Customer Ratings & Reviews

Honestly, blown away by what Hisense is offering for the price with this 2026 model. Setting it up was an absolute breeze. The Mini-LED display makes a massive difference—the colors pop, the contrast is incredibly sharp, and the blacks actually look black instead of murky gray. The built-in Fire TV platform is fast and intuitive. Audio is decent for built-in speakers, though a small soundbar pairs perfectly with it. If you want high-end display tech like QLED and Mini-LED without paying flagship prices, this 50" is a no-brainer. Highly recommend!

Overall very impressive tv. Price is low but quality is good. Hisense is known for amazing tv quality for a reasonable price. Easy to set up and smart to use. Definitely worth the money.

We bought this TV for our guest bedroom and it turned out to be a great choice. The size fits perfectly on our dresser, setup was simple, and the picture quality is much better than I expected for the price. The colors are vibrant, the menu is easy to navigate, and streaming apps load quickly. It’s for everyday watching it does everything we need. Would definitely recommend it.

This is such a phenomenal budget tv it’s got everything you’d want in a tv for such a good price

Hisense has released their 2026 U-Series TVs which are a great upgrade from their entry-level QD-series TVs. The box includes TV, 2 base stands with 4 mounting screws, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, power cord, quick setup guide/paperwork. The TV comes with a manufacturer's 2-year warranty. Disclaimer: I am reviewing the 50-inch U6 model (50U6SF), but other sizes available are 55, 65, 75, 85, and 100 inches. PROS: ----------- * Putting the base stands onto the TV bottom was simple. They can only go on one way, so you can't mess up or get them backwards. * Initial setup was simple with the remote. The remote itself felt solid just like the ones used with USB Fire TV modules. * The miniLED QLED 4K picture is very colorful and ultra-clear with a screen that combats moderate glare. The picture is quite impressive when a true 4K broadcast is viewed. With a 144Hz refresh rate, I'm noticing smoother scenes than you'd see with the basic 60Hz. The motion enhancement tech that Hisense uses is Motion Rate 480. It's top notch. * 4 HDMI inputs with one of those using eARC is enough for most people. Wifi and an Ethernet port are available for smart connections. I use ethernet when possible due to wired signal stability and have had no issues. Two USB 2.0 ports are available that can provide power to other low-power devices if needed. The USB ports are 5V/0.5A (rear) and 5V/1.0A (side). * With Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, if you use a sound system, you will get totally immersed into your show or movie. * TV can be wall-mounted and uses VESA 400mmx300mm. There is no mounting hardware provided. The panel is hidden on the back using a pop-off cover. * The frameless screen gives a good modern touch to the TV. There is still about a 1/2-inch black border around the screen itself. * The microphone function works great when bringing up apps or shows. You do have to give the TV permission to use your voice though in the setup if you want to use this function. * Since it's "Fire TV", nearly every app you would want can be downloaded to the ~10GB storage. * The processor for the U6 is a great upgrade over the lesser QD-series line that Hisense manufactures. Apps load a bit quicker and response is better. This is a great middle-of-the-road option if you don't want to "cheap out" or go "all out." CONS: ----------- * This TV has only 2 wired options for audio output - eARC and Optical. There is no 3.5mm headphones jack or coaxial audio output which would be nice in some setups. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: ----------- * As with most TVs, it is highly recommended to use a sound bar or sound system of some kind. The sound on this TV is acceptable at a standard 20W rating (acceptable, but not great). * The remote is very light, has a good feel, and functions well for the most part. * The power is indicated by a white power light on the front. The button is located under the power light area and can also be turned OFF in the TV settings if the white power light is distracting when viewing the TV in low-light environments. The power function is NOT bluetooth like the rest of the menu communications, so if you have a sound bar in front of the TV, you'll have to turn it ON/OFF at an angle above the soundbar or simply elevate the TV's legs to allow the sound bar to perhaps be moved under the TV if it fits. * I used eARC for audio and had no issues. I paired some BT headphones to the TV and they worked great with no audio/video delays. * TV was packed nicely in the box and was not difficult to remove though 2 people may be preferred for initial unpacking. * NOTE that even though this TV is rated at 144Hz, only 2 of the HDMI ports have this rate (HDMI3 & HDMI4). The other two HDMI ports have a 60Hz refresh rate, and HDMI1 is the eARC port. CONCLUSION: ===================== Overall, this TV is a great cheaper option than some of the other manufacturers. The picture itself is really great along with the abundance of popular apps available in the Fire TV store. There are an abundance of other TV options in the Fire TV menu - too many to list here, but they have most everything covered. All-in-all, a solid TV and a great bang for your buck at this price point. I would absolutely recommend AND buy again.

