Hisense U8QG
Mini-LED · 5000 nits · $1499
Samsung S95D 55"
QD-OLED · 55" · 2024
Samsung S95D 55" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Hisense U8QG lands at 90 and Samsung S95D 55" at 95. That puts Samsung S95D 55" ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Hisense U8QG if…
- ✓5000-nit peak — brighter than premium TVs at 3× cost
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1 + 144Hz
- ✓Anti-glare coating
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 testGaming
TieInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Smart platform
Samsung S95D 55"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Samsung S95D 55" leads on smart (82 vs 72).
Value for money
Hisense U8QGSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Hisense U8QG more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $3,399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Hisense U8QG | Samsung S95D 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 55″ / 65″ / 75″ / 85″ Mini-LED | — |
| Resolution | 4K 144Hz | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10+ | — |
| HDMI | 4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz | — |
| VRR | Yes | — |
| ALLM | Yes | — |
| Panel | — | QD-OLED |
| Size | — | 55" |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Hisense U8QG
- +5000-nit peak — brighter than premium TVs at 3× cost
- +4× HDMI 2.1 + 144Hz
- +Anti-glare coating
- −Smart TV ads on home screen
- −Off-angle weaker than OLED
- −Bloom in dark scenes
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 U8QG vs Samsung S95D 55"
Which is better, Hisense U8QG or Samsung S95D 55"? +
Samsung S95D 55" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Hisense U8QG worth the price? +
At $1,499, Hisense U8QG delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in hdr.
Is Samsung S95D 55" worth the price? +
At $3,399, Samsung S95D 55" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does Hisense U8QG 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 smart platform, Hisense U8QG or Samsung S95D 55"? +
Samsung S95D 55" — leads on smart (82 vs 72). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.
Which is the better value, Hisense U8QG or Samsung S95D 55"? +
Hisense U8QG — more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $3,399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.