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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you primarily watch movies and series in dark rooms, the Hisense U8G is a solid choice as it performs well in those settings and has good overall picture quality. However, please note it has narrower viewing angles which could be a drawback if you often view the TV from the side. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80C, despite not being as well-suited for dark rooms, offers a more consistent performance across various types of content, including sports and reality TV. Plus, it has better viewing angles, making it a good option if you have a wide seating arrangement. Keep in mind, the Hisense U8G may be a bit less expensive, while the Samsung Q80C offers more advanced accessibility features like voice commands. The choice between the two will largely depend on what content you view most and where you'll be viewing it. 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 Q80C (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
7.0
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
6.1
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
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 Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G is considered very good for watching movies and cinematic TV because it has high contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which contribute to a more immersive viewing experience in dark scenes. In contrast, while the Samsung Q80C's colors out of the box are decent, its lower contrast, weaker local dimming, and subpar black uniformity less significantly impact the depth and detail in darker content.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.2
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G is marked as having 'Excellent' colors out of the box and a 'Very Good' color gamut, making it very good for watching cartoons and animation due to vibrant and accurate colors upon setup. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80C has 'Fair' out-of-the-box colors and a 'Good' color gamut, making it good but not as optimal as the Hisense U8G for this type of content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G excels in upscaling and has excellent colors right out of the box, which enhances the viewing experience for news and TV programs with clear and vibrant images. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80C, while still providing very good upscaling and fair colors out of the box, doesn't perform quite as well as the Hisense U8G in these aspects, potentially making the latter a slightly superior choice for these types of content.
Bright Room
8.9
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.7/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G excels in bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness along with very good handling of reflections, while the Samsung Q80C, despite its very good SDR brightness, falls short with poor performance in reflections handling. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut, which are somewhat important, are also strengths of the Hisense U8G, enhancing its superiority in bright conditions.
Cost
$1,707
$1,198
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Samsung Q80C (LCD) costs $1,198.
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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
7.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G has a faster response time which is vital for watching fast-moving sports without blur, but it falls short in viewing angles, causing the picture quality to degrade when viewed from the side. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80C offers wider viewing angles making it better for group viewing, although its motion processing isn't as good as the Hisense, which can lead to slightly more motion blur during fast action. Both TVs handle reflections well, but keep in mind the Hisense has a stronger response time, while the Samsung wins on viewing angles.
Gaming
8.3
8.1
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
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
8.1/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8G offers excellent response time which is crucial for gaming as it reduces the motion blur, making fast-paced action look crisper. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80C boasts the best input lag performance, providing a highly responsive gaming experience with minimal delay between a player's actions and their on-screen consequences.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Samsung Q80C (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Samsung Q80C (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $1,198 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | May 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | QN65Q80C | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 35.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | Unknown | |
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 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | 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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