| Model No |
55QNED80ARA |
55U78H |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
55 Inch (139 cm) |
55 Inch (139 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
120 Hz |
120 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: AC4, AC3, EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, apt-X |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MKV, DivX, MP4, AVI, ASF, MOV, FLV |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, JPS, MPO |
|
| USB Version |
: 3.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: WMA, WMV, MP4, FLAC, MP2, MP3 |
| Supported Video Formats |
: AVI, WMV, MP4, MOV, 3GP, MKV, MPG, MPEG, VOB, FLV, WebM, OGM |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, MPO |
|
| Video |
| BackLight |
: 4K Ultra HD QNED |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| Next Picks |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping |
: Yes |
| Display Type |
: 4K QNED |
| Motion |
: Motion Pro |
| Intense Color ( Wide Color Gamut ) |
: QNED Color |
| Dimming Technology |
: Dimming Pro |
| AI Picture |
: AI Picture Pro |
| Picture Processor |
: α7 AI Processor Gen6 |
| Upscaling |
: AI Super Upscaling 4K |
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| Backlight |
: 4K ULED |
| Backlight Type Source |
: Full Array Local Dimming |
| HDR10+ |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ / Dolby Vision™ |
: Yes |
| 4K Upscaling |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot |
: Yes |
| Noise Reduction |
: Yes |
| Resolution Type |
: 4K |
| Local Dimming |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode |
: Yes |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: Yes |
| Motion Rate |
: 480 |
| Screen Type |
: Flat |
| Peak Brightness |
: 1000 Nits |
| Local Dimming Zones |
: 72 Zones |
| Number Of Colours |
: 1.07 Billion |
| Picture Engine |
: Hi-View Engine |
|
| Audio |
| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 20 W |
| DTS Decoder |
: Yes |
| Clear Voice Pro |
: Yes |
| LG Sound Sync |
: Yes |
| TV Sound Mode Share |
: Yes |
| Speaker Direction |
: Down Firing |
| Speaker System |
: 2.0 Channel |
| Bluetooth Surround Ready |
: Yes ( 2 Way Playback ) |
| WiSA Ready |
: Yes ( Up To 2.1 Channel ) |
| AI Sound Pro / AI Sound |
: AI Sound Pro ( Virtual 5.1.2 Up-Mix ) |
| Audio Codec |
: AC4, AC3 ( Dolby Digital ), EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, apt-X ( Refer To Manual ) |
|
| Sound Output Power ( RPM ) |
: 2 X 10 W |
| Audio Technologies |
: Dolby Atmos® |
|
| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI |
: 4ea ( Supports 4K 120Hz, eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS As Specified in HDMI 2.1 ( 2 Port )) |
| USB ( 2.0 ) |
: 2ea |
| SPDIF Out |
: 1ea |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1ea |
| RF Connection Input ( Antenna / Cable ) |
: 1ea |
| RS-232C Input ( Mini Jack ) |
: Yes |
| IP Control |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth® 5.0 |
: Yes |
| HDMI-CEC ( Simplink ) |
: Yes |
| NEXTGEN TV ( ATSC 3.0 ) |
: Yes |
| Smart Phone Connectivity |
: Yes ( LG ThinQ ) |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC ( HDMI 3 ) |
| TV Tuner |
: ATSC 3.0, Clear QAM |
| Wi-Fi® Standard |
: Wi-Fi Certified ( Wi-Fi 5 ) |
|
| HDMI ( 2 X 2.1, 2 X 2.0 ) |
: 4 ( 1 X eARC / CEC ) |
| USB2 ( 3.0 X 2.0 ) |
: 2 |
| eARC |
: Yes |
| HDMI ARC |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth™ |
: Yes |
| RF Antenna |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Output Optical |
: Yes |
| Earphone / Audio Output |
: Yes |
| Wireless Built- In |
: 802.11 ac Dual Band ( 2.4 / 5 GHz ) |
|
| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: webOS 23 |
| Matter |
: Yes |
| Multi View |
: Yes |
| Home Hub |
: Yes |
| Sports Alert |
: Yes |
| LG Channels |
: Yes |
| AI Concierge |
: Yes |
| Game Service |
: Yes |
| Home Office |
: Yes |
| LG ThinQ® AI |
: Yes |
| Music Service |
: Yes |
| Full Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Who. Where. What? |
: Yes |
| USB Camera Compatible |
: Yes |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition |
: Yes |
| LG Content Store ( App Store ) |
: Yes |
| Magic Remote Control Built-In |
: Yes |
| Amazon Alexa Compatible Built-In |
: Yes |
| Room To Room Share |
: Yes ( Receiver ) |
| Works With |
: Apple Airplay2, Apple Homekit, Amazon Alexa, Hey Google |
| Content Partners |
: Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Youtube TV, Spotify, iHeartRadio And More |
|
| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| Smart TV |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Chromecast Built-In |
: Yes |
| Built-In Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Works With Amazon Alexa |
: Yes |
| Hands Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| VRR + AMD Freesync Premium |
: Yes |
| Voice Remote With Google Assistant |
: Yes |
|
| Other Features |
| HGiG |
: Yes |
| FreeSync™ |
: Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate ( VRR ) |
: Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode ( ALLM ) |
: Yes |
| Country of Origin |
: Mexico |
| Limited Warranty |
: 1 Year Parts & Labor |
| Game Optimizer |
: Yes ( Game Dashboard ) |
| Cloud Gaming |
: NVIDIA Geforce Now, Utomik |
|
| Digital Media Player |
: Yes |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Game Mode Pro |
: Yes |
| Parental Control |
: Yes |
| Closed Captioning |
: Yes |
| ID Colour |
: Black, Gray |
| Warranty |
: 1 - Year ( In-Home ) |
| Menu Languages |
: English, French, Spanish |
|
| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 120 V, 50 / 60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 77.3 W |
| Annual Power Consumption ( kWh ) |
: 144 kWh/Y |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: Under 0.5 W |
| TV Weight Without Stand |
: 15.10 Kg |
| TV Weight With Stand |
: 15.51 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 19.82 Kg |
| VESA Mounting |
: 300 mm X 300 mm |
|
| Power Supply |
: AC 120V, 50 / 60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 240 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: <0.5 W |
| Weight With Stand |
: 15.01 Kg |
| Weight With Packaged |
: 48.48 Kg |
| VESA Mount Pattern |
: 300 mm x 200 mm |
|
| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Magic Remote With NFC |
| AA X 2EA Batteries |
: Yes |
| E-Manual |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
| Power Cable |
: Yes ( Detachable ) |
|
| Voice Remote Control |
: Yes |
| 2 Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Power Card |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
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Key Differences
Overall, both models are capable choices in their segment, offering a balance between performance, features, and usability. Both TVs provide decent motion handling, making them suitable for everyday viewing including sports and action content. Both TVs come in similar screen sizes, making them suitable for comparable viewing setups and room environments. Both TVs offer adequate brightness levels suitable for most indoor lighting conditions. Both TVs come with smart platforms that support popular streaming apps and voice control features. Both TVs provide standard built-in audio performance suitable for regular usage, though external speakers can enhance the experience. Both models support 4K 3840 x 2160 resolution, ensuring sharp picture quality with detailed visuals for movies, shows, and gaming. Hisense 55U78H and LG 55QNED80ARA are well-equipped smart TVs that aim to provide a balance of picture quality, performance, and smart capabilities. Verdict: Both TVs are strong contenders, and your final choice should depend on your preference for screen size, motion performance, and smart features.
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