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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8K excels in picture quality, especially with its higher peak brightness, making it a good fit for bright rooms, and its better local dimming performance will provide a superior viewing experience in dark environments. On the other hand, the Samsung Q70A has a wider viewing angle so it might be better for you if you have a wide seating area. For gaming, the Hisense U8K's higher refresh rate could be beneficial if you play fast-paced games and want a smoother experience. Both TVs are well-suited for a range of content, but if you watch a lot of movies or play video games, the Hisense U8K may offer a better picture quality, whereas the Samsung Q70A could be preferred for general TV watching in a setting where viewers are spread out across the room. 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 Q70A (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.2
8.21/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
6.4
8.21/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
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 Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K stands out for movie and cinematic TV watching due to its superior black uniformity and local dimming functionality, which help achieve outstanding contrast and depth in darker scenes. In contrast, the Samsung Q70A, while offering good performance, lacks local dimming and has lesser black uniformity, which can make dark scenes look less true to life and less immersive.
Gaming
8.6
7.7
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K provides a fair response time and good input lag which is suitable for gaming, whereas the Samsung Q70A offers a very good response time and the best input lag, enhancing gaming responsiveness. Furthermore, the Hisense U8K has a higher refresh rate capable of 144Hz, compared to the Samsung Q70A's 120Hz, allowing for smoother motion during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.2
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8K excels in producing vibrant and varied colors straight out of the box, with an excellent color gamut and color volume, which enhances the viewing experience for cartoons and animation. Conversely, the Samsung Q70A also displays cartoons and animation well, but has slightly less impressive performance regarding color gamut and volume, leading to good but not as rich color reproduction as the Hisense U8K.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.6
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K excels in upscaling lower resolution content and delivers strong SDR brightness, which is essential for watching news and TV programs in environments with varying light conditions. In contrast, while the Samsung Q70A also offers good performance in these areas with comparable SDR brightness, its upscaling capabilities are slightly superior, ensuring that lower resolution broadcasts are displayed with enhanced clarity.
Bright Room
9.7
7.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K outperforms the Samsung Q70A in a bright room thanks to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, while the Samsung Q70A, with very good SDR brightness, falls short due to its poor performance in handling reflections.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.7
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
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
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8K has fair response time which is acceptable for sports, but reflects more light making it less suitable for well-lit rooms; its narrow viewing angles may pose a problem for larger groups. Conversely, the Samsung Q70A offers very good response time, minimizing motion blur in fast-paced sports and wider viewing angles which benefit group watching, but it's not as effective at handling reflections, impacting visibility when watching in bright conditions.
Cost
$1,798
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $1,798 and the Samsung Q70A (LCD) costs $1,760.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the Samsung Q70A (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | Samsung Q70A (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,798 | $1,760 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 4, 2023 | March 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85U8K | QN85Q70A | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 43.1" x 74.8" x 2.8" | 42.8" x 74.9" x 1.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.7" x 74.8" | 45.4" x 74.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 108.9 lbs | 91.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 X 400 | |
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 | 8.2/10 | |
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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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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