If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Hisense U6G is often significantly less expensive and offers good overall performance. However, the Samsung QN85B, while often significantly more expensive, provides superior picture quality, particularly in bright rooms, and better gaming features. The Samsung model also has a 120Hz panel which is great for smoother motion in sports and gaming. If the room where you'll be watching TV gets a lot of sunlight, or if you're an avid gamer seeking the best experience, investing in the Samsung QN85B may be worth the extra cost. Conversely, if you're budget-conscious and plan to watch in more controlled lighting, the Hisense U6G should serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6G (LCD)
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN85B (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
Excellent for bright room
Very good for gaming
Good for sports
Very good for use as monitor
Very good motion processing
Good viewing angle
Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
6.1/10
7.1/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN85B provides a better experience watching sports primarily due to its superior motion processing and better handling of reflections which enhances clarity during fast action and in well-lit environments; also, the wider viewing angles make it easier for groups to watch together. The Hisense U6G may fall short in these areas, although it could still be satisfactory for less demanding settings or viewers not requiring peak performance for sports viewing.
Gaming
6.8/10
8.2/10
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN85B offers a very good gaming experience with a higher refresh rate suited to smooth fast-paced gaming and better response time and input lag scores, making it more responsive to user inputs compared to the Hisense U6G, which has lower scores in these areas and is thus considered only fair for gaming.
Bright Room
7.3/10
9.2/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN85B excels in bright rooms because it has a higher brightness in both standard and high dynamic range content along with superior handling of reflections, making it more suitable for well-lit environments. In contrast, the Hisense U6G, while providing good brightness and reflection handling, doesn't match the performance of the Samsung model in these key areas which are crucial for a better viewing experience in brighter settings.
Cost
$498
$1,199
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $498 and the Samsung QN85B (LCD) costs $1,199.
The Hisense U6G (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6/10
7.3/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U6G (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U6G excels in movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, great local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which are vital for deep blacks in dark scenes. In comparison, the Samsung QN85B, while having lower contrast, offers wider viewing angles, superior gray uniformity, and more accurate colors out of the box, making it a strong choice for well-lit rooms and broader seating arrangements.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0/10
8.0/10
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.2/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U6G and Samsung QN85B both perform very well for cartoons and animation primarily because they have good colors right out of the box and a wide color gamut, which are crucial for the vibrant and varied hues typically found in animated content. While both TVs have good color volume, which helps in representing a wide range of colors at different luminosity levels, their performance in other aspects like gray uniformity, contrast, and SDR brightness is also quite competent, bolstering their overall quality for animation viewing.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1/10
8.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U6G offers very good SDR brightness and fair performance in colors out of the box, which makes it suitable for viewing news and talk shows in various lighting conditions. In comparison, the Samsung QN85B provides excellent SDR brightness and good colors out of the box, enhancing the viewing experience in very bright rooms while displaying vivid and accurate colors.
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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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