If you prefer a better overall viewing experience, particularly in bright rooms and value premium build quality, go for the Samsung QN90B. It offers superior picture quality, especially for sports and movies, and it's great for gaming due to its lower input lag. The speakers are also better. However, it comes at a higher price.
On the other hand, the Hisense U7H is much more affordable and still provides good performance for gaming, movies, and general use in both bright and dark rooms. It's less suited for sports due to lower motion processing capabilities and might not be as impressive in a sunny room compared to the Samsung. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7H (LCD)
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90B (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN90B (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
Very good for cartoons & animation
Very good for use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Good viewing angle
Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6/10
8.2/10
7.50/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4/10
8.1/10
7.50/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7H is praised for its very good contrast and local dimming capabilities, which are essential for watching movies and cinematic TV; however, it has weaker black uniformity than the Samsung QN90B. On the other hand, the Samsung QN90B offers the best viewing experience in terms of contrast and exceptional black uniformity, alongside its superior local dimming that enhances the quality of scenes with mixed bright and dark content, making it particularly well-suited for movies and cinematic content.
Sports
6.0/10
7.1/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H has fair motion processing and poor response time, which may lead to blur during fast sports scenes and might not be as enjoyable for viewing sports. In contrast, the Samsung QN90B offers excellent motion processing with very good response time, reducing blur and making it well-suited for action-packed sports viewing, but has a higher price point.
Gaming
7.7/10
8.3/10
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90B is a top choice for gaming due to its very good response time and best-in-class input lag, meaning it reacts quickly to gaming commands without delay. In comparison, the Hisense U7H, while still responsive, doesn't match the Samsung's performance in these critical gaming areas.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9/10
8.8/10
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90B excels with vivid and accurate colors straight out of the box along with a strong color gamut, making it very good for watching cartoons and animation. In contrast, the Hisense U7H, while offering good color volume, doesn't provide colors that are as accurate out of the box as the Samsung, classifying it as good for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1/10
9.0/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U7H delivers very good upscaling and SDR brightness for enhanced clarity while watching standard definition content like news or talk shows, and its respectable color production makes these programs vibrant. On the other hand, the Samsung QN90B offers superior SDR brightness which ensures a brighter picture in well-lit rooms, and its excellent upscaling further refines picture quality, making it stand out for everyday TV programming.
Bright Room
7.7/10
9.7/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.4/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90B excels in bright room conditions due to its exceptional handling of reflections and its excellent SDR and HDR peak brightness, which ensure a clear and vibrant picture even in well-lit environments. In comparison, while the Hisense U7H is good for bright rooms, with very good SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, it does not reach the same level of brightness or reflection mitigation as the Samsung model, which can make a noticeable difference in sunny conditions.
Cost
$698
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has a price of $698 and the Samsung QN90B (LCD) costs $1,600.
"We loved the Hisense U7H. It was able to deliver an excellent all-around image quality in its price range. The TV excels at controlling its backlighting in a way that ensures you’ll never experience blooming to a level of being distracting, something that I was a little surprised to see given the lack of Mini LED. The TV doesn’t just get decently bright it offers relatively accurate color reproduction for a TV in this price range. The TV is being billed excellent for gaming."
"The QN90B delivers one of the brightest pictures we’ve ever seen, showcasing HDR content better than just about every LCD/LED TV on the market. If all you’re planning on doing is watching cable TV, broadcast channels, and a fair share of streaming shows or movies, the QN90B is sure to impress. All four of the QN90B’s HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K gaming at 120fps a centerpiece feature of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5."
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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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