Hisense U8HQ Mini LED Review - A true HDR gaming TV you can afford

[@DrFlozz]

10/10 Tv,got it yesterday after having a 4k Led for 2 years and the difference is huuuuuge,sound and picture quality is perfect,my parents bought a Qled samsung that cost the same and it is not even near the Hisense picture.

[@MrMareradule]

Can you tell me the best settings to achieve best quality picture

[@DrFlozz]

@@MrMareradule yea sure,when I get home from work im gonna write you.Im mostly using Dynamic during the day,and night for well,at night 😃

[@henrywinters9496]

You guys need to do more TV reviews!! They're insanely good and well detailed, and the great thing is you're in Europe!

[@BenchHouse]

There are more on the way 🙂

[@jasephase2k933]

Have a hisense E7 series very awkward configuration I can't even find HLG or DTS colours don't pop not very clear

[@dynastes4938]

I have had this TV (55") for about 2 weeks now. I am not a videophile, but overall the experience is really quite pleasant. Gaming is great via Xbox Series X, the TV itself is very responsive, too.

[@Ghostlynotme445]

Does it still have problems displaying 120hz because they said they have problems with 120hz not displaying

[@jarekzahary]

U noob

[@dynastes4938]

@@jarekzahary Well, thank you for noticing :) I am sure, you are a rather large noob yourself :)

[@dynastes4938]

@@Ghostlynotme445 I did not have this issue at least.

[@joseluislopes3956]

@@Ghostlynotme445 I think those issues were only present on the U8H (NA model) which is Google TV and uses a different processor

[@PotatoeJoe69]

It's really shocking too me how much worse the international model is of the U8H when compared to the American U8H. I cannot understand why Hisense did that - they're completely different TV's.

[@Smedley-d2l]

Is it that bad? I was really set on getting this tv but if the uk version is so bad I think I'll go with Samsung.

[@PotatoeJoe69]

@@Smedley-d2l Unfortunately yes, it seems significantly worse. Not even the same TV, actually

[@Jezhumberston]

Bought this only to discover it's a dumb downed lower quality version of the well rated USA version... swapped a good VA panel for an IPS panel and reduced the local dimming zones down from 500 to 180. The sound system is also lower spec. Selling in the UK for more than the far better US version. Sent mine back after a few days, awful motion issues no matter what settings are on and off, terrible satellite tuning that took over 10 minutes, awful eArc sound with stutters and cracks, terrible blooming. The motion issues involved a bad frame stutter every time the camera shot changed on screen. What Hifi have slated it for the awful motion issues.

[@matthewsmith22]

There's a crazy deal on this TV on Costco, when I delved deeper I can see why, what a letdown! What set did you end up going with?

[@Jezhumberston]

@@matthewsmith22 I ended up going with the top 2022 Samsung Neo QLED. There's no such thing as a perfect TV, so I picked the best non OLED TV that suits me. Got a great price and a free sound bar that's going to be quickly sold on.

[@matthewsmith22]

@@Jezhumberston I was eying up that set, but I keep coming back to OLED, what made you avoid oled?

[@Jezhumberston]

@@matthewsmith22 I am a gamer, I tend to play the same game daily, it has a yellow heavy HUD which tends to be a pain with OLEDs. Couldn't afford the risk of screen burn. The LG G2 was tempting as it comes with an LG 5 year screen burn warranty. Checked them out at a showroom, asked to have football played on the LG and there were motion issues/ghosting. OLED TVs can have issues with football.. I watch a lot of football. The Samsung Neo QLED looked great with football playing plus the gaming side ticked all my boxes (have an Xbox Series X) so 120hz gaming is covered.

[@ejdhdjejejebdnem]

@@Jezhumberston good choice, I have my lg oled tv 4 years old and after 2 years got heavy burn in. all I can see now is apex legend ghosting on screen 😂 never order a oled again

[@Cenfus]

I've been looking at this tv quite a bit, i'm from the UK. I'm well aware of the fact it's not the same as the US model equivalent. Just that's gotten really cheap here and i'm wondering if it would do a decent job of dark room performance. Not expecting miracles. I game a lot, watch anime and tv shows just as much. I'm wondering for £500 is this a decent tv?

