Hisense 65U8N vs Sony XR65A80L
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Choosing between the Hisense 65U8N and Sony XR65A80L? Both compete in the TV segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Hisense 65U8N scores higher in video quality, room fit. The Sony XR65A80L leads in gaming performance, form factor. They score similarly in value, ease of use.
On the display side, the Hisense 65U8N uses a VA panel while the Sony XR65A80L uses WOLED. Panel technology significantly impacts contrast, color accuracy, and viewing angles.
These two TV options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Screen Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | VA | WOLED |
| Backlight Type | mini-LED | none |
| Native Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| VRR | No | Yes |
| VRR Type | — | VRR |
| ALLM | No | Yes |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV |
| Speaker Config | — | 3.2 |
| Dolby Atmos (Speakers) | Yes | No |
| HDMI Total Ports | 4 | 5 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 |
| eARC Port | No | Yes |
| VESA Pattern | 600x400 | 300x300 |
| Processor | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
| Model Year | — | — |
Key Differences
- Series Name: Hisense 65U8N at U8N vs Sony XR65A80L at A80L
- Panel Type: Hisense 65U8N at VA vs Sony XR65A80L at WOLED
- HDR Formats: Hisense 65U8N at HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG vs Sony XR65A80L at
- USB Ports: Hisense 65U8N at 1 vs Sony XR65A80L at 2
- VESA Pattern: Hisense 65U8N at 600x400 vs Sony XR65A80L at 300x300
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Hisense 65U8N if you want:
- + better refresh rate
- + better native refresh rate
- + better hdmi 2.1 ports
- + better depth (w/ stand)
Choose Sony XR65A80L if you want:
- + better hdmi total ports
- + lighter weight
- + lighter weight
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Hisense 65U8N and Sony XR65A80L compare to the rest of the field.
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