Compare Hisense U7SG vs Hisense 98QD5QG

The screen gives vivid color, crisp detail and a bright image for the money, but uniformity and the accuracy of some presets vary.

Many buyers rave about vivid, sharp images, but measured contrast and motion are weak and a few owners strongly dislike the picture.

Highlights and bright HDR scenes have serious punch, giving the U7SG an advantage over many similarly priced screens.

HDR highlights lack the luminance needed for a striking effect, especially beside brighter Mini-LED alternatives.

The pedestal offers height options that can make room for an external soundbar without blocking the screen.

Only slim soundbars fit beneath the low-mounted screen without blocking the picture.

The dimming system gives dark scenes strong contrast and mostly controlled glow, with occasional odd highlighting or flicker.

There is no local dimming, leaving dark areas gray and robbing HDR highlights of contrast.

High native contrast and local dimming add depth, although OLEDs and some pricier Mini-LED alternatives are stronger in challenging darkness.

Without local dimming and with weak native contrast, the screen makes dark scenes look gray rather than deep black.

The matte treatment and strong light output overcome typical windows and room lights with little glare distraction.

Daylight use works best with curtains closed; strong ambient light is harder for the picture to overcome.

Dark scenes can look impressively deep for LCD, but raised blacks, residual blooming and shadow-processing quirks keep OLED ahead.

Washed-out blacks and weak contrast are especially obvious when the lights go down.

Well-mastered 4K footage reveals convincing textures and fine detail, especially in brighter HDR scenes.

4K material can look impressively sharp, but fine detail in upscaled sources and one defective-looking unit disappoint.

The panel delivers exceptional peak brightness for the price, keeping HDR highlights vivid and maintaining visibility in daylight.

Owners often call the screen bright, yet measured SDR brightness is modest and some buyers find it insufficient.

SDR looks bright and colorful, although Filmmaker and PC/Game presets favor different aspects of accuracy.

Ordinary material is serviceable, but weak black levels in brighter surroundings hold back the overall image.

SDR white balance is generally good, while uncalibrated HDR can look noticeably cool until adjusted.

White balance is strong out of the box and becomes even more accurate with calibration.

Some listeners hear fuller, surprisingly punchy bass, while others find the deepest rumbles weak or the default boost overpowering.

Deep bass is weak according to lab testing, although a buyer liked the built-in subwoofer's sound.

Colorful, high-impact HDR is a highlight of the set, but some presets require correction for their cooler color or tone-mapping behavior.

HDR impressions vary widely: some owners are thrilled by 4K HDR videos, whereas testing finds little highlight impact and gray blacks.

Full-screen bright content dims compared with smaller HDR highlights, something most visible in white-heavy sports.

Brightness stays consistent across different highlight sizes, so full-screen bright scenes do not noticeably dim further.

Built-in sound often surprises with spaciousness and punch, but assessments vary on dialogue balance and deep bass.

Audio opinions vary widely: some owners are pleased with the speakers, while others complain about weak bass or recommend a soundbar.

SDR color and skin tones can be remarkably natural, but uncalibrated HDR or different presets may introduce green or blue tints.

SDR colors are impressively accurate straight from the box, with only small deviations most viewers will not notice.

Compatible receivers and soundbars can receive high-quality audio using eARC and support for major surround formats.

eARC can pass uncompressed, high-quality audio to an external receiver for more capable home-theater setups.

Theater, Filmmaker and Dolby Vision IQ each offer useful alternatives, and turning off certain defaults can substantially improve realism.

Accurate presets and customizable controls make it straightforward to tailor the picture to the room.

Filmmaker Mode can look impressively faithful, but HDR white balance and default brightness curves need care for reference results.

Color accuracy is generally acceptable, but HDR mapping errors remain visible in some hues.

An impressive gaming feature list and very low lag coexist with middling motion sharpness for fast-moving objects.

Low input lag, VRR and 144Hz support excite buyers, but slow pixel transitions undermine the experience in fast-moving titles.

Low-quality video gets useful compression cleanup, but added image enhancements sometimes introduce unwanted grain.

Video compression artifacts are reduced well, helping rougher streams appear cleaner.

Real-world sports can look fluid, but slow pixel transitions, film judder and occasional artifacts mean motion is not consistently premium.

Some owners describe smooth sports and action, but testing and a negative review report clear blur in fast movement.

