Hisense A85Q vs LG OLED EF9500

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A85Q compared with OLED EF9500
HisenseA85QLGOLED EF9500
Overview
ReleasedJune 20252015
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailOLED with pixel dimmingFlat WRGB OLED with 10-bit panel and passive Cinema 3D
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, IMAX EnhancedLG UK announced HDR playback from streaming and external inputs; AVForums verified HDR on a UK EF950V. LG Netherlands specifies HDR10 after a software update. Dolby Vision and HLG are not established for this model.
Picture processing4K upscaling, MEMC, MPEG and mosquito noise reduction, light sensor; Calman ReadyPerfect Mastering Engine, Triple XD Engine, Ultra Luminance, pixel dimming, 4K upscaling and Real Cinema 24p
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode; Game Mode PRO; Sports Mode; eye-care mode–
Motion handlingMEMC; 120Hz120 Hz native panel measured by HDTVTest on the exact 65EF950V; 300 motion lines with TruMotion off and 650 with it on in that test. The maker's motion marketing is not used as the refresh figure.
Viewing angle178°–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync PremiumNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detail4 × HDMI 2.1 with ALLM; VRR at 120 Hz on HDMI 3 and 4, 60 Hz on HDMI 1 and 2; eARC on HDMI 3Three side-facing HDMI inputs. AVForums confirms all three support HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 2.2 for HDR sources, with ARC on HDMI 2. No HDMI 2.1 bandwidth is claimed.
Input lag≤ 10 ms in game mode (Hisense)50 ms in Game mode (HDTVTest); 51 ms in Game mode (AVForums)
Game featuresAMD FreeSync Premium, Dolby Vision Gaming, HDR10+ Gaming–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformVIDAAwebOS
ProcessorHi-View AI EnginePerfect Mastering Engine
Speakers30 W (better)20 W, 2.0 channels
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz)Built-in Wi-Fi
BluetoothYes–
Speaker detail2 × 15 WHarman Kardon tuned 20 W, 2.0-channel two-way system with four speakers and Ultra Surround
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X decoding, Hi-Concerto, EzPlay, WiSA SoundSend, user equaliserDolby Digital and DTS decoding, Clear Voice II, optical and wireless Sound Sync, and LG-listed aptX encoder
Voice assistantsHands-free voice control; VIDAA Voice; Alexa built in; works with Apple HomeKitVoice control through the Magic Remote
CastingAirPlay 2; screen sharing; DMP/DMR content sharingMiracast, WiDi, Wi-Fi Direct, Smart Share and LG remote app
Software updatesSoftware and firmware updates for at least 8 years (Hisense)webOS 2.0. LG Korea announced staggered domestic introduction from 27 July 2015, while LG USA planned September retail arrivals; an exact first EF9500 sale month is unverified, so released remains 2015. LG Netherlands says HDR10 follows a software update; exact UK review hardware displayed HDR in October 2015.
TV tuners2 × RF; DVB-T2/T/C/S2/S; CI+ 2.0; FreelyUK maker lists two RF inputs, CI slot, programme guide and USB hard-drive recording/time shift
USB1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0Three side-facing USB ports, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0
Ethernet1 × RJ45Ethernet LAN port
Optical audio out1 × S/PDIFOptical digital audio output and headphone/analogue output
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 55″ 1226 × 712 × 68 mm; 65″ 1449 × 838 × 68 mm; on the stand 764 mm (55″) or 892 mm (65″) tall and 290 mm deepWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 718 × 49.9 mm; 65″ 1450 × 842 × 49.9 mm
StandMetal central pedestal that swivels, 400 × 290 mm (65″); not height-adjustableWith stand (W × H × D; weight): 55″ 1228 × 760 × 215 mm, 17.2 kg; 65″ 1450 × 883 × 236 mm, 24.5 kg. Flat metal base with a transparent support; AVForums says it does not swivel.
VESA pattern200 × 300 mmAVForums reports the 65EF950V needs a specialised bracket rather than standard 400 × 400 mm VESA points; verify the correct bracket for the chosen size
In the box–AVForums' UK 65EF950V sample included standard and Magic remotes plus two pairs of passive 3D glasses; retail contents may vary
Power useMaximum 280 W (55″) or 400 W (65″); 0.5 W standby–
Energy classSDR: G; HDR: F–
ColoursBlack/dark grey–
Warranty2 years (UK)–

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