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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming performance and a strong contrast for a more impactful dark room viewing experience, the Hisense U8H would be a better choice for you, and it is usually less expensive. It also offers better performance for watching movies and animated content. However, if a wider viewing angle and higher sound quality are more important for your needs, perhaps in a family setting or where viewers will be seated at various angles from the TV, the Samsung QN85B might suit you better. It also has better reflection handling which can be crucial in very bright rooms, but it is typically more expensive. Both TVs have great capabilities for various HDR content and have a similar number of HDMI ports. Keep in mind that the Hisense supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, while the Samsung does not support Dolby Vision. 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
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4
7.5
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.2
7.3
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
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 QN85B (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H is very good for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast and better black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and shadow detail, whereas the Samsung QN85B is good for these purposes but falls short in contrast and black uniformity.
Sports
6.5
7.1
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
8.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U8H (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN85B offers better motion processing and response time compared to the Hisense U8H, which are very important for watching sports as they keep the picture smooth during fast movements. Additionally, the Samsung QN85B has a wider viewing angle and better reflections handling, meaning it'll provide a clearer image in a larger variety of viewing positions and brighter rooms.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.0
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.2/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8H excels in color performance right out of the box and offers a very good color gamut, which are essential for animation to look vibrant and true to life, whereas the Samsung QN85B, while still delivering a good experience, doesn't match the Hisense on these color metrics despite its good performance in other areas like contrast and SDR Brightness that are also important for cartoons.
Cost
$933
$877
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $933 and the Samsung QN85B (LCD) costs $877.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.3
8.2
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8H and Samsung QN85B are very good for gaming because they both have low input lag and quick response times, which are crucial for fast-paced gaming. Additionally, they support a high refresh rate of 120Hz, ensuring smoother motion and better overall gaming performance.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
8.5
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U8H excels in upscaling lower resolution content and has high SDR brightness, making it ideal for watching news and TV shows, and it has a strong color performance out of the box, which enhances viewing experiences without additional calibration. Similarly, the Samsung QN85B provides excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, but its wider viewing angle and slightly lower contrast make it a versatile choice for diverse viewing environments, though its color performance while good, may not be as vibrant as the Hisense U8H right out of the box.
Bright Room
9.7
9.2
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8H (LCD) to be best in class for bright room, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is excellent.
The Hisense U8H excels in both SDR and HDR brightness, handling reflections very well, and offers an excellent color volume, making it a strong performer in bright rooms. The Samsung QN85B, while offering excellent SDR brightness and very good HDR brightness, also handles reflections well, but with lower contrast and good color volume, which might slightly impact the picture quality in lit environments compared to the Hisense.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8H (LCD) | Samsung QN85B (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$933 | $877 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U8H | QN55QN85B | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 1.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.7" x 48.5" | 30.2" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 41.2 lbs | 37.9 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 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
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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John Archer | February 2023
"Particularly key to this is the fact that black levels are unusually good, on a level we haven’t seen from any IPS TV before. Build quality is impressive too, with a gleaming silver metallic frame and stand, and enough heft to suggest plenty of quality innards. High dynamic range content jumps off the screen with enough luminosity and intensity to really sell what makes HDR special."
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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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