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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8G has a midrange price and is often significantly less expensive than the Samsung QN90A, which has a premium price. If budget is a major concern, the Hisense U8G could be the better choice for you. For overall picture quality, both TVs perform well, but the Samsung QN90A has a slightly higher overall picture quality and better performance in a bright room, making it a good fit if your room has a lot of natural light. When it comes to gaming, both TVs offer a great experience, but the Samsung has a slight edge. If you watch a lot of sports, the Samsung QN90A outperforms the Hisense with a better score for sports content, suggesting a better handling of fast motion and wider viewing angles. Both TVs support various HDR formats, but only the Hisense supports Dolby Vision, which is beneficial if you consume a lot of streaming content that takes advantage of this format. In summary, if cost is less of an issue and you want the best viewing experience in bright rooms and for sports content, go for the Samsung QN90A. If you want to save money and need Dolby Vision support, the Hisense U8G is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- The Hisense U8G (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
6.4
7.0
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
8.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
8.9
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN90A outshines the Hisense U8G due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, making it better suited for bright rooms, and both handle reflections extremely well, which is crucial in well-lit environments. Additionally, while both offer strong contrast and color capabilities, the Samsung QN90A is favored in scenarios with a lot of ambient light.
Cost
$1,707
$1,470
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Samsung QN90A (LCD) costs $1,470.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
8.1
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
8.0
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.2/10
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 Hisense U8G (LCD) and Samsung QN90A (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U8G provides a great experience for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and strong black uniformity, ensuring deep blacks and crisp image quality. The Samsung QN90A excels in the same use case, offering slightly lower contrast but better overall performance with superior brightness, color richness, and viewing angles, which may be preferred in well-lit environments or for viewers sitting off to the side.
Gaming
8.3
8.3
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
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
9.3/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8G and the Samsung QN90A are both highly regarded for gaming because they have very good response times and low input lag, which are crucial for smooth gameplay and quick reaction times. Both TVs support high refresh rates that enhance the gaming experience, with the Samsung QN90A having an edge in input lag, making it particularly responsive for fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.8
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G delivers excellent colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, making animations look vibrant and true to life. The Samsung QN90A, on the other hand, offers the best possible out-of-the-box colors and a good color gamut, ensuring cartoon characters and scenes are presented with rich and accurate hues.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
8.9
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Samsung QN90A (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Samsung QN90A (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $1,470 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | February 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | QN65QN90A | |
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 | 8.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 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 4.1" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 35.2" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 53.8 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 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.2.2 | |
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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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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