of high-end sets.
Comment

Con
 Issues with Chromecast

Chromecast streaming has issues with responsiveness and occasional bugs in the applications that result in the app freezing or crashing.
Comment

Con
 Some reflections are noticeable

Reflections are noticeable due to the semi-glossy screen used, but there are no major halos or rainbows noticeable from direct light exposure.
Comment

Con
 Sound volume not suitable for large rooms

The TV itself isn't very loud, so it's better to buy a separate audio system if you will use this TV in a large room.
Comment

Con
 It's a bulky TV

It's a bit bulkier than most of the TVs today, measuring 6.5 cm.
Comment

Con
 Color shifts are noticeable when viewed at angles beyond 20 degrees

The viewing angle is unimpressive with the P-series, as you can notice color shifts when viewed at angles beyond 20 degrees.
Comment

Con
 To adjust settings, a smartphone or tablet needs to be used

The TV itself does not have smart features or even a traditional menu, meaning you have to use a smartphone or tablet to adjust settings.
Comment

Con
 It won't fit narrow TV stands

The stands are placed wide on each side of the TV, thus making it stable. However, it also means it won’t fit in narrow tables stands.
Comment

Pro
 Suitable for use in sunlit rooms

There should not be any problems watching this TV in bright rooms as the brightness tops at 350 nits.
Comment

Pro
 Vivid scenes

The TV's decent black levels and contrast ratio of 1:4100 results in vivid scenes and sits above other TVs in this price range.
Comment

Pro
 Good overall sound quality

Harmonic distortion hardly becomes noticeable even in high volumes. Though not fantastic, it actually fares better than most of its competitors in its price range.
Comment

Pro
 Remote control has basic functionality dedicated streaming services buttons

Remote control comes with basic functionality and with dedicated buttons for the popular streaming services, so they are easily accessible even for users that have not used smart TV functions before.
Comment

Pro
 Wide range of applications with Opera TV

It uses an Opera TV platform that offers a wide range of applications, all the most popular streaming services are available.
Comment

Pro
 Reflections are barely noticeable

Reflections aren’t that noticeable since the screen has a semi-gloss finish.
Comment

Pro
 The best picture quality at its price.

The contrast levels are great even in dark environments. Brightness is average compared to other sets in its price range, but there should'nt be any problems in bright conditions like sunny rooms. Colors and shadows are look natural with almost no color banding. However, it doesn't upscale lower resolution videos well, making it look blurry and undetailed. Although this TV can playback HDR content, the actual result will not be as impressive as on the more expensive high-end models, lacking the really bright details and dark shadows.
Comment

Pro
 Built-in wi-fi

Wi-fi is built in, so there's no need to lay a cable from your router.
Comment

Pro
 Can play HDR

The TV can display HDR content, but it won't look as good with higher-end TVs that support a wider color gamut and have better contrast ratios.
Comment

Pro
 Compatibility with emerging technologies

The H8 supports 4K resolution, HDR, video streaming and HDMI 2.0 ensuring compatibility with the latest devices and emerging standards in streaming. For those with outdated TVs, this set is a worthwhile upgrade if you plan on acquiring streaming services and the latest media hardware without spending a fortune on a new set.
Comment

Con
 Very thick

The TV is thick, measuring 7.6 cm: quite bulky when compared to other TVs.
Comment

Con
 Average motion handling

Much like other TVs in this price point, motion handling is rather average with noticeable judder especially for discerning viewers.
Comment

Con
 Average sound quality

It has average sound quality and modest loudness measuring only at 86dB. The frequency response is average for a TV, as the lows are cut off at 106Hz and there is a noticeable dip in the higher frequencies.
Comment

Con
 Average, cheap-looking design

The design is average and feels cheap and plasticky, the only exception being the stands which has a different finish and gives it a somewhat modern look. The remote control feels really cheap.
Comment

Con
 Issues with HDR content

The TV lacks a wide color gamut and sufficient brightness to properly display HDR content.
Comment

Con
 Difficult to fit on some TV tables

The stands have a nice finish, compared to the rest of the TV, but they are wide apart, meaning that it will be stable, but will not suit all TV tables.
Comment

Con
 Application availability and updates rely on 3rd party developers

The Opera TV store, which is used on this TV, is fairly popular but application availability and updates are heavily reliant on third party developers rather than the manufacturer.
Comment

