Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’m absolutely thrilled with my 85 inch Hisense U8 MiniLED TV. As someone who usually jumps on new tech the moment it drops, I’ve owned my share of high end displays including a beloved OLED but I honestly don’t miss it at all. The U8 delivers those deep, inky blacks I’m used to, but with even brighter highlights that make HDR content pop in a way that feels almost futuristic. Colors are vivid, details are razor sharp, and the overall image has that “window into reality” vibe that I’m always chasing. I have "played" and tested the TV in various settings and, whether I’m watching movies, sports, it genuinely feels like a theater experience, and I love that the brightness holds up effortlessly in my sunlit living room. The audio surprised me just as much. I’m typically the type who pairs every TV with a dedicated sound system, but the built in speakers here hold their own. Dialogue is crystal clear, and the soundstage has real depth. It fills my space so well that I haven’t even bothered to hook up my soundbar yet. That alone says a lot. Aesthetically, it hits all the right notes for me. The ultra thin bezels make the huge screen feel even larger, and the overall design has that sleek, modern vibe that matches the rest of my setup. Google TV runs fast and smooth, so switching between apps is effortless, perfect for someone like me who’s constantly jumping between streaming services, games, and tech demos. Overall, the U8 has completely exceeded my expectations. It looks stunning, sounds fantastic, and delivers a truly high-end experience without compromise. It combines breathtaking picture quality, vibrant colors, and a high refresh rate that’s perfect for gaming, all in a package that feels built for tech lovers like me.

This TV is impressive, to say the least. You’d never guess it’s from a budget brand. Its performance rivals far more expensive models. In fact, you might even mistake it for an OLED, thanks to its incredibly crisp image quality, rich colors, and excellent contrast. While some users have noted the limited number of HDMI ports (only three), I personally only need one for my receiver, which handles all my devices. A standout feature is the USB-C port conveniently located on the side, perfect for connecting a computer. I tested it, and to my surprise, the image quality surpassed that of my dedicated monitor. The TV offers a variety of display settings, each with its own character: Vivid mode pushes brightness to the max, though it tends to wash out the colors. Standard hits the sweet spot with great contrast and natural tones. PC mode mirrors your computer display with sharpness and clarity. Game mode significantly reduces input lag, which helped me finally beat a tough boss. However, this comes at the cost of color vibrancy and brightness, so I sometimes prefer to tolerate a bit of lag for a better image. Sport mode was a pleasant surprise. Unlike other modes where fast motion blurs the ball and crowd, Sport keeps everything sharp, even the LED signage in the background. Theater Day/Night modes offer similar color profiles to Game mode but with improved clarity. There is some haloing around bright objects on dark backgrounds, but the whites are so intense it feels more like glare from a flashlight or headlights, bright enough to make your eyes adjust. Screen glare is present but minimal, only noticeable on dark screens and even then, it’s just a soft reflection. Side viewing is another strong point. There’s virtually no noticeable degradation in picture quality, which is rare at this price point. The sound is rich and full with the 'subwoofers'. The smart features are equally impressive. The Google interface is snappy and responsive, and the “Hey Google” voice control works quickly and accurately. The remote is thoughtfully designed, comfortable to hold, with a satisfying weight, a sleek metal casing, and illuminated buttons for easy use in the dark. All in all, if you’re debating whether to go with a more affordable TV over a premium brand, this model makes a compelling case. It delivers exceptional value without compromising on the features that matter most

the Hisense 85 inch TV feels incredible to use especially for movies and gaming. The picture quality is stunning, with vibrant colors and deep blacks that make everything look vivid and lifelike, almost like OLED. I found that activating Filmmaker Mode or Dolby Vision really enhanced the cinematic feel, making scenes more immersive. During movie nights, the brightness and contrast created a truly cinematic atmosphere, and gaming was smooth and responsive, adding to the immersive experience. Setting up was straightforward, and navigating the Google TV interface was quick and easy, making content browsing hassle-free. Overall, it’s a fantastic large-screen TV that offers a high-end viewing experience, though the downside comes with its size, it’s pretty heavy and need at least 2 people to setup and its screen is a little thick than the other high end ultra slim models.

