Hisense U8 Series 85U8QG 85"
Hisense
87 Overall Score
vs
Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
Samsung
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 85U8QG 85"
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Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Samsung TV receives high praise for its exceptional anti-glare screen, vivid colors, and deep blacks, making it ideal for bright rooms. However, several users report frustrating software issues, including poor casting performance from Android devices and intrusive default behaviors. Setup can be challenging and requires multiple people, but once configured, the picture quality is widely considered outstanding.
Pros
- Exceptional anti-glare screen
- Vivid colors and deep blacks
- Outstanding picture quality
- Great for bright rooms
- Sleek and sturdy build
Cons
- Poor Android casting performance
- Intrusive default software behavior
- Difficult setup for one person
- Picture needs tuning out of box
- Samsung account privacy concerns
Anti glare screen 6
Picture quality 7
Software issues 3
Setup difficulty 3
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
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Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 85U8QG 85" | Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 77" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | SmartThings |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 4.2.2 |
| Wattage | 82W★ | 70W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 150W★ | 192W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 425 kWh | 361 kWh★ |
| Weight | 47.40 kg | 28.21 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 85U8QG 85"
- 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
Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U8 Series 85U8QG 85"
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 43 specs.