Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 54.6"
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 54.6"
The Samsung Crystal UHD TV delivers excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and a lightweight design at a competitive price. Setup requires the SmartThings app, which some users find frustrating, but once configured the TV offers fast performance and good sound. A few units arrived damaged, and the non-backlit remote and default ad-filled home screen are minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and natural colors
- Lightweight and easy to mount
- Good value for the price
- Fast and responsive smart TV interface
Cons
- Forced app download for setup
- Non-backlit remote control
- Default ad-filled home screen
- Some units arrived damaged
- Privacy concerns with default settings
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
The Hisense U8 Series TV, particularly the 100-inch model, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, massive size, and excellent value. Users highlight the incredible brightness, deep blacks, and smooth gaming performance, often comparing it favorably to high-end brands. The built-in sound and anti-glare features are also praised, though some note that a soundbar could enhance the cinematic experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Massive 100-inch screen
- Incredible brightness and contrast
- Smooth gaming performance
- Excellent anti-glare coating
Cons
- Heavy and difficult to install
- Built-in sound could be improved with soundbar
- Brand perception may deter some buyers
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 54.6" | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 54.6" | 99.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Filmmaker Mode | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | — | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 3★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 800x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 497 kWh★ |
| Weight | 9.89 kg★ | 62.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 54.6"
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average audio (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average smart (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average connectivity (32nd percentile)
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 40 specs.