HISENSE U7K VS U8K MINI-LED SIBLING BATTLE!

Today's video is a comparison between the HISENSE U7K vs. U8K MINI-LED. They are both excellent but which will you choose? Is the U8K worth the premium, or is the U7K good enough to buy a larger U7K over the smaller U8K? You tell me? Thank you for watching!
Special thanks to Jennifer Gala and her second channel, HDR SUPER CHANNEL, for all her amazing work, and please consider liking, sharing, and subscribing to both of her channels
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[@jennifergala]

Wow I'm impressed. So bright. Great video Brian.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Anyone watching this video this is Jennifer Gala, who is also HDR SUPER CHANNEL. If you want to see the same content in this video on your TV, check out her channels. youtube.com/@jennifergala?si=ttCcUva6NkqNFcff youtube.com/@TheHDRSuperchannel?si=-p7ozLU2sJeFnjm_

[@LeezahB]

Jennifer’s content is so beautiful!! I watch it all the time!🥰

[@SteveSmith-cm1hx]

Jens two channels have always been my go to to show off my LG C1. She does magnificent work.

[@tarekabdel-baset6904]

Great video - great channel- thanks for the commentary Brian - I just took possession of the65” U75k and couldn’t be happier ! I researched heavily with your channel/ FOMO /TechSteve and Quantum - ultimately did the U7k because that the only one Costco is carrying of this line (was in great sale also ) This video helped me feel at peace with the demo - not thinking if I should have upgraded - without the side to side - it’s hard to tell a difference in real life - the u7k drops jaws on its own .

[@tarekabdel-baset6904]

Is there a difference in reflection handling between them ? The U8k advertises a special layer - maybe the one small complain I have on the U7k is it’s not particularly great on reflections - average but poor compared to my 15yr old Bravia with a Matt screen - my wife is giving me the beans on that - she sits more off angle than me - if there’s a big difference- I may consider upgrading to U8k to keep wife happy

[@razetw]

Where other reviews word vomit specs, this gets down to business. I am thoroughly impressed by the depth of information in this review but letting my own eyeballs make decisions through your guided tour. Every other reviewer should take note. This is what we the customers want. Fantastic job my man. Mad respect.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Thank you so very much! I truly appreciate you watching and for taking the time to comment In such and encouraging way.

[@fuyiman]

Had the choice between a 55" U7K and U8K. U8K model is 300$ more, hence, I went with the U7K. If it was 100$, I would go U8K, but for 300$, I believe the U7K is the best option!

[@itisfinished4U]

i most certainly prefer the u7k on this demo, the brightness on the 8k definitely appears to blow out the depth and colors that the u7 maintains beautifully.

[@BiernoYoshikawa]

Yeah bought the u7k because it looks better than the u8k in this video because of brightness. U7k been amazing at home and it running at 75% brightness in my living room with Windows curtains open. Still gives amazing blacks and colors

[@captospinki]

me too U7k

[@donison-xu3qf]

Me too... Was about to buy a 75" U8 but having seen this video I actually prefer the picture on the U7. Guess I'll make the final decision at the store.

[@unseenglass]

He mentioned several times the u8k looks better in person and it only looks washed out on camera.

[@RacingPotato12]

​@@unseenglass The amount of people in this comment section who don't understand the simple concept of how exposure works in cameras in mind boggling.

[@jblaze600]

I love my u8k. The tv can do it all. The bear thing for me is how sdr/hdr upscales for sports which my c9 and c1 have struggled. I paid 750 for a 55 compared to 1500 and 1000 for the oled models. The sound on the u8k really pushes it over the top. You really don’t need a soundbar. Gaming on it is just as pleasurable than an oled. The VRR, high refresh rate, colors, and deep blacks are all there.

[@WAJU4]

I was going to buy it next week but now TV went up $1k both on Best Buy and Amazon again smh

[@barranquillero1979]

I agree totally.

[@bulletproofman323]

I freaking love my U8K. I pretty much only game and watch KZbin videos on there. So worth the purchase.

[@BiernoYoshikawa]

Bought a 65" U7K based on this review combined with Rtings and u8k vs other TVs and totally just make sense to just go for u7k for its price. U7K been amazing at home and honestly looks inky black and colors are amazing. The 65 inch like almost cover my whole wall 😆 don't think any other TV come close to u7k for its price. Got it for $850 Canadian at Costco All the apps looks amazing, netflix ,Amazon, Apple tv, Disney+, Discovey+, KZbin

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Awesome! So glad you are loving it! Thank you for returning and letting me know

[@ryanbaker7404]

Awesome versus video, Brian. I would say for the average consumer that just wants a modern, "good enough" TV...get the U7K in the "size up" category. For those AV Nerds (TM) that want the premium in whatever brand, get the U8K. The U7K is often so close in performance that it's an easy bang for the buck recommendation for friends and family that are in the market for a new TV and/or a size upgrade but aren't concerned with factors like the brightest specular highlights or wanting the best dimming algorithm. Hisense have had a great couple of years!

