Hisense 55-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV (55U8N) - QLED, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos, Full Array Local Dimming Pro, 144Hz Game Mode Pro, Alexa Compatibility

Excellent TV! Sometimes on gaming mode the picture dims pretty drastically and that’s a bit weird, but otherwise, it’s awesome. Picture is super clear, blacks are really dark, contrast is great, and the UI is really intuitive. My last tv was a higher end Samsung so I was used to their UI, but this was really easy to switch to. Connects to my Xbox, Bluetooth soundbar, and Nintendo switch without issues either. I also have it setup on my WiFi network with no issues. 5/5 would buy again. Great price for the site and features you get.

Owing to the endless debate regarding image quality of the 75 inch (ADS pro IPS panel) vs other models having VA panel (55, 65, and 85 inch models), I had to purchase both, a 75-inch and 85-inch models to compare them by myself side-to-side so as to cut this long story short! I have to admit that I was pretty impressed by the outstanding image quality of the 75 inch model and its extremely deep black contrast. Here’s my opinion after the comparison: - The colors on the 75-inch model were more saturated, natural, and incredibly vibrant when compared to the 85-inch. I did not need to change any setting of the TV out of the box. The image actually looked like it is about to come out of the TV on the 75 inch. (Check photos) - The colors looked significantly paler on the 85-inch panel and the brightness was considerably inferior as compared to the 75-inch model (check photos). - It was very evident that white images or text appeared to have a rather pinkish or reddish hue on the 85-inch which was very annoying and straining to my eyes. I tried to play with few settings as color temperature, intensity, or gamut to correct it but I couldn't. (Check photos). - The black colors were extremely deep on both and I could not appreciate any difference between the depth of the blacks on both panels which was extremely important to me to decide which one I’ll pick at the end. In my opinion, the assumptions made by few reviewers regarding the “inferiority” of the 75-inch IPS panel compared to 85-inch VA panel were not that appreciable at all by naked eyes. I did not - at any instance - observe any degree of significant difference. - The 10-inch difference between both models, however, was strangely significant in terms of magnification which was a credit for the 85-inch panel. - The built-in speakers and subwoofer on both models are magnificent despite being a bit louder and deeper on the 85-inch model (60 watt vs 40 watt on the 75 inch, I guess). However, this was not an issue for me as I already have a home theater system. At the end of the day, I made my mind and picked the 75-inch and had to return the 85 inch one. I am extremely impressed and very well satisfied with the image quality, color vibrance and accuracy, and the extremely deep black contrats on it. This is added to the cleanliness of white colors on it being devoid of any pink or red hues as was seen on the 85-inch.

I’ve had the 55” model TV for about a month now, and I can say that I’m almost entirely impressed. I’d recommend it to anyone who’s seeking a great viewing experience but doesn’t want to pay OLED prices. Before purchasing this TV, I was looking at lower end OLED models, but I wasn’t happy about the low brightness levels and prices. I also was concerned about burn in. This TV struck a great balance point for me. The price point is much lower than OLEDs, and the viewing experience is 90% as good, at least for a normal viewer like me. Pros: Beautiful color range, impressive brightness (advertised 1800 nit for 55”), and contrast that’s almost unbelievably good for a non-OLED panel. High quality Dolby and SDR content both look stunning. The TV pairs seamlessly with my Apple TV. I’m super impressed! Cons: - To get great picture, you’ll have to spend a good amount of time tweaking the image settings. The review on the RTINGS website has a great setup guide. The default picture settings are underwhelming, in my opinion. - Another con is that in some SDR videos (e.g., on YouTube), you can see posterization. Hopefully Hisense will make a software update to help fix this. - The viewing angle is awful. We only watch TV from a straight-on view, but beware that the picture quality drops harshly if viewed from too sharp of an angle. My overall experience rating: 9/10 My “objective” rating given the price and limitations: 8.5/10 Good luck!

