Samsung Q60D QN43Q60DAFXZA 43"
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q60D QN43Q60DAFXZA 43"
Overall, users are pleased with the picture quality, color accuracy, and ease of setup, often highlighting the TV's slim profile and good value for money. However, one long-term owner reported screen issues (yellow vertical bands) after three years, and some found the smart home interface cluttered and navigation cumbersome. The TV integrates well with Samsung ecosystem devices but less so with Google Home.
Pros
- Crisp picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Slim profile
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
Cons
- Screen issues after 3 years
- Cluttered home screen
- Cumbersome navigation
- Poor Google Home compatibility
- No built-in sound system
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q60D QN43Q60DAFXZA 43" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge 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 | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Quantum Processor Lite | 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 | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | No | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | SmartThings, Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Object Tracking Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 287W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 287 kWh★ |
| Weight | 8.40 kg★ | 24.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q60D QN43Q60DAFXZA 43"
- Strong hdr (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Q60D QN43Q60DAFXZA 43" offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 44 specs.
