Hisense U9G - A BLOOMING Monster - AVOID!

[@anand03it33]

Thanks for making videos on Australian TV market. Both TCL and Hisense seem to do the same thing, like having same name as US counterparts and providing inferior specs. To add to that, generally we don't find any review for Australian versions and we end up getting a TV without complete info. So thanks once again for your videos.

[@ILT_AU]

Thanks for the great feedback! I really appreciate it. There isn’t much going on for us Aussies so I’m trying to do my bit to build a community. Thanks for the sub. Reviews to come soon!

[@joshjoshspangler]

Agreed, we don't get Australian TV's reviewed much if at all, but this review is so inaccurate, I'm thinking of making a complaint. I bought one, and it's great. I have no idea what this reviewer is on about! This review is borderline defamation!

[@swardmusic]

​@@joshjoshspangler still enjoying it?

[@nelsonmendes7551]

Most of the TCL TV's are European models and even they don't get too many reviews....but the TCL aren't inferior models just different. The Hisense ones, that maybe the case for that brand.

[@swardmusic]

@@nelsonmendes7551 just bought an aussie 65u9h and its great but has yellow edges and some ghosting with local dimming on. Hisense is sending me a replacement

[@jay96fj]

You can turn on 4k 120fps, but first you need to enable enhanced HDR mode on the tv, try turning that on and then check, 4k 120 fps should be working then

[@steveschwartz2571]

Wow that side-by-side comparison was very informative, thanks! I was just about to purchase based on overseas reviews

[@gyap76]

Total agreed with the review. The problem with this TV is that it has not been calibrated from the factory. I spent hours just to get a baseline image. My suggestion for a baseline is: Local Dimming - Low Backlight - 60 Brightness - 36 Contrast - 50 Colour -25 Sharpness - 0 Adaptive Contrast - Low Clear Motion - Off Noise Reduction - Off Mpeg Noise Reduction - Off You can then make small adjustments to fine-tune the picture to your liking. Also, the sound is below par especially given that this is their flagship. As the sound is so poor, investing in a sound bar is compulsory rather than optional. The TV is no longer cheap if the sound bar is included. I also purchased the TCL C825 and this is a much better TV in terms of attention to detail, quality material and finishing, OS and sound. You can tell that TCL took pride in making the C825....can't say the same for Hisense. The U9G feels like a middle-of-the-range TV .....definitely not a flagship. The VIDAA OS is also subpar compared to Android TV. This TV needs a firmware update due to the poor image quality straight out of the bo Its ok purchase you can get for AUD$1200 or less.

[@ILT_AU]

Great comment. Thank you very much. Do you mind if I put your calibration settings in the video description for others to use? I no longer have the TV so I am unable to try myself but I’m sure others might be keen to benefit from your hard work!

[@gyap76]

Yes please do share my comments

[@d7w712]

Is this sdr or hdr setting

[@stopthefomo]

It looks like they (Hisense) don't know how to adjust/control the local dimming for proper luminance control

[@ILT_AU]

I’m no calibrator and don’t claim to be however I’d say 90% of people won’t ever calibrate their TV. So playing with the settings is all I could do, it just felt like the TV didn’t know what to do with various content. I could kind of make it look ok for 1 thing but it would would terrible for everything else.

[@stopthefomo]

@@ILT_AU I'm sorry, didn't mean YOU I meant Hisense didn't know what they were doing! By the way here's my take on your vide kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYrFpGCclNiHba8 and thank you for sharing!

[@sonnybocalajr.725]

Australian Hisense U9G TV is apparently a different TV compared to the U9G sold in Europe and the US. What we get in Australia is a far inferior product with the same name.

[@youtzful]

It's because the panel Hisense decide to use on this tv and U9 U8 series. It's an IPS-ADS panel with native contrast ration of around 1200:1. It was said the USA version is using VA panel which might don't have this blooming problem?

[@giggggz]

Thanks for the review. I heard that even the U8G was not great here in Aus either. Apparently the U.S. versions are different to these and much better. Don't know why the Aus market was short-changed.

[@ILT_AU]

Yeah it’s pretty bad. I was very disappointed.

[@stopthefomo]

U9DG dual cell was no great shakes in the USA, and the U8G was super bright in the USA but the blooming was distracting and falls short of the U7G in overall picture quality IMO

[@ILT_AU]

Very strange. I feel their 2020 TVs in Australia were much better before Mini-LED.

[@dexter23foxy]

ive got U8G 65' its truer the dimming is absolutely Trash. even there is no 120hz. why they give us Smart TV rather than android? its not fair. we need firmware Update to this

[@Litotes_89]

Would the HISENSE 75U90GQ be the same model? Its for sale here in the Netherlands for only 1079. (75 inch) Would that be a good buy for this kind of money? How would i know its even teh same model?

[@DanielMeerwijk]

I am wondering the same thing I find it a really good looking tv but if the color reproduction is this bad and you can't really game on it than I would be scared to buy it

[@etismyname]

did you have a chance to test out U9H? I guess they should perform better?

