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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8H is better overall for mixed usage like gaming and watching movies, offering higher picture quality and better performance in both dark and bright rooms. If you prioritize gaming or a superior movie-watching experience and don’t mind spending more, the Hisense U8H would be a better choice. If you’re looking to save money and need a TV for more casual viewing like news or cartoons, the Samsung CU8000 might suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8H (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4
5.8
7.75/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.2
5.3
7.75/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.3
5.5
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
4.9/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H excels in gaming largely due to its very good response time and higher refresh rate of 120Hz, crucial for smooth motion and quick gameplay, while the Samsung CU8000 falls short with poor response time and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, which may lead to less fluid gaming experiences.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
5.9
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H delivers very good colors out of the box and an excellent color gamut that provides a vibrant and diverse range of colors, which is crucial for the animated content's visual appeal. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 offers merely fair performance in colors out of the box and good in terms of color gamut, leading to less impressive color reproduction in cartoons and animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
5.7
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H excels in watching news and talk shows due to its excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, which enhance picture quality of such content, along with very good colors out of the box and a strong contrast that boosts visual impact. In contrast, the Samsung CU8000 falls short in these areas with merely fair upscaling and SDR brightness, which can result in a less vivid and detailed viewing experience for standard-definition programs.
Bright Room
9.7
5.9
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,350
$578
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $1,350 and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) costs $578.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.4
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8H demonstrates very good motion processing, response time, and reflection handling, making it suitable for sports, but its narrower viewing angle may limit the experience for those watching from the side. Conversely, the Samsung CU8000 has a slower response time that could cause more motion blur during fast-paced games, and while it has fair motion processing, its poor reflection handling reduces visibility in bright rooms, although it slightly outperforms the Hisense U8H in terms of viewing angles.
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How the Hisense U8H (LCD) and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8H (LCD) | Samsung CU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,350 | $578 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | March 4, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8H | UN65CU8000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.2" x 3" | 32.8" x 57.1" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.9" x 57.2" | 34.4" x 57.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 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 | 7.8/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Jaron Schneider | January 2023
"Hisense is over here making the best TVs for the majority of average families. U8H is a juiced-up utility knife of a television that manages to do a lot of things pretty well. The brightness this TV is capable of pushing out means I can see everything going on in any video game I’m playing regardless of what time of day it is"
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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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