Controller actions appear rapidly across supported modes, making this one of the set's clearest gaming strengths.

Very low lag at 120Hz and 144Hz makes button presses feel responsive despite the panel's sluggish pixel response.

Everyday streaming is simple, but advanced picture settings, forced updates and signup prompts can complicate the first experience.

Most owners find Google TV straightforward to navigate and setup simple, although one Wi-Fi connection failure made everyday use frustrating.

The redesigned metal pedestal is solid and stylish, with a heavier feel than previous plastic stands.

One customer received two right-hand feet, making the included stand unusable.

A compact central footprint can fit narrower media units than widely spaced feet.

The fixed outer feet demand roughly 70 inches of furniture width, catching several buyers off guard.

Adding light smoothing helps slow pans and 24p stutter, although aggressive settings can change the cinematic look.

Motion smoothing creates distracting artifacts and halos around moving people and backgrounds.

Channels in the pedestal help hide cords, but some find the routing limited outside the stand itself.

The rear connection area offers no dedicated cable-management help, making a clean installation harder.

Dark backgrounds generally look even, with little backlight bleed, though sample variation can affect the edges.

Cloudiness, bluish dark-screen areas and occasional edge light bleed can spoil otherwise dark scenes.

Fast-frequency backlight PWM is hard to see normally, although transitions and VRR flicker may trouble sensitive viewers.

Brightness settings below maximum introduce 240Hz flicker that may bother flicker-sensitive viewers.

Side-mounted, labeled ports are straightforward to find and connect once the TV is on its stand.

Despite side-facing connections, the central rear electronics housing can make reaching ports awkward.

Dark scenes tend to look clean, but bright uniform backgrounds may expose vignetting or dirty-screen patches depending on the panel.

Darkened edges, dirty-screen patches and a reported faulty panel detract from image consistency.

Google's show-first home page can be useful for discovery but offers limited control over the promoted rows.

Google TV's personalized recommendations make it easier to discover shows and movies across services.

Sports and some games can look crisp, yet laboratory testing and several owners note blur during dark transitions.

Fast objects can trail or smear heavily, a recurring issue in testing and at least one unhappy owner's experience.

A full set of standard accessories is packed with the TV, although the box location can initially be confusing.

A buyer received two identical stand feet, preventing normal installation and undermining confidence in the package contents.

The heavy center base gives the TV reassuring resistance to wobble.

The set wobbles a little when touched but settles quickly rather than continuing to sway.

Color and contrast can fade rapidly as viewers move away from the center, especially on the tested VA panel.

Pictures remain mostly recognizable from the side, but extreme angles wash out some colors and brightness.

The backlit remote and brushed finish are practical, although the large utilitarian shape looks dated to some people.

A buyer dislikes the supplied remote, particularly its missing number keys.

Spaced tactile keys are easy to locate, but the missing play/pause shortcut and awkward tuner key slow certain actions.

The absence of a numeric keypad frustrates traditional channel selection.

Head-on viewing is strongest, with off-center colors and contrast fading more than ideal for large family seating.

The image remains fairly consistent off-center, making a long couch or wider seating layout workable.

Pixel transitions are slower than the refresh-rate label suggests, leaving dark smearing and blur in fast scenes.

Pixel response is slow even at high refresh rates, with particularly obvious dark trailing and general motion blur.

Speech is generally clear on the integrated speakers, but one comparison found voices harder to hear against effects and music.

Speech sounds reasonably balanced at lower volumes, but becomes less intelligible when the built-in speakers are pushed louder.

Large promoted banners and personalized recommendations consume much of the Google TV home screen; switching off personalized ads does not remove them.

Google TV displays advertisements that cannot be turned off, making the home screen less clean than some owners might prefer.

Bright highlights retain richly saturated colors, with little washout in strong light.

SDR color volume is good, but limited contrast and brightness undermine darker or brighter saturated HDR colors.

Game Mode keeps HDR brightness strong and latency low, though it cannot eliminate the screen's slower response times.

Gaming-focused picture settings are easy to access and require few changes for low-latency operation.

Lift-off packaging can make unboxing safer and easier, although one demonstration used special shipping protection not supplied to retail buyers.

The lift-off carton design and protective foam make unpacking easier than the gigantic size might suggest.

Some tests found clean sports fields, while others exposed blotchy patches and darker screen edges on uniform backgrounds.

Darkened edges and a dirty-looking central area can be noticeable over uniform sports fields and other solid colors.