[@garytill]

looks like the H model has bumped up from 160ish zones (65") to over 500 so it should be significantly better, still IPS panel I believe so viewing angles won't be amazing, but for front on viewing it is worth looking at. also the HDR colour crush issue seems to be fixed.

[@souhailshamaissem7564]

Top video mate . I was looking today at hisense 65 inch U9HAU the picture looked quite good and had built in sound bar but I don't play games on my TV. I currently have Sony KD65 X9300

[@ILT_AU]

Until you get the TVs into a dark room it’s very difficult to get a good idea how they will perform :)

[@michaelkay4132]

Thanks mate , you’re the only one that looks after us Aussies I hope your Chanel Fkn booms

[@ILT_AU]

Cheers my man!

[@everythingtech2]

I recently got LG C1 and I couldn't be happier :)

[@ILT_AU]

Congrats. Great TV

[@everythingtech2]

@@ILT_AU Thank you. :) I love watching your videos. Greetings from Canada :)

[@artyb7696]

I was considering this TV, but your review put me off! My budget can't stretch to an OLED. What non-OLED tv do you recommend (preferably available in 75")?

[@ILT_AU]

Did you check out my video budget 4K gaming? That might work for you :) 4K120 on a budget - POSSIBLE? kzbin.info/www/bejne/poi9eWibqbCXoJo

[@jtmurphy1990]

Would like to know your opinion on the Hisense U7G. I was gonna buy the U9G but your review has me thinking to go for the 7G instead. Would like opinions pls!

[@ILT_AU]

I personally have not had any hands on time with it but I would assume that being a lower end model TV. It’s not going to be much better. I’m saying that. If it’s not using mini led. Just standard FALD it should be ok. Hisense make decent TVs with FALD. If you can wait. Check out my 2022 Hisense video. Shoes all the forthcoming models coming soon.

[@ottokern1001]

Great stuff keep up the good work mate! Did you return the TV? Maybe you just got a bad unit it's hard to imagine hisense selling a TV that clearly isn't ready for consumers

[@ILT_AU]

Yeah was returned rather quickly lol. I thought it could have been the hdmi splitter but after the video I hooked it up directly to my source devices and found the same issues. Weird.

[@rusty083]

Could be the anti glare coating? Seems like Hisense have discontinued this for 2022 range as there is no mention in the marketing materials, unlike the U9G.

[@Veg71]

I just ordered a 75" U9hau for just over $2k. Looked amazing in the showroom (I know, they all do). I know its a different model but this review has made me nervous. The only other Aus review I've seen for Hisense is from Cybershack but its on the U8hau. They said U8 was decent but mentioned in that review that the u9hau was far superior and a worthwhile upgrade. Was trying to get hold of a TCL C835 but seems to be very limited availability at present. unable to get one in my area (NT). Fingers crossed the U9hau is a lot better than the prior model...

[@clintonmorris1945]

Was it any better as i am also looking at a U9hau but this video scared me off

[@Veg71]

@@clintonmorris1945 It does bloom a bit on high brightness settings but only on a totally black screen. can be eliminated with settings but its really not bad enough to worry unless you are reading a heap of white text on black screen. Its fine for movie subtitles etc. Noticed some banding on some colours but I think that may be a sampling/compression issue. Also seems worse on Dolby Vision so using 4k HDR (on AppleTV 4k box) and its seems pretty good. I had some initial reservations when it first arrived but I think they were more to do with my preconceptions based on reviews. I just dont notice any issues at all anymore. I consider myself 'knowledgeable' enough to notice these things but not 'videophile' enough to be worried about them. Its really good for movies and sports (I watch a fair bit of football). Very bright and good in well lit rooms but also movies with the lights off. I have teamed it with a Samsung q990b sound bar and I think its a great all-round setup.

[@lorenzomonsif]

The other TVs you're comparing it to are different panel techs but also significantly more $.. I was able to pick one of the U9Gs up for $1.7k

[@ILT_AU]

Yes that was the intention. To demonstrate how they stack up.

[@andihelessthanthou]

Is the u9g good?

[@lorenzomonsif]

@@andihelessthanthou I'm honestly happy with it, especially for the price I paid. I don't expect it to compete against OLEDs with their superior contrasting. The HDR on it is decent, tested it with some dark The Witcher scenes (S2E1 intro) and you can see detail in the darkness. The off-angle blooming as highlighted in the video is noticeable if you're really off-angle to the screen but if you're in front of it, it's a non-issue. I have the TV in a darker room, generally lights kept off/curtains closed

[@andihelessthanthou]

@@lorenzomonsif thanks for going out of your way to give me such a detailed answer. I really appreciate it. I sit straight in front of the television so that’s cool 😎. Take care.

[@nicw1065]

Thanks for the work ,does that mean the U9HAU is also a no go but it does look nice on displayed at the stores?

[@garytill]

the H model has 4x the dimming zones so I suspect it is much, much better in most regards.

