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If you're looking for overall value, the Hisense U8G is often significantly less expensive and offers great picture quality. It has very good brightness for both SDR and HDR content, which makes it suitable for bright rooms, and its gaming performance is also notable. However, if you are willing to invest in a premium TV, the Samsung QN90C offers better performance in very bright rooms and has stronger quality control and product consistency. It also has slightly better sports viewing and is equipped with better speakers. Additionally, it has a wider viewing angle, which could be beneficial if you have a large seating area. Keep in mind, the Samsung model does not support Dolby Vision, whereas the Hisense does, which could be important if you consume a lot of content in that format. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- The Hisense U8G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90C (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN90C (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
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C outperforms the Hisense U8G in sports viewing mainly due to its superior motion processing and better viewing angles, making it more suitable for fast-paced action without blur and for groups watching from different positions. Additionally, the Samsung handles reflections better, which can be important for rooms with a lot of light, and has slightly better gray uniformity, which can enhance the overall viewing experience especially in scenes with uniform colors like a sports field.
Bright Room
8.9
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G delivers very good SDR and HDR brightness and manages reflections well, making it suitable for bright rooms, while the Samsung QN90C has the best SDR brightness and excellent reflection handling, giving it an edge in very bright environments.
Cost
$1,707
$1,299
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Samsung QN90C (LCD) costs $1,299.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
8.1
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
ADS / IPS
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
8.0
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
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 QN90C (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U8G boasts excellent contrast, proficient local dimming, and very good black uniformity, providing a rich, cinematic experience for movies and TV, though its colors out of the box are somewhat less accurate than the Samsung QN90C. The Samsung QN90C, while still featuring very good contrast and local dimming, excels with better gray uniformity and viewing angles, and its color volume is excellent, making it a strong performer for vibrant, cinematic content.
Gaming
8.3
8.2
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
75.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Samsung QN90C (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8G is lauded for gaming due to its very quick response time and low input lag, which makes on-screen action appear smooth and keeps gameplay feeling responsive. Similarly, the Samsung QN90C receives high marks for gaming, also packing a very fast response time and the best input lag performance, ensuring minimal delay between player input and on-screen reaction.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.8
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G is praised for excellent colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate animation colors, though its gray uniformity and SDR brightness are less robust than the Samsung QN90C. Conversely, the Samsung QN90C's color performance for cartoons and animations is very good with both color out of the box and color gamut, and the TV also excels in color volume and has a superior SDR brightness, enhancing the viewing experience in well-lit rooms.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
8.8
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U8G provides excellent upscaling and very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for news and TV programs by ensuring clear images even from lower resolution sources. Conversely, the Samsung QN90C offers the best SDR brightness and very good upscaling, alongside a slightly wider color gamut and better local dimming, leading to vibrant and detailed content presentation, although with a higher price tag.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Samsung QN90C (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Samsung QN90C (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $1,299 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | March 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | QN65QN90C | |
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 | 8.1/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 1.1" | |
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 | 53.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.2.2 | |
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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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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