Hisense U8N 65"
Mini-LED · 3000 nits · $1099
Samsung S95D 55"
QD-OLED · 55" · 2024
Samsung S95D 55" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Hisense U8N 65" lands at 91 and Samsung S95D 55" at 95. That puts Samsung S95D 55" ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Hisense U8N 65" if…
- ✓Jaw-dropping value
- ✓3000-nit brightness
- ✓144Hz gaming
Pick Samsung S95D 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Samsung S95D 55"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
Samsung S95D 55" leads on picture (95 vs 92).
Gaming
TieInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Smart platform
TieOS speed, app support, ecosystem
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Hisense U8N 65"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Hisense U8N 65" more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $3,399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Hisense U8N 65" | Samsung S95D 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Mini-LED | QD-OLED |
| Size | 65″ | 55" |
| Refresh | ▲ 144Hz | 120Hz |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Hisense U8N 65"
- +Jaw-dropping value
- +3000-nit brightness
- +144Hz gaming
- −Processing a step behind Sony
- −Off-axis viewing average
- −Google TV ads
Samsung S95D 55"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
FAQ: Hisense U8N 65" vs Samsung S95D 55"
Which is better, Hisense U8N 65" or Samsung S95D 55"? +
Samsung S95D 55" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Hisense U8N 65" worth the price? +
At $1,099, Hisense U8N 65" delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in picture.
Is Samsung S95D 55" worth the price? +
At $3,399, Samsung S95D 55" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does Hisense U8N 65" or Samsung S95D 55" last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for picture quality, Hisense U8N 65" or Samsung S95D 55"? +
Samsung S95D 55" — leads on picture (95 vs 92). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, Hisense U8N 65" or Samsung S95D 55"? +
Hisense U8N 65" — more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $3,399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.