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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8K is a midrange priced TV that typically costs much more than the Samsung CU7000, which is priced more affordably. The Hisense U8K offers a notably better picture quality overall, which would be particularly beneficial for gaming and watching cartoons and animation. It also performs well in bright rooms due to its high brightness and reflection handling. With a higher amount of HDMI ports and great speakers, it supports advanced features such as Dolby Vision and HDR10+, making it a solid choice for a high-quality home theater experience. Conversely, the Samsung CU7000, while budget-friendly, has a lower overall picture quality and isn't as bright, which can be a disadvantage in well-lit environments. It's sufficient for casual viewing, sports content, and can be used as a monitor, but it may not be as satisfactory for dark room viewing or for more vibrant HDR content. If you prioritize gaming or movie watching and are willing to invest more, the Hisense U8K would be a better choice. However, if you are looking for a more affordable option for general TV viewing and are not as concerned with top-notch picture quality, the Samsung CU7000 could be sufficient for your needs. 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
- Good for upscaling
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
6.2
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
5.8
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
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 CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.6
6.0
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
30.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K is better suited for gaming due to its higher refresh rate and adequate response time, allowing for smoother motion and less blur during fast action scenes. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000, despite its very good input lag which ensures games respond quickly to your actions, falls short with its lower refresh rate and similarly fair response time, which could result in less fluid motion when gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
5.7
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K delivers vibrant colors right out of the box with a very good color gamut, supporting its excellent performance for cartoons and animation. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 shows colors less impressively and has a poor color gamut which contributes to its less stellar performance in the same content type.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.0
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K is better for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its excellent SDR brightness, which ensures clear visibility even in well-lit rooms, and very good color accuracy out of the box, reducing the need for calibration. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 is rated as having fair SDR brightness, which might be less suitable for brightly lit environments, and its colors out of the box are only fair, indicating that colors might not be as true to life without adjustment.
Bright Room
9.7
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K is better suited for bright rooms as it has excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, contributing to a clear picture even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 struggles in bright conditions with only fair SDR brightness and poor reflection handling, which could result in a less vibrant image and more distractions from light reflections.
Cost
$898
$428
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) costs $428.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.6
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8K has fair response times which are important for sports viewing; however, its motion processing is not very effective, potentially leading to motion blur during fast-paced games. The Samsung CU7000 also has fair response times but with better motion processing, offering smoother action, although it struggles more with reflections which can be distracting in bright rooms.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8K (LCD) | Samsung CU7000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $428 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | April 5, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | UN65CU7000 | |
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 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.2/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 35.7" x 57.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 32.7 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 | 5.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 4.1/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
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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