Compare Hisense UR8SG vs Samsung 100QN80F

Vivid color, impressive highlights and detailed images are major draws, offset by occasional inaccurate tones and uneven dark-scene performance.

The massive screen makes games and bright HDR look exciting, but measured picture quality trails comparably sized rivals. Weak blacks, blooming and motion blur are the main compromises.

The factory picture can run much too warm and red, a flaw that calibration can improve dramatically.

Good pre-calibration SDR white balance.

The eARC connection handles high-quality audio formats for receivers and soundbars without major compatibility concerns.

DTS incompatibility is a meaningful passthrough weakness.

Bass is impressively weighty for some listeners, especially during action scenes, though others hear less depth and definition.

Deep bass reproduction is limited.

Dimming boosts black depth and can control halos well, but performance varies by scene and some glow remains.

Mini LED improves the impression of contrast, yet the 100-inch panel struggles to control bright zones precisely. Visible halos around highlights and subtitles are a substantial weakness.

Sunlit scenes remain very bright and the coating reduces much of the reflected room light, with occasional direct reflections.

Indirect daylight is manageable; direct glare is not.

Streaming compression is often smoothed without much detail loss, but excessive noise reduction can erase natural textures.

Reduction of compression artifacts softens detail.

SDR brightness is plentiful, but factory calibration can lean red and warm until adjusted.

SDR pictures are praised for ample luminance.

Very high peak and daytime luminance give the picture dramatic impact; exact results depend heavily on mode and window size.

SDR brightness is especially strong, and HDR highlights stand out. Reflective glass prevents that power from fully solving direct-glare problems.

Integrated audio can be surprisingly punchy and clear, but it lacks the consistency and spaciousness of a good soundbar.

Overall built-in sound is acceptable.

A selectable on-screen crosshair provides a potentially helpful aid for certain games.

A real-time FPS display is a useful upgrade.

Many scenes show solid separation between bright highlights and shadows, but contrast is less convincing in difficult dark material.

Contrast impressions range from solid to mediocre. Detailed measurements found raised blacks that reduce depth in dark scenes.

The pedestal has two height positions, allowing extra room for a soundbar in front.

Elevated panel accommodates most soundbars.

Highlights have considerable punch and outdoor HDR shots stay bright, although tiny details may be subdued by dimming.

Bright HDR highlights deliver satisfying punch on the 100-inch panel. Its brightness is a genuine asset, although higher-performing rivals can get brighter.

Color can look appealing and natural, yet lab checks found poor factory SDR accuracy and an overly warm red cast on some samples.

Color can look impressive with little adjustment, particularly in SDR. HDR color accuracy is weaker, and calibration helps more than the factory settings alone.

Some dark scenes have attractive depth; others suffer from raised black levels, dark detail loss and halos, especially around subtitles.

Raised blacks and visible halos reduce the drama of dark-room movies. The 100-inch panel does not deliver the precise dark-scene control its size might suggest.

HDR scenes gain impact from strong light output and colorful highlights, though the darkest details and tonal balance are not always ideal.

HDR films and shows look impactful.

Gaming is one of the clearest reasons to buy: responsive input and flexible connections impress despite occasional motion blur.

Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, low input lag and broad VRR support are strong assets. However, dark-object blur and gaming HDR tone-mapping issues limit competitive play.

There is a wide range of modes and controls, but preset differences can be subtle and initial tuning may be necessary.

Picture controls are more accessible.

Movies and sports generally move acceptably, with occasional blur and artifacts keeping performance short of the best sets.

Gaming demos found movement smooth, but detailed testing revealed pronounced dark-pixel smearing, especially at 60Hz and 120Hz. Fast action is less clean than the refresh-rate specification suggests.

Inputs can feel nearly instantaneous in Game Mode, but certain configurations require extra adjustments to reach the best lag result.

Controls respond quickly across formats.

Menus are generally approachable and quick to navigate, but repeated eco reminders can interrupt frequent picture adjustments.

Everyday navigation is easy.

The rear-side connections remain easy to reach after installation.

Recessed inputs are inconvenient near the wall.

The central base takes up relatively little furniture space compared with widely spaced feet.

Wide legs can challenge existing furniture.

The RGB backlight covers an exceptionally broad color range on measured patterns, though real-world scenes do not always exploit that advantage.

HDR colors are reasonably lively, but vivid SDR colors can fade in very bright scenes. Color range also trails some competing Mini LED sets.