TVs have come a long way over the years, and you can get an extremely capable TV in a 50” size with all the bells and whistles. The TLDR of this review is that the picture quality is amazing with colors that pop, great HDR Dolby Vision support, a lightweight package, and a smooth smart interface in Fire OS. The only downside is the built-in speakers are lacking, but this is somewhat expected with most built-in speakers. Get a soundbar if you want sound to match the picture quality. Pros: -Dolby Vision (and other formats) -Colors pop -Smooth UI -Smart features that are useful with Fire TV -144hz game mode VRR FreeSync -Low reflection Cons: -Speakers are average -Only supports Wi-Fi 5 / BT 5.4 (I also saw 5.3 on their official website) Setup: I had a snag initially with the setup. The first step is to pair your remote by tapping the “Home” button on the remote. This did not work for me after many taps, but I saw on Reddit that if you hold it for 10 seconds it should pair, this worked for me. Afterwards, a simple sign on to Wi-Fi and pairing to Amazon (optional), and the setup is mostly complete. Obviously, each app in FireOS will require its own sign-in, but it is mostly seamless. The two leg stands on the device are easy to attach with four phillips head screws. The VESA mount is 400x300 according to the manual. I noticed the device has 24GB of internal space which will be more than enough for years of video apps. FireOS is extremely smooth, responsive, and easy to navigate. If you decide to use it, it will provide suggestions on shows and apps based on your usage. I did see some ads here and there, but it was never anything overly intrusive. Picture quality: I first tried things out with Netflix to get some Dolby Vision support. After watching a few shows like One Piece, Stranger Things and a movie or two, I was very pleased with the Dolby Vision support. HDR10+ and a few other formats are also supported. Colors pop; brights are extremely bright (I couldn’t find how many NITS of brightness the display is). There is no mention of how many local dimming zones the TV supports other than “Full”, but it seems effective with the dark areas reaching very dark levels with not much light bleeding from nearby active zones. I noticed the screen has great anti-reflective properties. It doesn’t block all reflections like a matte screen might do, but it does an excellent job blocking most of the light from nearby sources which aren’t too bright. I am usually not a fan of AI settings on TVs or various modes as I prefer it in the “standard” setting most of the time, but on this TV the AI modes are actually pretty good for whatever content you are looking at. I like the movie setting personally. It does a good job adjusting for ambient light in the room as well as keeping things consistent in the picture. Sound: The speakers are a total of 20W, which is fine, especially if you mount it on a wall, as the wall will somewhat amplify things. If you are placing it on a TV stand, I highly recommend you get a soundbar or other audio setup though, as the 20W just isn’t enough to fill a room with full audio. Dolby Atmos is supported as an output as well as DTS-X for amazing audio when configured properly. Connectivity: The options here are more than adequate for most users. The only place it was lacking is networking as the Wi-Fi appears limited to Wi-Fi 5 (802.11.AC) which is fast enough for streaming pretty much anything, just don't expect the latest Wi-Fi 6 or 7 here. Also, Bluetooth is listed on Best Buy’s website as 5.4 but the specifications on the Hisense website show 5.3. It is not a huge deal though. Airplay is supported as are Chromecast features. As for physical inputs, HDMI 1 is your eARC connection you should be using for a soundbar. The HDMI ports are labeled nicely with what they support. For example, 1 and 2 (HDMI 2.0) state “4k@60hz” while 3 and 4 (HDMI 2.1) state “4k@144hz” which is what you want to use for your game consoles. Additionally, you will find an antenna connection, two USB-A ports (one 3.0 and one 2.0), optical connection, and an ethernet port. Gaming: I hooked up my Xbox to it which supports 120hz VRR in some games. I loaded Call of Duty and set it to 120hz mode for multiplayer with no issues. It ran extremely smoothly for both picture and input. It is hard to test the VRR on this as most console games are meant to run at a steady frame rate, but I noticed no tearing thanks to FreeSync in any games I tried.

