Samsung Q7F QN85Q7FAAFXZA 85"
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q7F QN85Q7FAAFXZA 85"
The Samsung 65" Class QLED Q7FB 4K TV receives mostly positive feedback for its vibrant picture quality, excellent color and contrast, and smooth performance for sports and gaming. Users appreciate the upgrade from older TVs and the Smart Things app integration. However, a few complaints mention spotting on black screens and a complicated remote control. Overall, it is seen as a great upgrade for bright, vivid viewing.
Pros
- Vibrant picture quality
- Excellent color and contrast
- Smooth performance for sports and gaming
- Great upgrade from older TVs
- Smart Things app integration
Cons
- Spotting on black screens
- Complicated remote control
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 Q7F QN85Q7FAAFXZA 85" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Surround Sound | 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 | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 230W★ | 287W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 430 kWh | 287 kWh★ |
| Weight | 32.52 kg | 24.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q7F QN85Q7FAAFXZA 85"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong picture quality (70th percentile)
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 44 specs.