[@ILT_AU]

I wouldn’t assume anything unfortunately:/

[@garytill]

@@ILT_AU I decided to order one to test (75U9HAU), will report if it's any good. i'll see if I can get a rough count on dimming zones as i'm getting conflicting numbers from people (between 500 and 1000 zones)

[@ILT_AU]

The thing is. All TVs look good until you got a 6-10k TV sitting next to it. I used the H9G for a while before comparing it to my other TVs and it looked decent. When I compared it is when I saw the differences.

[@garytill]

@@ILT_AU that's why I wanted to grab one to play with and compare with other brand name TVs of the same price and some higher end models in real world use (not a showroom with cherry picked demo footage) i have 8 TVs in the house of varying size and spec from budget to top of the line (well, last years models at least). I really just want to measure the peak brightness to compare to the US variants and look at it's blooming behavior and black levels. I already know it's motion and noise processing is going to be lacking, but they only become issues with lower quality content like broadcast TV anyway. if I don't think it's worth the current on-sale asking price of $2400-2600 AU for the 75" compared to the competition at that size i'll return it.

[@bruiserfox2068]

Hi ILT. Sorry to butt in off topic but do you know if Australian QN90A have a IPS panel?

[@ILT_AU]

I have the QN900A 8K which is an IPS however I do believe the QN90A 4K is also IPS

[@bruiserfox2068]

@@ILT_AU Thx so much for you prompt reply. What do you think of the panel?

[@ILT_AU]

The QN900A? It’s a beast! Has superb blooming control. Deep blacks and gets so bright it’s painful :) However it’s not as forgiving as an OLED when you feed it low quality content. For any SD quality or low quality 720p the OLEDs looks a lot better but when you give the Samsung some real high quality content. It’s a step above everything else.

[@bruiserfox2068]

@@ILT_AU OK. Interesting. I was wondering why you bought the 8k model? 🍻🇦🇺

[@jarekzahary]

@@ILT_AU beast without dv on IPS. LMAO🤣

[@mihalisb8297]

I bought a Hisense U9HAU 65" just over a month ago and it has a fixed bloom at the bottom of the TV when a Movie or TV show has the black bars on it. It's very noticeable and annoying at the same time. You are spot on about the blooming when looking at the screen even from a slight angle in regard to both Netflix and Prime apps......fucking terrible. The other night it started to play up and two uneven bands developed across the middle and bottom of the screen which made the picture in those areas have a green tinge to it. Wish I never bought it now. Funny thing though, I watched this video before I bought it.

[@Veg71]

you can fix that with back lighting and display settings. Mine had it too but using HDR dymanic and some backlight adjustments its now perfectly black. I noticed though that the dynamic setting needs to be reselected when you switch inputs for some reason. Better it didnt do that but can be fixed

[@bruiserfox2068]

Hi @InLaymansTerms Hope all is well. 👍 Just wondering have you reached out to Hisense Australia or the retailer that you bought the U9G from? The panel you have could be faulty and if so returned for a working model. Hope you find a solution. 🍻🤞

[@ILT_AU]

I returned the panel already. I reached out to Hisense once before and they kind of brushed me off so I just deal with the retailer. Either way. Not good. Thanks for the comment :)

[@bruiserfox2068]

@@ILT_AU Thx again for your prompt reply. 👌 Did you get another panel or move on to something else. 🍻🇦🇺

[@ILT_AU]

I just got a refund however im waiting for another TV to come out that I can purchase for a review. Not much else on the market at the moment. Unless I go purchase some dodgy EKO or Aldi brand TV which isn’t really what im looking for. Any suggestions?

[@bruiserfox2068]

@@ILT_AU Well I'm still curious if the U9G had a faulty panel. Did the retailer share an opinion? If I had to choose another TV I'm interested in it would be a TCL 825 however I recall you're not a fan. Of the 2022 LED TVs, Sony's implementation of Mini Led processing in the X95K will be interesting, ( and will it be an big improvement on the X90K? ) and of course reviews, ( and pricing, ) of QD OLED TVs will be popular. I am also curious as to whether this year's mainstream OLEDs, ( eg C2, A80K, ) will be significantly better than last year's. Cya. 🍻🇦🇺

[@ERA71K]

Will you do anything on the U9hau?

[@somfplease]

side by side comparison next to with those high end tvs isn't the best gauge. maybe next to the U8G would have been better? that being said. the movie with a completely black screen sealed it for me. thanks for saving me headaches.

[@Tuntira]

That sucks! I was considering this TV here in SA, but I believe that we get the same TVs that Aus does.....Hisense should rename this TV as big reviewers give the US/EU versions of the TVs glowing praise (apparently rightly so) where as it's not the same TV. This is similar to the Samsung flagship phone with the Snapdragon and Exynos nonsense!

[@ILT_AU]

There you go. Saved you from making a bad purchase :)

[@melissalayson7275]

@@ILT_AU Wow the blooming on this TV is horrible. My 55 inch Sony X90J with it's 48 dimming zones has much better blooming control this.

[@ILT_AU]

Yeah. I have a Hisense Q8 85” which is an older TV. It has much better performance.