I purchased 2 tvs and neither one work. I returned 1 because it didn't and the new one didn't work neither. Now I'm missing the world cup and that was the purpose of this TV. DON'T BUY IT, SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY! I now have to wait for a repair. I'm so angry. The 2 TVs frozen with this screen. New mother board needed

This is a very good budget 4K ULED TV that is somewhat marred by a clunky setup process. Picture quality overall is excellent, with crisp images, uniform brightness, and vivid colors (I used Jacob and Katie Schwarz’s well-known Costa Rica 4K YouTube video as a test). Sound is surprisingly good from the built-in speakers (20W total power), reaching very loud levels even in the 30s (out of 100), with no noticeable distortion. Build quality is ok. The plastic feels fairly cheap, but still solid. The optional feet are easy to install, have soft rubber pads, and hold the TV very steady on a surface. It’s also VESA wall mount compatible. There are 4 HDMI inputs (2 that support 4K60Hz, 2 that support 4K/144Hz), 2 USB ports (one of them 3.0, the other 2.0), 1 coaxial input, 1 digital audio output port, and a LAN port, all of which should be enough for most users. Setup was a bit clunky. When first turned on, after selecting language, I was immediately prompted to pair the remote -- which didn’t seem to respond at all (even though I was able to power the TV on and off and use the D-pad to navigate). I almost resigned myself to lugging the TV back to Best Buy for a return or exchange, but after unplugging and plugging the TV, the setup process was able to recognize the remote. There was an initial software update, which then had to pause because I got an error that the TV lost wi-fi signal (the home network is very strong and stable, so this was definitely due to the TV), but this was only for a few seconds. Still, it makes me a bit wary of possible connection glitches down the line. As expected with most smart TVs these days, the main screen is very heavy on the smart interface (in this case, Amazon’s Fire TV), making it a little hard sometimes to find the actual TV settings I’m looking for. Being a Fire TV, it also features Alexa, which I didn’t test since I don’t use it. If you intend to connect other boxes (like a digital cable box or a Google TV streamer), it could be a little challenging to figure out how to make everything turn on to a specific service or device using only one controller. The remote is the basic kind you get with most smart TVs, with dedicated buttons to certain services like Netflix. It’d be nice if these could be customizable, without the branding, but I’m sure it’s part of some business deal with those companies. Overall, this is a decent 4K ULED TV that’s best suited for the budget consumer who prefers Amazon’s ecosystem over Google’s.

