Hisense U8N 65" vs Samsung S90C 55" (4K OLED)
The Verdict
Hisense U8N 65" and Samsung S90C 55" serve different priorities within premium TV territory. Hisense excels with sheer screen real estate,65 inches versus 55,plus Mini-LED backlighting delivering 3000 nits peak brightness, superior for bright rooms and HDR content. Its 144Hz native refresh rate and 7ms input lag suit competitive gamers well. Samsung counters with QD-OLED technology, offering perfect blacks, infinite contrast, and exceptional color accuracy that Mini-LED cannot match. OLED's superior motion handling (6ms lag) and thinner profile appeal to cinephiles, though burn-in remains a consideration. Audio specs favor Hisense with 60W versus Samsung's 40W. Price-wise, Hisense costs $500 less while offering the larger display; Samsung demands premium pricing for OLED quality and compact design. For bright living rooms and gaming, Hisense U8N wins. For dark room viewing, movie enthusiasts, and sleek aesthetics, Samsung S90C justifies its cost. Room conditions and content preferences determine the ideal choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Hisense U8N 65" if…
- →144Hz panel at 3,000+ nits for under $1,100 — remarkable specs-per-dollar
- →Two HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@144Hz for PC gaming and next-gen consoles
- →IMAX Enhanced certification alongside Dolby Vision for broad HDR ecosystem coverage
Buy the Samsung S90C 55" (4K OLED) if…
- →QD-OLED at $1,599 is the most affordable OLED with quantum dot color
- →Infinite contrast ratio with perfect black levels
- →144Hz with VRR — excellent for PS5 and Xbox Series X gaming
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8N 65"
Pros
- 144Hz panel at 3,000+ nits for under $1,100 — remarkable specs-per-dollar
- Two HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@144Hz for PC gaming and next-gen consoles
- IMAX Enhanced certification alongside Dolby Vision for broad HDR ecosystem coverage
- Wi-Fi 6 and 60W Dolby Atmos audio punch well above the price class
- Hi-View Engine X delivers accurate upscaling and natural motion processing
Cons
- Only two of the four HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1 — the other two are HDMI 2.0
- Mini-LED blooming artifacts are more visible than on premium Samsung or Sony panels
- Hisense's long-term software support and update cadence trails LG and Sony
- Local dimming can occasionally dim fine detail in dark HDR scenes
Samsung S90C 55" (4K OLED)
Pros
- QD-OLED at $1,599 is the most affordable OLED with quantum dot color
- Infinite contrast ratio with perfect black levels
- 144Hz with VRR — excellent for PS5 and Xbox Series X gaming
- Vivid, wide color gamut coverage exceeds traditional WOLED
- Ultra-slim panel at 0.4 inches looks stunning mounted
Cons
- 55-inch S90C uses a different (WOLED) panel in some regions — verify before buying
- No Dolby Vision support
- 40W audio is weaker than the S95C — soundbar recommended
- Wi-Fi 5 only on the 55-inch model
Full Specifications
| Spec | Hisense U8N 65" | Samsung S90C 55" (4K OLED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 400 x 300mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 64.4 lbs | 33.5 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.4 x 37.8 x 13.2 inches | 48.2 x 30.2 x 9.3 inches |
| Dimensions | — | 48.2 x 27.7 x 0.4 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 40 |
| Speakers | 2.1.2ch | 2.1ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 7 | 6 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced | Quantum HDR OLED, HDR10+, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Type | Mini-LED ULED | QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz (144Hz via Game Mode) |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1300 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Google TV | Tizen OS |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Hi-View Engine X | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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