I needed to replace a 65" TCL 5 series that was in direct sunlight in our condo, and basically was not watchable midday despite it's beautiful colors and 4K. I had bought a cheaper 75" Samsung for the bedroom last year and was contemplating getting a Samsung QN85A 75" for the living room for several reasons:
- IPS panel meant it had wide viewing angles. We frequently have the TV on while cooking in the kitchen or having guests over (our living room and kitchen are open concept)
- Very high nits/peak brightness, so does very well in very bright daylight conditions
- Local dimming, so that it also does well for watching movies at night as a family
- 4K at 120Hz on HDMI 2.1 so that I can play Halo with zero lag/competitively at times
- Very thin and can be mounted right up against the wall so that it looks sleek
- Ambient plus mode to display family photos when not in use
The best price I could find for the Samsung through Greentoe offers was $1800-2000+tax. Then I started reading more into the Hisense U7G 75" and got it for $1100 here on Amazon. I figured I could try it out and if I didn't like it I would return it and get the Samsung. In case you are wondering, it does all of the above that the QN85A does with several concessions:
- It is thicker, but is still able to hang off of the wall with a slim mount. It looks fantastic.
- When you shut off the google microphone that is always listening to you, three annoying bright LEDs are lit on the front bottom of the TV at all times. I covered those with a strip of electric tape and you can't tell.
- The IPS panel does not appear to function much different than the smaller versions of the U7G, since the 90 local dimming zones function excellent. However, just like all the U7G line, there is indeed some noticeable blooming artifact when watching very dark stuff at night. This is the biggest difference when you compare it to the Samsung QN85A. It isn't totally noticeable around subtitles, but in some shows like Moon Knight where a character's face will be shown in the pitch darkness, you will see a subtle halo around the image. You have to decide how much this is going to bother you. It doesn't really bother me anymore. The first time I noticed it, it definitely bothered me. But because the picture is overall other-worldy and the android OS functions at lightning speed, I am in love with this TV. The $900 saved is definitely a big enough price point for me to be happy not getting the big brand Samsung. This TV is truly stunning to look at. 9/10 of our friends don't understand picture fidelity or any of the technology like I do so they are blown away by the TV when they come over regardless. Only one person in a while will point out that it is not a top tier brand. But at this point I'm like, whatever. $900 is $900.
| Brand Name | Hisense |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 32.4 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 48.3 x 3.5 x 28.2 inches |
| Item model number | 55U7G |
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | Game Mode Pro, 4K ULED, Alexa Built-in, Google Assistant; Voice Remote, Dolby Vison and Dolby Atmos, Quantum Dot Color QLED |
| Speaker Type | Built-In |
| Item Weight | 32.4 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 55 Inches |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Wattage | 190 watts |