My first impression of the video quality of this line started off with a casual observation of the largest model in the line, a 100” U6 series that was being displayed at a warehouse-type vendor that left me underwhelmed with its off-axis viewability as I passed by and noticed that it also didn’t seem to “pop” quite as much in comparison to its neighbors. As I awaited delivery of this 50” model 50U6SF, I was hoping for greatness, but also had reservations, having been both immersed in the uplifting and excellent marketing information as well as being privy to the “preview”. From the specifications and features, this series should have some really good things going for it: 1. A really fast refresh rate of 144 Hz (versus 60) that sports enthusiasts and gamers find attractive, that should display naturalness and fluidity of movement and that is assisted by AI 4K upscaling and AI “smooth motion”. AMD FreeSync premium is also supported. 2. An anti-reflective screen that isolates the displayed images from potential reflections making it easier to discern what you came to see. 3. Tiny little LEDs that they call MiniLED that translates into very good visual black levels, bright, lively images and very good on-axis contrast. 4. A host of supported HDR formats like Dolby Vision IQ, HDR 10 Plus Adaptive, HDR 10 and HLG. 5. Audio support with Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual: X and Bluetooth 5.3 6. 400 mm x 300 mm rear VESA mounting pattern that utilizes M6 mounting screws. 7. A healthy assortment of connections to attach peripherals, such as two, HDMI 2.1 and two, HDMI 2.0 connections with one of the HDMI connectors supporting HDMI-1 eARC audio. One optical digital audio output. Two USB connections, one at 3.0 and one at 2.0 speeds. LAN and Wi-Fi 6 network connectivity and an RF connection round out the lot. Here are a few things that somewhat dashed my enthusiasm: 1. My main concern and somewhat of a pet peeve personally, is off-axis viewing accuracy. This TV line is based on miniLED technology which struggles with off-axis accuracy which manifests in an increasingly washed-out look when viewed from side angles starting at approximately 30 or more degrees. An optional AI-assisted light sensor helps in controlling brightness and contrast in regards to the ambient light environment and may help somewhat. In comparison, OLED technology, while not suffering at all from the off-axis viewing limitations, has its shortcomings as well, such as the potential for burn-in and struggling to compete in ultimate brightness as would be needed in a bright, ambient-lit room. Both technologies, while at different price tiers, have made strides in their progress to appeal at all applications, but still differ significantly. It would be beneficial to seek advice on particular installation issues from a professional installer or qualified retailer. Also, seeking out trusted advice on the settings for the TV can make a noticeable difference in the results as well. 2. Another odd screen issue which I haven’t really noticed before is that the very corners of the screen appear slightly darker ala a type of “vignette” effect. In addition, it just doesn’t seem as though the resolution and speed of the screen is as good as the marketing would suggest. For instance, while enjoying the Stanley Cup Finals, it would seem as though the puck would occasionally don an invisibility cloak, as under high speed, it would just disappear until magically reappearing at the other end of the rink. Whereas an OLED screen would show the entire path of the puck without the tunnel of invisibility. This was verified with both an over-the-air antenna and a cable box resulting in the same results. 3. Sound quality is similar to most comparatively-sized sets, meaning a soundbar/subwoofer would be a great addition. No internal subwoofer like the 100” model in this series, or as in the U6 Pro series. Also, no analog headphone jack on this smallest model compared to the 100” model. This seemed odd to me as it would be more likely that you might want to curl up with your 50” TV and a pair of headphones or utilize an older analog amplifier compared to a 100” set. In my opinion, technology is changing so rapidly and can be so specialized for unique situations that trying to just match the unique capabilities to your needs is really the key. For my purposes, this set is going on the wall of a bedroom which has a focused, narrow angle of view that will take advantage of all the strong points of this set. If you have the opportunity to view a U6 series in-person, walk in front of the set and observe the 180 degrees of horizontal view. If your intended viewing angles align within the strong contrast area of the screen at the distance you will be viewing it from, it will probably work for you. Regarding the “smart TV” aspect of this set, keep in mind that there are 24 different agreements you are asked to read and agree to in order to curl up on the couch and share all of your favorite viewing habits and data with your Amazon couch-mate and its ears, Alexa Plus. I am not the biggest fan of the Fire interface or its remote, as I wish there were a few changes, such as when you turn on the TV, that it could return you to the last thing you were watching, such as a particular over-the-air channel, etc. Also, I am not a fan of the Fire operating system and hardware being sold off of end caps on Black Friday for the price of a meal or a few gallons of gas. Although seeing those prices, gives you a good idea of where the income stream for that format truly emanates. Fire does have most of the usual streaming services available and generally works well. On-board Alexa Plus waits for your touch and spoken commands and can not only be used to control your TV, but also your other smart home devices like cameras, etc. So, for the right purposes, this set will work fine. Although at the list price asked, certainly better choices exist. I am sure that as I spend more time with it and fine tune it, it will meet my current needs in the location I’ve chosen for it. You must make the decision of whether this technology suits your individual needs for your location. My opinion is that there are probably better models out there to consider including Hisense’s more advanced lines.

So far, so good. The picture and set up is great. I wish it had a better variety of input ports. I would have liked to connect my "old" VCR using A/V cables. I will have to wait for a more comprehensive evaluation. My previous TV was a 50" hisense and it only lasted just under 3 years. This seems a little short to me.