Con
 Limited amount of ports

The set has only two HDMI 2.0 ports and two HDMI 1.4 ports, which may limit the number of devices you can connect to the TV.
Comment

Con
 Very narrow viewing angle

Viewing angle is very narrow; color shifts are noticeable even at shallow angles.
Comment

Con
 Some glitches in application handling

Although it's fast, responsive, and easy to use, it sometimes suffers from glitches and the apps have a habit of crashing. In some cases, the TV simply freezes and you'll need to restart the TV.
Comment

Con
 Slight color oversaturation

Color reproduction is decent with no visible gradient banding due to its 10 bit panel, but the colors will have a tendency to be slightly oversaturated.
Comment

Pro
 Suitable for watching in sunlit rooms

With a brightness measure of 650 nits, watching it in bright conditions like sunlit rooms won’t be a problem.
Comment

Pro
 Minimal reflections

Reflections are minimal on this screen despite its glossy finish.
Comment

Pro
 Frequent updates and bug fixes

LG updates their TV firmware often, introducing bug fixes and even picture processing improvements.
Comment

Pro
 It's a very thin TV

The TV is really thin, measuring only 4.5 cm at its thickest point.
Comment

Pro
 Acceptable lag for casual gaming

Input lag measures at around 40ms, which is acceptable for casual gaming. Previously, the lag was measured at 60ms, but it has since been fixed through firmware updates.
Comment

Pro
 Good sound quality

This set offers better sound quality then most of the TV sets you can buy today, but it's not very loud, measuring at 87dB. The frequency response is good, cutting off the lower end only at 90Hz and highs are there as well without any dips.
Comment

Pro
 Excellent viewing angle

The viewing angle is excellent even in wide angles, color shifts will only occur if the screen is viewed from way off to the side, which would be unwatchable anyway.
Comment

Pro
 Theoretically infinite contrast ratio

Aside from having excellent picture quality, the contrast ratio is theoretically infinite because there is no backlight. The black colors can actually be truly black when needed.
Comment

Pro
 No juddering or artifacts visible in dynamic scenes

Motion handling is excellent and there are no juddering or artifacts visible in dynamic scenes. LG has some motion processing included as well for those who want smooth, “soap opera-like” motion.
Comment

Pro
 Impressive design

Design is impressive with a metallic finish, really thin bezels, and a transparent plastic stand making it seem like the display is floating.
Comment

Pro
 Easy to use and clean interface

LG uses its WebOS 3.0 system in the TV. It looks clean and easy to understand with a customizable strip of applications on the bottom of the screen. Menus are fast, responsive, and easy to navigate. The included remote, which can also be used as a pointer, helps moving through menus easily.
Comment

Pro
 The TV's stand is narrow, but stable

The stand is narrow, but feels stable and can fit in almost any TV table stand.
Comment

Pro
 WebOS is here to stay

WebOS is only available on LG TVs, but the apps are frequently updated and it seems unlikely that LG will drop the system without warning.
Comment

Pro
 Picture quality much superior to LCD TVs

The LG brings stunning scenes with detailed dark areas and rich colors that aren't possible with LCD TVs. LCD screens need a backlight to produce a picture, whereas in OLED screens, each individual pixel emits its own light. The bright screen means you will have no problem watching it in sunny rooms. The level of detail depends on the source, but this set upscales HD or FullHD content very well without sacrificing detail.
Comment

Pro
 Set up is easy

Set-up is easy as it offers a guide for first time users and has the most popular streaming services already pre-installed.
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Pro
 Prepared to accompany new and emerging technologies

Broadcast TV is being replaced by on-demand video streaming in 4K resolution and standards like HDR (High Dynamic Range), which this TV can handle with ease. It can stream from popular services such as Amazon and Netflix. You can also connect 4K Blu-ray players, satellite receivers, or external storage devices via its HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports. The built-in media player can play almost any media file that you provide.
Comment

Con
 Some purple tinting under direct light

The coating of the screen can produce purple tinting in direct light.
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Con
 Doesn't handle high sound volume well

Harmonic distortion is good at low to mid high volumes, however the sound gets very crippled at higher volumes.
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Con
 Expensive

Although the prices have dropped significantly for OLED technology, it is still more expensive than the rival LCD TVs.
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