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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a TV on a tighter budget, the Hisense U6H may be the way to go since it is significantly less expensive. It also offers better overall picture quality, which is important for movies and series viewing. The Hisense U6H has better performance in dark rooms and decently handles bright rooms, plus it's more suited for gaming. On the other hand, if you are willing to spend more, the Samsung AU8000 has a reputation for quality and brand reliability. However, it doesn't perform as well in dark or bright rooms, nor does it excel in picture quality compared to the Hisense U6H. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6H (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
Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
6.6
7.38/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7
5.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6H offers better performance for movies and cinematic TV thanks to its higher contrast ratio, presence of local dimming, and superior black uniformity compared to the Samsung AU8000, enhancing deeper blacks and overall picture quality. The AU8000 lacks a local dimming feature which can impact its ability to display true blacks, making it less suited for a theater-like experience.
Sports
6.0
6.5
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6H has a poorer response time compared to the Samsung AU8000, which can result in more motion blur during fast sports scenes; however, the Hisense manages reflections slightly better, which is advantageous in brighter rooms. Both TVs have limitations in viewing angles and gray uniformity, which means that the picture may not remain accurate when viewed at an angle and that there may be some unevenness in displaying large areas of similar color, respectively.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
6.9
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.1/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6H performs better for watching cartoons and animation because it displays excellent colors straight out of the box and has a good color gamut that makes animated content vivid and lively. In contrast, while the Samsung AU8000 can deliver fair color accuracy and a decent color gamut, it falls short in reproducing the same vibrant, diverse colors, making it less suitable for animation where these qualities are highly valued.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
6.7
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6H is better for watching news and TV programs due to its excellent upscaling quality and good SDR brightness, which are very important for such content, in addition to its good color performance and contrast. In contrast, the Samsung AU8000 has fair upscaling and SDR brightness, which may not be as satisfactory for news and talk shows, and although it has good color gamut, the overall image quality for TV programming is deemed to be fair.
Bright Room
7.0
6.3
5.6/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
6.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6H performs better than the Samsung AU8000 in a bright room mainly because it has better SDR brightness and is also more equipped to handle HDR content, though both are rated as having good SDR brightness. The Hisense is also better at minimally reducing the intensity of reflections, even though the Samsung does a fair job at it.
Cost
$650
$598
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has a price of $650 and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) costs $598.
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Key similarities
Gaming
6.2
5.8
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U6H (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6H has a slower response time which could lead to more noticeable motion blur when gaming, but it offers lower input lag for a more responsive gaming experience, while the Samsung AU8000 has a better response time for smoother motion but higher input lag that could make gaming feel less responsive. Both have similar refresh rates, meaning they can display the same number of frames per second, which doesn't provide an edge for either model in gaming scenarios.
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How the Hisense U6H (LCD) and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U6H (LCD) | Samsung AU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $598 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | March 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U6H | UN55AU8000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.1" x 48.4" x 3" | 27.9" x 48.5" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.4" x 48.4" | 29.5" x 48.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.6 lbs | 34.2 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 | 7.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Hisense U6H (LCD)
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Tom's guide
Matthew Murray | March 2023
"A budget TV that exceeds expectations. (...) For a TV that costs as little as this one does, its brightness and color are above-average (...) The U6H may not get quite as bright as its splashier siblings, but for its class, it fares pretty well. (...) As far as input lag, the U6H is an impressive performer. (...) Costing less than most of its direct competitors, and matching or bettering them in several key areas, it’s an irresistible value proposition. (...)"
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Michael Desjardin | April 2023
"To put it directly: you’d never see a mid-range 4K TV hitting this black levels half a decade ago. AU8000 plays the part of a higher-end TV thanks to its sleek design. If you’re upgrading to a smart TV for the first time, the software is a great way to dip your toes in the streaming water."
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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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