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Sony Bravia 8 II vs Hisense U8 Mini-LED TV

Buy the Sony Bravia 8 II if picture quality is the priority: its QD-OLED panel gives per-pixel blacks, wide viewing angles and Sony's XR processing, and it costs $1,998.00 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026. Buy the Hisense U8 if you want the most screen and brightness for the money: 75 inches and up to 5,000 nits for $815.99 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026. The Hisense is less than half the price, but it is a Mini-LED panel, not OLED.

Today the Hisense U8 Mini-LED TV costs $1,182.01 less at its best price.

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Sony Bravia 8 II

Sony Bravia 8 II

4.5· 482 ratings
$1,998.00at Best BuyObserved at 12:56 PM
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Choose the Sony Bravia 8 II if you watch movies in a dark or wide-seating room and want OLED blacks, Dolby Vision and strong built-in sound.

Pros
  • QD-OLED panel with pure blacks and strong brightness for OLED
  • XR Processor handles upscaling and scene-by-scene optimization
  • Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced support
  • Acoustic Surface Audio+ speakers are good enough to skip a soundbar for many buyers
  • Four HDMI ports and Google TV with Google Assistant and Alexa
Cons
  • No HDR10+ support
  • Gaming features barely changed from the previous model
  • 65-inch only here, so less screen than the Hisense for far more money
  • Costs about $1,180 more than the Hisense at current prices
Hisense
Hisense U8 Mini-LED TV

Hisense U8 Mini-LED TV

$815.99at WalmartObserved at 11:55 AM
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Choose the Hisense U8 if you want a 75-inch screen that stays bright in a sunny room and you would rather spend the savings elsewhere.

Pros
  • 75-inch screen for $815.99 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026
  • Up to 5,000 nits peak brightness holds up in bright rooms
  • 165 Hz refresh rate and 4K 165 Hz over USB-C
  • Supports both Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive
  • 4.1.2 multi-channel surround audio built in
Cons
  • Mini-LED backlight can bloom around bright objects on dark scenes
  • Viewing angles are narrower than OLED
  • Only 3 HDMI ports
  • No price history yet beyond a single day at $815.99

What separates them

Sony Bravia 8 IIHisense U8 Mini-LED TV
Panel technologyQD-OLED, self-lit pixelsMini-LED QLED with backlight zones
Screen size65 inches (55 also offered)75 inches
Peak brightnessBright for OLED, but below top Mini-LED setsUp to 5,000 nits
Black level and viewing anglePer-pixel blacks, rated 89° viewing angleBacklight bloom possible, narrower angles
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG; no HDR10+Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG
HDMI ports43
Price$1,998.00 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026$815.99 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026

Price history

$2,498.00$815.99
Oct 27Nov 5
  • Sony Bravia 8 II: lowest $1,638.00 on Nov 5 at Greentoe.
  • Hisense U8 Mini-LED TV: lowest $815.99 on Nov 4 at Walmart; $815.99 on Nov 5.

Prices at every store

Sony Bravia 8 II

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    In stock

    $1,998.00Observed at 12:56 PM
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    $1,998.00Observed at 12:56 PM
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    $1,998.00Observed at 12:56 PM
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    $1,998.00Free shippingObserved at 10:30 AM
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Hisense U8 Mini-LED TV

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    Availability unknownSold by Hyper Microsystems, Inc.

    $815.99Observed at 11:55 AM
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    $997.96Free shippingObserved at 10:30 AM
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Specs compared

SpecSony Bravia 8 IIHisense U8 Mini-LED TV
Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
High DefinitionYesYes
HDTV Format4K4K
ColorBlackBlack
Screen FormFlatFlat
Display TypeOLEDQLED
HDRYesYes
Refresh Rate120 Hz165Hz
ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF, USB, HDMI, Ethernet, Opti…Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, Optical Audio
Supported Streaming ServicesHulu, Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+
Width56.9 in wide57 in wide
Screen Size65 inches75"
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SpecSony Bravia 8 IIHisense U8 Mini-LED TV
HDMI Ports4 HDMI ports3 HDMI ports
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10+, HLG
CEC EnabledYes—
Assistant SupportGoogle Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri—
Depth1.3 in deep—
Weight50.5 lb—
Viewing Angle89° viewing angle—
High Dynamic Range (HDR)true—
High Dynamic Range (HDR) TypeHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision—

What reviewers say

Sony Bravia 8 II

  • 4.5 / 5482 ratings

Review coverage is limited, but early verdicts are broadly positive. Reviewers praise the bright, well-controlled QD-OLED picture, the processing and the built-in speakers, while noting that gaming features have barely changed and HDR10+ is missing.

Pros
  • Bright, well-controlled QD-OLED picture
  • Some of the best picture processing on the market
  • Built-in speakers that may replace a soundbar
  • Dolby Vision, Atmos and IMAX Enhanced support
Cons
  • Gaming features have barely changed
  • No HDR10+ support
  • Less dramatic brightness upgrade than rivals
Reviews
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Questions and answers

Which is better for dark-room movie watching?
The Sony Bravia 8 II. Its QD-OLED pixels switch off individually, so blacks stay black with no backlight bloom, and Dolby Vision is supported.
Which is better in a bright room?
The Hisense U8. Its Mini-LED backlight reaches up to 5,000 nits, well above what the Bravia 8 II produces, and it has an anti-glare coating.
Is the Sony worth about $1,180 more?
Only if OLED contrast and viewing angles matter to you. At $1,998.00 versus $815.99 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026, the Hisense gives you a bigger, brighter screen for far less.
Which has better gaming features?
The Hisense on paper: 165 Hz versus 120 Hz, plus 4K 165 Hz over USB-C. The Sony offers four HDMI ports to the Hisense's three, but its gaming features are largely unchanged from earlier models.
Which handles HDR formats better?
The Hisense covers more formats, including HDR10+ Adaptive and Dolby Vision IQ. The Sony supports Dolby Vision but not HDR10+.
Do I need a soundbar with either?
Probably not with the Sony, whose Acoustic Surface Audio+ speakers are widely rated as good enough to skip one. The Hisense has a 4.1.2 surround system, but a separate soundbar still helps for big action soundtracks.

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Outdoor
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SeriesBRAVIA 8 II (2025)—
Smart TVtrue—
Remote Control TypeRMF-TX820U—
Picture ProcessorXR Processor—
Curved Panelfalse—
Virtual AssistantGoogle Assistant, Alexa—
Wireless Transmissionfalse—
Supported SoundDolby Audio, Dolby Atmos—
LEDtrue—
Built-In WiFitrue—
Bluetoothtrue—
Number of HDMI Inputs4—
Number of USB Ports2—
Built-in-TunerATSC/ClearQAM—
NextGenTV Supporttrue—
Output Connectors1 x Digital Audio Output—
Display size options55in, 65in—
Screen technology4K QD-OLED—
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