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If you prioritize gaming and a high-quality dark room viewing experience, the Hisense U8K could be a better choice, also offering better performance in bright rooms. It's a more budget-friendly option, but is lacking in built-in art mode that the Samsung Frame Series offers, which is designed to blend in with home decor when not in use. The Samsung Frame, while typically more expensive, provides a unique aesthetic appeal but doesn't perform as well in a dark room or gaming situations compared to the Hisense U8K. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8K (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
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
- Good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.1
8.21/10
CONTRAST
7.75/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
6.2
8.21/10
CONTRAST
7.75/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
6.3
6.8
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.5/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8K has fair response time beneficial for fast-moving sports scenes, but it falls short in handling reflections and offers a narrower viewing angle which might affect group watching. On the other hand, while the Samsung Frame Series manages reflections better and has a good response time making it suitable for sports, its fairness in gray uniformity can impact the viewing of sports with uniform colors such as an ice rink or football field.
Gaming
8.6
7.8
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.5/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K is better suited for gaming compared to the Samsung Frame Series due to its higher response time and input lag performance which are critical for a smooth gaming experience, as well as supporting a higher refresh rate that makes for more fluid motion on screen.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.1
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8K excels in displaying cartoons and animation because of its 'Very Good' performance in color out of the box, meaning it produces vibrant and accurate colors without adjustment, and also has a 'Very Good' color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors are shown brilliantly. The Samsung Frame Series, on the other hand, is rated 'Very Good' for colors out of the box and 'Good' for color gamut, so while its display is still quite effective, it doesn't cover as broad a spectrum of colors as the Hisense U8K.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.5
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K excels at upscaling lower-resolution content, has very good colors out of the box, and provides excellent SDR brightness, which is ideal for viewing in various lighting conditions, making it very good for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs. Whereas the Samsung Frame Series is also good at upscaling and colors out of the box, with very good SDR brightness, it has a stylish frame design intended for art display when not in use, which may appeal to customers looking for such aesthetics.
Bright Room
9.7
7.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K stands out for bright room viewing because its SDR and HDR brightness are both excellent, and it handles reflections very well. While the Samsung Frame Series also performs well in a bright room, it does not match the luminosity of the Hisense U8K, despite it being a good option when considering its combination of brightness and reflection handling.
Cost
$898
$1,598
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) costs $1,598.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | Samsung Frame Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $1,598 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | April 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | QN65LS03B | |
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 | 8.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.2" x 3" | 32.8" x 57.4" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 34.2" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 49.4 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 | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.0.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | 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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