The Hisense 85" Class U8 Series Mini LED QLED 4K HDR Smart Google TV has been an amazing addition to my entertainment layout. The picture quality is incredible with bright colors, sharp details, and a very realistic look. Watching movies and sports feels like being in a theater and the brightness holds up really well even in a bright room. The sound quality is just as great. Voices are clear and the overall audio has great depth without needing a separate speaker or soundbar. It fills the room nicely and makes everything more enjoyable to watch. The design of the TV is clean and modern. The screen takes up almost the entire front with very thin borders that give it a sleek look. I also like that Google TV is built into the system since it makes finding and switching between streaming apps fast and simple. Overall, this TV has exceeded my expectations. It looks great, sounds great, and delivers a truly high-quality viewing experience.

If you are looking for a TV that’s a tremendous value and looks stunning, the Hisense U8 may be for you. The colors, black levels, and brightness blew me away. This TV hits way above it’s price point. Even with the windows open and tons of natural light, the picture stays crisp and vibrant. The Dolby Vision support is great, making watching movies much more immersive compared to my previous TV. The black are deeper, the highlights really pop, and everything just feels more cinematic. The sound from the built in speakers is also a pleasant surprise. Before getting all my speakers hooked back up, I tested the TV speakers and was impressed. There was actually some depth to the sound, where most TV speakers are not sufficient to fill my larger living room. Setup was super easy. The instructions made it easy to unbox the large 85-inch TV and get it on the stand. The entire TV is very heavy, so make sure to have a friend. The TV stand includes two height settings, a low version and a slightly higher setting, to allow for clearance of a soundbar. Once in place, I plugged it in and Google OS walked me through a couple quick steps, and I was able to use my phone to adjust basic settings. After logging into my streaming accounts, I was good to go in minutes. I mostly stream everything and switching between apps is easy. I’m even able to use my voice to navigate to the various apps. Gaming on this TV has been awesome. The response time is quick and the picture stays sharp, even during fast action scenes. Playing games in Dolby Vision looks incredible, the colors are vivid and the details really stand out. I also would like to acknowledge the thought that was put into the remote for this TV. I love that there is backlighting, which helps when watching movies at night. Plus, there’s this cool custom shortcut button so I can jump straight to my favorite app with a single click. Super handy. Overall, the Hisense U8 impressed me big time. The picture and sound are top-notch, and you get a ton of premium features without spending a fortune.

I’m very happy so far with the TV does a lot plenty of apps you’re able to surf the Internet and download your own which makes it nice. A little heavier TV than someone’s class but the colors are beautiful

Beautiful set - rich & vibrant colors; great size for that room.

