Hisense U8N 55" vs LG C5 65"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)28in category
Hisense U8N 55"80 PPI #2
LG C5 65"68 PPI #8
57 PPI118 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness28in category
Hisense U8N 55"1800 nits #10
LG C5 65"1200 nits #23
677 nits5000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut28in category
Hisense U8N 55"97% #15
LG C5 65"97% #15
94%100%
Refresh Rate
Hisense U8N 55"144 Hz
LG C5 65"144 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 250cm. The Hisense U8N 55" has 18% higher pixel density (80 vs 68 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 109cm.
- Brightness: advantage Hisense U8N 55" — The Hisense U8N 55" is 270% brighter in SDR (1258 vs 340 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 1800 vs 1200 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Hisense U8N 55" | LG C5 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 80 | 68 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 1.1m | 1.3m |
| SDR Brightness | 1258 nits | 340 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 1200 nits |
| Screen Size | 55" | 65" |
| Response Time | 3 ms GTG | 0.1 ms GTG |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:5,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 97% · Adobe RGB 90% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 97% · Adobe RGB 95% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | Hisense U8N 55" 2024 | LG C5 65" 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 55" | 65" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 80 (Better) | 68 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 1.1m (Better) | 1.3m |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Response Time | 3 ms GTG | 0.1 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 1258 nits (Better) | 340 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1800 nits (Better) | 1200 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:5,000 | 1:1,000,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 4x HDMI | 4x HDMI |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 97% · Adobe RGB 90% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 97% · Adobe RGB 95% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Hisense U8N 55" or LG C5 65"?
The Hisense U8N 55" has 80 PPI compared to 68 PPI for the LG C5 65".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Hisense U8N 55" requires 1.1m vs 1.3m for the LG C5 65" to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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