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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality, particularly for movie watching or gaming in darker rooms, the Hisense U8K with its higher contrast and brighter display is an excellent choice. It also offers a better experience for sports due to its higher refresh rate reducing motion blur. However, this comes at a higher cost. The Samsung AU8000, on the other hand, is less expensive and still offers a decent picture for casual viewing, but it lacks the advanced features and performance of the Hisense. It would be adequate for news or TV shows, especially if you're watching in a bright room. If you want to save money and mainly watch in well-lit areas, the Samsung could suffice, but for a premium viewing experience, particularly in low light, the Hisense is a superior option despite the higher price. 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
- 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 U8K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
6.6
8.21/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
5.9
8.21/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
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 AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.6
5.8
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
6.9
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.1/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K is better for watching cartoons and animation because it offers very good colors out of the box and an excellent color gamut, providing vibrant and diverse colors that will enhance animated content. In contrast, the Samsung AU8000 is weaker in these areas, with only good colors out of the box and a fair color gamut, leading to less vivid and wide-ranging colors in animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.7
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K delivers better SDR brightness and has local dimming which contributes to better contrast, making it very good for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs, whereas, the Samsung AU8000 lacks local dimming and has a lower contrast, making it fair for the same content.
Bright Room
9.7
6.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K is notably superior in a bright room because it offers excellent SDR and HDR brightness while handling reflections very well, which is crucial in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Samsung AU8000, though fair, has lower SDR brightness and struggles with HDR content brightness, which paired with its just good performance against reflections, makes it less ideal for bright room conditions.
Cost
$898
$648
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) costs $648.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.5
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8K handles motion processing only marginally which might result in some blurriness during fast-paced sports scenes, whereas the Samsung AU8000, despite its poor response time causing more motion blur, offers slightly wider viewing angles which could be more forgiving if you're watching with a group spread out in a room. Both models have fair reflection handling but differ in motion processing and response time where the Hisense U8K is better than the Samsung AU8000, which you'll notice during quick movements in sports, but neither excels significantly in this area.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8K (LCD) | Samsung AU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $648 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | March 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | UN65AU8000 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 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 57.2" x 3" | 32.7" x 57.1" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 34.4" x 57.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 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 | 8.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | 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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