Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Samsung QN85D 75"
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
The Hisense 65U8QG is widely praised for its exceptional picture quality, brightness, and value for money. Users highlight deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, often comparing it favorably to more expensive brands. While most are very satisfied, some note issues with motion blur during fast sports and software glitches with certain streaming apps. The TV's Google TV interface and gaming features like G-Sync and HDMI 2.1 are also well-received.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Motion blur in fast sports
- Software issues with Amazon Prime
- Protective tape difficult to remove
- PVR rejects USB sticks
- Multi-view limited to phone/tablet
Samsung QN85D 75"
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Samsung Neo QLED TV, praising its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent performance for gaming and movies. The large screen and smart features are also well-received, with some noting the Q-Symphony compatibility with Samsung soundbars. Minor criticisms include slight lag during fast sports and the lack of forward tilt on the stand, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Excellent for gaming and movies
- Large screen size
- Q-Symphony compatibility
Cons
- Slight lag in fast sports
- No forward tilt on stand
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | Samsung QN85D 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | Neo Quantum HDR |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Xcelerator 120Hz |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | SmartThings, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 72W★ | 40W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Object Tracking Sound Lite |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh | 184 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.40 kg★ | 33.10 kg |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Samsung QN85D 75"
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 44 specs.