This TV is a beautiful behemoth! I mean that figuratively and literally. The weight with the stand is almost 200 lbs. After tinkering with it, I understand why. Through everything I put it through, I don't feel anything in this TV is half baked. With the exception of a few apps, it replaces the need for my my Nvidia shield TV pro and it actually has great sounding speakers instead of the typical "just to get by" tv speakers. Besides wanting more bass, you may not even need a soundbar once you hear it. I found the picture to be phenomenal, especially coming from my past TV set. Even midday with our blinds open I can still get a vibrant clear crisp picture with no need to adjust. And should the environment change, there are plenty of options to find the best possible picture to suit your settings. I have found that the AI built into the TV does pretty good at picking the best setting for the task being used. One of the best things about this TV that deserves mentioning: The setup. Once I turn the TV on and start it the initial setup process, I had no hiccups. That is typically unheard of with any sort of electronics I have used in the past 5 to 10 years. I was up and running, and everything was working without any resets or problems. For me, that's worth a high review alone. My initial thoughts on the inputs were disappointment as I had to finally let go of my component cables which includes my old video game systems. Luckily there are conversion options out there so I'm not too sad. And with the loss of those components I get a dedicated DisplayPort in the TV. All three HDMI and the DP ports are all 4K 165 HZ. That's better than my computer monitor, and it looks that way too. When you turn on the TV it looks like a typical Google TV experience, but there are some things missing. Notably, there's no Chrome browser and, not surprisingly, no Xbox cloud app, which I do use. Being that I usually have my systems hooked up directly to this TV, it's not a huge issue,and if needed, I use a Chromecast that can fill the gaps that I may be missing app-wise. This goes back to my original point of missing a couple of things, but for my usage, not an unmanageable problem. Another plus is the usability. I am the tech head in my house and everyone else has a pretty low level of electronics usage. Before this, I was using a Harmony remote with several steps to set up all the devices. Once I connected my soundbar to the earc, the remote that came with the TV works flawlessly at controlling everything. So everyone else is very happy with the simplicity. That may be standard in some TVs today, but it's a new thing to me as I'm used to having to do multiple things just to get a image. As for the frame rate, it's true to advertising. Whether games, 4K movies, digital apps, you have a smooth frame rate for whatever you are viewing with the ability to change every aspect about the picture to make it to your liking. It's great now because I don't have to use Moonlight to stream my games, I can connect an actual PC to this computer and have a dedicated system that runs just as well as my desktop monitor. I only have a few negatives that are worth mentioning about this TV. On the browser, the cursor app isn't the smoothest but it does the trick. I haven't tried it, but I'm pretty sure you can hook up a Bluetooth mouse to take care of that if needed. The other issue I have is that with the stand the TV is pretty low. My soundbar covers about an inch of the bottom of the TV because of how low it sits on the stand. To alleviate this, I will eventually either use some kind of riser or foam padding to raise up the TV above the soundbar. Not sure if that's a negative, just worth mentioning. All in all, that's it. This is a magnificent television set that has a plethora of features and settings that should satisfy just about any audiophile and videophile out there for years to come. It definitely serves all my needs. Just know, that once again, it's huge! But I'm loving it!