Low-bitrate cleanup and upscaling are strong, although certain default settings can make highlights or motion look unnatural.

AI upscaling drew enthusiastic praise for making older shows and games look cleaner.

The matte screen suppresses direct sunlight and bright lamps better than many similarly priced TVs; larger glossy variants differ.

The matte panel cuts the intensity of direct light reflections, though it cannot fully overcome bright ambient conditions.

Compressed streams and older HD material get cleaner edges and reduced macroblocking without excessive over-sharpening.

Compressed, low-quality material is cleaned up effectively, with many artifacts removed and some detail preserved.

Small bright objects and sunlight often retain clear separation, with occasional dimming of the tiniest specular highlights.

Highlight roll-off retains some detail in testing, while enthusiastic impressions praise vivid bright scenes.

The 165Hz native 4K mode and faster reduced-resolution options favor capable PCs, but response-time blur limits ultimate competitive clarity.

The large 144Hz panel and low lag appeal to gamers, but motion blur persists even at the highest refresh settings.

The Mini-LED backlight usually produces deep blacks, but some dark-room comparisons reveal raised shadows and residual halos.

Black-level assessments are sharply divided: enthusiastic owners describe deep blacks, while lab testing finds gray, washed-out dark scenes.

Low-frame-rate films can stutter on slow pans, but a little interpolation makes motion easier to watch.

Slow response reduces visible frame-to-frame stutter during slow camera pans, though slight judder may still appear.

Careful calibration can yield excellent accuracy, although the absence of a familiar automatic calibration option is disappointing.

Color accuracy can improve markedly with calibration, and useful adjustments are available for different viewing conditions.

A bright, feature-packed Mini-LED set makes a convincing mainstream choice, with motion performance and dark-room precision its main compromises.

The majority of owners are delighted with the size and value, while a smaller group reports severe picture, setup or connectivity problems.

The set handles 1440p/120Hz game signals and can run at even higher frame rates at reduced resolution with suitable PCs.

The set accepts 1440p at 120Hz from a PS5, giving players flexibility beyond native 4K input.

Games can trigger the lowest-lag mode automatically rather than requiring manual switching.

Automatic game-mode switching removes a setup step when starting a console game.

The game overlay supplies frame-rate, HDR and crosshair tools, but reaching the panel can take more remote presses than ideal.

The Game Bar provides useful frame-rate information and quick game setting changes without exiting a game.

Color ghosting, soft edges and distracting transition trails may appear in rapid action despite the high refresh specification.

Dark-state transitions can leave visible black trails, particularly in games with rapid movement.

Older HD and lower-bitrate sources receive sharper detail with minimal artificial edge enhancement.

DVDs, HD streams and older footage often look cleaner and sharper, though the finest details cannot be restored.

Four full-bandwidth HDMI inputs on the common sizes provide unusual flexibility for consoles, PCs and soundbars; the biggest model is an exception.

High-bandwidth connections support advanced gaming, but accounts conflict on whether there are two or four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs.

The panel covers most of DCI-P3 with vivid results, but it cannot reproduce every shade of the wider BT.2020 gamut.

Many owners love the vivid quantum-dot colors; testing also finds strong DCI-P3 coverage, though darker tones are less impressive.

The broad adaptive-refresh window is useful at high frame rates, but 60Hz handshakes and certain VRR transitions can be problematic.

VRR covers most ordinary gaming refresh scenarios but drops out in 1080p/240Hz mode.

Direct reflections are strongly reduced by the matte surface, and indirect ambient glare is mostly kept in check.

The matte screen deals effectively with direct reflected lights, although scattered glare can remain noticeable in dark scenes.

VRR is useful over a broad gaming range, but 60Hz handshakes and certain frame-rate changes can produce flicker or incompatibility.

Variable refresh helps prevent tearing, but occasional flicker near 53–54fps prevents flawless operation.

The very large versions offer imposing cinematic scale, and the strong brightness keeps that extra screen area lively.

The nearly wall-filling 98-inch picture is the product's clearest crowd-pleaser, making sports, movies and games feel bigger.

The black-frame insertion option is compromised by image duplication and a pronounced loss of brightness.

There is no optional black-frame insertion feature to help clear persistent motion blur.

Common sources play without major judder, while some 24p material or 25p sources can require motion tweaks.

The TV removes 24Hz judder automatically, with an additional motion setting needed for some app or broadcast sources.

