The Hisense U6K costs significantly less, offering good overall picture quality and decent performance for gaming and bright rooms. It's a solid budget-friendly option, particularly suitable for mixed usage, including movies and general TV watching.
On the other hand, the Samsung QN95B, while more expensive, provides superior picture quality and excels in both gaming and sports viewing, with impressive performance in bright rooms. Moreover, it has a higher refresh rate beneficial for high-speed gaming and better sound with great speakers. It's suited for those seeking top-tier performance across various types of content and environments.
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN95B (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
Best in class for bright room
Very good for gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Good for sports
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Very good for use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5/10
8.3/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2/10
8.1/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B is considered very good for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior black uniformity and wider viewing angles, factors critical for a richer viewing experience in varied lighting and seating positions. Conversely, while the Hisense U6K also delivers a commendable picture quality with good contrast and local dimming, its performance in terms of black uniformity and colors out of the box isn't quite on par with the Samsung.
Sports
6.0/10
7.2/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B outperforms the Hisense U6K for sports viewing primarily because it has an excellent reflection handling and wider viewing angles, making it more suitable for well-lit rooms and larger groups. Additionally, its superior response time and motion processing result in clearer images during fast-paced scenes, compared to the fair scores in these categories for the Hisense U6K.
Gaming
6.6/10
8.8/10
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B offers very good gaming performance largely due to its higher response time and best-in-class input lag, making for smoother motion and quicker reaction times, which are crucial for gamers. In contrast, the Hisense U6K is deemed fair for gaming as it has a lower response time and very good input lag, which might not be as favorable for fast-paced gaming despite its acceptable performance in reducing delay between player input and on-screen action.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1/10
9.0/10
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U6K delivers very good performance for cartoons and animation due to its vibrant colors out of the box and wide color gamut, while the Samsung QN95B is considered excellent because it not only provides best-in-class color accuracy right away, significantly enhancing the animated content, but also offers a similar color gamut which ensures that colors are reproduced vividly and accurately across a wide spectrum.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
9.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6K offers good SDR brightness and upscaling, delivering clear images for news, talk shows, and TV programs; however, its lower score in colors out of the box means its color reproduction isn't as accurate initially compared to the Samsung QN95B, which excels in SDR brightness and upscaling, ensuring excellent clarity and detail. Additionally, the Samsung QN95B has superior color performance out of the box, making for vibrant and accurate colors without the need for further adjustment.
Bright Room
6.9/10
9.8/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B delivers superior performance in bright rooms primarily because it boasts excellent SDR and HDR brightness levels and reflection handling, which ensures that glare is minimized and the picture remains vibrant and clear even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Hisense U6K offers good SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, which may result in a less optimal viewing experience in bright rooms.
Cost
$690
$2,198
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the Samsung QN95B (LCD) costs $2,198.
"Picture quality is fantastic truly mind-bogglingly good. It also plays into the screen’s gorgeous color performance, as spectacularly rich, vibrant tones now look both more consistently natural and balanced. With its extreme brightness and vibrant Quantum Dot color system, the QN95B delivers a dazzling demonstration of just how much of a difference HDR can make to picture quality."
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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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