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The Hisense U6G excels in a dark room due to its full-array local dimming feature, which improves contrast and black levels, making it suitable for movies. It also has a higher peak brightness, making it more suitable for daytime viewing. However, its limited viewing angles may not be ideal for wide seating arrangements. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 relies on edge-lit backlighting, which might not offer the same dark room performance. While the Samsung model includes a voice command feature, it may not be as versatile in media consumption as the Hisense U6G. Both TVs have a 60Hz refresh rate and support 4k content, but if you prioritize picture quality, especially for movie watching or in varied lighting conditions, the Hisense U6G could be the better option. 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 CU8000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
5.8
7.25/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
The Hisense U6G provides a better viewing experience due to its higher contrast, more effective local dimming, and superior HDR brightness, which collectively enhance its picture quality, especially in dark scenes. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 falls short with poor contrast, less efficient local dimming, and lower HDR brightness, which can lead to a less impressive display with weaker blacks and less vivid colors.
Movies & TV
7.6
5.3
7.25/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
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 CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G is well-suited for movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, ensuring deep blacks and minimal blooming. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 falls short in movie performance with its lower contrast, lack of local dimming, and less effective black uniformity, resulting in grayer blacks and less defined shadows.
Gaming
6.8
5.5
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
4.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G is better in gaming due to its good response time and superior input lag performance, ensuring smoother visuals and more responsive gameplay. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 struggles with poor response time, which may lead to blurring during fast-action games, although its input lag is very good.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
5.9
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G provides a better experience for watching cartoons and animation as it offers better colors straight out of the box and has a more expansive color gamut, meaning it can display a wider range of colors vividly. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000, while having a good color gamut, falls short in the accuracy of colors out of the box and doesn't perform as well in color volume, affecting its ability to represent a variety of shades, especially at different brightness levels.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
5.7
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G offers superior SDR brightness and excels in upscaling lower-resolution content, making it very good for watching news and TV programs. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 is less capable in these areas, demonstrating poorer performance in upscaling and SDR brightness, which makes it less ideal for such content.
Bright Room
7.3
5.9
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G is suitable for bright rooms due to its very good SDR and good HDR brightness, allowing it to combat glare effectively, while the Samsung CU8000 falls short in bright room performance because of its fair SDR and poor HDR brightness which makes it less capable of handling reflections and maintaining visibility when there's a lot of ambient light.
Cost
$383
$428
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$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $383 and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) costs $428.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6G has a good response time, which makes motion look smooth in sports, but it suffers from narrow viewing angles, meaning the picture quality decreases when viewed from the side. Meanwhile, the Samsung CU8000 also displays smooth motion with fair response time, yet it struggles more with reflections which can be distracting when watching sports in well-lit rooms.
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How the Hisense U6G (LCD) and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U6G (LCD) | Samsung CU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$383 | $428 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | March 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 50U6G | UN50CU8000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27.8" x 43.8" | 27" x 44" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 27.8 lbs | Unknown | |
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 | 4.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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