Backlight zones keep up with moving objects reasonably well, with occasional flicker around small highlights.

Slow dimming-zone transitions cause visible errors.

Color transitions are acceptable rather than flawless, with some darker gray, green and blue banding.

Color gradients are nearly flawless.

Some films preserve useful details in dim areas; other scenes look crushed or raised and lack the same depth.

Gaming mode crushes shadow details.

Game Mode is praised for bright color and responsive action, with HDR gaming especially impressive in dark titles.

Game Mode contrast improves slightly, though other gaming weaknesses remain.

Picture calibration substantially improves accuracy and is straightforward to perform, but white-balance corrections should be made for each individual unit.

Calibration results can be excellent but the process is awkward.

This is a tradeoff: some action looks clean, but fast camera pans and dark-motion transitions can smear textures.

Shadow transitions smear heavily, making moving dark objects hard to distinguish. The large panel is not ideal for motion-sensitive players.

The screen is not perfectly even: some blotches and dirty-screen shading show up on uniform images despite good results elsewhere.

Gray uniformity is criticized as disappointing.

Experiences vary markedly: some scenes look almost halo-free, while subtitles and highlights can glow into nearby dark areas.

Bright objects against dark backgrounds can develop obvious halos and expose the dimming zones. This especially affects subtitles and dark movie scenes.

Speech generally comes through clearly from the integrated system, but overall volume headroom is not universally impressive.

Dialogue weakens at the loudest setting.

Gentle settings can reduce judder and sports stutter, although aggressive smoothing or inconsistent cadence can be distracting.

Frame interpolation is ineffective and artifact-prone.

Room reflections are reduced enough for many daytime settings, though brighter windows remain visible at certain angles.

Hands-on impressions of glare reduction are positive, but direct measurements find reflections distracting, especially in darker scenes. Lighting placement is important.

HD and some older video upscale convincingly with sharp edges, while very low-resolution material can still fringe.

Upscaled sources look sharp, with some missing fine detail.

The picture fades and loses saturation rapidly when viewed from the side, limiting seating flexibility.

Substantial off-axis color errors are visible. Side viewing loses some saturation.

Gradients are generally smooth, but some darker grays and saturated tones reveal subtle steps or bands.

Banding is very effectively controlled.

Local dimming cleans up a cloudy panel substantially, although bright objects still introduce visible halos.

Dimming improves otherwise uneven blacks.

Bright-room reflections are kept manageable, but lamps and windows opposite the screen can remain obvious in darker scenes.

Glare impressions vary sharply: early demos praised the treatment, while direct testing found distracting mirror-like reflections. Bright lights and windows opposite the screen are a concern.

Streaming artifacts are cleaned up fairly well; very soft DVD-quality material remains visibly less crisp.

Noise cleanup comes with detail loss.

The compact center stand holds the set securely, including on larger screen versions.

Stand support is reassuring.

Deep-looking blacks are achievable with local dimming, but raised blacks and grayish dark scenes prevent consistent home-theater performance.

Some early viewing praised the blacks, but detailed testing found a bluish glow and elevated dark tones. The problem is most apparent in dark rooms.

Off-center seats are a weak spot, despite a few more favorable impressions of the panel from casual testing.

Color washes out and changes hue when viewers move off-center. A large group spread across the room will not see a consistently accurate image.

Mild center shading and blotchy edges can show up in uniform fields, making the effect more evident in some sports scenes.

Dirty-screen artifacts can distract in sports.

The BGR subpixel pattern can make fine computer text less crisp than on more conventional display layouts.

BGR subpixels may hurt PC text.

Vivid reds, blues and other saturated hues are a signature strength, but a few viewers expected more visible punch from the RGB technology.

HDR colors remain fairly lively, though very bright shades desaturate. SDR wide-color reproduction fades more noticeably in bright scenes.

Basic Google TV use removes ads but also disables most of the connected smart features, making the setup choice a compromise.

Basic setup avoids login but adding apps requires an account.

The oversized versions deliver an engrossing experience with vivid images, provided the room can accommodate the set.

A 100-inch image makes games and HDR highlights feel enormous and engaging. The sheer size impresses, although seating distance and installation space matter.

The gaming menu offers practical access to frame information, color modes, audio adjustments and on-screen tools.

Live frame-rate monitoring is useful.

180Hz at 4K and even faster reduced-resolution modes benefit capable PCs, but pixel response doesn't always keep up with the refresh figures.