[@user-qq4ji4kd9b]

Great comparison. I have a sore backside from sitting on the undecided fence, You have made my decision for me, U8K it is. Thanks

[@mceuca]

Thank you for the very comprehensive comparison. I'm looking to buy a new TV and I set my eyes on these two 75" Hisense models. The 75" U7K is priced $400 lower than the U8K. Watching this video helped me make a decision, I'm very happy with U7K performance and looks, I think it's a great TV set and the $400 premium difference for U8K is not worth it. I'm replacing a 55" older LG which is a bit small for my living room so technically even going for a 65" will be a huge difference but I'm sticking with the 75 size versus going for a 65" U8K.

[@anoaklandsir]

I'm in the same boat! I have an older 65" LG 65 4K ULED in my living room, and have both the 75" U7 and U8 in my best buy cart. Thinking of going for the 75" U7 and save $400 bucks. Are you still happy with yours?

[@mceuca]

@@anoaklandsir yes, actually better than expected

[@anoaklandsir]

@@mceuca awesome! Do you play video games on yours? I will be using mine mostly for gaming and movies which is why I opted for mini LED QLED over OLED.

[@JtotheRizzo]

I'm here because you and FOMO recommended the U7K as the TV to get for my $~700 budget during your Live Stream yesterday. 😂 Thanks for all the hard work you guys put out for us!

[@user-st1tr2sk5c]

U7K 🎉of course more contrast and I prefer and cheaper because more light giving more vibrant colour but not absolutely because I see vibrant and in U7K and it's a hard decision but I pick 😇

[@VanIyke]

Got the U7K. Two reasons: Price. 144Hz refresh rate. The TV pops.

[@Szabby999]

Hi Bro! Hisense has got a new firmware update recently that allows 4K 144Hz on nVidia cards (so far nVidia cards could only have 4K 120Hz on Hisense TVs). This update surely works on U8K models. Can you perhaps confirm, that 4K 144Hz also is truely working on H7K with an nvidia card?

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

@Szabby999 awesome !! I'll definitely check it out!

[@Szabby999]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY That is great! Would you please give a feedback, if 4K 144Hz works on U7K with nvidia card? Thank you!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

@@Szabby999 I'm installing the updates now. I'll let you guys know as soon as I can

[@Szabby999]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Wow man, you are awesome, thank you! Reddit and AVS forum posts confirmed some days ago the latest update to work on U8K using nVidia card 4K 144Hz. It would be great if you could confirm the same on the U7K as well!

[@shawnruiz2019]

I read that going from the 65 inch to the 75 inch U7K, you change panel types from VA to IPS. Interesting to see a review of that size and what a panel change does for the contrast of the TV.

[@Thefilmyfamily786]

I bought the 75in u7k and it's the ads pro ips panel, it's a bit more bright than 65 in which I returned and I am loving it. There is not much difference between u8k and u7k and only buy the u8k if you are in a very very bright room, otherwise I assure you it will hurt your eyes and that brightness and extra cost will not be worth it.

[@Peytonwatson14]

Been waiting on this Brian. Just bought the U7K and loved it. But The wonder of if I should have gotten an U8K, so this comparison helps with that. Appreciate all you do for us

[@joseecoutinho8844]

Hello Brian. This is an excellent video. I was very eager to get the U8K, but seeing your comparison, I like the colors better on the U7K. The U7K also appears to be sharper then the U8K. My two important aspect is picture quality and upscaling capability, and it seems that the upscaling is about the same on both sets, but to me, the U7K have better colors and sharper image. Thank you so muck for showing this video.

[@deannatedder3185]

I would love to know if you ended up getting the 7 or the 8 and how you feel about the decision after the purchase. I'm currently trying to make the same decision. Thanks!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

@deannatedder3185 what questions do you have my friend?

[@deannatedder3185]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Oops! Just saw this now. We ended up going with the U8K. We went into the Best Buy to look at them in person because I was really struggling to make the decision based on a video I watched on my crappy laptop. 🙂 I'm grateful for your video. This really helped to make a hard decision less difficult for me!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

@deannatedder3185 excellent! I'm so glad that you found the video and channel helpful.

