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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a superior movie-watching and gaming experience, especially in darker rooms, the Hisense U8H may justify its higher price, as it generally offers deeper blacks and brighter highlights. However, the Samsung Q80B performs better in well-lit environments and may have a wider viewing angle, which could be beneficial for watching sports with a group. Keep in mind, if budget is a significant concern, the Samsung Q80B does offer a solid overall experience at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8H (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4
7.1
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.33/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.2
6.4
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.33/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8H delivers superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity which are crucial for movies and cinematic TV, making dark scenes look deeper and more detailed compared to the Samsung Q80B, which falls short especially in black uniformity, resulting in less impressive dark scenes. Additionally, the Hisense U8H exhibits better colors out of the box, contributing to a more vibrant and true-to-life picture than the Samsung Q80B, although the latter offers wider viewing angles suitable for larger groups.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
7.6
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H is considered excellent for cartoons and animations because it displays colors extremely well right out of the box and has an exceptional color gamut, which means it can produce very vibrant and varied colors. In contrast, the Samsung Q80B, while still performing well, is a step below in both aspects; it has good color accuracy immediately upon use and a good color gamut but doesn't quite match the color performance of the Hisense U8H.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
7.8
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H is very good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, meaning it can make lower resolution content look better and remains clear in well-lit rooms. The Samsung Q80B is good for these programs with similar upscaling and SDR brightness, but it has a lower contrast and less effective local dimming, which means it may not handle dark scenes as well.
Bright Room
9.7
7.4
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.4/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.7/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H outshines the Samsung Q80B in a bright room due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and better handling of reflections, whereas the Samsung Q80B, with very good SDR and good HDR brightness, falls short in reflections handling. Despite this, the contrast, color volume, and color gamut of both TVs are noteworthy, with these factors being somewhat less critical for bright room performance.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.8
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Hisense U8H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8H and Samsung Q80B are both fair for watching sports; however, the Hisense tends to handle reflections better, which is beneficial in well-lit spaces, while the Samsung has a wider viewing angle, making it better for group viewings. In terms of motion processing for fast action, the Samsung is better, but its response time is slightly worse, which might not be as ideal for the quick movements seen in sports.
Gaming
8.3
8.2
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8H is known for having a very good response time and good input lag, making it responsive for gaming, while the Samsung Q80B stands out with its best-in-class input lag and very good response time, enhancing its gaming performance by minimizing delay between user actions and on-screen results; both TVs have a refresh rate of 120Hz, which is excellent for smooth gameplay.
Cost
$933
$898
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $933 and the Samsung Q80B (LCD) costs $898.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8H (LCD) | Samsung Q80B (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$933 | $898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | April 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U8H | QN55Q80B | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.2" x 48.5" x 3" | 27.8" x 48.3" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.7" x 48.5" | 30.8" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 41.2 lbs | 39.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Hisense U8H (LCD)
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Jaron Schneider | January 2023
"Hisense is over here making the best TVs for the majority of average families. U8H is a juiced-up utility knife of a television that manages to do a lot of things pretty well. The brightness this TV is capable of pushing out means I can see everything going on in any video game I’m playing regardless of what time of day it is"
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"For most people its picture, sound, and price make it a midrange TV worth considering. HDR brightness was generally exceptional. Its viewing angles are shockingly good, among the very best we’ve seen recently from any non-OLED TV. For gamers input lag isn’t too shabby."
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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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