Up to 4K/144Hz and low input lag appeal to PC players, but detailed motion testing reveals dark-transition blur even at high refresh rates. Speed on paper is not the same as crisp action.

Four HDMI connections accommodate several modern sources without forcing frequent cable swaps.

Four full-capability inputs are useful.

The motion-clarity strobing option produces duplicate images and blur, making it a poor default for cleaner action.

Strobing is constrained and creates double images.

Backlight flicker is high-frequency and largely invisible, but people particularly sensitive to flicker may still find it bothersome.

Backlight-zone changes cause little flicker.

Fast transitions can create unexpected colors, ghost trails or other visible artifacts behind moving objects.

Even simple scenes show processing artifacts.

Slow pixel transitions, especially at 60Hz and in dark scenes, create unwanted blur and occasional bright trails.

Slow dark-to-bright transitions impair responsiveness.

Automatic game detection activates latency-friendly behavior without having to manually enter Game Mode each time.

Automatic mode selection removes a gaming nuisance.

Promoted tiles and banners take up noticeable space in the smart interface; turning off personalized ads doesn't remove the ads themselves.

System ads cannot be fully removed.

The central pedestal offers a tidy, substantial-looking base without requiring a wide cabinet.

Simple feet adequately support this large TV.

VRR reduces visible tearing in games, including difficult dark or fast-moving action and fluctuating frame rates.

VRR operates well over a broad range.

Low-frame-rate compensation helps keep games tear-free even when performance dips far below the panel's maximum refresh.

Low-frame-rate compensation is valuable.

The supported VRR modes offer a versatile tear-reduction setup across compatible gaming hardware.

Broad VRR compatibility includes PC formats.

Film content plays with very little unwanted micro-judder, a welcome strength for cinematic motion.

Movies play without 24p judder.

The 180Hz native 4K capability is a substantial perk, but the fastest boosted modes require a reduction in resolution.

High refresh adds smoothness.

The UR8SG delivers an engaging, bright and game-friendly experience, but judgments differ on whether RGB color outweighs its contrast and motion compromises.

Big-screen gaming package is enthusiastically endorsed. First impressions are very positive.

The rechargeable, backlit controller is thoughtfully featured, although its size and button placement are not for everyone.

Solar charging avoids replaceable batteries.

Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs give owners unusually good flexibility for several consoles and a gaming PC.

All four HDMI ports offer full 48Gbps bandwidth, so game consoles and PCs can share the TV without being assigned to specific inputs. This is one of its clearest hardware strengths.

1440p at 120Hz works well for consoles and other gaming sources, making it a useful alternative to 4K when higher frame rates matter.

1440p high-refresh console input works well.

Tracks along the rear of the pedestal help keep connected cables tidier.

Rear grooves help tidy wires.

Tone tracking is generally well controlled and retains bright detail; a few tone or picture-setting adjustments may improve naturalness.

Loss of proper HGIG makes HDR game calibration difficult.

Extensive source-specific controls help fine-tune the display, though some modes appear redundant and advanced correction is unit-dependent.

Picture stays visible while changing options.

Google TV offers a broad assortment of streaming and gaming apps, while international VIDAA versions cover the major viewing services.

Essential streaming apps are available.

The interface is typically quick and fluid, with minimal delay moving between settings and applications.

Reduced menu obstruction improves operation.

Google TV provides plenty of content and usually fast navigation, although ads and an occasional interface fault tarnish the experience.

Tizen earns praise for speed and straightforward navigation. Its familiar smart features work well, although ads remain part of the interface.

The UR8SG is appealing at discounted prices, but its advantage shrinks where it costs as much as a better-performing OLED or MiniLED alternative.

The 100-inch panel is criticized as overpriced beside brighter TCL and Hisense alternatives. Launch-period previews were more optimistic, so the deal depends on the actual sale price.

Guided QR-code setup makes the initial installation process unusually straightforward.

Initial setup is uncomplicated.

The four high-bandwidth inputs provide headroom well beyond 144Hz at 4K, especially for capable gaming PCs.

Broad gaming format compatibility includes 4K at 144Hz.

Variable-refresh operation with AMD sources reduces tearing effectively, including when game frame rates fall.

Excellent Xbox format compatibility includes FreeSync.

High-resolution games look punchy and responsive, though fast camera movement can reveal softness in textures.

Fast 4K-capable HDMI inputs strengthen gaming.

Modern consoles can output 4K at 120Hz without sacrificing the responsive play that makes the screen a gaming strength.

Modern high-refresh console formats are well supported.

