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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8G generally offers better picture quality, making it ideal for movie enthusiasts and those looking for superior gaming performance due to its higher refresh rate and response times. Its higher brightness is also beneficial for watching in bright rooms. However, it is usually more expensive than the Samsung AU8000. The Samsung AU8000, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and still provides a decent viewing experience for general content like news and animation, making it a good choice if cost is a primary concern. It is not as well-suited for bright rooms or dark room viewing as the Hisense U8G. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8G (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
6.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.9
7.63/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
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 AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G delivers a better experience for movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which all contribute to deeper blacks and more vibrant scenes, while the Samsung AU8000 falls short in these areas. Additionally, the U8G boasts better colors out of the box and color volume, crucial for an immersive viewing in content with rich color palettes, whereas the AU8000 is weaker in these aspects and also has limited viewing angles, impacting off-center viewing experiences.
Gaming
8.3
5.8
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
6.9
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.1/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G excels in displaying cartoons and animations because it offers excellent colors right out of the box and a very good color gamut, which ensures vibrant and varied hues. In contrast, the Samsung AU8000 is just fair in this regard due to lower performance in both colors directly after setup and in the breadth of colors it can display.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.7
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, which are very important for watching news and TV programs, providing a clearer picture in these settings, while also delivering excellent colors out of the box. In contrast, the Samsung AU8000, while fair at upscaling, offers lower SDR brightness and only good colors out of the box, which may result in a less vibrant viewing experience.
Bright Room
8.9
6.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$1,707
$648
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) costs $648.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.5
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G has very good motion processing and response time, making fast action in sports look smooth, but its reflections handling is only good and viewing angles are fair, meaning it's not ideal for a wide-seating arrangement or well-lit rooms where glare might be an issue. On the other hand, the Samsung AU8000's motion processing is good and response time fair, which is adequate for sports, but it has poor reflections handling and only fair viewing angles, therefore it might struggle in bright environments and with viewers seated off to the sides.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Samsung AU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $648 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | March 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | UN65AU8000 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 57.1" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 34.4" x 57.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 46.1 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 | 6.7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Michael Desjardin | April 2023
"To put it directly: you’d never see a mid-range 4K TV hitting this black levels half a decade ago. AU8000 plays the part of a higher-end TV thanks to its sleek design. If you’re upgrading to a smart TV for the first time, the software is a great way to dip your toes in the streaming water."
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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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