Samsung Q8F Series QN55Q8FAAFXZA 55"
Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 50"
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Samsung Q8F Series QN55Q8FAAFXZA 55"
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Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 50"
The Hisense QD7 series mini-LED TV generally receives high praise for its picture quality, brightness, and value for the price. Many users highlight the vibrant colors, sharpness, and easy setup, with several noting it's a significant upgrade over older TVs. However, some reviewers report issues with color accuracy out of the box, occasional stuttering on streaming apps, and a slow response to remote inputs. A few negative experiences involve a defective panel and a frustrating warranty process that requires destroying the TV rather than repairing it. Overall, it's seen as a great budget-friendly option with some caveats.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and brightness
- Great value for the price
- Vibrant and sharp colors
- Easy setup and intuitive interface
- Good sound quality from built-in speakers
Cons
- Color accuracy issues out of the box
- Occasional stuttering on streaming apps
- Slow response to remote inputs
- Frustrating warranty process requiring TV destruction
- HDMI port failure after driver update
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q8F Series QN55Q8FAAFXZA 55" | Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | Quantum HDR |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144 Hz | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | Quantum HDR |
| 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 | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 40W★ | 180W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 249 kWh★ | 274 kWh |
| Weight | 13.88 kg | 10.79 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F Series QN55Q8FAAFXZA 55"
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 50"
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong picture quality (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
Pricing
Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 50" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.
