Hisense – 55″ Class U8H Series Mini LED Quantum ULED 4K UHD Smart Google TV
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Hisense – 55″ Class U8H Series Mini LED Quantum ULED 4K UHD Smart Google TV
$246.99
Haris –
This TV is incredible. A Mini-LED system with such little blooming as to be negligible, thus providing an image experience that genuinely approaches OLED quality with regards to contrast- but because it’s an LED (technically QLED, as it utilizes Quantum-Dot technology), it is capable of both color and peak brightness FAR above that yielded by most, if not all, OLED sets currently on the market.
Simply put: this is one of the best TVs I’ve ever seen.
Now, it is true that posterization CAN be a problem. But when calibrating the TV using the HDR Calibration app on my Xbox Series X, I noticed something that I have yet to see mentioned online: the default brightness of 50 is too high. Once you lower the brightness, the posterization becomes almost unnoticeable. Most importantly, there is a separate setting for Backlight that controls the actual peak brightness of the image. This means that dropping the Brightness setting does not hinder how bright the TV actually gets when something (especially in HDR) is supposed to pop. At least, that’s what it looks like to my eyes. Lowering Brightness while keeping Backlight at 100 allows for what appears (to me) to be a properly balanced image with fantastic HDR performance. My Brightness settings are listed at the end for anyone who would like to try them. Note that one minor annoyance of the way the TV works is that I have to manually adjust the Brightness setting every time I switch between HDR gaming and watching a movie/series in HDR. It’s easy to do, but it is an extra step that you have to remember.
There is some black smear when playing a game in the U8H’s 4K@120Hz modes. YMMV, but it’s only in dark scenes, and while it can be distracting… given this TV’s price point, I can accept that as a tradeoff. I say “modes” because, yes- as of December 2022, the U8H currently cannot support full 4K@120Hz properly. After a software update, you can choose between “Text Clarity” which displays a native 3840×2160 resolution (i.e. full 4K) @ 120Hz with noticeably worse color/contrast processing, or “Picture Optimization” which displays the same fantastic HDR picture as it does with any HDR movie/TV series but cuts the vertical resolution of the image in half to do so, yielding 3840×1080 resolution @ 120Hz. I am hoping that Hisense is able to release another update that allows the TV to do full 4K@120Hz with proper processing- and then that they can enable 4K@120Hz in Dolby Vision, which this TV is advertised to support, despite the fact that it currently only supports Dolby Vision in up to 4K@60Hz.
These are basically all the caveats I have with the TV so far. Some people have mentioned an audio delay when using the TV with a soundbar via the ARC port. I initially had this problem as well, but changing the audio output to “Passthrough” completely solved it for me. Hopefully this information is helpful to anyone experiencing that issue!
All in all, even with the 4K@120Hz issues and lack of 4K120 Dolby Vision… the price of this TV makes it too good to pass up. I got mine for less than half the cost of an OLED that doesn’t have those issues, but also can’t achieve even half the peak brightness of the U8H. And you know what? I’m happy.
If this is what Hisense has done this year… I cannot wait to see what they accomplish moving forward. Hisense, the only way I can imagine you topping yourselves next year is if you add 3D to your TVs. Do so, and you will earn my repeat business for life.
Note that the pictures I’ve attached don’t even begin to properly represent how good this TV looks in person. I took these pictures with my Surface Duo… the camera absolutely cannot handle the contrast and brightness that the U8H can expel. I’ve watched the UHD disc of the Assassin’s Creed movie many times, but watching it on this TV was… transformative. It was like I was seeing it for the first time.
Brightness Settings: I ended up dropping the Brightness to 44 for movie/TV watching in HDR mode (both HDR10 and Dolby Vision) and either 33 or 35 for HDR gaming (again, for both HDR10 and Dolby Vision gaming). 33 provides a very deep, OLED-like level of black at the expense of black crush (i.e. losing shadow detail in the darkest parts of an image, something that affects all actual OLED sets), whereas 35 is a compromise that prevents black crush while not raising blacks to what you normally expect of an LED TV.
DigitalJ3D1 –
I have been researching and looking around for a QLED TV for some time now. In particular focused in on the Hisense brand. I poured over reviews, videos, scoured the internet to find a TV with the performance I want, the features I want, and a price that is reasonable. I compared specs with other brands but the U8H is the TV that chose to stand proud in my living room. The U8H is a Mini-LED which to be honest I didn’t know much about but after some research realized the quality is close or near OLED at a fraction of the price.
Upon unboxing the TV I noticed the premium quality. Solid build all around and looks sharp. I then peeled off all the protective plastic and fired the TV up.
Boot up and setup was quick and easy. Upon watching a mini-led test video I was instantly blown away by the deep blacks and vibrant colors. I mean its really jaw dropping compared to my old 4K UHD TV. I now find myself watching 4K UHD videos and still jaw dropping, just so amazed. There is up-to-1500 nits peak brightness across up-to-336 local dimming zones too.
