Samsung U8000H Series UN85U8000HFXZA 85"
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
What Buyers Say
Samsung U8000H Series UN85U8000HFXZA 85"
This Samsung 85" TV has received outstanding praise for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks that create an immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the perfect size for a theater-like atmosphere, good built-in sound, and user-friendly smart features. The TV is considered well worth the investment for premium home entertainment.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Immersive theater-like size
- Good built-in sound
- Fast and responsive smart features
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 U8000H Series UN85U8000HFXZA 85" | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 99.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | Color Booster | 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 | HDR 10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | Not Applicable | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | No | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, SmartThings | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Object Tracking Sound Lite | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 800x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 408 kWh★ | 497 kWh |
| Weight | 28.94 kg★ | 62.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung U8000H Series UN85U8000HFXZA 85"
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong smart (71st percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.