Deciding on whether to buy a product like 55‚Äù HISENSE H55O8BUK Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV or perhaps LG 55SM8600PLA 55¬î Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Google Assistant, Green? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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55” HISENSE H55O8BUK Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV vs LG 55SM8600PLA 55” Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Google Assistant, Green

55” HISENSE H55O8BUK  Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV specs

55” HISENSE H55O8BUK Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV
LG 55SM8600PLA 55” Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Google Assistant, Green specs

LG 55SM8600PLA 55” Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Google Assistant, Green
Screen size: 55″

Screen size: 55″

Screen technology: OLED

Screen technology: LED

Resolution: 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160p

Resolution: 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160p

Certification: Ultra HD Premium Certified

Certification: 4K HDR Ultra HD Certified

HDR: – Dolby Vision
– HDR10+
– HDR10
– Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)

HDR: – Dolby Vision
– HDR10
– Advanced HDR by Technicolor
– Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)

Bezel width: 1.75 mm

Bezel width: 11.1 mm

PICTURE QUALITY

PICTURE QUALITY

Motion rate: 120 Hz

Processing rate: 3300 PMI

Processing rate: 3400 PQI

4K Ultra HD compatibility: – Video CODEC: HEVC H.265 / VP9
– 4K upscaling picture enhancement

Native contrast ratio: 120000:1

HDR game mode: Yes

Picture enhancement: OLED Local Dimming

Noise reduction: Yes

4K Ultra HD compatibility: – Video CODEC: HEVC H.265 / VP9
– 4K upscaling picture enhancement

SMART

HDR game mode: Yes

Noise reduction: Yes

Smart platform: webOS

SMART

Smart TV services: – Catch up TV: BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, Demand 5, UKTV Play
– Streaming: Netflix 4K, Prime Video 4K, Sky Store, Now TV, Rakuten
– App store: LG Content Store
– Custom homepage
– Full internet browser
– Social media: YouTube
– Gaming apps

Please note: Some services are only available in the UK

Voice controlled assistant: – Google Assistant
– ThinQ AI

Smart platform: VIDAA U 3.0

Screen mirroring: Yes, for Android

Smart TV services: – Catch up TV: BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, Demand 5, UKTV Player, CBS
– Streaming: Netflix 4K, Prime Video 4
– Custom homepage
– Full internet browser
– Social media: YouTube 4K

Please note: Some services are only available in the UK

Smartphone app: LG TV Remote

Screen mirroring: Yes

Other smart features: Works with Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa devices

Smartphone app: Hisense Remote Now

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Ethernet: Yes

Ethernet: Yes

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0

Connections: – HDMI 2.0 x 4
– Composite input x 1
– USB 2.0 x 2

DLNA certified: Yes

Audio output: Optical x 1

Connections: – HDMI 2.1 x 4
– USB 2.0 x 3

TUNER

Audio output: – 3.5 mm jack x 1
– Optical x 1

TUNER

TV tuner: Freeview HD

Please note: Some services are only available in the UK

Electronic programme guide: 7-day EPG and 7-day catch up with Freeview Play

TV tuner: – Freeview HD
– Freesat HD

Please note: Some services are only available in the UK

AUDIO

Electronic programme guide: 8-day EPG and 7-day catch up with Freeview Play

AUDIO

Speakers: 2

Audio power: 10 W

Speakers: 2

Sound enhancement: – Dolby Atmos
– Dolby Audio

Audio power: 20 W

FEATURES

Sound enhancement: – Dolby Surround
– Ultra Surround

FEATURES

VESA mount: 400 x 300

Table-top stand: Yes

Voice control: Via remote

Price: £1399

Price: £899

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.7 / 10

Review Score: 8.4 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy 55‚Äù HISENSE H55O8BUK Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV or LG 55SM8600PLA 55¬î Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Google Assistant, Green, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 300 products in the same category as 55‚Äù HISENSE H55O8BUK Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV, which is the Televisions category. Of these 300 products the average price was £1432.01, the most expensive was £13999 and the cheapest was just £99. We then looked at the price of the 300 in the same as the LG 55SM8600PLA 55¬î Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Google Assistant, Green, which of course the average was £1432.01, top price was £13999 and cheapest £99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Hisense and LG, the average was £649.42 for Hisense, £1297.96 for LG. The max for each was £1399/£9999.99 and minimum was £199/£29.99

Price analysis of 55” HISENSE H55O8BUK Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV

Price analysis of LG 55SM8600PLA 55” Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Google Assistant, Green

