If you're looking for a TV with better overall picture quality and a more advanced gaming experience at a lower price, the Hisense U7H is a strong choice as it has a higher overall picture quality and gaming score. However, it won't perform as well in bright rooms compared to the Samsung Q70A, which has a slightly better bright room performance. Keep in mind, the Samsung Q70A is more expensive, though it offers better black uniformity and viewing angles, which might be important if you often watch TV from different positions in the room. Both TVs support gaming features and have similar sound quality, but the Hisense supports both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, offering broader HDR compatibility than the Samsung, which doesn't support Dolby Vision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7H (LCD)
Good for dark room
Good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
Very good for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Very good motion processing
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.4/10
6.4/10
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H delivers a better movie and cinematic TV watching experience with its superior full array local dimming feature that bolsters contrast, while the Samsung Q70A, lacking local dimming and with weaker black uniformity, falls short in providing the depth and detail in dark scenes that are crucial for such content. Additionally, the Hisense U7H's superior black uniformity contributes to more consistent dark scene portrayal, unlike the Samsung Q70A which may exhibit more uneven blacks and potentially distract from the viewing experience.
Sports
6.0/10
6.7/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7H has poorer response time which can affect how smooth fast-moving scenes appear during sports, while its motion processing is superior to that of the Samsung Q70A. However, the Q70A has better reflection handling and response time, making it a slightly better fit for bright rooms and fast-paced sports action despite its inferior motion processing.
Cost
$548
$898
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$1,000
$1,200
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The Hisense U7H (LCD) has a price of $548 and the Samsung Q70A (LCD) costs $898.
The Hisense U7H (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Gaming
7.7/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) are both good for gaming.
The Hisense U7H is appreciated for its good input lag which is crucial for gaming, although its response time is not as highly regarded, and it features a 120Hz screen. The Samsung Q70A stands out for its exceptional response time and input lag, making it extremely responsive for gaming, also coming with a 120Hz screen, which allows for smoother motion during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9/10
8.2/10
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q70A (LCD) to be very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q70A has colors that are very good out of the box, which enhances the vibrant hues often found in cartoons and animation, while the Hisense U7H has fair color accuracy out of the box, meaning it might not display colors as true to the original content without adjustment.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1/10
7.6/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U7H (LCD) to be very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
Bright Room
7.7/10
7.4/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) are both good for bright room.
For bright room viewing, the Hisense U7H has fair reflection handling and both its SDR and HDR brightness are very good, making it suitable for environments with some light. The Samsung Q70A, also with very good SDR and HDR brightness and a slightly higher contrast, is less ideal for sunny rooms due to its poor reflection handling.
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How the Hisense U7H (LCD) and the Samsung Q70A (LCD) compare to other TVs
"We loved the Hisense U7H. It was able to deliver an excellent all-around image quality in its price range. The TV excels at controlling its backlighting in a way that ensures you’ll never experience blooming to a level of being distracting, something that I was a little surprised to see given the lack of Mini LED. The TV doesn’t just get decently bright it offers relatively accurate color reproduction for a TV in this price range. The TV is being billed excellent for gaming."
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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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