[@melissalayson7275]

@@ILT_AU Granted my X90J blooms a little around the apps but it's not horrible.

[@razzledazzleboom09]

Wow I thought this would have been better than the TCL mini LED. Curious to know your thought on the TCL one though

[@ILT_AU]

Sorry I haven’t had any hands on time with the TCL so I can’t really comment :)

[@FSProductions]

It’s probably not the best to do a direct comparison of a $1900 TV against an $8000 TV. I’m no expert, but that just seems wrong.

[@ILT_AU]

It’s more just to see how close it can get. Obviously they aren’t in the same league. It’s for someone who is potentially looking at this TV. It good to demonstrate what a budget TV can achieve against a flagship TV. Often people I know get a low tier TV and think it’s so great and I’m just trying to give them somewhat of an idea that there is a significant gap. Also. Imagine if they were a close comparison. Then it would be super relevant to showcase that. It’s just information that’s all my friend.

[@Etechtroniks]

U def have to calibrate Hisense u series tvs to get the potential outta them. I have a few videos on it for the u6g, u7g and u8g but I heard a lot of bed reviews on the dual cell u9dg

[@ILT_AU]

I agree about calibration but we both know 95% of consumers don’t know about it or won’t ever do it. So i try to keep it simple and go with what the Tv can do on its own.

[@Etechtroniks]

@@ILT_AU I hear that. Most ppl won't but it's because there are never any clear instructions on what to do and outta fear of messing something else up they just leave it alone. That's why I did settings and calibration for my hisensr u7g

[@cameron818]

It's obvious something is not set correctly. I would say he hasn't calibrated hdr in xbox menu or he has a wrong color space setting somewhere. The Q90A looked completly blown out also.

[@ILT_AU]

Great statement and question. When the TV was plugged directly into the U9G alone. I went through all the calibration settings on xbox. It’s also being recorded on my iPhone so it’s never going to look true to life.

[@giggio0241]

I have the opportunity to take this TV 75 inch for €1599 while the launch price was €3999, seeing the defects too, it can be worth €1599?

[@ILT_AU]

If your happy knowing it’s probably worth less than that It’s not a good TV. But it’s probably better than anything over 5-7 years old.

[@giggio0241]

@@ILT_AU ok thanks

[@7thSpartan]

Great review. Any recommendations for something in the same price bracket?

[@ILT_AU]

Thank you :) Are you in Australia?

[@7thSpartan]

@@ILT_AU yeah Aussie!

[@ILT_AU]

What are you planning to do with it? Mostly gaming, streaming?

[@7thSpartan]

@@ILT_AU mainly just looking for a larger sized TV for streaming movies in the lounge room with the family, I already have a 55" C1 that I use for gaming primarily (would be a no brainer if I could afford a 83" one like yours 😅)

[@ILT_AU]

The U9G is about $1,000 at the moment. So your not going to get anything special around that price point. Especially because you have a C1. If you want something cheap and nasty around the 65-75” mark. I can suggest some options.

[@AJ_MD]

I was thinking of upgrading my Hisense P9 to this TV. I think I'll stay with what I have for a while... what do you reckon?

[@ILT_AU]

What’s your budget?

[@AJ_MD]

@@ILT_AUaround 2K. Biggest thing I'm fussy about is footy. LED just isn't as good as my old plasma for sport. Hisense Smooth motion is a joke. Thanks.

[@ILT_AU]

Did you see my video about the new Hisense range this year? They are bringing out OLED. I plan on doing a review once I can get my hands on them but OLED is great for spots. Mind you. I have some high end LED LCD TVs and they are great for sport. $2K budget. What size are you hoping for 65 or 75?

[@AJ_MD]

@@ILT_AU 75 but 65 if it's better. I see TCL have a new 200hz with Android OS. Hisense OS is poor. No one likes it.

[@ILT_AU]

Interesting you say that. I’ve only had bad experiences with TCL Australia and great experiences with Hisense Australia. Aside from a poor performing TV in this review Hisense have great customer service.

[@michaelkay4132]

I’m on a budget , tell me what hisense to grab I want 75 inch don’t really care what brand as long as it’s the best bang for buck I’ll listen to you as I have no f idea . I just want a good TV for my PS5 and to watch 4K movies

[@ILT_AU]

Hey Michael, It’s going to be very difficult to get a decent TV at 75” at that price point. I can certainly make a few suggestions but don’t expect any 120FPS or solid HDR.

[@michaelkay4132]

@@ILT_AU 120 solid HDR 75 inch what’s your advice . I can wait until sales . What make and model . I was just going to go buy a A7G 75 stuff it but after watching your review theirs no chance they’re getting my money , I really like the Sony x90j Bravia I think it’s solid . But out of my range . What your picks ??

[@ILT_AU]

Tell me what your looking for? What’s important to you? Because at $1500 and 75”. It’s going to be tight.

[@michaelkay4132]

@@ILT_AU I have a hisense R7 and I’m more then happy . It’s 65 inch . Does the A7G compare at 75 inch ? What about KD65X85J 65 Sony

[@ILT_AU]

That’s crazy. I thin my first video was reviewing the Hisense 85R7. You should check it out. Im just wondering what’s your priority. Movies. Gaming. HDR. What do you use it most for? Streaming? Gaming? Sports?

