Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
Samsung The Frame LS03F 55"
What Buyers Say
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
Samsung The Frame LS03F 55"
The Samsung The Frame TV is widely praised for its ultra-slim design, excellent matte anti-glare screen, and impressive art mode that makes it look like a real painting on the wall. Users love the picture quality, easy wall mounting, and the ability to blend into home decor. However, some criticize the expensive bezel frames, the mandatory $50/year art subscription for quality artwork, and the limited video quality adjustments compared to standard TVs. A few also find the operating system buggy and the wall mount system tricky for precise placement.
Pros
- Ultra-slim design
- Matte anti-glare screen
- Impressive art mode
- Easy wall mounting
- Great picture quality
Cons
- Expensive bezel frames
- Mandatory $50/year art subscription
- Limited video quality adjustments
- Buggy operating system
- Difficult precise wall mounting
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | Samsung The Frame LS03F 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 99.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | Quantum HDR |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Samsung Vision AI |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | Vision AI |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 82W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Digital Plus |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 800x400 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 100W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 497 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 62.01 kg★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung The Frame LS03F 55"
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gaming (79th percentile)
- Strong display (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.