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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer gaming and watching movies, the Hisense U8G may suit you better due to its higher contrast and better dark room performance. It's often less expensive as well. However, if you're looking for a TV with better sound quality and wider viewing angles, which can be important for larger groups and well-lit rooms, the Samsung Q80B could be a superior choice, although it tends to be pricier. Neither is particularly suited for use as a monitor but both support various HDR formats, with the Hisense U8G supporting Dolby Vision, which can enhance your movie-watching experience if you have Dolby Vision content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
7.1
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.33/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
6.4
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.33/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, ensuring deep blacks and high-quality image depth. In comparison, the Samsung Q80B offers fair performance with notably lower contrast and less effective local dimming, which can result in less impressive dark scene reproduction and a less immersive viewing experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.6
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G is exceptional for watching cartoons and animation because it displays colors very accurately straight out of the box and has a very good color gamut which ensures a wide array of colors are represented vividly. The Samsung Q80B is also good for animations, due to its capable color gamut and volume, but the colors may not be as accurate initially as on the Hisense U8G, which can affect the immediacy of optimal color performance without adjustments.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.8
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and offers very good SDR brightness, making it a strong choice for watching news and TV programs in well-lit rooms. While the Samsung Q80B also has very good SDR brightness and upscaling, its colors out of the box and color gamut don't match the excellence of the Hisense, and it has weaker contrast and local dimming which can affect picture quality.
Bright Room
8.9
7.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.4/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.7/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G excels in bright room viewing due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and very good handling of reflections, which overcome glare. In contrast, the Samsung Q80B, while still very good in SDR brightness, only offers good HDR brightness and fair reflection handling, making it slightly less optimal than the Hisense U8G for bright environments.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.8
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G is better for watching sports in a bright room due to its superior handling of reflections, but its narrower viewing angle and weaker motion processing might not be ideal for large groups or fast-paced action. Conversely, the Samsung Q80B offers better viewing angles and motion processing, which is great for dynamic sports viewing but falls short in bright environments due to less effective reflection handling.
Gaming
8.3
8.2
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
Cost
$971
$998
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $971 and the Samsung Q80B (LCD) costs $998.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Samsung Q80B (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$971 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | April 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | QN65Q80B | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 4.1" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 53.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 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 | 7.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"For most people its picture, sound, and price make it a midrange TV worth considering. HDR brightness was generally exceptional. Its viewing angles are shockingly good, among the very best we’ve seen recently from any non-OLED TV. For gamers input lag isn’t too shabby."
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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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