Samsung The Frame QN50LS03BAFXZA 50"
Samsung
57 Overall Score
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Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
Hisense
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung The Frame QN50LS03BAFXZA 50"
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Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
78 out of 100 high confidence 180 reviews
The Hisense U8 series is widely praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and strong value for money, especially in bright rooms. Many users highlight its gaming performance and impressive sound quality. However, some report issues with HDMI connectivity, dark scene handling, and occasional quality control problems, with a few negative experiences regarding defects and customer service.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness
- Vibrant colors
- Great value for money
- Good gaming performance
- Impressive built-in sound
Cons
- HDMI connectivity issues
- Dark scene handling problems
- Occasional quality control issues
- Face distortion in some content
- Upscaling could be better
Brightness 25
Picture quality 30
Value for money 20
Gaming performance 15
Sound quality 12
Hdmi connectivity 5
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Specifications
| Samsung The Frame QN50LS03BAFXZA 50" | Hisense U8 55U8QG 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-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 | 100% Color Volume | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Quantum Processor 4K | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Quantum HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 82W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 264W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 264 kWh★ |
| Weight | 11.79 kg★ | 17.92 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Frame QN50LS03BAFXZA 50"
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong display (74th percentile)
- Strong audio (69th percentile)
- Strong smart (67th percentile)
- Below average hdr (35th percentile)
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
- 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
Pricing
Samsung The Frame QN50LS03BAFXZA 50"0.002score per dollar
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Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"0.003score per dollar
Hisense U8 55U8QG 55" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U8 55U8QG 55"
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 43 specs.
