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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choose the Samsung Q80C if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers good overall picture quality, especially for gaming and sports content. It's also a solid choice for a typical living room where you watch a variety of content, including movies and TV shows. However, it may not perform as well in very bright rooms or if you're looking for the best possible dark room experience. Its smaller screen size might be preferable if you have limited space. Opt for the Hisense UX if you desire a larger screen and are willing to invest in top-tier bright room performance and superior upscaling capabilities. It's an excellent choice for movie enthusiasts seeking a cinematic experience at home, with better contrast and a more impressive HDR performance. Keep in mind that while it has excellent sound quality, you might need to consider additional sound systems for a more immersive audio experience due to its poor performance with advanced audio formats like DTS:X. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense UX (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
7.0
8.00/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense UX (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
6.1
8.00/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense UX excels in watching movies and cinematic TV because it boasts outstanding contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, ensuring deep blacks and rich picture quality, whereas the Samsung Q80C, with its lower contrast, less effective local dimming, and poor black uniformity, struggles to deliver the same level of performance especially in dark scenes. While the Samsung Q80C offers decent colors out of the box and a wider viewing angle, which can be nice for group viewing, these attributes are somewhat offset by limitations in picture depth and contrast crucial for a cinematic experience.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
7.2
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX excels in vivid, true-to-life colors straight out of the box, which is ideal for the bright and varied hues in cartoons and animation, additionally bolstered by a strong color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors are accurately displayed. In contrast, while the Samsung Q80C offers decent performance, its colors out of the box and color gamut don't quite match the Hisense UX's level, possibly leading to less vibrant animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.2
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX stands out when watching news and TV programs due to its superior SDR brightness and effective upscaling, making it better in well-lit rooms and sharpening low-resolution content. In comparison, the Samsung Q80C also performs well in these areas but might not be as bright and may have lower contrast, possibly affecting picture quality in bright settings and making darker scenes less distinct.
Bright Room
10.0
7.2
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.7/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX boasts top-notch SDR and HDR brightness along with very good reflection handling, making it ideal for bright rooms. In comparison, the Samsung Q80C has lower SDR and HDR brightness and poorer handling of reflections, which might not be as proficient in well-lit environments.
Cost
$2,498
$1,198
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Hisense UX (LCD) has a price of $2,498 and the Samsung Q80C (LCD) costs $1,198.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.8
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and Hisense UX (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense UX's motion processing is below par, which can result in blur during fast sports scenes, but it manages reflections very well, making it suitable for bright rooms; conversely, the Samsung Q80C handles motion significantly better, ensuring smoother action, however, it struggles with reflections, which can be distracting in well-lit environments. Both TVs have adequate response times and viewing angles, making them fair for sports, but the Hisense UX exhibits superior gray uniformity, which is beneficial when viewing sports with uniform colors like a football field or a hockey rink..
Gaming
8.4
8.1
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense UX boasts very good response time and good input lag, making it suitable for fast-paced gaming, whereas the Samsung Q80C has just good response time but features the best input lag, providing a virtually seamless gaming experience with minimal delay between player actions and on-screen reactions.
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How the Hisense UX (LCD) and the Samsung Q80C (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense UX (LCD) | Samsung Q80C (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $1,198 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | May 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85UX | QN65Q80C | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 8.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 10/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 43.1" x 76.7" x 1.7" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.5" x 76.7" | 35.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 111.9 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 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 | 8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.1.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 82 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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Matthew Murray | November 2023
"If you need a TV that can light up the room literally as well as figuratively, look no further than the Hisense UX"
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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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