I’m extremely happy with this TV. It looks fantastic and ticks the boxes on just about every feature you’d want. My only disappointment is that it only has 3 HDMI ports, but besides that I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a high-end TV on a budget. The 85” version of this TV came to me on a pallet. It’s quite heavy and definitely requires 2 strong people to handle it. The box includes the TV, stand, remote, power cable, and some manuals. The TV in total weighs about 150 pounds, though the stand makes up about a third of the total weight, so if you are mounting it to the wall like I did it “only” weighs about 100 pounds. Though I did not attach the stand, it feels like it’s more than up to the task of holding the TV up with a very hefty metal base plate that sits in the center of the TV, so if your TV stand is not as wide as the TV it can still sit on it. It’s relatively thin for such a large TV at 1.9”. The bezels overall are pretty thin and only the bottom bezel is really visible. The power cable connects on the right side of the TV and the inputs are on the left side. The remote is nice - maybe just a little too large for my taste, but I’d rather have that than one that is too small. It has the standard layout of app buttons, including one that can be customized to whatever app or input you want. The panel is a mini-LED backlit VA LCD. It supports 4K with up to a 165Hz refresh rate and VRR, which makes it a great choice for gaming. All the major HDR formats are supported, including Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HLG. Inputs are one area I was mildly disappointed. There are only 3 HDMI ports and for a TV of this class I’d expect to see 4 minimum, if not 5. At least all 3 of the ports that are there support the full 4K 165Hz, but with one of them being used for eARC effectively you’re only left with 2 usable HDMI ports. There are ways to solve this with HDMI switchers or an external receiver, but it’s still disappointing to see. Other ports include a USB 2.0, USB 3.0, optical out, and an ATSC 3.0 antenna. There’s also a USB-C port that I didn’t see mentioned on any of the specs that supports a DisplayPort input and I was able to connect my laptop at the full 4K 165Hz to it. The USB-C port only supports a 5V 2A charging max though, so any device you do connect to it will likely need to be powered separately. The TV comes with Google TV as its OS, which is my preferred smart TV platform. The setup process is very easy, especially if you have the Google Home app, though I’d recommend reading through each of the screens before clicking ‘I agree’ because you don’t have to agree to everything and can claw back a little privacy. The Google TV OS has apps for all the major streaming services and there’s nothing I regularly use that’s missing. Anyone who has used any of the recent Chromecasts should feel right at home here. I am probably a bit biased as I’m so familiar with it, but for navigating apps and settings there isn’t anything else I’d prefer. In addition to Google Cast, it also supports Apple AirPlay as well. I went through a variety of content on this TV, including shows, movies, sports and games. I generally turn off as much of the extra processing as I can, so I didn’t make use of any of the AI upscaling or motion clarity settings, so it’s likely I’m missing out on some improvements to lower resolution content like TV broadcasts, but in general I was happy with everything I saw. Watching basketball on YouTube TV is where I could start to see the size of the TV being somewhat of a detriment to the image, but it was not something I found to be distracting unless I was looking for it. Movies and shows, especially the ones that support 4K and HDR, really shine on this TV. Hisense advertises this series and ‘up to’ 5000 nits and 5000 local dimming zones, but the actual number depends on the size of the screen. I found one place that mentioned 3168 dimming zones for the 85” model, but I’m not sure if that is accurate. I can confirm the TV can get insanely bright. The mini-LED dimming is excellent and I did not notice any halo effects except around a couple of spinning wheel loading icons. Using the theater, filmmaker, and gaming picture modes, colors appeared to be vibrant without being overly saturated, though I did bring down the default color setting on the gaming picture mode a little bit to align it better with the filmmaker mode. I have this setup in my basement, so I have a lot of control over the lighting. With the lights and watching the TV head on I did not notice any distracting reflections, though watching from the side they become a lot more noticeable. This being a VA panel you are going to be getting a worse experience watching it off axis anyway. Uniformity appears to be good on my unit and I didn’t see any noticeable dirty screen effect. For gaming, I use a Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and a PC. It supports all of the features of my Xbox Series X, including Dolby Vision Gaming, and I was also able to connect my PC at 4K 165Hz HDR with VRR enabled. The game bar has some useful features similar to what I’ve seen on my TCL with readouts for the resolution, framerate, etc. I don’t have anything to measure the latency, but I found gaming on this display to be very responsive. The built-in speakers on this TV are actually pretty impressive and there’s even a built-in subwoofer and 2 upward firing speakers for Dolby Atmos. It’s enough to challenge a lot of inexpensive soundbars, though I suspect anyone looking at this type of TV will be pairing it with a receiver or higher-end soundbar. But if this is going in a space that can’t accommodate a lot of external components it’s definitely a plus. Overall I think this is an excellent TV that offers all the high-end features you could ask for. As a home theater TV it’s nearly perfect. As mentioned before, I’m a bit disappointed with the lack of HDMI ports, but that’s an issue that’s easy to work around.

If you are looking to upgrade your TV/home theater setup and are looking for the best value with the best features your hard earned money can buy without over paying for one of the longer standing tv brands, then stop right here and buy one of hisense 2025 new and highly regarded U8 model especially in the glorious size of 85 inches! I’ve owned Hisense TVs for about 7-8 years now since they were just coming up and Ive always recommended them to friends or family because they care about making a name for themselves with bringing amazing value and amazing tech to their TVs. This years U8 is no exception as this 85 inch is amazing in almost every single way. First I’ll start with the processing speed when simply switching between inputs to starting an app. Even the system settings are so responsive and quick. My wife was even amazed and commented on how fast everything loads. That might not be a big deal to yall but to us every second counts lol. Google tv is great if you have a fast processor. Of course picture quality is important and you know you’re getting great colors, brightness and contrast and this tv destroys any other tv i have owned that is mini led with a qled panel. It’s simply beautiful the colors are super vivid but not overly saturated, it’s really close to oled in my techy opinion. Add to it the super high dimming zones and you really do get near an oled display(almost). Motion is smooth with up to a 165hz refresh rate. Brightness is high but not overwhelming like other high nit panels, it’s hard to explain but it’s perfect brightness at max levels. I think it’s not overly bright because it’s such a large tv. No real blooming unless you turn off local dimming and while it’s not perfect(it’s close to perfect) and I love it. Speakers? Well I would not call them speakers, I’d call them magic. Seriously the sound that this tv outputs is ridiculous(in A good way). The clarity and volume is amazing even the built in “subs” produce nice and deep bass which does add to the home theater sound. This is great if you don’t have a soundbar or surround sound. I use the tv speakers at night and my surround sound during the day and I’m happy with both. My wife,son, daughter, and best friend all thought I was usually my surround sound for a second. Hisense really did it with this tv, but I know that in order to have such big sound they had to make the tv way thicker than a standard tv. So the tv is deep big and very heavy but I’ll take that over a thin and light tv with not so great picture and sound. Once you get this big boy set up you won’t regret it.the tv stand is very sturdy and semi easy to put together but smart especially since the made the stand a center mount and not 2 separate legs. Also If you are a gamer this tv will satisfy all your gaming needs with its high refresh rate, Low input lag and amd freesync pro plus the game bar setting lets you customize many aspects to suit your style of play. You can even change the theme of the game at settings from PlayStation,Xbox or even switch style and that is just the cherry on top. I appreciate the big and little things brands do to please their customers. Remote control is very nice,sleek and backlit with all the needed shortcuts. WiFi is strong with no connection issues. The tv has 3 hdmi 4k@165 and a sound mounted mini!? Display port/type C charging port. A nice add on but I don’t foresee myself using it much. I did try PC gaming and it’s great but I have a QD oled 32 inch so I’ll stick to that. But you can run a high end PC with this tv. Again if you are looking for a tv that has almost everything an oled has but at a very reasonable cost. Get you a Hisense U8 and if you want to save a little more money go for the U7 then. Truly these tvs are amazing and you won’t be disappointed I promise.

