If you're on a budget, the Samsung N5200 is significantly less expensive and could be a good option for basic TV watching in well-lit rooms, as it has very good black uniformity and fair reflections handling, but its overall picture quality is poor, making it not ideal for movies, sports, or gaming. On the other hand, the Hisense U8H offers very good to excellent performance across most content including movies, sports, and gaming, making it suitable for a variety of uses, particularly in dark rooms where its picture quality shines. However, it's at a higher price point, and its poor viewing angle could be a drawback if you often watch TV from side seats. If high-quality picture and sound are priorities and you have a flexible budget, the Hisense U8H would be the better choice, especially for a cinematic experience and gaming. 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 gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Good for upscaling
Very good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung N5200 (LCD)
Good motion processing
Very good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4/10
5.6/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
ADS / IPS
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.2/10
5.3/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.3/10
4.9/10
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1/10
5.7/10
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8/10
5.6/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
9.7/10
5.7/10
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.1/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$933
$270
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The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $933 and the Samsung N5200 (LCD) costs $270.
"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"
Get a great deal on the Hisense U8H (LCD) or the Samsung N5200 (LCD)
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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