Samsung
Samsung QN900B 43"
Neo QLED 8K · 43" · 2022
91
/ 100
From $3,071
VS
Hisense
Hisense U8N 65"
Mini-LED · 3000 nits · $1099
91
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung QN900B 43" lands at 91 and Hisense U8N 65" at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung QN900B 43" if…
- ✓Mature firmware by now
- ✓Often discounted on close-out
- ✓Current smart platform
Pick Hisense U8N 65" if…
- ✓Jaw-dropping value
- ✓3000-nit brightness
- ✓144Hz gaming
Samsung QN900B 43" 91
vs 91 Hisense U8N 65"
Score breakdown
Samsung QN900B 43"
91 picture 91
motion 88
gaming 86
smart 78
sound 76
Hisense U8N 65"
91 picture 92
motion 88
gaming 92
smart 82
sound 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung QN900B 43" | Hisense U8N 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Neo QLED 8K | Mini-LED |
| Size | 43" | 65″ |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Refresh | — | 144Hz |
| HDR | — | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
Samsung QN900B 43"
Pros
- +Mature firmware by now
- +Often discounted on close-out
- +Current smart platform
Cons
- −Superseded by newer models
- −HDR peak lower than new mini-LED
- −Platform ads
Hisense U8N 65"
Pros
- +Jaw-dropping value
- +3000-nit brightness
- +144Hz gaming
Cons
- −Processing a step behind Sony
- −Off-axis viewing average
- −Google TV ads
FAQ: Samsung QN900B 43" vs Hisense U8N 65"
Which is better, Samsung QN900B 43" or Hisense U8N 65"? +
Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung QN900B 43" worth the price? +
At $3,071, Samsung QN900B 43" delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in picture.
Is Hisense U8N 65" worth the price? +
At $1,099, Hisense U8N 65" delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in picture.
Does Samsung QN900B 43" or Hisense U8N 65" 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.