Samsung S90D 65"
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
Samsung S90D 65"
The Samsung S90D OLED TV receives high praise for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and sleek design. However, multiple users report serious reliability issues, including power board failures and volume glitches, often occurring within months of purchase. While many find it a premium, worthwhile investment, the recurring defects and customer service frustrations temper overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Sleek, ultra-thin design
- Good sound for thin TV
- Easy setup and smart features
Cons
- Power board failures
- Volume control issues
- Fragile thin screen
- Premium price point
- Limited remote functionality
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 S90D 65" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Perceptional Color Mapping | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 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 | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Digital Plus | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 287W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 213 kWh★ | 287 kWh |
| Weight | 21.20 kg★ | 24.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung S90D 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong audio (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
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 10 of 44 specs.