Up to 165Hz at 4K is excellent for a midrange television, even though frame transitions are not always as fast as the refresh number implies.

The 144Hz panel draws praise for making the TV feel unusually gaming-capable at its price.

As an LCD, the TV avoids permanent burn-in and several common panel risks, but the newest generation lacks long-term owner history.

Experiences vary from trouble-free use to persistent Wi-Fi disconnections and a set delivered with a nonworking screen.

A discounted 75-, 85- or 100-inch model can deliver substantial screen space for the cost, though premium extra-large sizes rise sharply in price.

Buyers repeatedly praise how much screen they get for roughly $1,000, even though image performance is basic.

PS5 and Xbox consoles can use 4K at 120Hz without giving up their usual VRR options.

Current-generation consoles can use 4K/120Hz without sacrificing compatibility with their major gaming features.

The eARC port makes high-quality audio transfer to a soundbar or AV receiver straightforward.

The HDMI eARC connection supports high-quality audio transfer to compatible receivers and sound systems.

AMD FreeSync Premium Pro adds a valuable adaptive-refresh option for compatible gaming equipment.

FreeSync and variable-refresh-rate operation generally keep gaming nearly tear-free, though specific frame rates can flicker.

Google TV onboarding can be fast, but the heavy stand, app-pairing failures and unskippable updates may slow a new owner's setup.

Most owners describe software setup as simple, though the size and a missing stand part can complicate getting started.

When discounted, the U7SG combines standout daylight viewing and connectivity for far less than many flagship models; full price is less persuasive.

At deep discounts, buyers overwhelmingly welcome the screen size for the cost; sharper, higher-contrast alternatives remain worthwhile upgrades.

Gemini handles ordinary questions but sometimes points to the wrong service or stops at a show's information page.

Searching by voice feels effortless in a positive smart-platform impression.

Google Home and Android integration is useful for linked devices, photos and household smart-home controls.

AirPlay, Apple Home and Alexa support make the TV flexible across common smart-home ecosystems.

The Google TV catalog covers popular subscription services along with plenty of additional streaming choices.

Google TV's extensive choice of major streaming apps is consistently regarded as a practical strength.

Google TV delivers familiar apps and easy browsing, but the recommendation-heavy home screen and layered menus can feel cluttered.

Google TV earns high marks for familiar apps, simple navigation and easy access to entertainment.

On-TV streaming generally runs smoothly, although the newer phone setup app can struggle to connect during onboarding.

One owner appreciated having familiar apps downloaded automatically when setting up the TV from a phone.

Google TV generally feels snappy and responsive, although it is not always as fast as premium rivals.

One owner felt the system operated quickly, adding to the impression of a responsive smart-TV interface.

Core brightness tracking can be close to the intended curve, while optional dynamic tone mapping sometimes produces a strange, overprocessed image.

Tone tracking is adequate through much of the range, although raised blacks prevent a faithful dark-scene presentation.

Google's hands-free Gemini commands and searches are convenient, but they are not always able to complete playback tasks.

Google Assistant provides a convenient hands-free way to find content and interact with the TV.

A thin frame and substantial industrial-style center pedestal make this look more expensive than an ordinary budget screen.

The design is plain rather than luxurious, although it looks good enough for its low price.

Thin bezels keep the picture visually prominent and give the set a clean, modern appearance.

Thin bezels help the expansive screen look tidy despite the otherwise basic design.

The sturdy metal stand and improved finish feel substantial for the price, even though the cabinet remains midrange rather than luxury-grade.

The plastic-and-metal chassis feels reasonably solid for the price, though the huge set can wobble briefly when touched.

PC players get a genuine 4K/144Hz option, an unusual capability at this size and price.

4K console games benefit from bold HDR, low lag, and up to 120Hz support, though some motion smears on rapid transitions.

A 1080p/240Hz mode expands high-frame-rate options, but VRR is unavailable in that mode.

AirPlay makes sharing from Apple devices convenient, with especially positive feedback for iPhone casting.

Built-in Chromecast is a convenient way to cast content from a phone without a separate device.

One owner could not get meaningful Hisense help for persistent Wi-Fi issues, while another had trouble reporting a delivery-service failure to Amazon.

Atmos compatibility adds cinematic potential, although the television's built-in speakers cannot fully match a dedicated sound system.

