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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense A65K is a budget-friendly choice and offers good value if you're looking for a basic TV experience. It performs decently for movies and TV shows in dim or average lit spaces. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80C costs more but provides a better viewing experience for sports and gaming, thanks to its higher refresh rate and better motion handling. It also performs well in bright rooms, which makes it a suitable option if you plan to watch TV in a well-lit environment. Keep in mind that neither TV offers top-tier performance in very dark scenes or for HDR content, but the Samsung Q80C generally comes closer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- The Hisense A65K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q80C (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (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
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
7.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense A65K has moderate response time and motion processing abilities, which leads to fair performance in fast-paced sports scenes, and it handles reflections and has viewing angles that are fair, but not wide, which can be a drawback in a bright room or for viewers sitting off to the side. Meanwhile, the Samsung Q80C also offers fair response time, better viewing angles, and motion processing, which can provide a more stable image during sports, but it struggles more with reflections, making it less ideal for well-lit rooms. Both TVs have fair gray uniformity that might not distract during sports viewing.
Gaming
5.9
8.1
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
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
8.1/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has fair response time and very good input lag, which may not deliver the smoothest gaming experience, whereas the Samsung Q80C with better response time and the best input lag provides a more responsive and immersive gaming experience. The refresh rate is not explicitly mentioned, but the Samsung's superior response time and input lag suggest it can handle fast-paced gaming content more effectively.
Bright Room
6.4
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.7/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80C delivers a considerably brighter image in both standard and high dynamic range content than the Hisense A65K, which contributes to a clearer picture in a bright room. Additionally, while the Hisense A65K has a fair performance in handling reflections, the Samsung Q80C, despite being just good in this area, still provides a more suitable viewing experience in well-lit environments.
Cost
$370
$1,198
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the Samsung Q80C (LCD) costs $1,198.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.7
7.0
5.64/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q80C (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
6.1
5.64/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q80C (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K provides weaker contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are critical for movie-watching experiences, especially in dark scenes, whereas the Samsung Q80C, despite having some contrast limitations, offers better local dimming and a wider viewing angle, which allows for more consistent colors and brightness when viewing from different angles. While the Hisense may display colors well out of the box, the Samsung's better color volume and gray uniformity contribute to a fairer overall movie and cinematic TV experience.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
7.2
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense A65K excels in producing accurate colors out of the box, which enhances the vibrant and varied hues typically found in cartoons and animation, while also offering a good color gamut that ensures a wide spectrum of colors is accurately displayed. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80C, while having comparable color accuracy and gamut, also provides good gray uniformity and contrast, which can improve the visual experience in scenes with subtle shading and dark areas, making it equally suitable for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
7.2
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q80C (LCD) to be good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80C performs better for viewing news, talk shows, and other TV programs largely due to its superior SDR brightness and better handling of colors out of the box, allowing for a vibrant picture in a variety of lighting conditions without immediate calibration. In comparison, the Hisense A65K, although offering decent performance, falls short with lower SDR brightness and less impressive colors straight out of the box, which results in a less vivid viewing experience.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | Samsung Q80C (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $1,198 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | May 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | QN65Q80C | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 35.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | Unknown | |
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 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
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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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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