Hisense 55-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV (55U8N, 2024 Model) - QLED, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos, Full Array Local Dimming Pro, 144Hz Game Mode Pro, Alexa Compatibility

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.

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 had Sony for 8 years and it started to jammed and died out, so I buy Hisense U8N after my friend told me about it. I am so excited about the new tv that I just received and couldn’t wait to open it. All I can say is WoW!! First, it is very easy to assemble, it comes with two handles and screws. Just attach the handle on the bottom of Hisense tv with the screws, it is very stable that you don’t need other support for it to stand very still on the table. Then just plug the power to the outlet and it can be turned on easily. Once you set it up, just turn on the power of tv and it comes with different languages that you can choose from, then connect to the WiFi and they will guide you through the setup. I started watching it as soon as I finished the setup. Hisense U8N that I got just launched this year, it comes in 55”, 65”, 75” and 85”. I got the 55” due to limit space in my living room, surprisingly the size is perfect for my house. The U8N is a 4K TV with up to peak brightness 3000, the model is also miniLED, which gives you a better vision, and brightness when you watch tv or movies. For the old tv that I had, when the bright object appears on the screen, it messed up the contrast, but with miniLED, the U8N gives you a more clarity vision and better color saturation. There is also gaming mode so you can play with your family. Also, the price for Hisense U8N is very good compared to other brands. If you are looking for the best TV with excellent features, just go for Hisense U8N.

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!