[@inceptionsd]

Another cool fact: The bigger the TV, the more dimming zones you get. So, if you decide to go for a bigger U7K, the difference in zone count becomes even smaller between the two. There is one exception, though. 75 inch version uses an IPS panel globally, which means that the contrast will be much inferior to the VA counterparts which will result in much more blooming.

[@gmdsr1177]

Yes, but IPS gives a wide viewing angle. It's a trade off.

[@inceptionsd]

@@gmdsr1177 Well, if you sit straight in the middle, VA will give you a much, much better experience. IPS is only a viable option if the room is wide and theres gonna be people sitting far off-angle.

[@juniormorales4762]

75 u8k or 85u7k im struggling to decide right now

[@inceptionsd]

@@juniormorales4762 U7K all the way.

[@inceptionsd]

@@juniormorales4762 At 85 inch size, the zone count difference is greatly diminished between the two, since the bigger the panel is, the more zones it utilizes. And Im sure that U7 is much cheaper, too.

[@bradlywiebe3673]

I went with the 85" U8K, it arrives in 2 weeks. I'm looking very forward to it

[@1Aquadon]

Thanks Brian. Since upscaling from lower quality is becoming such an integral part of our TV choice, and we know copyright laws prohibit you using regular content for fear of strike, I'm wondering if jennifergala would consider making 480/720/1080 content that could be safely used to demo TV's going into the future?

[@giftedsir4786]

Amazing demonstration! Now, that's how you do a video! A+ job!

[@WildwoodSubRailfan]

I have a U7K and love it, the 75" ADS Pro panel. To my eye in this comparison the U7K looks better, but having seen them side by side on display in Best Buy they look virtually indistinguishable with the U8K being slightly brighter.

[@stephendrysielski8052]

Hey bud, how are you like the 75” U7K so far? I am contemplating upgrading to it from my current 65” Sony x900e but I don’t know if I should ride my Sony into the sunset or not. Let me know!

[@tonysmith8210]

So, the U7K 75 in also has an IPS panel? I have a wide viewing angle and would like to take advantage of an IPS panel to help with that. That's my only dilemma, I would have to go u8k 75 to my understanding. However if the U7K is IPS I would go that route to save a few bucks.

[@stephendrysielski8052]

@@tonysmith8210 I tried emailing Hisense directly regarding this but no answer yet. From everything I am reading on the web, the 75” U7k does have an ips/Ada pro panel.

[@Thefilmyfamily786]

​@@tonysmith8210u7k is ips on 75.i have it and viewing angle is awesome.

[@Thefilmyfamily786]

U7k 75 in is ips. I have it​@@tonysmith8210

[@davidchesser584]

I went with the 75" U7K for $899 Black Friday deal. We love it and don't have a thing to complain about.

[@umojania]

Agreeing with most viewers, the U7K looks better in all aspects and sharper in this comparison based on your single camera's exposure settings. Perhaps, if possible, a better comparison for the viewer is to use two cameras with proper exposure settings for each TV, and edit the footage side by side. Thanks for the time and effort of putting this together.

[@myreview-aaronfischer]

I went with the larger U7K for my loft. It's my main gaming and TV viewing space and could not be happier. It is, by far, the best TV I have ever owned. Hopefully the TV last for many years. I have known too many people who had issues with Hisense but they were the entry level models. Great video!!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Excellent comment! Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience and I'm so glad you are enjoying it. Thank you for watching

[@planetstupider502]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY are you aware of the comment regarding the 75 inch 7K has a IPS panel instead of VA panel? Why would they do that ? That means your comparison for that size is now somewhat invalid. i was looking forward in getting a 75 inch but this puts me in limbo.

[@Michaelbrian777]

Great review. Im looking at getting the 100". The U7k and U8k 100" are both $5000. I like the U7k picture.

[@bobsibert1968]

Not sure what I was watching, but the UK7 looked way better, much better contrast and good enough brightness!

[@Mike_Z28]

Its strange cause there are definitely times where the U7K looks better but you point out its do to the U8K brightness . Maybe the U8K just needs to be turned down brightness in some cases . Great vdeo, think i might grab a U8K....thanks

[@TrentHarlan]

I'm glad I went with the U7K, got it delivered Wednesday. The gap in quality doesn't warrant the price difference. I know exactly what you're talking about with screen size however - my decision was the 75" U6K or a 65" U7K for about the same price.

[@Jay-sg2ww]

Do you know if your 75" u7k is the ADS Pro panel like the u8k? I've seen the 75" u6k in Costco and it's a IPS panel and has good viewing angle. The 75" u8k has a confirmed ADS Pro /IPS panel with great viewing angles and black levels. The u7k is up in the air, some forums are saying its a ADS Pro panel, some are saying its a VA panel.

