The Hisense appreciation Thread

[PuppetMasterBlu]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I just got a U8H and I keep reading to stay away from the internal apps. My FireStick doesn't fit in HDMI 2 because of size though, do you know if there's any detriment in putting it to HDMI 4 where it says 4k120hz? I've read on the 120hz outputs the TV halves resolution.

No, it only does that when you are trying to game at 120hz. Anything running at 24 to 60hz is fine. I was using a Roku Ultra but I ditched it for an Apple TV. It is plugged into HDMI 4 and working perfectly.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Panson

No telling what happened if/when cheapos obtain sparkling, industry-leading reviews. Real world viewing often contrasts such results. Thus it's no surprise when replacement or re-buy is soon required.

Sometimes cheapos cheap out on things that matter, however it's also true sometimes top brands charge more just for their name being on the box. Assuming one way or the other without testing is silly.

While I couldn't get a $3,000 set past the wife's veto I could have spent more, but I'd have to step up to almost $2,000 for a Sony 95k or whatever to compete with what the Hisense is offering. That's a steep extra fee I think you'd agree. When reviews say they're equal, only a fool wouldn't try the Hisense out and see. If it sucks I'll return it, not a huge deal.

So far banding is the only real issue I'm having. If I can't get that under control it might go back to the shop.

[cheez avenger]

I have an older Hisense:

Hisense 50H8F 50-Inch 4K Ultra HD Android Smart ULED TV HDR10 (2019)

which is no longer made but carries a high premium on the 3rd market. I calibrated it using the new Spears/Munsil 4K set and it's about as good as it can get. I'm satisfied with it and am aware that it's a budget tv. I also have the Panny 820, so it's a collaborative effort between hardware/software/myself.

Once it comes time to upgrade then I will most likely spring for a nice OLED. Hell, I still have my Panny Plasma 50" in another room, too.

[StingingVelvet]

I thought the banding issues on this were pretty bad so I hooked up my previous Samsung set and did a comparison and holy crap, even worse on the Samsung. So either it's the discs I randomly watched or its the larger size making me think its worse. Either way a good sign for the Hisense.

If I return it there's simply nothing on the LCD market that competes with it, even the highest end Sony and Samsungs have worst blooming, color volume and brightness. I guess they focus on OLED and count on brand loyalty for LCD sales, I dunno. If I end up returning the Hisense I'll probably just wait a year and see what happens.

[kngtmat]

I finally just got the new N0510 update on my U7G. With the new GamZone & Turbo Mode features.

I hope it will get the TV tab Google TV's have. Read that they will be adding it to Android TV's with a few hundred live streaming channels. Forgot what versions it's supposed to be for.

[kngtmat]

Finally got the Live tab on my tv yesterday. Some lower or older models with Android 9 are getting Android 11. I hope they do that for other models.

[jess1581]

So the U8H is a solid set to get? How's the refresh rate on it? My current one handles motion terribly, just ghosting and smearing galore.

[Robert Zohn]

If you want a Hisense TV, their new 2023 U8K is a very nice upgrade from the 2022 U8H series.

[goeagles5039]

I currently have a Vizio P Series (p55-f1). I want to upgrade and I have been looking at some hisenses. The U6H, U8H, U7K, U6G. I don’t want to downgrade from what I have, are all these upgrades? I watch 4k movies, stream, watch sports, and play on an Xbox Series X. My current tv is 55 inch but im going to get a 65 inch.

[kngtmat]

The Shop tab was added to my U7G yesterday.