Each HDMI connection supports the bandwidth needed for demanding gaming sources rather than reserving it for only one port.

HDMI 2.1 implementation is extensive.

USB-C and solar rechargeability are welcome conveniences on a model below the flagship price tier.

Battery-free solar recharging is convenient.

The metallic detailing and patterned back lend a premium feel, though the body is somewhat chunky compared with slimmer rivals.

Rear styling gets praise.

The chassis feels robust and well assembled, with the central stand providing a sturdy foundation.

Solid build despite the plastic construction.

Panel risk factors look relatively favorable, though the newer RGB system has yet to build a long real-world track record.

Dolby Vision gaming compatibility is absent.

Missing DTS is explicitly criticized.

High-quality uncompressed audio can pass to a soundbar or home-theater receiver over HDMI eARC.

HDR10+ is supported but Dolby Vision is not.

The giant panel is appealing, but its actual price is hard to justify next to better-performing 98- and 100-inch alternatives. Earlier previews were more optimistic about its value.

Generated wallpaper feature feels immature.

Automatic picture adjustment is useful for buyers who prefer not to tune every source, and gaming changes can happen as content starts.

A built-in ambient display provides something to show when the television isn't actively playing a program.

As an LCD-based display, it avoids the permanent OLED-style burn-in concern when showing static content.

Bright colors can bleed into adjacent white areas, making subtitles and neutral highlights take on unwanted tint.

Voice-based discovery can find movies from fairly complex requests, supplementing the on-screen suggestions.

Google TV includes a substantial selection of free ad-supported programming directly from its interface.

Low-latency frame smoothing can make older or lower-frame-rate games feel more fluid without a large lag penalty.

Getting the best gaming response or signal format can require enabling Enhanced Pro and related refresh settings manually.

Most highlights stand out strongly, but the very brightest details can clip or be dimmed by the backlight algorithm.

Huge 4K image looks a little soft up close.

Rich scenery and skin tones often look convincingly natural once settings are tuned, even when color meters reveal deviations.

Opinions differ on loudness: some find sufficient output for everyday rooms, while others want more volume headroom.

Protective packaging complicates removal.

Protective packaging is reassuring.

The RGB MiniLED panel can produce impressive color purity, though its subpixel structure has tradeoffs for desktop text.

Backlit keys and handy shortcuts are welcome, particularly at night; the remote is larger than some minimalist alternatives.

Key placement is broadly usable, with a conveniently positioned Home button but a less accessible Mute button.

4K resolution imposes some close-up softness at 100 inches.

The low-reflection coating can introduce a faint rainbow smear, but it generally isn't a major visual distraction.

The click-to-search feature feels limited.

Feet themselves are straightforward to attach.

Slow pans can show some mild stutter; light motion interpolation helps but doesn't always eliminate unevenness.

Lack of USB recording is a drawback.

Apps open and play smoothly, and streaming navigation generally feels very quick.

Menus move promptly.

Several data collection settings can be disabled, but switching off personalized advertising still leaves promotions on screen.

SmartThings expands usefulness beyond watching TV.

Streaming and gaming app support is extensive, with the main popular services readily accessible.

General brightness tracking is fairly close, not perfect.

Built-in voice features simplify finding shows and navigating settings, with broad Google/Gemini capabilities.

Complex spoken movie requests receive useful suggestions and navigation responds reliably.

Wi-Fi 6E is viewed as a fast, dependable route for streaming high-quality video.

Artwork can look striking on the screen, with convincing textures and good luminance even in complex paintings.

Sound presets and equalizer controls give listeners useful room to tune the TV; one theater preset can sound harsh.

Ambient-light adjustment responds effectively to changing room lighting, although manual control remains available.

The personalized picture wizard can save a custom look and allows it to be adjusted later.

Mini LED brings compelling HDR experiences.

HDR accuracy is only middling before adjustment.

Fine textures and hair are frequently well defined, while a few dark HDR scenes hide subtle detail.

Sound effects remain clear but can feel crowded, with a relatively narrow presentation.

Height and positional effects are convincing in some movies, but Dolby Atmos spaciousness is inconsistent.

The built-in array produces some impact, yet surround width falls short of the most convincing integrated systems.

Small HDR highlights excel, while much lower full-screen luminance limits how well the TV sustains that same intensity everywhere.

A trim frame helps the image dominate, but the bottom border is thicker than the sides and top.

A broad size lineup allows large-screen viewing at different price points, with smaller versions sometimes a more economical fit.