Which is better for a living room?

The Samsung M70HB. Its 55-inch 4K Mini LED panel with local dimming and HDR10+ is built for a main room. The Hisense QD4 is 40 inches and 1080p, which suits a bedroom or kitchen better.

Is the Samsung worth the extra $110?

For most shoppers, yes. At $279.99 versus $169.99 as of November 4, 2026, you get a much larger screen, 4K resolution, Mini LED dimming and HDR. The Hisense only wins if space or budget is the hard limit.

Which has better gaming features?

The Samsung. It has Gaming Hub, Motion Xcelerator and 120Hz DLG, though its listed 50Hz refresh rate is a caveat. The Hisense lists a 16ms game mode input lag, which is solid for a budget TV but capped by 1080p.

Which is better for a bedroom?

The Hisense QD4. A 40-inch 1080p set at $169.99 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026 is enough for close viewing and costs less. The Samsung is larger and heavier, so check your space first.

Do both have smart apps and voice assistants?

Yes. The Samsung runs Tizen with Samsung TV Plus and works with Google Assistant and Alexa. The Hisense runs Fire TV with a built-in browser and works with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Which has more store options?

The Samsung. Six stores price it new, with a best price of $279.99 at B&H Photo-Video-Audio as of November 4, 2026. Only one store prices the Hisense new, at $169.99 at Amazon as of the same date.

Samsung 55” Class M70HB Series Mini LED 4K UHD Samsung Vision AI Companion Smart Tizen TV 2026 vs Hisense 40" QD4 1080p Full HD Hi-QLED Fire TV Smart TV (40QD4SF) - 2026

These are two very different TVs at two very different prices. The Samsung M70HB is a 55-inch Mini LED 4K set at $279.99 at B&H Photo-Video-Audio as of November 4, 2026, and it is the better buy for most people who want a big, bright picture. The Hisense QD4 is a 40-inch 1080p set at $169.99 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026, and it makes sense only if you need a small, cheap second TV.

Today the Hisense 40" QD4 1080p Full HD Hi-QLED Fire TV Smart TV (40QD4SF) - 2026 costs $110.00 less at its best price.

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