The Budget OLED/QLED Bloodbath
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El Análisis
Picture Quality
The Samsung S90D's QD-OLED panel produces perfect blacks and infinite contrast that Mini-LED simply cannot match. Every dark scene looks cinematic, and colors pop with a vibrancy that the Hisense and TCL can only approximate. The U8N gets close with its local dimming zones, but bloom around bright objects gives it away.
Brightness
This is where the Hisense U8N flexes. At 3,000+ nits peak, it's blindingly bright — ideal for rooms with lots of natural light. The TCL QM8 hits 2,500+ nits, still impressive. The Samsung S90D tops out around 1,300 nits, which is fine for dark rooms but struggles in bright living rooms at midday.
Gaming Features
The Samsung S90D leads with 4x HDMI 2.1 ports, near-instant input lag, and zero burn-in concern with its anti-burn measures. The Hisense U8N's 144Hz panel is great for PC gaming. The TCL QM8 does the basics well but doesn't stand out in any gaming metric.
Smart TV Platform
Google TV on the Hisense and TCL is mature, responsive, and has every app you need. Samsung's Tizen OS is polished but increasingly ad-heavy — Samsung puts ads on your $1,300 TV, which is borderline offensive. Both ecosystems get the job done, but Google TV feels more user-friendly.
Value
The TCL QM8 at $999 for a 65-inch Mini-LED with 2,500+ nits is absurd value. The Hisense U8N at $1,098 is nearly as good. The Samsung S90D at $1,299 delivers better picture quality but you're paying a 30% premium for those perfect blacks.
El Veredicto
Hisense U8N
The Hisense U8N Is the TV the Industry Doesn't Want You to Buy
The Hisense U8N wins because it delivers 90% of what a $2,000 TV can do for barely over $1,000. Its 3,000-nit peak brightness makes it the brightest TV in its class, perfect for real living rooms with actual windows. Yes, the Samsung S90D has better blacks — but most people watch TV during the day in lit rooms, where brightness matters more than contrast. The U8N also runs Google TV instead of Samsung's ad-riddled Tizen. At this price point, Hisense is the smart money.
Especificaciones
| Spec | Hisense U8N | TCL QM8 | Samsung S90D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 65-inch Mini-LED ULED | 65-inch Mini-LED QLED | 65-inch QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 4K (3840x2160) | 4K (3840x2160) | 4K (3840x2160) |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10+, HLG |
| Peak Brightness | 3,000+ nits | 2,500+ nits | 1,300 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Smart TV | Google TV | Google TV | Tizen |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 | 2x HDMI 2.1 | 4x HDMI 2.1 |