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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8G is a more budget-friendly option that provides a strong performance for gaming and bright rooms. However, it has limitations in gray uniformity and a narrower viewing angle. On the other hand, the Samsung S95C, while sporting a higher price tag, offers superior picture quality, exceptional performance for viewing angles, and better reflection handling, making it a solid choice for varied content including movies and sports. The S95C also has better sound quality and supports voice commands, enhancing user convenience. If affordability is key and you're focused on gaming and bright room viewing, the Hisense U8G could serve you well. But for an overall premium experience with a focus on outstanding visuals for various content, the Samsung S95C stands out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- The Hisense U8G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95C (OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
9.5
7.63/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
9.4
7.63/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G, with its high contrast and local dimming features, performs very well for watching movies and cinematic TV, ensuring deep blacks and minimal blooming in dark scenes, crucial for a good cinematic experience. The Samsung S95C, being an OLED with perfect black uniformity and excellent viewing angles, takes the movie-watching experience to an even higher level, offering vibrant and consistent colors from any seat in the room.
Sports
6.4
8.7
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has the best response time and a higher rating for motion processing, making it very good for watching sports as it can handle fast-moving scenes with less blur and smoother motion. In contrast, the Hisense U8G (LCD), while still offering very good response time, has a significantly lower motion processing rating, making it just fair for sports as it may not handle fast action as smoothly.
Gaming
8.3
10.0
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C, with its OLED panel, has the best response time and input lag, which is crucial for fast-paced gaming and provides a smoother experience. The Hisense U8G is a strong competitor with very good performance in these areas but has a lower refresh rate compared to the Samsung S95C's 144Hz, which can make a difference for gaming at higher frame rates.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
9.4
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation due to its excellent colors out of the box and very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues immediately upon use. In contrast, the Samsung S95C (OLED) excels at the same content with its very good colors out of the box and excellent color gamut and volume, which provide a wider range of colors, making the picture more lifelike and engaging, especially in scenes with varied color intensities.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.1
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G is appreciated for very good upscaling and SDR brightness, which enhances clarity and visibility for news and other standard TV programs, making it very good for such content. The Samsung S95C, with excellent colors out of the box and a larger color gamut, offers richer and more vibrant visuals, and its upscaling quality is slightly better, making it excellent for watching TV programs that benefit from better color reproduction and detail enhancement.
Cost
$1,707
$3,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Samsung S95C (OLED) costs $3,300.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
8.9
9.0
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S95C (OLED) to be excellent for bright room, while the Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8G is particularly effective in bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and excellent reflection handling, making it less susceptible to glare. In contrast, the Samsung S95C despite having good SDR brightness and even better handling of reflections, stands out for its OLED technology which provides perfect contrast and wide color gamut for vibrant images, making it an excellent choice for bright rooms as well.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the Samsung S95C (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Samsung S95C (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $3,300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | February 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | QN65S95C | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 56.8" x 0.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 35.2" x 56.8" | |
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 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 70 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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