[@TrentHarlan]

@@Jay-sg2ww I don't know where to find out for sure but I'd guess it's VA, viewing angles definitely aren't amazing from the side. I ordered mine from BestBuy.

[@Jay-sg2ww]

@@TrentHarlan thanks for the reply. Another person I'm discussing with in the rtings forum believe its a VA panel as well. If youre comfortable gently tapping your tv screen that is a easy way to tell, but also dont feel you have to because a stranger over the internet is asking. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKu1gomPbqiFe6M

[@Thefilmyfamily786]

Its ads​@@Jay-sg2ww

[@jays259]

If I had to pick just from this video then I think the U7K looks better. I have the U7G and it's no way near the newer model cuz the U8G blow's my U7G away but I think I am preferring the U7K in this demo video. Keep up the great work.

[@nuggyfresh6430]

It's an incredibly, INCREDIBLY misleading video and he should take it down immediately.

[@LeezahB]

Excellent comparison! Great video Brian!!💖🥰💖

[@MrPopo-bd1ix]

U8K hands-down. I'd always go quality over quantity. Can't tell with camera shots, esp. without a reference monitor.

[@SteveSmith-cm1hx]

Cant go wrong with either set my brother. Both look very good. But if I HAD to choose I would go with the U7K. Great video!

[@salvadorgarcia9108]

Just bought the 75 u7k. Wanted the u8k but Best Buy didn’t have it in stock. When I first tried it out I was not impressed. Tried adjusting picture but no luck. My old Vizio m series blew it out of the water. Was about to return it for oled but I then adjusted the black levels to -5 or -6 and dang the color popped. Huge difference. Now I’m super impressed and truly enjoying it. 1000 peak brightness is enough for this Tv. I sometimes have to close my eyes a bit on bright scenes. It’s at 100% brightness so I’m thinking I might have to lower it a bit. Too bright at times. Can’t imagine 1500 peak brightness that the U8k gets

[@deannatedder3185]

I'm appreciating this comment, as I have very sensitive eyes. I was planning on getting the 8K, but was trying to figure out what the difference was and found this video. Your review is nudging me further in the direction of the 7K, which will save us some money. Thanks!

[@lyks1727]

Finally pulled the trigger after searching and reading reviews for like a month and bought open box Hisense 65inch U8H for only 602 excellent condition at bestbuy looks brand new 🎉!! This tv is super bright and the sounds is amazing. I picked this U8H over U7K and u8k no regrets im already loving already been a day only since! Thanks for review!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Awesome!! Congratulations on your purchase, and I'm so glad you are loving it. Thank you for watching

[@lyks1727]

Yesss sir! Watching movie is amazing 😍

[@MarkasTZM]

i almost did the same, however i decided that nowadays it is always best to get the device with the most modern chips and processing if possible so decided on the u7k instead - i wouldn't buy a two year old phone if i could get a brand new one just one model lower

[@barranquillero1979]

I currently have the A6 model. Just upgraded to the U8 that arrives tomorrow. I’ll keep you updated, really excited for the upgrade. I returned my soundbar and rather have less clutter and higher quality picture. Hisense used to be Sharp brand as far as I know…

[@stevenk4920]

How do you like it so far?

[@barranquillero1979]

@@stevenk4920 Thanks for asking. So far it meets my needs. PlayStation 5 gameplay is awesome. Sound quality is enough for my room, not for living room. Recommend to grab one at $698 tops…

[@barranquillero1979]

@@stevenk4920 yes so far no problems. Like it very much. On Apple TV it automatically switches to Dolby vision I can see the difference. Even Dolby atmos content can be played also…

[@robwiduch7339]

Just purchased a 65 inch u7 for 679.00 at best buy. Wow 👏

[@piperfect]

The video of the U7K looks better on my OLED than the U8K. Thanks.

[@notmeno100]

I say it one more time, I love the comparison you've made

[@bigx5murf]

Out of the box, my u7k was anyway giving me and my wife eye strain in our well lit living room. I can only imagine how much worst it'd be with the u8k. I really turned the brightness down to less than half default setting.

[@quallzone6219]

Thank you for this excellent comparison of these 2 Hisense TVs!!!

[@laplantemichel709]

For the room we have 65 inches is max size for us .We watched your video my wife and i separately, and we both liked the U7K better it just has a better image to us . We will go see them in person to see if what we saw here will be similar at the store .Thanks again for the comparaison

[@rc1298]

I wonder how your camera and my display affect what I'm seeing vs what you see. During the video you mention several times that you prefer the U8K but I think I prefer the U7K in more of the scenes/settings. The U7K just seemed more natural and even more detailed in many cases. That is likely due to, as you mentioned, the higher brightness of the U8K. It almost feels like it washes out the color a bit too much from my perspective. Love these comparisons though. I'd really love to see the U8K, U7K, X90L and X93L battle it out! I think the processing of the Sony's will make a big difference.