The TV is native 120hz motion 480hz. Settings can be adjusted to your liking and I just went with the out of the box settings but plan on tweaking a bit in the future.
If you game on console like I do the U8H has Automatic low-latency mode (ALLM), 120Hz variable refresh rate (VRR) and FreesSync Premium Pro to minimize input lag and frame tearing.
One unique feature is the addition of a built in subwoofer. Yes, I said that right a subwoofer to allow you to get some deeper bass and really give the sound a punch.
I recommend you check out all the different features, specs, remote etc so you don’t miss a thing. There is just so much packed in the U8H.
In conclusion, I am quite pleased with the U8H so far and look forward to watching movies, gaming, watching sports.
In addition, the U8H comes with a 2 year warranty which gives me peace of mind in knowing that Hisense stands by their products.
What are you waiting for go get one!
RC92 –
If you’re looking for a tv, this should definitely be on the list. Picture quality is amazing. Colors look great and bright and Very deep blacks with the local dimming. Supports all Xbox video setting with minor settings changes on the tv. No issues at all. Sound quality is surprisingly good as well. It’s actual little subwoofer packs a nice punch.
Definitely no regrets on this purchase.
Nautalicious –
I previously owned a U6G55 and I currently own U8G65. This new U8H55 is gorgeous!! A big improvement in terms of picture clarity over the U8. Unfortunately the pics wont do it justice but I hope these will show a good variance of shades of color. A couple pics from the Conjuring which is shot in mostly dark thematics, the blacks look great you can see the specs of dirt in black and they arent blurry.
Out of the box I think they finally got it right with picture color and tuning, I had to do very little corrections out of the box and out of habit I made changes. The DolbyVisionIQ and the HDR10+ picture settings look excellent this time around!!
The Miniled picture quality is very noticeably better. You can really dial in the sharpness of the picture now.
The factory sound on the TV is good and even has a “subwoofer” in the back to help balance the over all sound.
This model also comes with a physical Google assistant button as the u8g, BUT it still has those awful yellow lights that turn on. I’d recommend putting electrical tape of them.
It does have 2 120hz ports. But in the settings under Game mode, it will allow you to display what refresh rate your TV is performing at as well as if VRR and ALM are turned on.
GoogleTV is ok, but I almost preferred AndroidTV even though there nearly 90% identical in function.
The menu/setting side bar has changed and has more information and notifications now available to the user.
The new remote is backlit as well
The set up of the tv is also relatively easy if you have Gmail as you can log in from your phone and it will complete your set and add to your Google Home ecosystem.
Things I don’t like – when trying to back up one level in the settings, it takes you all the way out of the menu.
The remote no longer has a “favorite input”, you now have to manually go into inputs and select that source.
The tv stands legs are nearly 10inches long and pertrude immensely!!! They will over hang on most setups if you don’t have enough shelf space if your tv is not wall mounted. Hisense could’ve made these 6inches easily!
The tv should have come with AV to 3.5AV adapter like the U8g did.
Hisense has this weird marketing rollout which has pricing for the tv at $699 (everyday price) but most places are selling at $1149. I was able to find the $699 price and have Best Buy price match it and ship for quicker service and then 2 days later Best Buy removed the tv, so lucky me until the pricing marketing thing is sorted out.
I’m glad I got before Best Buy took the tv off the site. I needed a tv and was going to setting for the U6H because I wanted a tv with earc this time and my U6H had a missing Atmos license, so I jumped on this U8h since it had more features than the U6H for only $200 more.
Overall, I would easily recommend this TV.
Webzpinner –
This is honestly the best tv of 2022 for price to value. Once calibrated (turn OFF energy saver mode!), this tv surpasses the Sony, Samsung, or LG TVs out there. This tv has a black level that rivals OLED, a brightness level that blows away any tv on the market today, and a sound system that is unheard of in today’s world of soundbars.
First, the black levels… usually with LED TVs, anytime you have a bright light… such as the moon at night, searchlights, etc, you get a halo effect around the light. This blacks are often gunmetal gray, not true black, This tv, with the miniLED system, manages to keep blacks black and manages whites without strobing or halos.
Secondly, the brights. Yes, this tv is bright enough you may need sunscreen. The manufacturer brags about 15000 nits, but independent YouTube tests place it at over 22000 nits. Movies with bright scenes or effects such as lightsabers really benefit from this tv. It’s impressive.
Finally, sound. This tv has a BUILT IN SUBWOOFER! yes… a tv with BASS! It actually sounds decent too. Still, I have mine hooked up to my 7.2 sound system. No issues with eARC or lip sync issues.
Bonus blurbs… this tv works great for gaming on Xbox or ps5. Super fast refresh rates and excellent color.