Dolby Vision and Dolby Vision gaming are welcome format options, but format support cannot compensate for weak underlying HDR brightness.

Broad audio-format compatibility makes connecting external playback equipment less restrictive.

High-bandwidth connections extend to all four standard-size HDMI inputs, avoiding the typical compromise of only one or two gaming-ready ports.

HDR10+ compatibility is welcomed for vivid-looking HDR content, but the panel's limited contrast still constrains the effect.

Dolby Vision and HDR10+ cover both major premium HDR ecosystems, so format compatibility is rarely a concern.

Google setup brings account prompts and legal agreements, which can slow down first use.

Automatic picture switching is handy for viewers who would rather let the TV choose between movies, sports, and games.

Over-the-air viewing is limited by the absence of ATSC 3.0, leaving broadcasts capped at 1080p.

Subtle HDR gradients sometimes break into visible steps, particularly darker greens and grays.

Most bright highlights are well contained, although small subtitles and starfields can reveal halos.

The upward-firing speakers can add welcome width and height, but separate surround speakers still create a larger sound field.

The LCD panel is effectively immune to permanent OLED-style image burn-in, a useful advantage for long-term static-content use.

Some televisions arrived securely packaged, but several buyers reported cracked panels, damage or other defects on arrival.

A Bluetooth Android game controller worked with downloaded TV games without notable hassle.

A 98-inch screen consumes substantial power, potentially adding noticeably more to the electricity bill than smaller televisions.

Free ad-supported channels add extra viewing choices, including some worthwhile older programming.

G-SYNC compatibility helps supported PC systems avoid tearing during changing frame rates.

Dark HDR skies and gradients may show banding, with unusual artifacts sometimes visible in greens.

A connected soundbar powered on automatically with the television, making daily audio use more convenient.

Higher-bandwidth settings may need manual selection, including Enhanced Pro to reach 144Hz.

The combination of high-bandwidth and standard HDMI inputs provides room for several devices.

Colors in nature scenes and skin tones were praised for looking vivid yet natural.

The zones generally follow movement well, but highlights can visibly flicker while moving across the screen.

Volume opinions are split: one owner found it extraordinarily loud, while lab testing says the speakers cannot get very loud.

Some buyers praise sturdy, protective packaging, but another reports torn packing around a damaged screen.

Full chroma support helps desktop detail, yet the BGR subpixel layout can cause text fringing on a PC.

A conventional removable two-prong cord is a welcome practical touch.

Its substantial electricity use is an ongoing cost to consider alongside the attractive purchase price.

The backlit tactile keys are helpful at night, but shortcut placement and missing direct playback controls bother some users.

Native 4K playback looks strikingly sharp across the massive display.

Shipping communication, unboxing commitments and drop-off care disappointed several buyers, independently of the screen's merits.

Many dark scenes retain fine texture, although some modes flatten shadows or raise near-black detail.

The metal pedestal is secure once assembled; some find the screws straightforward, while others recommend an extra pair of hands.

The available app storage is adequate for everyday streaming, although heavy app users may want more space.

High frequencies retain good definition without as much harshness as cheaper television speakers.

A rich input selection handles multiple consoles and external audio equipment without demanding constant cable swaps.

The heavy panel demands extra helpers for moving, stairs or wall mounting, even with built-in carrying handles.

A useful EQ, sound modes, dialogue boosts and subwoofer controls offer lots of flexibility, but intelligent settings can complicate manual adjustments.

Ambient-light adaptation can gently adjust the screen for changing room conditions without repeated manual changes.

Height channels add spaciousness, but the integrated system cannot match the width of separate speakers.

Several buyers say advertised stand spacing was far narrower than the actual roughly 70-inch footprint, disrupting their installation plans.

A Bluetooth Android game controller paired successfully for games installed directly from the TV's app store.

Navigation is usually quick, with occasional slower responses or extra clicks in deeper menus.

A hardware microphone mute and software toggles offer control, though tracking and promotions may be enabled by default.

A buyer appreciated being able to reach multiple streaming services easily through Google TV.

HDR tracking is mostly good, while optional dynamic mapping can brighten scenes or make movement look unnatural.

One owner describes repeated connection and reconnection failures severe enough to make the TV frustrating to watch.

Smaller and larger variants differ in peak output, coating, stand and sometimes connections, so specifications should be checked for the precise screen size.

A broad selection extends well beyond 85 inches, but brightness, coating and stand designs are not identical across sizes.