[@matthewmonnett230]

I watched this four times trying to confirm what I was seeing was what I was thinking about this comparison. Then, after reading all the comments in favor for the U7K, I got my confirmation. The U7K has a MUCH better picture than the U8K, according to what this video illustrates without a doubt. The tv’s brightness and/or colors blow out all the detail in SO many examples. Brian even stated sometimes the color brightness washes out the detail and because the U7K has less brightness and dimming zones, the U7K has more depth. So in conclusion, I was planning on getting an 85 inch U8 for the “best” version, but now I think it’s a no-brainer thanks to the seeing the video and reading all the comments favoring the U7K. I’m not confident in the U8K’s ability to be adjusted to the same or better than that of the U7K. If it can, I would appreciate any advice. Thanks for reading and I hope others find this informative and helpful.

[@OMGRC]

I just bought U7k 55” I think U7k looks better in your video. I bought it for my gaming pc. Thank you for making this video as it makes me feel better with my decision 👍

[@kentaylor6783]

I bought the 65" U7K last April, about 2 weeks before I could no longer find them new anywhere. Paid under $700 for it and wish I had bought 2. The prices of mini led seem to be pretty much universally higher and holding stronger this year from last, waiting for Labor day sales to see about getting a 75"

[@JacobPHX]

What an amazing straight to the point peaceful review

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found the video helpful.

[@shawnsinacola5835]

Great review!! I’m currently comparing models and price. U7 75” so far is leading the way. Currently have an older Visio 70”. Definitely want something that can stream everything. Cutting the cord on cable.

[@oneijack98]

I went with the U8k. Needed a 55" and don't mind paying a few more bucks to get the flagship for a 55". I have 2 Samsung QN90B's in 75" and 85" and this hangs with them easy and is nice for a small guest bedroom for the sound it puts out.

[@deannatedder3185]

Me over here chuckling at a 55" being a good tv for a small guest bedroom when I almost crapped my pants the first time I saw a 55" tv 7 years ago and still feel like anything bigger in our living room would give me a headache. LOL My brain can't even compute what a 65, 75 or 85 inch tv would look like.

[@peytonlutz1]

I think for most people watching live TV whether thats from Comcast or whoever, the U8K is the better option given it seems better with upscaling the 720p / 1080p output from live broadcasts

[@tommy7154]

It'd be nice to hear what you see with your eyes because in the video the U7K clearly looks sharper with better blacks. I assume that's your camera making it seem that way? Or does the U7K actually have better blacks/contrast?

[@salvadorgarcia9108]

Have to adjust black levels. TV picture pops after that.

[@wendellwendellb339]

I just bought the U7K!

[@sbellamy3]

Thanks, Brian. I’m replacing a BenQ projector in my man cave. Lighting is NOT an issue. That’s said, the 85” U7K is my choice. TBH, even regardless of the size, I prefer the lighting in the U7K as the U8K appears a bit washed in many shots. I would have never witnessed this on my own without your post.

[@craigosterberg5045]

Both look good. I’d have to see it in person. Thanks Brian.

[@ben23a31]

Great video comparison. Jennifer's videos are impressive. Any chance future videos could maybe include fast moving objects for us sports fans? Thx ✊🏼

[@zackwheat5770]

If you hadn’t labeled which TV was which, I would have thought the U8K was on the left. The U7K looks better to me. Too bad neither come in 85”.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Excellent comment!

[@mickeyneo4228]

maybe because we dont look in real. u8 seem a bit overexposes (because a bit brighter)

[@brenttuchler]

I think if the camera had less exposure then you would see similar results on the u8k with better blacks and the u7k would look dim by comparison.

[@michaeladams3490]

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[@wingedhussar1453]

I just bought 85 inch u8k in Amazon ifs also ips panel which is great

[@notmeno100]

Thanks for this comparison. I was waiting for these two to be compared

[@jobu9224]

We went with the 7k for our living room watching and family gaming (We have a 4k home theatre with a 139" screen for the serious stuff) and we could not be happier Works well with Alexa Fire TV cube works well, eARC works well, Alexa Fire TV works well. Playstation 5 is perfect, we have had zero issues with this television. The only blemish is a cheap remote compared to the Korean and Japanese premium OLED offerings. Paying a 50 percent premium for better highlights in HDR just did not motivate us.

