Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this Samsung Neo QLED TV, praising its exceptional picture quality, brightness, and contrast. The AI features and easy setup are also highlighted as major positives. Some minor issues were noted, such as difficulty connecting external devices and a desire for louder volume, but these do not overshadow the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Brightness and contrast
- AI features
- Easy setup
- Smooth motion handling
Cons
- Finicky external device connection
- Volume could be louder
- Heavy, needs two people to move
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
The Hisense U8 series is widely praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and strong value for money, especially in bright rooms. Many users highlight its gaming performance and impressive sound quality. However, some report issues with HDMI connectivity, dark scene handling, and occasional quality control problems, with a few negative experiences regarding defects and customer service.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness
- Vibrant colors
- Great value for money
- Good gaming performance
- Impressive built-in sound
Cons
- HDMI connectivity issues
- Dark scene handling problems
- Occasional quality control issues
- Face distortion in some content
- Upscaling could be better
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100" | Hisense U8 55U8QG 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 100" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 30W | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 175W★ | 264W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 662 kWh | 264 kWh★ |
| Weight | 60.28 kg | 17.92 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong hdr (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 42 specs.