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Hisense U8G Review

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Michael Iaboni is a Canadian Freelance Writer and Editor. He graduated from York University with a Degree in English and Creative Writing and then attended Queen’s University where he obtained a Professional Editing Standards Certificate. He is a member of Editor’s Canada and, in his spare time, enjoys reading, writing, soccer, and gaming.
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Updated Jan 31, 2024 11:59 AM

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The Hisense U8G produces fantastic color and details, and exceptional brightness. It has an excellent variable refresh rate (120Hz) and low input lag. But the viewing angles are one issue that you will have.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot

Overview

The Hisense U8G is Hisense’s mid-level TV released in 2021. The TV boasts a bright and colorful display with fantastic contrast and high refresh, which makes it great for gamers and action-movie watchers alike.

Unfortunately, images moving too fast are subject to some underwhelming motion smoothing. However, its support for Dolby Vision makes it one of the brightest TVs, at an average of 722 nits, available today.

Continue reading our Hisense U8G review to discover what reviewers said and don’t forget to check out the best TVs too!

Consensus

our Verdict

The Hisense U8G is a great pick for gamers, with its low input lag and fantastic color and brightness. It also has great contrast, supports Dolby Vision, and has a very good and accurate Google Assistant.

However, the viewing angles aren’t great, the built-in audio is subpar, and the motion smoothing can be a bit too much.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Bright, Sharp, and Colorful
  • Great Contrast
  • Supports Dolby Vision
  • Google Assistant
  • Great for Gamers
  • Low Input Lag

Reason to Avoid

  • Lackluster Viewing Angles
  • Poor Sound
  • Motion Smoothing is Frenzied

Hisense U8G Specs

Backlight TypeBacklight TypeMini LED
Display TypeLED
HDMI Inputs4
HDMI TypeHDMI TypeHDMI 2.1
HDR FormatDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Max Resolution3840 x 2160 (4k)
Number of Audio ChannelsNumber of Audio Channels2.0
Panel TypePanel TypeQuantum ULED
Refresh Rate120 Hz
Screen size55", 65"
Smart PlatformSmart PlatformAndroid TV
Speaker OutputSpeaker Output2*10W+20W+2*10W
Sync TechnologySync TechnologyAMD FreeSync, G-Sync
VRRVRRYes

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Test Results

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Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)97.6
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)97.12
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)74.58
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)79.48
Color Gamut % (sRGB)0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)99.95
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)54,027
SDR Brightness (nits)1,458
HDR Brightness (nits)1,512
Input Lag (ms)16
Response Time (ms)9.3
Color Washout (Degrees)24
Color Shift (Degrees)25
Brightness Loss (Degrees)36
Reflections (%)2.3
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)84.76
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db4.24
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db4.21
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db0.077
Intermodulation Distortion @80db4.32
EOTF (600 nit delta)0.0218
EOTF (1000 nit delta)0.0216
EOTF (4000 nit delta)0.0221

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Score Card

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83

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86

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True Score

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Publications with higher Trust Ratings are given more weight.

  • Rtings
    101.4

    Category Trust Rating

    84
    Overall, the Hisense U8G is an impressive TV. Thanks to its excellent contrast ratio, high… Read More

    By:

    Kelsey Linhares
  • Tom’s Guide
    79.85

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    The Hisense U8G Android TV (65U8G) delivers rich colors, sharp details — and is oh-so-bright. Read More

    By:

    Parker Hall
  • CNET
    80.25

    Category Trust Rating

    79
    Like: Brighter than any other TV at this price – Very good contrast… Read More

    By:

    Jon L. Jacobi
  • Techradar
    67

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    Regardless of whether you consider yourself a hardcore gamer, cinephile or an individual simply looking… Read More

    By:

    Michael Gowan
  • Techhive
    47.1

    Category Trust Rating

    100
    The U8G is a great TV for the price, with excellent color, brightness, and image… Read More

    By:

    Ural Garrett
  • Wired
    30

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    Sleek modern design. Easy-to-use Android interface. Quick setup. Stand is high enough to top most… Read More

    By:

    David Katzmaier

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