[@mrbrookeyoung]

Yes it's good for that price

[@R6ex]

Please review the IPS version of the Hisense U7H. TQ!

[@BenchHouse]

We will try to get the U7HQ as well, thought it looks like it's VA

[@dynastes4938]

@@BenchHouse Actually, all Q versions should be IPS. That is, as I understand it, the main difference between the European releases and the American ones.

[@AfdhalAtiffTan]

@@BenchHouse I found U8HQ, U7HQ, and U8GQ in Europe, not sure which one is the best. Can't wait for your U7HQ review!

[@Jezhumberston]

Be warned, most of the good reviews for the U8H are for the USA version. That particular TV is good as it has a VA panel and over 500 local dimming zones. You can identify the USA version as it has a pair of adjustable height legs. The UK version and most probably the European version, has a single metal stand. This TV is nothing like the USA version. It has an inferior IPS panel with only 180 local dimming zones. IPS panels are notorious for blooming issues and shouldn't be in any good LED TV. Also the audio spec has been dumbed down too. A decent mini led TV should have a minimum of 500 local dimming zones to be effective, the really good ones have a 1000+. I bought one, stupidly taking the USA reviews into account. Dreadful TV.. awful blooming, a terrible satellite TV interface that was at best unusable, issues with the eArc with stuttering and glitching sound, worst problem was the motion.. no matter what settings were used and even after a factory reset, the frames would stutter after every change of shot watching HD and 4K content. Very noticeable and ruined the whole viewing experience.

[@AfdhalAtiffTan]

@@Jezhumberston Any good UK Hisense model that you know of?

[@lucy2022]

Il mio u8hq funziona benissimo, ne sono molto soddisfatto

[@R6ex]

Great review! Not for me though, coz I hate the IPS glow, especially for subtitles - super distracting for immersive movie/shows watching in the dark! 😅

[@shebjjeje9720]

Turn subtitles off then ? 🙃😂

[@birdtj82]

It’s still impressive panel 😊 2020 top 3 tiers of Samsung QLED panels , 3rd one was IPS -Q70T $800 USD (ON SALE , normally about $$1000 or something )- 55” (i almost bought it ) identical Specs to this one ! This one is 2022 model Hisense already have huge improvements in color n has HDMI 2.1 It’s also comparing to Samsung 2021 QN85A (IPS ) performance !!!-- 2nd highest tier It’s NOT BAD panel . Hisense U8HQ model It’s like BMW X3 , X4 ,,, U8H is like BMW X5 X6 …. Aus has such small population n shipping parts n set up shop wear house 🏠 for population (Equal 1 City in China -- Shanghai ) is EXTREMELY Unproductive when huge import tax ! In USA there is NAFTA trade agreement between US, Canada 🇨🇦, Mexico 🇲🇽. So Canada can benifit d cheap labor from Mexico also d Massive bull order n shipping system thats setuo . In Business school 🏫-- “IF u make product too premium in NEW Market, u will have to charge higher price ! So making it too premium will lead higher price , no one knows d brand ENOUGH to buy Premium product . But they will test on decent tier n decent price . Consumers want premium, go -- straight to their fav brand ! Do not release Premium Product to new Market when entering . But Low price n medium price items ! If u sell top American Truck to Japan 🇯🇵 they will still chose their own NIsan Toyota truck 🛻. Not ford or GM ! So if Ford or GM ever want to go to Japan 🇯🇵, sell their mid -low range with low price ! Same with Japanese/Korean go to USA 🇺🇸! Thanks for d read eveyone , this TV is literally International Business class , Marketing L1 L2 … so interesting 🤔 see that is d Exact d platform big companies very carefully approach . Just hang in there . More Premium stuff will come !

[@colin1235421]

Is this good for viewing in a dark room? and how does it compare to the Samsung Q60b ? I also fell for the trap of looking at USA reviews and was shocked to see the South African model is not the same.

[@gillleehahn7451]

Hi I saw everywhere at makro and takealot that prices have dropped to around 12k for the 55inch model. So im tempted but ja ips glow can be a problem.

[@brendanvanbiljon3861]

@@gillleehahn7451 It's R 9,999 on Takealot today. Disappointed that it's not the US version. Did you guys buy anything at the end of the day?

