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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Hisense UX, though pricier, offers superior picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and excels in gaming and streaming movies with its high contrast and color performance. It's also better suited for bright rooms and has excellent motion handling, making it ideal for sports and fast-paced content. The larger screen size enhances the viewing experience, and the improved local dimming contributes to deeper blacks. However, the Samsung AU8000 is more budget-friendly and offers decent overall picture quality, with a fair performance across various content types. It's a suitable choice for a typical living room setting, but it may not deliver the same level of detail and vibrancy, particularly in dark scenes, as the Hisense UX. The AU8000's speakers are a highlight, offering better sound quality out of the box compared to the Hisense. If immersive picture quality and larger screen size are your priorities and you're willing to invest more, the Hisense UX is the way to go. If you're looking for a cost-effective option with good enough performance for casual viewing, the Samsung AU8000 is a reasonable choice. 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 gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense UX (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
6.6
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense UX (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
5.9
8.00/10
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 UX (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense UX delivers exceptional contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which contribute to a richer and more immersive movie experience, especially in dark scenes. On the other hand, the Samsung AU8000 falls short in these areas, providing a less impressive contrast and lacking local dimming, which can result in a less captivating viewing experience especially for content that relies on deep blacks and high contrast.
Gaming
8.4
5.8
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense UX is better for gaming with its very good response time which means the display shows fast-moving content without much blur, and good input lag ensuring controls are snappy. In contrast, the Samsung AU8000, despite excellent input lag, falls behind due to its poor response time which can result in more motion blur especially in fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
6.9
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.1/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense UX is rated higher for watching cartoons and animation due to its very good color gamut and best color volume, which are essential for vibrant and varied colors, whereas the Samsung AU8000 has only fair ratings in both categories, leading to less impressive colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.7
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense UX performs better for news, talk shows, and other TV programs primarily due to its superior SDR brightness, enabling better visibility in various lighting conditions, and its higher contrast providing deeper blacks and more vivid images. In contrast, the Samsung AU8000 has lower SDR brightness and contrast, which may result in less impressive picture quality for the same content.
Bright Room
10.0
6.3
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense UX outperforms the Samsung AU8000 in a bright room primarily due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, which ensures the picture remains visible even under intense lighting. Additionally, the Hisense UX has very good reflection handling, further enhancing its suitability for bright environments, whereas the Samsung AU8000, while still good, is less capable in this regard.
Cost
$2,498
$648
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Hisense UX (LCD) has a price of $2,498 and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) costs $648.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.5
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense UX (LCD) and Samsung AU8000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense UX has a very good response time which is favorable for watching sports as it reduces motion blur, but its motion processing is not as good, which might result in some visible artifacts during fast action. Conversely, the Samsung AU8000, despite having better motion processing that handles fast movements more smoothly, suffers from a poor response time that can lead to more motion blur, and both TVs have a fair reflection handling but the Hisense UX has wider viewing angles which benefits group viewing.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense UX (LCD) | Samsung AU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $648 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | March 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85UX | UN65AU8000 | |
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 | 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 | 8.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 10/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57.1" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.5" x 76.7" | 34.4" x 57.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 111.9 lbs | 46.1 lbs | |
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 | 6.7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 82 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
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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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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