Upscalling is horrible. Picture is grainy on some OTA signals. Picture seems flat compared to other brands. Interface is clunky and confusing. Funny thing is my son has a Hisense two years old, and his picture seems clear and shows good depth and image quality. His TV was half the price of my Hisense U8 Series 65U8N. If the TV was $400, I would probably keep it. Howver, it is being returned. One more thing. I have owned many TV's in the past. Hisense leaves me with a bad feeling on quality and reliability. Hisense warranty states they may or may not send a repair technician under warranty to your home. Up to to Hisense to make the determination if you need to send it in on your dime to be fixed. Incredible! Warranty: "ON-SITE SERVICE: Certain Products are eligible for on-site service at Hisense's sole discretion. To obtain on-site service, Purchaser must call or email Hisense as described above to trouble-shoot the issue with the Product. Hisense customer care representatives may determine Product eligibility based on Purchaser's description of the issue, which may result in a determination that the Product requires shipment to Hisense's warehouse in lieu of on-site service. On-site service may not be available in certain locations where an authorized service provider is not available. An authorized service provider is considered unavailable if the Purchaser's location exceeds fifty (50) miles from the service provider's business address. In the event that on-site service is not available, the Product must be shipped to Hisense's warehouse. Products returned to Hisense should be shipped in original or equivalent packaging. Purchaser is responsible for delivering the Product to a reputable shipper. If Purchaser is unable to secure proper packaging or shipping services, Hisense may, at its sole discretion, provide packaging and shipping. On-site service requires that our authorized service provider be given clear, complete, unobstructed and easy access to the front and rear of the Product. On-site service does not include that the service provider removes, reinstalls or transports the Product. It is possible that certain on-site repairs will need to be completed off site, and at Hisense's discretion, require that the Product to be shipped directly to Hisense's warehouse. All panel replacements or repairs require that the Product be returned to Hisense's warehouse. Once Hisense receives the Product and repairs or replaces it, Hisense will return the repaired/replaced Product back to the Purchaser." Check out this Hisense statement: "Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed black (in the case of a dead pixel), blue, green, or red point. These non-active pixels do not adversely affect the performance of your TV, and are not considered defects." You decide how you spend your money!

Simply amazing. I have had Sony and Samsung TVs in the past. I was debating between this TV and Sony's Mini LED which was on Sale for $500 more than this TV. I opted for this TV, mostly because of the nits and the Included Sub Woofer.. Pros: 1- Amazing sound, no need for a sound system or sound bar for majority of content. For HDR movies with action, I use my sound system. The sound quality is not as good as a sound system, however, it is almost as good as most sound bars! 2- The picture quality is unmatched, although it is an 8 bit+FRC panel and not a native 10 bit panel, I cannot tell the difference. True 10 bit would be a good spec to have though. Local dimming is flawless, and fantastic. I have never seen whiter whites and blacker blacks on any monitor or TV, including OLEDs. 3- The ergonomics of the TV and the stand, and packaging. Easy to unbox and install very smart design all around. Cons: 1- The Android TV OS (Hisense's port) on this TV is a little laggy. Probably due to the low end processor that runs it, and nub developers who ported it. It is most obvious by the volume indicator delay. 2- The Ethernet speed is 100Mb, in this day and age it should be at min. 1Gb! Overall, a very good TV, and Hisense is on a path to be big competition for the likes of Sony. Someday Chinese manufacturers will learn not to cut corners (cheap panel, and processor) when they build high end products. The TV at $900 on sale is a good deal, at MSRP of $1499 is a non-starter.

I ordered the 85 inch Hisense U8N TV, with the “free” placement and removal of boxing addition. Both exceeded expectations. On the TV, I had done a lot of research about a new 85 inch TV to replace my 2019 75 inch Samsung. Hisense’s 2024 U8N was pretty much at the top of the list for high-end quality at a reasonable (lower end?) price point. Right out of the box, its brightness and contrast were exceptional, and the built-in speakers were pretty darn good as well. (I did hook it up to an inexpensive 3.1.2 Hisense soundbar that does stuff such as Dolby Atmos, which is really good in its own right.) I followed a number of suggestions for tweaking the picture I had read about on-line (setting “Filmmaker” as the default picture mode—which also disables Hisense’s form of motion smoothing—turning off Active Contrast, Super Resolution, and the like), and the picture is awesome. Perhaps you can still get darker blacks with OLED, but this U8N is pushing it pretty close. The most common negative I hear about mini-LED TVs such as this Hisense is that the picture brightness/contrast drops off significantly as one gets 30 degrees or so to the side of the TV. Our setup has all of us within 15 or 20 degrees, and there is no noticeable degradation in the picture quality. At its price point, at least still in mid 2025, I am confident in thinking that it is hard to beat.

