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Hisense 65U8QAU vs Samsung QA65Q80CAW: 65-inch LCD TVs
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Little between them on price and running cost. The table below has the rest.
Prices
Samsung QA65Q80CAW
No price at the shops checked: The Good Guys and Appliances Online.
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| Hisense65U8QAU | SamsungQA65Q80CAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $2,299 | not listed |
| Specifications | ||
| Screen technology | LCD | LCD |
| Panel | Mini LED | QLED |
| Series | Hisense U8/U9 ULED | Samsung Q7x/Q8x QLED |
| Screen size | 65-inch (164 cm) | 65-inch (164 cm) |
| Native refresh | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 4K Ultra HD | not listed |
| HDR and Dolby | HDR 10, HDR10-plus Adaptive | not listed |
| Smart platform | VIDAA U9 | not listed |
| Width | 1448 mm | not listed |
| Height | 838 mm | not listed |
| Maker's warranty | 3 Years | not listed |
| Made in | China | Vietnam |
| Registration no. | ATV6714 | ATV5420 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 4.5 ★ | 4 ★ |
| kWh a year | 520 | 562 |
| Cost a year | $166 | $180 |
How we compare
Specifications are from the Australian Government's energy-rating database; prices are from the retailers shown, on the dates shown. Running costs apply 32¢/kWh to the government's labelled annual energy figure. The energy figure assumes 10 hours of viewing a day, the labelled test basis. Full pages: Hisense 65U8QAU · Samsung QA65Q80CAW · or every current model.