[@gman5218]

👏 Your video has been a great help . Just got a great deal on 65” u7k in UK 🇬🇧 £799. for a change Hisense hasn’t given us an inferior specked version this year. Anyone in Europe wondering …. The only difference is the stand and operating system (Vidaa instead of Google) screen and internals are the same. We do get a better more premium remote over here too.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

So glad to hear that and that you found the video helpful! Please follow up and let me know how you like it. Thank you for watching

[@eazye1083]

Still undecided if I should go with the 75” U8K or TCL QM8

[@hunterw988]

What did you decide ?

[@jollygiant-xq1lk]

Bought the 55in u7k for bedroom right before black friday 2023. So had about a week. Was $480. Love it so far

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Awesome!! So glad to hear you are loving it!

[@MM-Official]

Thanks Brian for still remember our desire to see the UX model, great sibling comparison btw

[@RALTBOB1]

Thank you for the fantastic video and the specifics for each tv. I’ve been considering a 75” U8K primarily because of its stereo system which blows the U7K. But in this presentation I have to admit that the U7K’s picture quality is better all around. Gee you didn’t make my decision any easier. Thanks to the young lady that did all that hard work.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

The U7K seems neck and neck but I'd still grab the U8K at 75" my friend. Just better overall.

[@Cheese-Head]

75 is an IPS panel, it would have worse contrast and worse blooming, right?

[@theodorehartman5086]

Such an excellent demonstration of these two tv models. Unlike a lot of TV reviewers that tell you what adjustments to make they don't show a side-by-side comparison like you do on what happens when you do make the adjustments, much more educational. i own the Hisense U8K 75 inch in my home theater. Next month or so i'm going to go to the 85 inch U7k. with my very-old eyeballs, I virtually see no difference or very little in either one of these display panels.. I don't understand why most people would want to spend more money on Samsung or LG or Sony when Hisense delivers such fantastic performance. Guess the only thing left to test with Hisense is longevity.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Thank you so much for the kind words and I'm so glad that you found the video helpful. I still have the U7K and U8K with heavy use and they are both still functioning. Thank you for watching

[@thinkingaboutreality4469]

Nice video! In this comparison you didn’t comment much on image processing or motion, or viewing angles. Thoughts on these aspects of their performance? Thanks!

[@ronkusmier143]

Like some others, I watched plenty of reviews and comparisons on these 2 tv's, as well as the TCLs. I kept seeing greater detail on the U7K. In real life living rooms, and by adjusting settings for personal preferences, the U7K seemed like the spec to value leader, especially now that the January sales have hit. $680 for a U7K seems like a no brainer. Arrives today. We shall see!

[@lefamiglia2392]

Update?

[@ronkusmier143]

@@lefamiglia2392 I can't imagine anyone being disappointed by the picture on this TV. Setup was quick and it connected to my Roku surround system without me doing anything but plug in to the eARC. I did twerk some settings to what I like. Color and detail is outstanding. So far A+.

[@Voltis-5]

Just got the 75" U8 as an open box from Best Buy for $811. Added the 5yr extended warranty for a total of $1k out the door. It's definitely a worthy upgrade from my 12 yr old 1080p Vizio 😅

[@donbustoarigato2997]

You know, in general for most people the U7K is more TV than they need or would appreciate. The average person will NEVER notice the higher end difference. Especially if they do NOT see them side by side. Heck, I have an 8 year old 55" LG that looks fine when NOT compared to more recent offerings, lol. It's brightness is probably less than 300 NITs and is only 1080p but it looks plenty bright in a room that has little direct sunlight. The IMPORTANT question for the consumer IS RELIABILITY. The LG has been trucking for 8 years with NO problems. Heck I have a 20 year old rear projection Toshiba that still works! Can Hisense MATCH that! We have minimal RELIABILITY data on these Chinese models. The rumor is that the hardware is cheaper, the transistors, power supplies, LEDs, etc. are not chosen for their durability but to hit a LOW price point. This is NOT to say that the BIG three in their less than flagship TVs do not do the same thing. I believe reliability in the cheap to mid-tier is a problem for ALL makes. This race to the bottom is NOT producing TVs that can run a decade or more without FAILURES. How many people are going to spend 800-1000 on a TV and buy another one to replace it every year, or every two years. YET, that IS what manufacturers want. 1080p, 4K, 8K...etc. Mini-LED, OLED, Quantum OLED, MICRO-LED, etc. Constant PUSH for newer, better, finer color and resolution. Where does it end? When the human EYE can NO LONGER distinguish TVs one from another. When we just cannot objectively SEE the difference? As a MAIN set I want something that will be good, look good for years. And I don't want to have what Mr. FOMO suggests: Fear of Missing Out, lol! That's why I think it is a GOOD thing that Hisense has exteneded its warranty to TWO YEARS. Of course there are numerous COMPLAINTS about SUPPORT on that. Great to have a warranty but BACK It up with SUPPORT, no? Seriously, why can't TV manufacturers provide a standard THREE YEAR warranty. Even cars come with that. Don't they believe their TVs can RUN for THREE years!