  • 55‚Äù HISENSE H55O8BUK Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV
  • Picture quality: 3400 PQI
  • HDR: Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / HDR10 / Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Catch-up TV & 4K streaming
  • Freeview HD with Freeview Play
  • HDMI 2.0 x 4
  • 4K OLEDSpectacular colour. Deeper blacks. Brighter whites. That’s what you get with the Hisense H55O8BUK 55‚Äù Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV. With over 8 million pixels, you’ll be amazed at the detail. Plus it looks great from any angle.HDR technology provides vivid colour and contrast, delivering the brightest whites and darkest blacks. Perfect for seeing every polar bear against the ice or the vibrant greens of the jungle.Smooth actionNo more blink and you’ve missed it moments. Motion smoothing means that every tackle, overtake, or match point is fluid, smooth, and clear.Feel immersed in the soundFor rich and lifelike audio that matches the picture, the Hisense O8B features Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound to get you totally immersed in your entertainment. Sit back on the sofa and hear the sound of rainfall as it trickles down beside you. Get straight to your contentDon’t waste time scrolling through menus to watch the series finale of your favourite drama. Simply press the direct access buttons on the luxury remote to get straight to your favourite streaming and catchup apps. Whether you want to watch Freeview Play, Netflix, Prime Video or YouTube, you can access the content you love without waiting around.________________________________ Please note: Freeview and some apps & services are only available in the UK. Apps & services may be removed or no longer supported by third party content providers at any time. Some apps & services may not be available at launch and may require a firmware update before becoming available.
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  • LG 55SM8600PLA 55¬î Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Google Assistant, Green
  • NanoCell Technology for enhanced colour & wider viewing angles
  • Cinematic sound with Dolby Atmos
  • Picture quality: 3300 PMI
  • HDR: Dolby Vision / HDR10 / Advanced HDR / Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Catch-up TV & 4K streaming
  • Stunning 4KDiscover all the details your favourite movies and TV shows have to offer with the LG 55SM8600PLA 55‚Äù Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV. With its IPS 4K NanoCell display, you’ll see the deepest blacks and richest colours for images that leap off the screen. It looks great from every angle.Nature documentaries have never looked better. Nano Colour vividly enhances every shade, while keeping them accurate and realistic. Experience every lush jungle green and deep ocean blue.Gorgeous clarityThe LG SM8600PLA is powered by the 2nd generation Alpha 7 processor. It cleverly analyses every image on screen, adjusting the contrast and reducing graininess for a stunning picture.And for the ultimate blockbuster experience, the LG SM8600 supports several HDR formats including Dolby Vision and HLG. That means you’ll get a huge spectrum of colour, making dimly lit dialogue scenes just as clear as explosive battle sequences.AI, but on your TVNo more endless navigation. With LG’s Magic Remote and ThinQ AI, you can access the channel or show you want with your voice.And it’s not just your entertainment hub. With Google Assistant, it’s a hub for your smart home too. Control your lights, heating and other devices just as easily as changing the channel. You can even get a breakdown of the day’s news and weather info, or link it to your Google Calendar and find out about your scheduled meetings. Immersive audioFeel like you’re in the centre of the action with Dolby Atmos surround sound. Reimagining your movie audio as a 3D experience, hear rain pour down above your head and the sound of birdsong soar across your living room.What do you want to watch?Please the whole family with a huge range of apps on LG’s webOS. Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube – it’s all there in gorgeous 4K. Not to worry if you’ve missed the latest episode of your drama of choice. Catch-up on the last seven days with Freeview Play – simply scroll back up to seven days.______________________________Please note: Freeview and some apps & services are only available in the UK. Apps & services may be removed or no longer supported by third party content providers at any time. Some apps & services may not be available at launch and may require a firmware update before becoming available.
  • Product codes: 8806098383740

What’s better 55‚Äù HISENSE H55O8BUK Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV or LG 55SM8600PLA 55¬î Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Google Assistant, Green?

There are obviously a number of differences between 55‚Äù HISENSE H55O8BUK Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV and LG 55SM8600PLA 55¬î Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Google Assistant, Green, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £1399 cost of 55‚Äù HISENSE H55O8BUK Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV is closer to the expectation you had than the £899 pricep point of LG 55SM8600PLA 55¬î Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Google Assistant, Green.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between 55‚Äù HISENSE H55O8BUK Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV and LG 55SM8600PLA 55¬î Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Google Assistant, Green. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that 55‚Äù HISENSE H55O8BUK Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas LG 55SM8600PLA 55¬î Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV with Google Assistant, Green scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Televisions as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



55” HISENSE H55O8BUK Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV



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