[@jimmy_x557]

What about u9h?

[@ashleyknowles5643]

I had the 75" u8g and replaced it with the 75" u9hau a few weeks ago. Night and day difference. I am not seeing the same issues on the latest model u9hau so they might have ironed it out with the mini-led pro backlights?

[@Elldubbieyou]

Has there been any software updates from the TV that has resolved any of these problems?

[@ILT_AU]

No. Still the same. Avoid.

[@BamBamZ_Gaming]

I just got the U9G and adjusted a few things in the picture settings and have absolutely no issue with blooming. I've found the picture to be pretty good for a 75" TV for 2.5 grand. Yeah oled spanks it but you're paying what? Well over 6 grand for a 65" 🤣

[@mrplow6551]

Would you mind sharing what changes you made? I’m picking one up a 65 inch tomorrow and keen to get it running as smooth as possible.

[@BamBamZ_Gaming]

@@mrplow6551 contrast, saturation, brightness ect to start then played with the other stuff in the picture menu. Can't remember what they are amd I'm away from home ATM, have a play around for an hour or so and its not bad at all. This guy must've had the blacklighting turned all the way up or something lol

[@ILT_AU]

Yeah lol

[@mrplow6551]

@@BamBamZ_Gaming I’ll let you know how I go, just got it set up and on the wall.

[@andihelessthanthou]

@@mrplow6551 how’s it going? Out of 10?

[@MarceloReis1]

Anyone know if the h8g is any better. I saw one in the store and it looked very good, but there's not much testing that can be done in store :(

[@bruiserfox2068]

Hi ILT. Hope all is well. 👍 I suspected that the U9G would have a ADS , ( an IPS variant, ) panel in Australia and your review seems to confirm this. BUMMER!! 👎 Just like you I advocated Australian Hisense TVs, I have a 2019 R8 65" which has a great picture at it's excellent value price point, but their adoption of ADS panels ie very poor contrast compared to VA panels and their refusal to publish that their panel type, in the U8G, ( no U9G in the US, ) is actually different to to North American U8G spec leaves a bad taste in my mouth! As a result I am unlikely to purchase a Hisense TV in the future. Please note that Hisense do publish that the TV has a refresh rate of 60 Hz at 4k not 120 on their website and in their specs. Best wishes with your channel and thx for the informative video on the U9G. Take care. 🍻

[@ILT_AU]

Thank you so much. Yeah I still have my 85” R8 as well as a 85Q8 and they both still stay strong. If you look back one of my first reviews was my 85R8. These TVs leave them for dead compared to the U9G. So disappointing. Not sure why the USA, EU and AUS all get such different panels every year. My Hisense 100S8 honestly shocked me how good it is. Hisense have put out some solid TVs I personally feel it’s their first attempt at mini-led and perhaps they need more time. I would take Hisense any day over TCL. Wow I’ve had major problems with TCL and their disgusting customer support.

[@bruiserfox2068]

Hi ILT. Thx for your reply.😁 I'm curious, have you any experience with the Australian U8G? Best wishes. 🍻

[@ILT_AU]

Hey man. I have not. I went straight for the flagship assuming it would be killer. I actually have a feeling the U8G might possibly be better as it’s a FALD TV. Considering how good the Q8 was for the price. It might be it’s spiritual successor. I guess what we can learn from this is buyer beware? Haha. What’s your price range, size and other requirements?

[@bruiserfox2068]

@@ILT_AU 65", VA panel, $2000 -$2500. At the moment this might mean TCL 825, Sony X90J. Samsung 85 and 80 are ADS. For the price of Samsung QN90A I'd buy OLED. LG LCD is IPS. LG C1 have been discounted recently and I may extend the budget. Or just stay with the R8 until something better comes along.

[@ILT_AU]

If you don’t mind me asking. Where are you located?

[@kimlo91]

Geez, that's a lot of money to spend on TVs! Will you be doing more of this moving forward? There's bugger all out there for Australian TVs so I'll be subbing if you're focussing on that. Hisense should be destroyed in Australia for giving us shittier versions of overseas models with the same model name and for godsake, give us Google TV like they do in the states.

[@ILT_AU]

Yeh I definitely plan on doing more Aussie TVs. I’m waiting for Hisense OLED to drop so I can do a review.

[@damienm2152]

What speakers are those in the background? Focal Chora?

[@ILT_AU]

B&W 704 S2

[@theexpatgunner]

Great video, would be great to see your comparison on the LG QNED 90/91, 4K Mini LED. It certainly looks like a better set.

[@ILT_AU]

Thank you very much. I think anything would beat that Hisense.

[@theexpatgunner]

@@ILT_AU I’ve been very happy with the QNED so far, I’ll try and get a video up.

[@nategarcia3476]

@@ILT_AU TCL 646 is it better than this TV?

