Hisense 85U9N vs LG 65QNED80UQA
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Choosing between the Hisense 85U9N and LG 65QNED80UQA? Both compete in the TV segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Hisense 85U9N scores higher in video quality. The LG 65QNED80UQA leads in value, gaming performance, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
On the display side, the Hisense 85U9N uses a VA panel while the LG 65QNED80UQA uses IPS, and screen sizes differ at 85" vs 65". Panel technology significantly impacts contrast, color accuracy, and viewing angles.
The LG 65QNED80UQA holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Hisense 85U9N may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | $899.99 |
| Screen Size | 85" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS |
| Backlight Type | direct-lit | edge-lit |
| Native Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| VRR | No | Yes |
| VRR Type | — | FreeSync |
| ALLM | No | No |
| Smart OS | Google TV | webOS |
| Speaker Config | — | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos (Speakers) | Yes | No |
| HDMI Total Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 |
| eARC Port | No | Yes |
| VESA Pattern | — | — |
| Processor | — | α7 Gen 5 AI Processor 4K |
| Model Year | — | — |
Key Differences
- HDR Formats: Hisense 85U9N at HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HLG vs LG 65QNED80UQA at HDR10, HLG
- Series Name: Hisense 85U9N at U9N vs LG 65QNED80UQA at QNED80
- Panel Type: Hisense 85U9N at VA vs LG 65QNED80UQA at IPS
- Smart OS: Hisense 85U9N at Google TV vs LG 65QNED80UQA at webOS
- Weight (w/ Stand): Hisense 85U9N at 120.2lbs vs LG 65QNED80UQA at 54.9lbs
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Hisense 85U9N if you want:
- + larger screen
- + better refresh rate
- + better native refresh rate
- + better hdmi 2.1 ports
Choose LG 65QNED80UQA if you want:
- + better depth (w/ stand)
- + lighter weight
- + lighter weight
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Hisense 85U9N and LG 65QNED80UQA compare to the rest of the field.
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