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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you frequently play video games, the Samsung Q80B offers a better gaming experience with lower input lag and faster response time. It's also a better choice for sports due to its superior motion handling. For bright rooms, the Samsung Q80B has a higher bright room score, meaning it should handle reflections and maintain picture quality better than the Hisense A65K. However, the Hisense A65K comes at a budget price, which is much less expensive than the Samsung Q80B. It offers decent picture quality and is adequate for casual TV watching, news, and animated content. The Samsung Q80B, being an upper-midrange priced TV, generally has superior overall picture quality, audio features including Dolby Atmos, and a higher screen refresh rate suitable for more immersive gaming and action-packed scenes. Consider your budget and what you'll mainly use the TV for. If the price is your major concern and your viewing habits are more general, the Hisense A65K is a solid budget-friendly option. If you're willing to invest more for enhanced gaming, sports viewing, and performance in bright rooms, the Samsung Q80B would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- The Hisense A65K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q80B (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Movies & TV
5.9
6.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
5.33/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.1
6.8
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense A65K struggles with motion processing which is important for smooth action during sports, and both Hisense A65K and Samsung Q80B have fair performance in reflections handling which might cause issues in bright rooms. The Samsung Q80B has a wider viewing angle which benefits a sports-watching crowd but exhibits only average gray uniformity which can impact the appearance of the playing field.
Gaming
5.9
8.2
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has a fair response time and very good input lag, which can result in some blurring during fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the Samsung Q80B has a very good response time and the best input lag that significantly reduce blur and provide a more responsive gaming experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
7.8
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80B offers superior upscaling and brighter SDR brightness, which enhances the clarity and visibility of content such as news and talk shows, especially in brighter viewing conditions. In contrast, while the Hisense A65K provides decent performance, its upscaling and SDR brightness are not as strong as the Samsung's, which could result in less sharp images and dimmer display in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
6.4
7.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.4/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.7/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense A65K offers fair performance in a bright room due to its good SDR brightness and reflections handling but struggles with HDR content. In contrast, the Samsung Q80B is better suited for bright rooms, with very good SDR brightness, better HDR performance, and similarly fair reflections handling, providing a more vibrant and clear picture even in well-lit environments.
Cost
$370
$998
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the Samsung Q80B (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.7
7.1
5.64/10
CONTRAST
5.33/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q80B (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
7.6
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense A65K and the Samsung Q80B both deliver pleasing colors straight out of the box and have a good color gamut, making them suitable for cartoons and animations which often use vibrant and varied colors. However, while the Hisense model might offer a slightly better value if budget is a concern, the Samsung Q80B may provide a slightly improved viewing experience overall due to its better handling of brightness levels and contrast.
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How the Hisense A65K (LCD) and the Samsung Q80B (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | Samsung Q80B (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | April 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | QN65Q80B | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.9" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 53.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 400 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | September 2023
"The A65K proved to be a rather capable TV that works great within its extreme limitations that its price dictates. It has great contrast, very low input lag and good color coverage. Add Google TV and a low price in the mix and you have an excellent low budget offering."
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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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