[@fadoromeo]

Brian, please make a comparison between q7 and u7k, and one between qm8 and u8k, and give us your honest opinions!

[@billwiley7216]

For years I only bought the big brands $2000+ tv's and my last few purchases have been more of the budget brands decent sets in the $800 or less range. Honestly for my use I cannot justify the much higher cost of the big boys when compared to the performance the more budget options offer these days. Really interested I think in the 65" U7K Hisense for my next tv to replace a Vizio 55" m series quantum from about 5 years ago.

[@donison-xu3qf]

Awesome video. Thanks a lot!...Was gonna buy a 75" U8 but having seen this I'm not so sure anymore. I think I prefer the picture on the U7

[@MrKing-qy9zg]

Thank you for this video. I’m always looking for U7K reviews honestly they’re not a lot out there in fact, one of the best reviews I’ve seen is actually on or from your channel. And as a result of your review, I purchased the U7K 65” for $729.00 at that price point I’m more than satisfied. Thanks for your help.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

So glad you found the videos helpful and that you are enjoying the U7K. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment.

[@faisalhaider007]

U78KM 65" - 1100 CAD U88KM 65" - 1500 CAD U78KM 55" - 850 CAD U88KM 55" - 1100 CAD Which one do you suggest, from your videos even U7 vs X90L, U7 looked much better. Kindly suggest.

[@45eno]

Just picked up the U7K 65" and not sure if I am keeping it. I have 90days to try it out. Hate the menu's and terrible WIFI features. Poor smartphone keyboard integration. Picture was moving around at one point. Haven't had enough time to really test it out.

[@theinvid]

Update??

[@ThuGfunk]

U7K is a no brainer. It’s $300 less than the U8K and nearly identical. They’re both 144hz. Was torn between both and the Q8M from TCL, but the TCL is $400 more than the same size U7K, at that price you’re entering entry level OLED.

[@bossgbini]

Exact reason I got the U7k. It's just at that sweet spot price and quality wise. Mine arrives next week.

[@josecruz8803]

So glad I found this video. First off, this is a GREAT comparison video that is way more informative than just specs being told to us. Second, I will likely go with the U7K thanks to this video. I just like the darks better on the U7K, and I feel like the U8K's bights do it a little of a disservice. There were only 4 shots that I liked the U8K somewhat better and most of those had to do with reflections; butterfly on the reflective leaf, the honey, blacks looked better in one scene, and only one sky scene. I'm going to check out the video game video you mentioned, but I am pretty much sold on the U7K at the moment. You're saving me money and helped me pick a product I prefer. Thanks! That's worth a sub and a like!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

I'm so happy that you found the video helpful! Thank you so much, and welcome to the community and family

[@ugnikalnis]

I love how ppl are arguing n sometimes taking towards war... It's just a TV if your eyes 👀 can't see a difference Between High End vs Low End why to Bother buying High end...

[@Oz-Jameson]

Hi Brian, another great review, the U8K does have have a brighter picture and better colours, but due to the cost difference between the U7K and the U8K, the. U7K is a good tv to go with, being in to Uk you can buy it at 100” but you cannot get the U8K above 85”over here,

[@eman1549]

being frugal, it's a no brainer for me, I would grab the 75 u7k if I was buying a Hisense. But being a Sony fan, I would pass and buy the x90l when the price is right. But that's me.

[@davidpetersen7091]

Brian, Great to see you reviewing tv's most people can afford. Mr. Pete-----------> aging hippie

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Glad you enjoyed my friend! Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment

[@Beanick]

100 inch U7K for me. U8K not available yet in Australia as far as I know.

[@user-oy8vf1yj7y]

I love the side-by-side comparison. What sizes are these 2 TV's in this video? In this size, I see little difference in brightness, picture & colors between the two. However, I am looking to buy the 75". Will I see differences in brightness and color quality when going up to that size? Big difference in price thou (50% more expensive in the 75U8K !). With $500 more, I hope the difference is big enough to justify. TIA

[@mikelaster662]

Cool, Probably bite the dust and buy U8K but the 7 is really good. I think the 7 has just a little better contrast.