Nicely boxed with the usual form fitting Styrofoam packing and heavy cardboard screen protector. Lifting out is easy as it only weighs about 28 pounds. The light weight also makes wall mounting very easy. The feet are plastic, and attach with 2 screws each. However, they are narrow, so if using the TV on a shelf or stand, it should be anchored to prevent tip-over. Checking the back, the inputs are plentiful. There are four HDMI inputs - 2 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x HDMI 2.0. Three HDMI are 4K @ 144Hz, and one HDMI (ARC) 4K @ 60Hz. There is one LAN connector, one optical digital output, one RF antenna input, and two USB inputs - 1 x USB-A 3.0, 1 x USB-A 2.0. The 4K Mini-Led QLED screen is slightly reflective. Refresh rate is 144Hz, with motion enhancement rate of 480. Although I did not test with gaming, this should provide a good smooth gaming experience. The TV has a backlit Mini-LED QLED screen, with full array local dimming. There are many picture enhancements such as HDR, AI Smooth Motion, 144Hz Game Mode Pro, Hi-View AI Engine, QLED Color. Dolby Vision HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). There are full specs and features available on line. This also boasts Smart Fire TV, with featured streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, YouTube, Apple TV, Paramount+, Peacock, etc. The digital OTA tuner preformed excellently. Scanning for stations on a “flat” cheap antenna, it found over 50 stations. Very impressed. I enjoy streaming movies, videos, and consider myself as an audio / video, home theater enthusiast. Turned on the TV, did updates and started setting up the streaming services. Everything went flawlessly. Then delving into the TV menus, I found there are full menus and sub-menus. There are picture settings giving you the ability to set white balance, gamma, brightness, contrast, color saturation, tint, just name a few. These customized settings can be adjusted for each individual input. Also audio output settings can be customized. After going through some picture settings (factory settings usually are a bit over-driven), the picture was awesome. I watched streaming movies from Prime, Netflix, etc. Also, OTA channels. The color was very natural, dynamics excellent. The screen easily rendered slight nuances between colors, shadows and depth as well. Black level was very good, making the colors really pop. The 144Hz refresh rate made action smooth. Overall, movies / videos come to life. The sound from the internal speakers is reasonable for smaller speakers, and gets loud enough to fill the room. However, the audio can also be customized to one's liking, or easily add a sound bar using the optical or ARC output. I would highly recommend this TV. With excellent picture quality, numerous inputs, flexible settings, it offers an excellent – and a customizable - viewing experience. Also would be a great centerpiece for a home theater in a smaller area. This is a huge improvement over the budget model TVs, and hits well above the price point. Worth the purchase....

Build: is made of plastic making this a very light TV. It is put together well though. It comes with a normal TV stand but I wall mounted mine. The input location could be inward more because the thick HDMI wires that I’m using protrudes beyond the edge of the TV making it visible. Lots of ports; LAN, digital audio out, two USB-A, coaxial for cable, and 4 HDMI ports. Picture: is surprisingly good with the miniLED. The color reproduction is respectable. The left, right and top border is thin. The picture has vignetting rounding off the corners but not a big deal and not as much as I was expecting. It’s far from an OLED screen but considering the price point, It’s actually descent and a big difference between that of a regular LED panel. I watched the NBA Finals on this TV and it looked great. I’m not sure what the refresh rate (144hz?) is but there were no noticeable blurring with fast action movies and sports action. Sound: who listens to the built in speakers nowadays anyways. It is okay and it can handle the volume at its highest setting. Can hear it clearly from the across a large living room. It has a dialogue enhancer setting, it helps but seems to just increase the overall volume. Enhances overall sound frequencies. It does support Dolby Atmos and yeah it does is all I’m going to say. Remote: looks like the typical Amazon TV remote. It has buttons for Netflix, Disney+, YouTube and Prime Video. Don’t lose this because the power button on the bottom of the TV which acts like tv controller has simple functions. Power on/off, input and volume. You can setup Alexa to control the TV. For the price, this ULED MiniLED 4K Fire TV works for my bedroom. It’s simple and it’s surprisingly good.

The Hisense 50” Class U6 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K HDR Smart Fire TV was a great purchase. It replaces a 48” Sony that was no longer working. First, it fit right into or entertainment center. It was straightforward to hookup and after some experimenting, we are able to use the TV with our DVR remote control. That picture quality is fantastic. We are very pleased with our purchase and thankful for the great experience at BestBuy. Their sales people are most helpful.

Excellent picture. Easy setup. Fire TV works well.

has everything I expected from a tv love the pix love the sound love the way it was easy to set up

Great picture, would greatly recommend. Easy accessibility; it’s easy to use as well.

Display: Great quality panel with decent brightness and color 144 hz refresh rate: Unheard of at this size and price so amazing. Finding a high quality tv at 50 inch size is difficult and price but this meets all criteria. Overall very happy with my purchase and the value.

My son recommended this TV and we are very happy with it. The picture quality is great, so crisp and clear. Good sound. And it has much better feet on it than our previous tv.

The tv is amazing for the price! I love it. The only drawback is if you at the tv from the side the tv becomes light and blurred.

I got this to use primarily as a monitor for my gaming laptop. Blacks are black with no noticeable bleed through. Colors are fantastic.