At a glance
| Hisense | Samsung | |
|---|---|---|
| About | The value champion in South African lounges — big screens at accessible prices, and a brand we mount several of every week. | The best-selling TV brand in South Africa — the set most often on the other end of a wall mount and an HDMI run. |
| Origin | China | South Korea |
| Popular lines | ULED, Mini-LED ULED X, Smart 4K UHD range | Neo QLED, QLED, Crystal UHD, The Frame |
Where Hisense wins
- Best screen size per rand on the local market
- Locally assembled models mean good parts availability
- ULED range punches above its price
- Wide model range for bedrooms and second lounges
Where Samsung wins
- Widest range at every price point
- One Connect and hidden-cable models suit clean wall mounts
- HDMI-CEC works reliably with decoders
- VESA mounting patterns are well documented
Which should you choose?
Honestly: it depends on your property, how many rooms you need and your budget — the right answer for a single-lounge household is different from a four-room home or a guesthouse. We install both Hisense and Samsung, so the recommendation you get from us is based on what fits, not what's on the shelf.