[@ILT_AU]

Let me know when you do

[@gohkairen2980]

may I know what's yr long term review on yr older hisense tv? am thinking of getting their u7g

[@ILT_AU]

On my Hisense Q8. Top TV. 2021 range. On the U9G 2022 range. Terrible.

[@rinalsingh1258]

It seems like I dodged a bullet. Wanted to import this model last year but glad I didn't. It would've been a waste of money. Image processing is crap and it has 8bit+FRC panel. Better of with Sony, Samsung and LG televisions. Bit more expensive but at least the picture quality is better.

[@ILT_AU]

Yep! Maybe there’s another bullet with your name on it haha.

[@leroyrodrigues4885]

Thank you for giving a honest review, I also saw another review yesterday for this tv and the motion was also terrible in this tv also, so it looks like Hisense better go back to the drawing board and come up with serious software update to save this tv or just axe it

[@bruiserfox2068]

Hi @Leroy Rodrigues I was wondering where you saw another review of the Australian U9G?

[@BamBamZ_Gaming]

I own a u9g in Australia, a little play with settings and the picture is pretty good for what you're paying. I've got pretty much no blooming or motion issues after 20 mins playing with it. If you want a better picture go fork out 6k plus for a c class or the g class from LG.

[@pectoral1227]

Man I was going to buy the new Hisense U8H (2022 Model) but seeing from this model it seems like I won't be going for Hisense MiniLEDs for now.

[@ILT_AU]

The 2022 models could be very different. Where did you see it on sale?

[@pectoral1227]

@@ILT_AU I'm from Singapore and apparently it's on sale on their Singapore website. Haven't seen any video reviews yet though.

[@ILT_AU]

Hmmm I may go out and grab one.

[@domp8172]

None of the other review I've seen mention this? Is this just your model

[@ILT_AU]

I can only go off what I purchased. I just picked it up from a retailer just like anyone else would :) I can only speak to what I experienced

[@ejdhdjejejebdnem]

nah he is right. just bought mine u81hq from amazon and I couldn't believe how bad the HDR and Dolby Vision was. extremely bloomy Colors washed out. the sdr was ok though. returned immediately

[@ILT_AU]

Good to know. Thanks.

[@supaahflyy]

Tbh as x95j prices drop that's still just a better tv isn't it

[@danhle426]

hey mate what shelf are you using (next to the corner)

[@ILT_AU]

I don’t remember exactly. It’s been so long. I know they were from ikea. I think I say the name in this video from very early in my KZbin days - Chapter I Verse I - Preparing for BIG TVs and gaming! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZuslolrjdmBqsk

[@danhle7940]

@@ILT_AU cheers mate appreciated for the video I’m looking for a tv too and nice set up

[@aw7647]

Lucky I found your video , was about to go to jb tomorrow to grab it

[@andihelessthanthou]

I was thinking about it too. If it’s too good to be true.

[@ILT_AU]

I can do is provide feedback from my experience. I’m glad it helps others make an informed decision.

[@andihelessthanthou]

@@ILT_AU I’ve got the Samsung Frame. Would any of the hisense tv’s be better and if so what ones? Thanks 🙏

[@ILT_AU]

What year frame? What size? What do you use the TV for mostly?

[@andihelessthanthou]

@@ILT_AU 2021 43 inch. Just watching television. Don’t use the art.

[@shareefsteele4486]

Thanks for saving me from buying this TV mate.

[@marklars8952]

what hisense tv do you recommend in 2023?

[@ILT_AU]

Hey Mark. I have not had any hands on with any of their TVs this year. I’m still building my KZbin studio. What’s your budget and preferences?

[@marklars8952]

@@ILT_AU been looking at the u8hau , the tcl835 even considered getting a soniq 58 inch half price as my old tv was a soniq and it lasted over ten years, decisions decisions lol

[@mattwilkinson2012]

Thanks for this, legend

[@ILT_AU]

Welcome 🙏

[@angelah.3745]

I don't game so I got a 77 inch Sony A80J and it's steller. Also it handles low res 480p content like dvds and antenna channels like a champ when upscaling.

[@ILT_AU]

Can’t compare :)

[@fhf17]

But the motion is absolutely terrible on that TV , especially with panning shots. So they’re both not good just one is better than the other .

[@chingchilla6777]

Imo I think you just got a lemon, the short straw. Looks defective

[@ILT_AU]

Entirely possible.

[@vici356]

Thx for your video！but i wanna know what is the panel native refresh rate? And does it really have 1000+ dimming zones?

[@ILT_AU]

It’s a 60Hz panel. Can’t confirm the dimming zones but I doubt it.

[@garethbenjamin9692]

I also doubt the 1000 dimming zones count. I only counted I think it was around 600. Can you confirm? I have the same problems, can't watch night scenes in HDR, I'm trying to return mine. If they are selling 1000 dimming zones but the TV only comes with 600, I have grounds for a refund. Why I'm saying this, this TV looks more like the U8 in the digital trends video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKaQl6hvn92Gpck), not the U9 in America. So they've copied the specs of the wrong TV as the Australian model numbers are different

[@ILT_AU]

Unfortunately I can’t help as I returned the TV. I was not happy with my purchase so I can totally understand your frustration.

