Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
Samsung QN80F QN65QN80FAFXZA 65"
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
The Hisense U8 Series TV, particularly the 100-inch model, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, massive size, and excellent value. Users highlight the incredible brightness, deep blacks, and smooth gaming performance, often comparing it favorably to high-end brands. The built-in sound and anti-glare features are also praised, though some note that a soundbar could enhance the cinematic experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Massive 100-inch screen
- Incredible brightness and contrast
- Smooth gaming performance
- Excellent anti-glare coating
Cons
- Heavy and difficult to install
- Built-in sound could be improved with soundbar
- Brand perception may deter some buyers
Samsung QN80F QN65QN80FAFXZA 65"
Overall, users praise the Samsung TV for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and smart features like voice command and phone connectivity. However, a significant negative review highlights a screen cracking within a year and a warranty that did not cover the issue, causing frustration with both the product and retailer. The positive reviews are mostly from promotional samples, which may skew sentiment upward.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Smart features like voice command
- Phone connectivity
- Easy installation
Cons
- Screen cracking within a year
- Warranty does not cover defects
- Poor delivery experience
- Costco not standing by product
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100" | Samsung QN80F QN65QN80FAFXZA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 99.5" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color - Pantone Validated | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Xcelerator 144 Hz |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | SmartThings |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | SmartThings, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | 82W★ | 30W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 800x400 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 175W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 497 kWh | 406 kWh★ |
| Weight | 62.01 kg | 22.68 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG 100"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Samsung QN80F QN65QN80FAFXZA 65"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung QN80F QN65QN80FAFXZA 65" offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 41 specs.