[@mimora786]

I need your help. U8H vs U7K. Which is a better buy? The prices seems to be the same at the moment from where I am from.

[@BenchHouse]

We prefer U7K, unless you're really picky about viewing angles. Much better contrast and overall image quality

[@gman5218]

Don’t touch these or TCL outside USA. They every time give us a tv with the same name with way inferior specs than USA and then have the cheek to charge us more for the privilege. Nearly all reviews for these brands on KZbin are USA models… be careful

[@ionutmarin5494]

for the price i got it fuck it..works like a charm. I respect people that are good with specifics but for me it looks and works splendid and i know my movies even though i have weird taste in movies...the movies i like look like you are in the theater with the actors...absolutely amazing for the price

[@robertayres1986]

I would have to agree, I spent weeks looking at reviews for my hisense TV that I am happy with but still very disappointed as the reviews where the USA version which had hdmi 2.1 yet the UK versions doesn't but initially it was sold with the USA specs on all the consumer websites!

[@AlexxxxxSaysHi]

​@@robertayres1986ilthe uk version does have 2.1 in port 3 and 4.....

[@ic3man669]

IPS panel.. 😕😕

[@rinaldo8754]

Great review 👍 What do you think of the HISENSE 65U8KQ? I saw it here in a local shop Maybe you can do a review of this type in the near future ;)

[@Matthew-tp5mu]

I have rhis tv and a ps5 with a 2.1 hdmi and the tv doesent show 120hz, fix?

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice review keep up the good work

[@cosmoshfa88savant66]

What does anyone recommend at around 1000 pounds 65inch

[@mrbrookeyoung]

This

[@FromPrussiaWithLove]

Does this tv have a "filmmaker mode"? Thanks

[@FromPrussiaWithLove]

Ah, it has 8:30 😀

[@jamesmuldoon590]

Hi there can I ask what type of power cord does the TV have as I have bought but will need a longer one if it is not the figure of 8 type. Thank you

[@BenchHouse]

It is a figure 8

[@miludion4802]

Great review ! THANK YOU !

[@copyandpastification]

there are some differences between between the usa and EU version... anybody knows anything about it? I tried to get in touch with the UK department and they never replied.... not a good sign to start with

[@mrbrookeyoung]

This review is the EU version. It's weaker than US version tbh. US variant has VA panel and much more local dimming zones

[@mrbrookeyoung]

EU version is still decent though if you can get it for less than original price

[@postaldude87]

Is the TV in the Video identical with the 65U87HQ?

[@ragnarone5409]

In EU Hisense is crap.

[@mrbrookeyoung]

​@@ragnarone5409this is the EU one genius

[@indexartcenter9671]

is there a difference between u8h and u8hq?

[@mrbrookeyoung]

No

[@jeff_costello]

​@@mrbrookeyoungthere is and everyone is talking about it, actually there are huge differences between them.

[@mrbrookeyoung]

@@jeff_costello no they're talking about U8H American Vs U8H UK

[@jeff_costello]

@@mrbrookeyoung yes the UK model is different fro the US model.

[@carlbutchers486]

Is this panel the same as the UK or USA?

[@BenchHouse]

UK

[@ragnarone5409]

EU/UK crap

[@kmimiteh]

I would buy it if was the same versiom of VA panel as the US one... why they are being like that? I am normally a Samsung fan, but for the last few years just keep disappointing with bad OS, bad updates, overprice for quality, lottery panel... I thought I had an alternative, but possible... I think I will stick with my modest Samsung Crystal model and my Firestick on it (my tv is not connected to Wifi becase I do not wanrmt any tricky update), for the time being until I can find a decent led tv... so sad that, when finally looks that I find it, is not in Europe...

[@trivicristo]

Hisense ist best buy, great job Bench 👍

[@jarekzahary]

Best buy for suckers 😂

[@GreenSpeedo]

​@@jarekzahary costco tvs are the best as I can return them before 90 days 😂

[@spalion3]

Can this TV play games in dolby vision at 4k 120hz?

[@BenchHouse]

We haven't tried it, but since it supports Dolby Vision, it should.

