Hisense - 65" Class U8 Series Mini-LED QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2023)

After many days of watching many reviews I bought this TV in 65" size and if you're on the fence about it heres some things to know, the picture quality is amazing and sometimes you'll swear it looks like an OLED TV when watching high quality content, deep blacks and colors that pop and the Speakers are amazing with rich sound and even good bass; If paired to the proper settings the brightness can be very in your face no matter day or night. On a technical level this TV is a beast. Every feature you can possibly think of like hands free voice control (2) 4K 120hz/4K 144Hz [gaming PC] HDMI 2.1 ports and (2) 4K 60Hz the newest ATS 3.0 tuner Dolby atmos, Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR10+ VRR, AMD free sync, IMAX enhanced and the list goes on. Now with all the good, here is the bad in my experience the Google TV OS can become laggy at time especially when you open up multiple apps and it can become a little unresponsive which is very annoying, to fix this simply use an external streaming box, the TV UI interface and menu is very fast and snappy it's just the apps aren't perfect my wife and I use an Apple TV 4K and it's a game changer compared to the built in TV OS apps and there are no adds; My only other gripe with the TV is the Remote control; it feels very cheap and they should have put alot more effort into making out of metal or something the cheap plastic just leaves alot to be desired amd even though its "back lit" it might as well not because its super dim and doesn't stay on very long and doesn't have a lift to wake feature; it very much just feels like its a glow in the dark remote, pretty disappointing to say the least. Other than that this a phenomenal TV and if you can get over those few problems I can strongly suggest this TV to anyone wanting an upgrade from a basic 4K or older TV the Value is unmatched and I would never have guessed id love a Hisense TV so much

Great alternative to OLED. I was deciding on whether or not I was going to purchase an OLED vs. this Mini-LED TV this year and I'm not disappointed. The picture and quality have been pleasantly surprising the brightness is perfect for lit rooms, Note that this TV performs better than the U6 and U7 versions. We paired this TV with the Hisense Dolby Atmos 5.1 speakers and we've loved the experience. We tested the picture and sound by watching Top Gun: Maverick and it was a pretty great experience. I also have a 120 inch theater projector w/5.1 setup down in my theater and this has become a good alternative when we don't want to head downstairs. I can't say how good the sound quality of the native TV speakers are... but I'm sure they're okay. I would recommend this Mini-LED to anyone. The TV is quite a bit thicker than and OLED but the blacks and colors are on par with an OLED. It's definitely not as contrasty as an OLED but to the general customer who's looking for a solid TV but doesn't want to spend double or triple the price for an OLED, if you go with this Hisense TV I know that you'll be happy with your purchase and it will not disappoint.

I’ve been living with the Hisense 65U8K for a few months now, and I still catch myself smiling when I turn it on. Before buying, I wasn’t sure if all the hype around mini‑LED and quantum dots was just marketing fluff. Now I get it. The combination of a bright mini‑LED backlight, full‑array local dimming and that quantum‑dot layer means blacks stay inky and colours stay punchy even with the curtains open. Hisense claims the panel hits 80 % of the Rec.2020 colour space, and my eyes believe it – nature documentaries look like they’re coming to life in my living room. I was also sceptical about the “1500‑nit peak brightness” sticker. Turns out it wasn’t an exaggeration. I’ve never had to squint to see dark scenes in daytime, which wasn’t the case with my old set. Setting it up was painless. I chose the wider metal‑leg stance, which gives it a sturdy, modern look, but it can also mount flush on the wall if that’s your style. There are four HDMI ports – two of them HDMI 2.1 – plus USB, optical audio and even an ATSC 3.0 tuner, so I feel like it’s future‑proof. Gaming has been a joy. My Xbox Series X runs smooth at 4K/120 Hz, and the Game Bar makes it easy to tweak settings mid‑match. While hardcore gamers might find slightly lower input lag elsewhere, the Game Mode Pro is still snappy enough that I don’t notice any lag. As for the smart features, Google TV has grown on me. It pulls in suggestions from all my apps and is easy to navigate. Occasionally switching between apps takes an extra second, but it’s not a deal‑breaker. The Bluetooth remote has voice search and dedicated buttons for my most‑used services, which I appreciate. The built‑in 2.1.2 speaker system surprised me – dialogue is clear and there’s a bit of verticality with Dolby Atmos. I eventually added a soundbar for more oomph, but the TV’s speakers are decent on their own. No TV is perfect. Colours start to wash out if you’re watching from a wide angle, and straight out of the box the picture is on the vivid side. A quick switch to Filmmaker Mode and some backlight adjustments solved that for me. And whatever you do, leave the local dimming on – turning it off introduces distracting grey bars during movies. Honestly, for the price, this set feels like a steal. Between the brilliant HDR support (HDR10/10+, Dolby Vision and HLG), 144‑Hz gaming readiness, slick Google interface and a two‑year warranty, it’s hard to find fault. If you’re looking for a TV that makes both movies and games look fantastic without obliterating your budget, the U8K is an easy recommendation.