If you prioritize saving money and are fine with basic performance, the Hisense A4H could serve your needs adequately—it performs well for casual viewing in a bright room, and it has good gray uniformity, which is useful for viewing content like sports. However, the Samsung CU8000, although more expensive, offers better sound quality and a slightly better overall experience, with features like voice commands and more robust support for various HDR formats, making it a better choice for enjoying movies and gaming, especially if your room setup cannot control ambient light well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A4H (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3/10
5.8/10
3.80/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) both have poor picture quality, though the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Bright Room
4.7/10
5.9/10
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$178
$348
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Hisense A4H (LCD) has a price of $178 and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) costs $348.
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Sports
6.1/10
6.4/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.6/10
5.5/10
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
4.9/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
5.9/10
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9/10
5.7/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the Hisense A4H (LCD) and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Hisense A4H (LCD)
Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$178
$348
Brand
Brand
Hisense
Samsung
Release Date
Release Date
May 3, 2022
March 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
43A4H
UN43CU8000
Screen Size
Screen Size
43"
43"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
1080P
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Android TV
Tizen
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
5.8/10
7/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
2
3
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
None
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.3/10
5.8/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
4.7/10
6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.7/10
5.5/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5.3/10
5.3/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
6.4/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
6/10
5.7/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.9/10
6/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
5.8/10
5.8/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
22" x 37.6" x 3.4"
22" x 38" x 1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
23.9" x 37.6"
23.6" x 38"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
14.1 lbs
Unknown
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
200 x 200
200 x 200
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
8 bit
10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
No
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
No
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
3.8/10
4.9/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
3.3/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
2.5/10
5.9/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.7/10
6.8/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
2.5/10
5.6/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.8/10
6.6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.5/10
6.1/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
7.4/10
5.3/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.7/10
6/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
6/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
2.5/10
8.3/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
6/10
7.3/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.3/10
6.9/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6/10
4.9/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8/10
8.8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.3/10
6.3/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
3.3/10
6.7/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
4.5/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
14 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Yes
No
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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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