If you're on a tight budget, the Hisense A4H would be the more affordable option but be aware it performs poorly across most areas including overall picture, gaming, and bright room viewing. The Samsung Q80B, while more expensive, offers a significant improvement especially in gaming performance, bright room viewing, and sound quality. For a dynamic viewing experience and if you enjoy gaming or watch a lot of HDR content, the extra investment in the Samsung Q80B could be worthwhile. If price is your main concern and you mostly watch TV in darker settings without demanding high picture quality, the Hisense A4H might suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A4H (LCD)
The Hisense A4H (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q80B (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
Good for bright room
Very good for gaming
Good for news, talk, & other TV
Good for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3/10
7.1/10
3.80/10
CONTRAST
5.33/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2/10
6.4/10
3.80/10
CONTRAST
5.33/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.1/10
6.8/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.6/10
8.2/10
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
7.6/10
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9/10
7.8/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.7/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.4/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.7/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$178
$798
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The Hisense A4H (LCD) has a price of $178 and the Samsung Q80B (LCD) costs $798.
"For most people its picture, sound, and price make it a midrange TV worth considering. HDR brightness was generally exceptional. Its viewing angles are shockingly good, among the very best we’ve seen recently from any non-OLED TV. For gamers input lag isn’t too shabby."
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About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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