If you prioritize higher overall performance, particularly for movie watching and HDR content, the Hisense U6G is a strong option with better picture quality and brightness handling; however, it's more expensive. The Samsung CU7000 is more budget-friendly and offers a solid basic performance, which suffices for general viewing in most conditions, but it doesn't excel in any particular area. Neither TV is ideal for very bright rooms, but the Hisense U6G has a slight advantage. For gaming, both are adequate with similar input lag, but the Hisense may provide a slightly better experience due to its higher contrast and color accuracy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6G (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for dark room
Good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7/10
6.2/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6/10
5.8/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.1/10
6.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6G and Samsung CU7000 both have fair performance when watching sports, yet differ in specific areas; the Hisense has higher response time which is better for fast action but falls short in input lag compared to the Samsung, which might be preferable for gaming. While both TVs are similar in handling reflections and viewing angles, however, the Hisense offers slightly better gray uniformity which is important for viewing sports with uniform playing surfaces like football fields or hockey rinks.
Gaming
6.8/10
6.0/10
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.5/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
30.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both only fair for gaming, though the Hisense U6G (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6G has good response time but fair input lag, which means it reacts quickly to fast-moving visuals but might have some delay in responding to user inputs. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 has fair response time and very good input lag, indicating slower visual reaction but quicker responsiveness to user controls during gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0/10
5.7/10
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.0/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G offers good colors straight out of the box and a very good color gamut that makes animations appear vibrant, while the Samsung CU7000 has lower performance in these areas, with only fair color out of the box and a poor color gamut, resulting in less vivid cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1/10
6.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G is better for watching news and TV programs due to its very good upscaling ability and higher SDR brightness, helping content to look clearer and more vibrant, especially in brighter room conditions. The Samsung CU7000 is rated lower because it provides fair upscaling and SDR brightness, which means it might not handle low-resolution content as well and may appear dimmer, reducing clarity and color vibrancy.
Bright Room
7.3/10
5.8/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G is superior for bright room viewing because it has very good SDR and good HDR brightness levels, allowing it to overcome ambient light, and it manages reflections fairly well. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 struggles with lower brightness in both SDR and HDR, which may result in a washed-out picture in brighter settings, and it has poor reflection handling, making it less ideal for well-lit environments.
Cost
$348
$298
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The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $348 and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) costs $298.
How the Hisense U6G (LCD) and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Hisense U6G (LCD)
Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$348
$298
Brand
Brand
Hisense
Samsung
Release Date
Release Date
May 1, 2021
April 2, 2023
Full name
Full name
50U6G
UN50CU7000
Screen Size
Screen Size
50"
50"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED FALD VA
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Android TV
Tizen
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6.9/10
5.9/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
3
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.7/10
6.2/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7.3/10
5.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
6.9/10
6/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.7/10
5.9/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
6.6/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.1/10
6/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8/10
5.8/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.8/10
6.3/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
25.4" x 43.8" x 3.1"
25.4" x 44" x 2.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
27.8" x 43.8"
28.3" x 44"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
27.8 lbs
25.1 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
300 x 200
200 x 200
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
Yes
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
7.3/10
5.8/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
6.5/10
4.1/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
7/100
3/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
7.3/10
5.9/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
8.4/10
6.3/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7/10
5.4/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.3/10
6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
7.7/10
6.6/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.4/10
5.4/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.3/10
5.9/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
6.7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
2.5/10
8/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7.7/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
8.1/10
5.6/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
7.8/10
6.6/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
8.8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
6.9/10
6/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
4.8/10
8/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only
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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