Mini-LED is and has been my go-to for some time now. I may never go to OLED unless it is 100% guaranteed against burn-in AND the prices come down even further. Mini-LED is close enough in overall picture quality right now for me. Cannot wait for low priced Micro-LED too though. The U8N has come a LONG way since the U8H I am still using. The U8N has pretty much delivered on most of the features promised. Using what appears to be the same chipset. Definitely an overall improvement. Firstly, I am not using the OTA Tuner, WiFi, eARC or PC connection so I cannot speak on those features. Out of the box, my set’s firmware updated from 0100VO0523 to 0100VO1030 (hopefully avoiding any “brightness bug” issues). I prefer Google TV to Roku as the interface for the TV mainly just for the customized settings menus. I really like the Game Bar and separate Settings Menu along the bottom of the screen. I like how the menu shrinks down out of the way with picture adjustment. All of this I did not get with the U8H: just too early. Currently I am using a Fire TV Cube, Apple TV 4K (no DV issues), PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X with this TV and all look great. Color, Brightness, Contrast, Black Levels, Blooming Light Control, etc. are all wonderful for the price. As opposed to the U8H, the 120Hz & 144Hz image quality is just as good as 60Hz with no loss of quality. So far, VRR has been good but Rtings has mentioned a possible bug around a certain Hz. In addition, right out of the gate, this TV handles very dark and very light color gradients as good as possible. To be fair, the U8H eventually got there for me. Unlike what the U8H promised but never delivered on, the U8N CAN do Dolby Vision gaming at 120Hz. Furthermore, no Dolby Vision funny business out of the gate like the U8H. HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG are all good too. I turn motion smoothing off on all my TV’s because it is not 100% perfect and I can unfortunately always see when it hitches up (not just picking on Hisense here). Unlike the U8H, I did NOT have to make any custom adjustments on this TV. There is just the right amount of expected judder. I am primary using Dolby Vision Custom with Motion Enhancement and Clearness both off. Everything else is default for now. Note: like the U8H, there is some slight vignette in the corners. The screen is dark and non-reflective – looks good. As for audio, the speakers and subwoofer are OK. I am in a small office, and they can fill it with sound no problem. As others have stated, the sound is not “wide”. There is audio separation, just not far beyond the screen. I am using the Standard audio setting and checked the subwoofer option for wall mount since I wall mounted the TV. As for shipping, the packaging was very well done. Mine was delivered in the truck upside down, brought down manually out of the truck by handling just the straps, rotated twice back to upside down and turned right side up by me once I got it inside the house. Unless something knocks into the sides of it very hard or it is dropped from a great height, the set should hopefully arrive in good condition. Super Bowl 59 looked good on this value priced, feature packed TV. If I get another Hisense, I will definitely wait until January/February of the following year for a good price.

