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Updated January 10, 2024·

If better gaming performance and a higher overall picture quality are priorities, the Hisense U8H may be the right choice, especially if budget is a concern, as it is generally less expensive. However, its performance in a bright room may not be as good as the Samsung Q80C. On the other hand, if you watch a lot of sports and prefer a TV that handles bright rooms well, the Samsung Q80C might be more suitable, despite it being usually more expensive. Keep in mind that the Samsung Q80C will not perform as well in dark rooms as the Hisense U8H. Additionally, the Samsung Q80C does not support Dolby Vision, which could be a consideration if you consume media in that format. 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 Q80C (LCD)
  • Very good motion processing
  • Good viewing angle

Key differences

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Picture Quality

8.4
55U8H
QN55Q80C
7.0
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) has good picture quality.

Movies & TV

8.2
55U8H
QN55Q80C
6.1
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
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 Q80C (LCD) is only fair.

Cartoons & Animation

9.1
55U8H
QN55Q80C
7.2
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.

News, Talk, & Other TV

8.8
55U8H
QN55Q80C
7.2
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.

Bright Room

9.7
55U8H
QN55Q80C
7.2
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.7/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.

Cost

$933
55U8H
QN55Q80C
$998
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The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $933 and the Samsung Q80C (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities

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Sports

6.5
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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
7.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and Hisense U8H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.

Gaming

8.3
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QN55Q80C
8.1
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
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
8.1/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both very good for gaming.

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How the Hisense U8H (LCD) and the Samsung Q80C (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Hisense U8H (LCD)Samsung Q80C (LCD)
Hisense U8H (LCD)Samsung Q80C (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$933
$998
Brand
HisenseSamsung
Release Date
August 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Full name
55U8HQN55Q80C
Screen Size
55"55"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Google TVTizen
Sound Quality Score
7.8/107.3/10
NextGen Ready
YesNo
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8.5/107/10
Bright Room Score
9.7/107.3/10
Gaming Score
8.3/108.2/10
Movies & TV Score
8.3/106.2/10
Sports Score
6.5/106.9/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
28.2" x 48.5" x 3"27.8" x 48.3" x 1.8"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
30.7" x 48.5"30.2" x 48.3"
Weight without Stand
41.2 lbsUnknown
VESA Mount
400 x 300200 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
7.8/105.6/10
Local Dimming
8/105.7/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.12.2
Speaker Power
40 W40 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
Yes, Bypass onlyNo

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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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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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