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The Hisense U7K is typically much less expensive and offers great gaming performance. However, if you're interested in a better overall viewing experience in a bright room and higher sound quality, the Samsung QN90A may be more suitable for you, albeit at a premium price. The QN90A has better bright room handling, which can be important if you tend to watch TV in a well-lit environment. For gaming, the Hisense could be preferable due to a higher gaming score, but if you also value picture quality for movies, sports, and general TV watching in bright conditions, the Samsung could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7K (LCD)
- The Hisense U7K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90A (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN90A (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Good for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Sports
6.3
7.0
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U7K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A offers superior performance while watching sports due to its excellent motion processing capacities, which render fast scenes smoothly and with greater clarity, as well as a swift response time that reduces motion blur. In contrast, although the Hisense U7K is a capable competitor, it has a lower motion processing capability and slower response time, which can result in less fluid motion and more blur during fast-paced games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
8.9
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7K excels at upscaling lower resolution content and delivers very good SDR brightness, ensuring clear and well-defined images for news and talk shows. In comparison, the Samsung QN90A offers excellent SDR brightness and superior upscaling, providing sharp and bright imagery, especially beneficial for standard day-to-day programs, albeit at a potentially higher price point.
Bright Room
8.1
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN90A outshines the Hisense U7K in bright room performance due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness, which surpasses the very good brightness of the Hisense, and superior handling of reflections. While the Hisense U7K also performs well with reflections and has a high contrast that benefits color depth, the greater brightness and reflection handling of the Samsung make it the optimal choice for bright rooms.
Cost
$678
$1,470
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $678 and the Samsung QN90A (LCD) costs $1,470.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
8.1
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
8.0
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and Samsung QN90A (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U7K and Samsung QN90A both excel in movie and cinematic TV watching primarily due to their high contrast, effective local dimming features, and strong black uniformity, which are essential for deep blacks and detail in dark scenes. Furthermore, although somewhat less crucial, these TVs still impress with their accurate colors straight out of the box, substantial color volume, and satisfactory gray uniformity, complemented by decent viewing angles which together contribute to a vivid and consistent picture quality.
Gaming
8.8
8.3
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and Samsung QN90A (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U7K is well-suited for gaming due to its very good response time, meaning it can handle fast-moving images without significant blur. On the other hand, the Samsung QN90A stands out for its notably low input lag, which is crucial for responsive gaming, especially in competitive settings.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.8
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U7K delivers very good colors out of the box and has a very good color gamut, which makes animations look vibrant and true to the intended palettes. On the other hand, the Samsung QN90A offers the best color accuracy straight out of the box and a good color gamut, with its superior contrast and excellent SDR brightness enhancing the color volume and gray uniformity, which is essential for consistent color representation across the screen.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the Samsung QN90A (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7K (LCD) | Samsung QN90A (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$678 | $1,470 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | February 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7K | QN65QN90A | |
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 | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 7/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.1" x 3.1" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.1" | 35.2" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 53.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 4.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | No | |
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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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