[@garethbenjamin9692]

@@ILT_AU which movie is that you're showing with the huge black crush?

[@ILT_AU]

Dune

[@Trendnet18]

Have you done the U8G?

[@ILT_AU]

No sorry. I had to chose one. I decided to go with their flagship TV. It didn’t end well lol.

[@mrwalker6026]

Who said black levels weren't important... This is why I choose Oled's

[@ILT_AU]

Black levels are super important but peak brightness is also :) We are yet to find the unicorn technology that’s the next of both. The future is bright

[@mrwalker6026]

@@ILT_AU QD-Oled

[@mrwalker6026]

@@ILT_AU I have the Samsung G9 ultra wide and its black levels and HDR pop can't hold a candle to LG C1

[@moosa6764]

Thank you 👍

[@spronkin]

Why does not support 4k@120...

[@ILT_AU]

That’s a great question. 4K60 VRR is all it supports.

[@jarekzahary]

Bc hisense not try

[@dexter23foxy]

while USA got all the features and we here in australia we got the Physical TV but the features is all BS

[@patrickwilliamson5162]

wow the LG C1 is better, who would have thought, it only 3 X the price of the Hisense !!!!

[@ILT_AU]

It’s not above proving it’s better. We all know that. It’s about showing the difference per dollar. What kind of quality you get compared for the dollars.

[@matthewcrawford6737]

Wow, I have one of these tv's and don't have any of these issues. Angled viewing is the reason I chose it over other options.

[@ILT_AU]

Maybe you got lucky or I got very unlucky?

[@leroyrodrigues4885]

Do you have the U9DG or a different model cause I saw reviews on the U8G from last year and that tv seems better than this U9G so far with the 2 reviews I seen

[@dexter23foxy]

i've got 65' U8G all that he said is true. i though its 120hz but its 60hz. and the brightness picture quality of the TV is really poor.

[@ILT_AU]

Yeah I wouldnt make that stuff up. But yeah very disappointing for a flagship TV

[@Skeware]

Today I went to a store to look at TV's (Europe) and they tried to sell me a Hisense U8GQ... of course where the Tv was displayed at there as a lot of light on that particular spot in the room, with a very strong light above/front, which I suspect is there on purpose to mask some of these issues that we see on dark rooms. I saw some traces of blooming and crushed dark colors, that I suspected that lost definition but with all the extra light in the room was hard to see the darkest parts of the screen and properly judge these 2 flaws. To add on that, I also feared it would have motion problems, as some reviewers observed. I'm finding it really hard to trust Hisense TV's this year, the price was inviting, but i'll avoid it and look elsewhere.

[@kennyzraht5804]

they don't have to mask anything, or put it anywhere. In shops TVs have demo footage running, which are designed especially to flatter their strong points and hide vulnerabilities. I bought one of those and I have noticed the blooming problem. Until they'll do something around it with a firmware update, I noticed it can be tweaked with the brightness, and contrast levels. But, yes, one can see it's a budget TV. When we bought Hisense, we knew we're not getting a Samsung, or LG or Sony. Expect budget quality.

[@Skeware]

@@kennyzraht5804 I also know that there is no such thing as a perfect TV and if we buy budget we should expect budget. But I disagree with you about what the shops have on because here where I live the best shops (with one exception that I know of in Lisbon) really suck at displaying TV's, most of the time they just put on whatever signal they have, many times it's as low as regular TV channel at 720p. Only the high end TV's have the best demos running. but sometimes even the best ones are displaying the bad signal stuff or the crappy corporate video from the store itself. So, taking your comment in consideration, their tactic depends on country or region. What I said about this place where they tried to sell me this Hisense is real, and I'm still pretty sure that placing that TV in that particular spot of that shop wasn't a random decision.

[@kennyzraht5804]

@@Skeware We're sending ours back on Monday. When watching stuff from DVD/Blu-ray or via the USB, the picture has this odd green hue in the darker parts of the screen, plus the picture looks like a poor quality MPEG, large pixelated parts of the screen, also the darker parts of the image. Too bad, because I really wanted to like this TV, but it's not good.

[@Skeware]

@@kennyzraht5804 oh, no... I'm sorry for your experience. I Hope they make it up to you

[@kennyzraht5804]

@@Skeware thank you! The search is back on. If you have any suggestion for a good screen 4K UHD , 55 inch, for just around 600 Euros, I'd be grateful!

[@ronniecreason7870]

Very nice video all of these KZbin people say u8g is good I bought one very bad motion and black levels And Blooming cooked a piece of shit back

[@ILT_AU]

Well I have proof :)

[@dexter23foxy]

i got U8G everything he said on that video is true. they should release an update to fix this sht.

[@dexter23foxy]

Hisense need to release a new update to fix this sht.

[@ILT_AU]

IF it can be fixed?

[@dexter23foxy]

@@ILT_AU thats the biggest question when they will gonna release a new firmware update to fix this.

