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Hisense E8S vs Samsung QLED Q9F (2017)

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HisenseE8SSamsungQLED Q9F (2017)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20262017
Display
PanelMini-LEDLED LCD
Panel detailHi-QLED MiniLED (quantum dot LCD) with a direct-lit Mini-LED backlight and full-array local dimmingFlat quantum-dot LED-backlit LCD. TechRadar and Les Numériques identify the reviewed 65-inch panel as side edge-lit; Samsung's UK tables do not publish a native refresh rate or backlight layout for every size.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate144 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ AdaptiveSamsung's UK 65-inch table says QHDR 2000 and the 88-inch table QHDR 1500; these are product labels, not measured peak brightness. TechRadar says HLG and HDR10+ were awaiting firmware at review time. Samsung later confirmed HDR10+ on its 2017 UHD TV range through Prime Video; support from other sources is not established here.
Screen finish–Moth Eye anti-reflection treatment in both available UK maker tables.
Colour rangeHi-QLED Colour; Pantone ValidatedSamsung's 2017 QLED launch claimed 100% colour volume. Les Numériques measured strong colour on its exact European 65-inch unit but found its Cinema-mode colour error above its preferred threshold; neither figure is assigned to other sizes.
Picture processingHi-View AI Engine, 4K upscaling, MEMC, light sensor; Calman ReadyQ Engine, Supreme UHD Dimming, Auto Motion Plus and Picture Quality Index 3400 appear in the separate 65 and 88-inch UK tables. PQI is Samsung's processing score, not native panel Hz.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode; Native 144Hz Game Mode; eye-care modeFilm Mode, Auto Motion Plus and Contrast Enhancer in the UK maker tables. Les Numériques preferred Cinema mode with reduced dynamic processing on its 65-inch unit.
Motion handlingMEMC; panel response time 6 ms (50″, 55″, 85″) or 8 ms (65″, 75″) (Hisense)Les Numériques finds Auto Motion Plus effective on its 65-inch unit but suggests a custom setting to avoid the video-like interpolation effect. Samsung does not publish native Hz for both sizes in the UK tables, so the main refresh row is omitted.
Viewing angle178°Both independent 65-inch reviews find visible loss of contrast and colour off-centre despite Samsung's Q Viewing Angle label.
Sizes
Sizes50, 55, 65, 75, 85″65, 88″
Largest size85″88″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync PremiumNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detail4 × HDMI 2.1 with ALLM; HDMI 1 and 2 4K 60Hz; HDMI 3 (eARC) and HDMI 4 4K 144Hz with VRRFour HDMI 2.0a inputs on the 65-inch One Connect box according to TechRadar and Les Numériques; both UK maker tables list four HDMI inputs with ARC. No 4K 120 Hz or eARC capability is claimed.
Variable refresh rangeUp to 144 Hz–
Input lag≤ 6 ms with a 4K 120 Hz input (Hisense, listed for the 85″)21 ms in Game Mode and 76 ms in Cinema mode on the European 65-inch Les Numériques review unit; these measurements are not assigned to other sizes.
Game featuresAMD FreeSync Premium, Game Bar, Dolby Vision Gaming, HDR10+ GamingGame Mode in both UK maker tables. No VRR or automatic low-latency mode is confirmed for this model.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformVIDAATizen
ProcessorHi-View AI EngineQ Engine
Speakers40 W, 2.1 channels60 W, 4.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz)Wi-Fi
BluetoothYesBluetooth audio and Bluetooth Low Energy
Speaker detail2 × 10 W plus a 20 W subwoofer, 2.1 ch; tuned by DevialetSamsung's UK 65 and 88-inch maker tables specify 60 W and 4.2 channels with a woofer. Les Numériques found the 65-inch sound clear for dialogue but still preferred external speakers for films.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Hi-Concerto, EzPlay, TV mode, room fitting tuning, user equaliserDolby Digital Plus, DTS codec, Multiroom Link and Bluetooth audio in both UK maker tables.
Voice assistantsHands-free voice controlVoice interaction with UK English support in the 2017 UK maker tables; present-day service availability may differ.
CastingAirPlay 2; screen sharing; DMP/DMR content sharingSamsung Smart View, mobile mirroring, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth Low Energy in the UK maker tables.
Software updatesSoftware and firmware updates for at least 8 years (Hisense)–
TV tuners2 × RF; DVB-T2/T/C/S2/S; CI+ 2.0Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.3, UK MHEG 5, programme guide, PVR and time shift in both UK maker tables.
USB1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0Three USB inputs in both UK maker tables.
Ethernet1 × RJ45Ethernet LAN built in.
Optical audio out1 × S/PDIFOne optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 50″ 1110 × 648 × 59 mm; 55″ 1226 × 715 × 59 mm; 65″ 1445 × 837 × 59 mm; 75″ 1668 × 963 × 58 mm; 85″ 1891 × 1087 × 66 mmWithout stand, width × height × depth: 65-inch 1449.7 × 829.3 × 24.9 mm; 88-inch 1979 × 1131 × 30.4 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. Samsung UK also identifies 55 and 75-inch Q9F models; their UK model-specific spec tables were unavailable, so their figures are not inferred from the 65 or 88-inch tables.
StandSingle metal and plastic pedestal, 397 × 280 mm (50″, 55″), 397 × 325 mm (65″) or 425 × 325 mm (75″, 85″); with cable managementSamsung's Simple Stand uses two feet on the 65-inch model. With-stand weight: 65-inch 30 kg; 88-inch 74.5 kg. The separate One Connect box holds inputs and has its own power cable; a thin optical lead joins it to the TV.
VESA pattern50″ and 65″ 400 × 300 mm; 55″ 200 × 300 mm; 75″ 500 × 400 mm; 85″ 600 × 400 mm–
Power useMaximum 160 W (50″), 180 W (55″), 200 W (65″), 230 W (75″), 280 W (85″); 0.5 W standbyMaximum from each UK maker table: 65-inch 335 W; 88-inch 440 W.
Energy classSDR: E; HDR: GB in the old UK energy-label scale for both verified sizes; not today's A–G scale.
ColoursBlack/dark greyCharcoal Black front in both UK maker tables.
In the box–Samsung's UK maker tables list TM1790A Smart Control plus a TM1240A remote for UK/IE, power cable, manual and e-manual. No Gap wall mount is included with the 88-inch model but optional on the 65-inch.
Warranty2 years (UK)–

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