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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you appreciate a strong gaming experience and prefer a TV with higher peak brightness for HDR content, the Hisense U8G is a solid choice. However, its viewing angles are narrower, meaning the picture quality might degrade if you're not sitting directly in front. The Samsung QN85B, on the other hand, has slightly better performance for sports due to better motion handling and offers wider viewing angles, which is ideal for watching with a group. Its reflectivity handling is also marginally better, which helps in bright rooms. Both TVs have similar price points and overall picture quality, but if room lighting is a concern and you often watch with others sitting at different angles, the Samsung QN85B would be more suitable. If peak gaming performance and HDR brightness are priorities, then the Hisense U8G could be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- Very good for movies & TV
Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Good for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
7.5
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
7.3
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.7/10
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 QN85B (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G provides a superior contrast ratio and black uniformity which is very important for watching movies and cinematic TV, delivering deeper blacks and more defined shadows. The Samsung QN85B has better viewing angles and gray uniformity which might make it preferable for wider seating arrangements or if consistent color and brightness across the screen are more important to you.
Sports
6.4
7.1
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
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN85B offers better motion processing which is essential for smooth action scenes while watching sports compared to the Hisense U8G, resulting in less blur. Meanwhile, the wider viewing angles of the Samsung make it a better option for group viewing in sports, despite both TVs handling reflections well and having similar gray uniformity, which minimizes distractions on the screen.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.0
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.2/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Hisense U8G (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8G is very good for watching cartoons and animation because it has an excellent score for colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues immediately upon setup. On the other hand, the Samsung QN85B is also very good for these types of content, with a good score for colors out of the box and the best color volume, which allows it to display a wide range of colors at different brightness levels.
Cost
$1,707
$1,199
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Samsung QN85B (LCD) costs $1,199.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.3
8.2
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8G exhibits very good response time and good input lag, which ensures quick screen transitions and minimal delay between input devices and the display, vital for gaming. In comparison, the Samsung QN85B offers the same very good response time but has the best input lag, which provides an even more responsive gaming experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
8.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U8G and the Samsung QN85B are both favorable for watching news and talk shows because they feature excellent upscaling to make lower resolution content look clear and have high SDR brightness, making picture displays vibrant even in well-lit rooms. The U8G offers great contrast which enhances the depth of images, while the QN85B offers a wider viewing angle which keeps the picture quality consistent from different seating positions.
Bright Room
8.9
9.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN85B (LCD) to be excellent for bright room, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G is very good for bright rooms due to its high SDR and HDR brightness, and very good reflections handling, but the Samsung QN85B is excellent in bright rooms with even higher SDR brightness and similarly very good reflection handling. While both TVs perform well, if your room is particularly bright, the Samsung QN85B has an edge in raw brightness which can help maintain picture quality even in well-lit environments.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Samsung QN85B (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Samsung QN85B (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $1,199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | March 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | QN65QN85B | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 1.1" | |
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 | 52.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 400x300 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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John Archer | February 2023
"Particularly key to this is the fact that black levels are unusually good, on a level we haven’t seen from any IPS TV before. Build quality is impressive too, with a gleaming silver metallic frame and stand, and enough heft to suggest plenty of quality innards. High dynamic range content jumps off the screen with enough luminosity and intensity to really sell what makes HDR special."
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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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