[@mrbrookeyoung]

No Dolby Vision is limited to 4k 60hz, think only some LGs can do that

[@joseluislopes3956]

This TV does not deserve to be on the U8H series compared to the american model. 1/5 the dimming zones, no google TV, way less bright

[@jarekzahary]

You forgot about the most important thing - a shitty ads panel 😅

[@joseluislopes3956]

@@jarekzahary that honestly doesn't matter to me, I've a shield TV anyway (only way to get my TrueHD and DTS-X remuxes on the TV), what got me interested was the panel for the price, and then I found the horrendous h8hq version sold on my region...

[@jarekzahary]

@@joseluislopes3956 panel doesn't matter xdddd

[@joseluislopes3956]

@@jarekzahary panel doesn't matter? What? When you are spending the better part of 1000€, the only thing that matters is the panels. It could be a dumb TV for all I care, plug in a 100 Android TV box pr Apple TV 4K and that's now a smart TV with better capabilities than Samsung or LG. You can inprove the smart TV experience, but you can't improve a shit panel

[@jarekzahary]

@@joseluislopes3956 Well, you wrote that the panel doesn't matter to you 😅

[@ManuelMedellin.]

So much worse than american U8H, that have VA panels ...

[@icaronnem]

VA panels only do better in gaming. if you are videophile IPS is the way to go. pls to research first

[@ManuelMedellin.]

@@icaronnem What ?!! IPS is worse in anything, the Contrast and Blooming is TERRIBLE

[@ThreshyNeonz]

@@icaronnem cope

[@birdtj82]

@@icaronnem how OLD r U ? It says u have KZbin Chanel 15 yrs ago . So I assume U can’t be less than 15 yr old ? U wont like what I JUST said (making assumptions based on 1 narrative )? Why do u Call another guy Videophile ? Wtf is wrong with u labeling ppl over IPS panel ? If u cant tallorate other ppl’s opinion that u need to call them …. “Phile” not amount TV knowledge or LACK of is going to make u look less anti social n Rude . Go to ur uncle n yr best friend’s Dad . Call them Videophile if they prefer VA . If u don’t have d audacity yet sheepishly nod. That will be TELLING . Who is d “phile “ . Ps Stop 🛑telling ppl “do ur research “ if u know something , explain /share . Ur way of speaking is utter degrading . We all have capacity to be nice .

[@stevelewis8394]

@@birdtj82 Don't get your knickers in a twist, @Bogdan Ionut was not calling anyone nasty names. Look up the meaning of 'videophile' in an English dictionary, it means: "someone who is interested in videos, in particular with regards to features such as high definition, audio quality, etc". If you have the capacity to be nice you'll apologise to him.

[@neillobrien6147]

Super through thank you

[@d.f.1064]

Image quality worse than the 2 year older model u8qf. Good job hisense...

[@jarekzahary]

😸

[@leighwilliams3163]

IPs is better than va panel ips got better refreh rates an better colors the only thing the va panel got is better black levels thats all nothing important

[@pauloa.7609]

Not important?

[@yafmaverick]

U7k much better tv for same price

[@sj460162]

Dont get the uk one tho..theyre awful..completely different!

[@interstat2222]

This is the same as the UK one.

[@sj460162]

@@interstat2222 apparently the uk variant hasnt got the same specs and is a worse product.

[@interstat2222]

@@sj460162 This is the same as the UK model. A lot of people complaining just repeat things people said online without actually trying the TV! You know what people online are like!

[@sj460162]

@@interstat2222 Just hearing what a lot of tv pundits are saying. Surely they cant all be wrong bud. Apparently the new uk Hisense tvs are the same spec as the better abroad ones. Hey dont shoot the messenger my friend...its only all the articles Ive read...read them yourself if you dont believe me. Its a good thing right? If you buy the tv and youre happy no problem. If you dont buy it because its inferior...no problem.

[@interstat2222]

@@sj460162 No, but they might have personal motives or uses and don’t always think about real world use. I think the UK/EU version IPS technology panel is not the terrible thing those reviewers made it out to be, because many people appreciate the great viewing angles they offer and most of the lower contrast issues go away in a normally lit room. Best to go and see these TVs in person in a shop where you can demo them, I think. It’s clearly a high end TV.