[@nelsonmendes7551]

I bought a Hisense....but found the tv needed to be calibrated...then it become very good....not great, just really good.

[@yeshuuaaa]

What were your calabrations if u don’t mind I have the same tv and I’m struggling

[@nelsonmendes7551]

@@yeshuuaaa mine is a couple years old now, so would useless for you I'm guessing. What is model of Hisense?

[@leoleakey]

Oh no lucky I watched this before getting the 75inch one

[@ILT_AU]

Haha just in time. Check out my latest video. Hisense 2022 range. Hold out for one of those.

[@ДмитрийКузнецов-п8ч]

Great review. U9G is really awful

[@Microwave414]

HDMI making all 2.0 inputs, 2.1 was the shadiest thing they could have ever done and if I was another company making a competing input standard over HDMI I'd be raking the HDMI founders/forum over the coals for this. The due fact this can't do 120hz is pathetic or would be if it wasn't for the black crush and unbelievable amounts of bloom as well. Just, yuck.

[@ILT_AU]

It is garbage.

[@Etechtroniks]

Damn bro I m sorry. U shoulda got the u7g or even the u8g. I got the u7g

[@dexter23foxy]

i got the U8G its a crap they should release an update soon to fix this problem they got

[@ILT_AU]

Yeah it’s trash man.

[@d7w712]

Same damn

[@dp-calibrations2057]

The 150 dollar insignia in my kids room performs better than this TV. Terrible!

[@ILT_AU]

Agreed

[@dp-calibrations2057]

These manufacturers really need to do better testing and qc before letting their products out the door. Especially a brand like hisense who is still trying to make a name amongst the big 3. Lg sony and samsung.

[@Genteka]

For $1000 buy it people

[@ILT_AU]

Really lol?

[@joshjoshspangler]

So despite this review, I bought one. It's brilliant! Spoke to the guy at HN, he agreed, for the price they are amazing value. Picture is great, the price was great, the only things that's not great is this review! It's inaccurate to say the least. If you're going to do a review, do it properly or don't do it at all.

[@ILT_AU]

Feel free to do your own review then mate. Because I clearly used trickery to provide a bad review because reasons. I’m sure it’s a great TV if you don’t have anything better to compare it too or have no idea.

[@joshjoshspangler]

@@ILT_AU An inaccurate review and incapable of any sort of criticism. Wow! Hisense obviously pissed you off at some stage. Not to worry, your review won't be up for much longer.

[@ILT_AU]

I’m capable of constructive feedback, just sick of “know it alls” who drop comments like “the only thing that isn’t great is the review”. I did my review. That’s how I saw it. If you didn’t like it. Perhaps respond with something constructive. I spend a lot of effort, time and my own $$$ doing this for people like YOU! I don’t need disrespectful people here. Feel free to unfollow and complain somewhere. I own a 100” Hisense TV in my living which I love and gave a great review. I call it as it see it. Just like your comment. Any more rudeness or disrespect and you will be blocked from my community.

[@xefour]

Show some respect mate. There aren’t any Aussies doing this stuff for us. “Spoke to the guy at HN” LOLLLLL

[@Neosin1]

If you are saying this guys review is false then post a video of your tv which is apparently “great” with the same DUNE scene in this guys video!

[@kevinkev1530]

Wow

[@polishdude001]

Tom hardy reviews tvs lol

[@polishdude001]

That’s a shame

[@dexter23foxy]

my Older Hisense 65' P8 is better than this trust me

[@ILT_AU]

Yeah I have a few older Hisense sets and I definitely agree

[@katty2164]

Because its not fuckin gaming tv

[@ILT_AU]

Not everyone can afford an “4K120 gaming TV”. Some people will purchase this TV for gaming, so I am providing them with my results. Hope that’s ok with you.

[@rikthomson9758]

On the JB Hifi Aust. Website these configuration settings were added by a user. Be curious if this helps resolve some issues or not ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars. Whizzman · 19 days ago Be Careful....Lots of calibration required The review on youtube is true for the Australian model. The tv is not calibrated at factory and needs be to calibrated by you. Can hard if there is not base line to work from. After many hours, here is my recommendation for a base line. You can then make small adjustments from the base line to get your own custom viewing. The biggest problem with this tv is brightness, white and black - hard to get the right balance between the three - refer to the commentary on the youtube review. Local Dimming - Low Backlight - 60 Brightness - 36 Contrast - 50 Colour - 25 Sharpness - 0 Adaptive Contrast - Low Clear Motion - Off Noise Reduction - Off Mpeg noise Reduction - Off Also the sound is terrible. You need to invest in a sound bar. I also bought the TCL C825.....this is a much better TV....from a built quality, picture quality and sound perspective. The Hisense feel cheap and lacking in attention to detail. Lastly, the OS on the TCL is much better than Hisense VIDAA. This TV feels rushed to market and firmware update is definitely needed. Hope this helps”

[@ILT_AU]

Thanks for adding that to the comments section.

[@aaqqwwee123ify]

Has an updated fixed the motion and blooming on this tv yet