First, generally, the TV is beautiful and sounds great. When hooked up to an ethernet cable, it streams well and is relatively snappy. As built-in TV OSes go, Google TV is halfway decent. Not anywhere near as nice as the AppleTV's OS, but it is a lot better than the WebOS experience on our LG TV (all in my opinion of course). The picture is very bright in "Theater Night" mode, and blindingly bright in "Theater Day" mode, easily overwhelming any reflections in our room except for in the darkest of scenes. Speaking of dark: this screen gets truly black, leading to spectacular and immersive visuals. I did notice significant macro blocking on the Starz app, but not generally across other apps. This is likely just a Starz issue. We generally live in our AppleTV devices across our TVs, but with a new version expected this Fall I wanted to use the built-in apps for this TV for as long as we can. Hisense has added AirPlay support to the TV itself, so if we need to we ca just directly cast to the TV from our phones, iPads, etc. A lot of professional reviews mention poor angle of view, which is intrinsic with LCD-based TVs (including this one with its micro-LED backlight). I haven't been able to notice it, personally. I'm sure if I had professional calibration gear I could see the off-axis issues. But, overall, we don't generally have the TV pointed at where we are sitting in the room at any particular time, and haven't seen either marked lack of brightness nor loss of contrast that the professional reviews generally note when off-axis more than ~20 degrees. On the theme of professional reviews, it seems they are mixed on the sound quality here. Overall, the gist is that it has plenty of sound, but it isn't accurate to the levels of audiophiles. Given I'm far from an audiophile, and mostly just want to be able to understand the dialogue being delivered on screen without resorting to distracting captioning, I wasn't sure what to expect, and had the option of getting a soundbar to supplement audio ready to trigger if needed. So far, I've been very happy with the audio here. We have it in a relatively large room with plenty of furniture, and everything I've watched so far is very clearly intelligible, non-muddied. I haven't tried watching an action-centric movie/show yet, so it is possible the subwoofer will be underwhelming, but even just having a subwoofer puts it a huge step ahead of our other TVs in the house (which all have soundbars to replace their anemic audio). Okay, now for the bad: * The wifi unit is just plain broken. It will connect to my WiFi (an Alien system), but the throughput speeds range between 1Mbps and 40Mbps, erratically fluctuating (measured with the AppleTV network troubleshooting function) and randomly fails to connect to servers (see image from Netflix's similar troubleshooting). From the router itself, it is showing significantly higher throughput than the apps in the TV see; I am not sure what exactly it is doing, but it is not showing up as streaming throughput. I should note that I went through multiple "how to fix slow network on Hisense TVs" videos and spent literally over a half day trying every suggested "fix", including all the way down to doing a factory reset on the TV and resetting everything (which itself took over 25 minutes just to complete setup after I'd gone through all the UIs, which may have been an effect of the flakey wifi connection or might just be a slow processor/storage). Nothing could fix this. I also see a number of Reddit and other forum posts talking about wifi bandwidth issues with specific units, while replies tend to include a lot of "my [same model number] gets 100Mbps reliably" and similar. It seems like a severe quality control issue with their network chip supplier, dating back at least to the U8G series (a few years back). * Google TV has multiple "profiles", but it seems pretty much useless outside of Youtube. I watched a few shows on Starz and Max, and those show up to "continue" on my wife's Google TV profile (note that we have separate profiles both on the Google TV and in the individual apps). And, of course, selecting your profile in the Google TV OS doesn't automatically set the profile in any of the underlying apps except Youtube. If you use anything aside from youtube, the top level profile system in the OS seems pretty much useless. That said, this isn't an Hisense problem, but rather a Google problem. * While the ethernet port works (unlike the wifi), it appears to be an ancient 100 Mbps port instead of a gigabit port, as verified by the SpeedTest app that maxes out around 75Mbps throughput (you never get 100Mbps on a 100Mbps ethernet port due to necessary overhead, although the 75Mbps is a bit on the low side). This is okay for even 4k streaming (which generally runs at about 25 Gbps bandwidth usage on all the streaming services, less in some), but it shows the cost-cutting approach and impacts things like updates and other bandwidth uses in the device, as well as being able to skip around in the stream without waiting for buffering. * Hisense's "RemoteNow" app refuses to connect to the TV. We thought it might be a side effect of the broken wifi, but even with it connected to ethernet, the app can't find the TV. That said, the "Google TV" app seems to do just as well, providing both a remote control interface and the ability to use your phone's keyboard instead of (in some but not all apps!) the on-screen keyboards. Fortunately, most apps now support the QR code mechanism to log in on the TV from your phone, which is okay. Definitely many more steps involved than what we are used to with AppleTV (where when login is selected two taps on the phone use the iCloud-saved password to log in on the TV with no hassle whatsoever), and it means I had to install all these streaming service apps on my phone even though I never intend to use them there, just to bridge the password from my saved iCloud store to the TV app. * Ugh, the ads. All over the OS. Which is to be expected with Google, of course. No option to turn ads off, although apparently you can reset your advertiser id to get a new fresh hell of tracking ads instead of the old stale hell of tracking ads still serving up suggestions related to that joke item you looked up two years ago. Overall, I'd recommend just treating this like a dumb TV. Connect a good streaming (or gaming) box to it, and use that. You will be super satisfied. The picture is gorgeous. The sound is IMHO more than sufficient for casual users (although obviously no surround sound etc), and it sounds like integrations to sound bars or even home theater systems are a cinch. I did notice that it has a setting (I *think* it was on by default, but I am not positive) to remember the last-used input when it is powered off and go directly to that when powered back on, so if you have an AppleTV (say) on HDMI 1, you could select that once and then never have to deal with the Google TV OS again. That said, I haven't tested this, but it is clearly a solid step better than our WebOS-based LG that forces us to re-select the input every time the TV is powered on.