Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65"
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65"
The Samsung Frame TV is widely praised for its beautiful design and Art Mode that makes it look like a real picture frame. Many users love the picture quality and how it blends into home decor. However, several reviews report serious reliability issues like the TV stopping working, turning on/off by itself, and remote control problems. While the concept is great, potential buyers should be aware of the risk of defects.
Pros
- Beautiful design like a picture frame
- Excellent picture quality
- Art Mode blends with decor
- Matte display reduces glare
- Sleek profile for wall mounting
Cons
- Reliability issues (TV stops working)
- Random auto on/off behavior
- Remote control problems
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Flashing standby light
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 The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | 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 | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Multiple Voice Assistants Compatible | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0.2 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 183W★ | 287W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 344 kWh | 287 kWh★ |
| Weight | 49.40 kg | 24.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong hdr (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 44 specs.