[@LucasRey1972]

And what about the low res signal? Most of the review just show a 4K movie from youtube, but most of the movies and tv series are in 1080p or worst 720p. How the hisense U7K or U8K works with these "low res" input? Thanks

[@darrtetzy]

Great comparison, but I wish you'd have spent a minute reviewing the remote control too . A poor remote can ruin the whole experience: how does it feel in the hand? - Does it feel cheap? - Are all of its functions useful and does it have any quirks we need to consider?

[@TonyD-IsMe]

This is the vid I’ve been waiting for

[@KingdomMindedFirst]

I really like the U7k for the price but I have ordered multiple U7k TV’s and they all have a a defect on the lower right corner. I even had the u75k and it also had the defect I’m surprised that no one is talking about it!

[@kennethd4958]

These are the comments that make me hesitant to buy a Hisense.. for as many reviews I see praising them I see a lot saying they had defects and issues that popped up after a couple days.. I really want to get a U8K but might just save money and wait to get a higher end brand.

[@jeremysumpter8939]

To be honest its not really a big deal... If you happen to get one with a defect, which is rare, just swap it out from the retailer. I get its a bit of a hastle to setup and tear down but whats the price saving worth to you for a great tv @@kennethd4958

[@thewacokidd06]

while I'm sure there's moments where the U8k shines above, but for the average user (myself included) there just isn't enough of a difference between these two sets. both are great looking and would make for a great improvement over my current set (older Vizio 65 MQ that only hits 300 nits) great job displaying these two great sets. Keep up the good work!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Excellent anylsis, my friend. Your take on it is exactly why I do these comparisons this way. Thank you so much for watching

[@ly-jr.2847]

Yes. My Next TV U7K @ 65".

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

I love the U7K over spending more for the 8K. Even though the U8K is a beast of a TV but, you can't tell much difference between the 2, imo. I'm buying the U7K next week, 65"

[@tomtube1012]

Maybe it's because of my own monitor, but the U7K looks better than the U8K in almost every scenario.

[@jdaturi]

Damn now I don't know if I should do the 75" uk7 vs. the 65" uk8. I was planning on the 75" but now I'm seeing it uses a diff. panel. My seating setup isn't especially wide, but I'm not always dead center to the screen. Wanted to go as big as possible this time but I'm second guessing if that panel is that big of a difference?

[@skeletorfive5585]

Same here wanted 75inch U8K but not sure if I should go smaller for VA panel.

[@CompSource]

I'm assuming you are seeing a bigger difference than we are as I'm actually liking the U7K richness and contrast better! I just purchased a U8K100 wouldn't there be a way to make it a little darker either via contrast or dimming to give it a similar look?

[@princeyarlin]

Finally!!!! Great review bossss

[@planetstupider502]

Thanks Brian. very informative. Cant decide between TCL Q7 and Hisense U7K.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

While the U7K is mini led and the Q7 is full array our friend Stop the Fomo prefers the Q7 just a bit. The Hisense will be more natural and more accurate the TCl a bit more vibrant and less true to life. Neither is wrong just preference

[@soundguy71.]

So excited ❤

[@jeremysumpter8939]

I currently have the 55u8k...to be honest I am not that impressed with it, it looks great, but I was expecting more from 1500+ nits. I am really tempted to return it and just get the u7k and have that hold me over until the new models release later this year

[@kurakuson]

Excellent skin tone on the Nubian. A plus.

[@rgfox82]

At 12:39 you can see where you get a deeper, more vivid and detailed color and picture on the u7k compared to the U8K where it looks washed out.

[@tikics741]

I prefer the 75 inch U8K, because it has a better dimming and only in 75 inch it has an IPS Panel. The other have VA Panels.

[@Naresh11492]

Thanks for the review

[@JWNRW59]

Appreciate your reviews. Like many have suggested, your approach being hype-free makes it so much easier to understand the products better and how they might fit into a lifestyle. Will be replacing a 50” model from Vizio and am considering these two and the TCL QM8. The U7K really does seem to be the best all round buy at 75” but the U8K is that bit better at 65”. As you have noted before, not being in stores makes it a bit tough to decide as getting hands on in person before making this kind of investment is still me preferred way to go. What is the overall reliability of Hisense vs TCL?

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Thank you for the kind words. The Hisense U8K and TCL QM8 are very similar in terms of high-end but also value. The TCl is more vibrant and brighter but less accurate. The U7k is a better choice only at a larger size than the others. For example, I'd rather get a 75" U7K vs a 65" QM8 or U8K. Hope this helps

[@JWNRW59]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY That’s what I have been thinking as well.