Hisense E8S vs Sony BRAVIA XG95

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E8S compared with BRAVIA XG95
HisenseE8SSonyBRAVIA XG95
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20262019
Display
PanelMini-LEDLED LCD
Panel detailHi-QLED MiniLED (quantum dot LCD) with a direct-lit Mini-LED backlight and full-array local dimmingDirect LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony lists X-Wide Angle viewing technology for the 75 and 85-inch UK models only. X-Motion Clarity is processing, not a published native refresh rate.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate144 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Peak brightness–Expert Reviews measured 1,100 nits on a 10% HDR window after D65 calibration on its 65-inch UK sample; this is a reviewer measurement, not a Sony series figure.
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive–
Colour rangeHi-QLED Colour; Pantone Validated–
Picture processingHi-View AI Engine, 4K upscaling, MEMC, light sensor; Calman Ready4K X-Reality PRO, dual database processing, Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO and X-Motion Clarity.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode; Native 144Hz Game Mode; eye-care mode–
Motion handlingMEMC; panel response time 6 ms (50″, 55″, 85″) or 8 ms (65″, 75″) (Hisense)Sony UK lists X-Motion Clarity but no exact native Hz in the reviewed size sheets. Expert Reviews found strong 24 fps film handling and motion resolution on its 65-inch sample.
Viewing angle178°The 55 and 65-inch models lack X-Wide Angle; AVForums and Expert Reviews found contrast degrades off-axis on those sizes. Sony lists viewing-angle enhancement on the 75 and 85-inch models.
Sizes
Sizes50, 55, 65, 75, 85″55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size85″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)4 (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; HDMI 1 and 2 4K 60Hz; HDMI 3 (eARC) and HDMI 4 4K 144Hz with VRRFour full-bandwidth HDMI 2.0b inputs with HDCP 2.3; eARC on HDMI 3, per Sony UK and Expert Reviews. No 4K 120 Hz HDMI 2.1 input.
Variable refresh rangeUp to 144 Hz–
Input lag≤ 6 ms with a 4K 120 Hz input (Hisense, listed for the 85″)Expert Reviews measured 21 ms in both 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game mode on its 65-inch sample.
Game featuresAMD FreeSync Premium, Game Bar, Dolby Vision Gaming, HDR10+ GamingGame mode; no HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformVIDAAAndroid TV
ProcessorHi-View AI EnginePicture Processor X1 Ultimate
Speakers40 W, 2.1 channels (better)20 W, 2.0 channels
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz)802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothYes4.2
Speaker detail2 × 10 W plus a 20 W subwoofer, 2.1 ch; tuned by DevialetSony's Acoustic Multi-Audio combines two full-range bass-reflex drivers and two rear sound-positioning tweeters; the UK 55-inch sheet rates audio output at 10 W + 10 W.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Hi-Concerto, EzPlay, TV mode, room fitting tuning, user equaliser–
Voice assistantsHands-free voice control–
CastingAirPlay 2; screen sharing; DMP/DMR content sharingChromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
Software updatesSoftware and firmware updates for at least 8 years (Hisense)–
TV tuners2 × RF; DVB-T2/T/C/S2/S; CI+ 2.0Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners.
USB1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0Three USB inputs, including USB HDD recording and media playback.
Ethernet1 × RJ45One LAN input.
Optical audio out1 × S/PDIFOne optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 50″ 1110 × 648 × 59 mm; 55″ 1226 × 715 × 59 mm; 65″ 1445 × 837 × 59 mm; 75″ 1668 × 963 × 58 mm; 85″ 1891 × 1087 × 66 mmWithout stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 55″ 1228 × 709 × 69 mm; 65″ 1447 × 832 × 69 mm; 85″ 1910 × 1099 × 73 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands. The 75-inch dimensions and weight are omitted without a verified exact sheet value.
StandSingle metal and plastic pedestal, 397 × 280 mm (50″, 55″), 397 × 325 mm (65″) or 425 × 325 mm (75″, 85″); with cable managementWide-set outward feet with cable channels; VESA 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 85″. AVForums found the 55-inch feet require a stand about 1 m wide.
VESA pattern50″ and 65″ 400 × 300 mm; 55″ 200 × 300 mm; 75″ 500 × 400 mm; 85″ 600 × 400 mm–
Power useMaximum 160 W (50″), 180 W (55″), 200 W (65″), 230 W (75″), 280 W (85″); 0.5 W standbySony UK rates the 55-inch model at 256 W and 145 W standard operation, the 85-inch at 438 W and 282 W respectively; these are size-specific maker figures.
Energy classSDR: E; HDR: G–
ColoursBlack/dark grey–
Warranty2 years (UK)–

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