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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget and looking for a basic TV, the Samsung N5200 could suit you, but it has poor overall picture quality and won't be great for gaming or watching sports. On the other hand, the Hisense U8K costs more but delivers very good picture quality, making it excellent for movies, gaming, and has the best class bright room performance, so it's ideal for well-lit environments. While the Samsung N5200 has a fair performance in bright rooms, its very good viewing angle might make it a good fit for wide seating areas. However, the Hisense U8K's advanced features such as high dynamic range support including Dolby Vision, a higher refresh rate for smoother motion, and significantly better sound quality with great speakers could provide a more immersive viewing experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8K (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
8.7
5.6
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
ADS / IPS
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
5.3
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.6
4.9
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
5.7
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
5.6
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
9.7
5.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.1/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$698
$248
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The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $698 and the Samsung N5200 (LCD) costs $248.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.7
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the Samsung N5200 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | Samsung N5200 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$698 | $248 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | August 2, 2019 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U8K | UN40N5200 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 40" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 0 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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" | 20.9" x 36.3" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.5" x 48.5" | 21.8" x 36.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 41.2 lbs | 15.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 8 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | No | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | No | |
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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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