Going from a 55 inch tv to an 85 inch tv is almost like going from an 80s tube tv to a flat screen! Though the tv I had was nice, it’s just a completely different experience with the mini led compared to a 10 year old lcd. The picture you get with this tv even non hd stuff is just stunning and full 4k stuff almost seems 3d sometimes! Unboxing and setup of this monster is definitely a two or even a three man job, especially if you’re hanging it on a wall. Due to the fact you basically have a built in surround sound system with subwoofers the tv is on the heavier and thicker side. Though the speakers do make it a little thicker it looks extremely nice on the sides given the color and angle of the speakers. In terms of sound this is by far the best tv I’ve ever heard. You have many different sound profiles and even AI processing to give you that theater experience. If you’re good with setting up your own EQ settings you can even do that, a first for a tv I’ve ever seen. Though the sound is good, it still doesn’t replace a nice sound bar or true receiver and independent speakers but that’s not something anyone would expect. But, if you only have the budget for a tv, the built in surround sound is by far the best theater experience I’ve ever had from a tv. If you are connecting a surround sound or anything else, you get 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB A ports, digital optical, Ethernet and a display port/USB-C on the side. You also have WiFi 6e and Bluetooth 5.3,so you don’t have to worry about loosing signal as much. My only complaint would be I wish it had one more HDMI port specifically on the side. In terms of the most important aspect, the picture quality, this thing produces an incredibly beautiful picture. From extremely deep blacks to colors that are life like and vibrant. Hooking up my PS5 and playing Call of Duty, it was an experience like I’ve never had before, from the colors to the fluidity that 165hz and 480 motion rate delivers to make it smooth. The tv also automatically switches to game mode when the PS5 is turned on which is really awesome. This is my first experience with the Hisense brand and to say I’m impressed with everything about this tv would be an understatement. From the absolutely beautiful picture it produces, the best I’ve ever heard sound from a tv, to something as simple as the high quality feeling lighted remote. It’s my first Hisense product but far from my last. If you’re in the market for a tv that can do it all, Hisense has you covered!

I replaced a seven year old 82" Samsung TV with this Hisense. After reading many reviews and ratings of several brands, I decided on this one. The reviews were basically all positive. The ratings were all above 8.5 out of 10. The price was outstanding during the holiday sales event. I have been very pleased with the quality of the picture and ease of using the Google TV interface. The sound quality is the best that I have heard on a TV. I do use a large surround sound receiver setup. But, if you are only using the television speakers, you won't be disappointed. The sub woofers are large and rear facing for excellent bass. Do note that the spec for the weight on this TV does not seem to be correct. It is MUCH heavier than the Samsung I replaced and they were supposed to be the same weight. Overall, for the price of this TV, you can't go wrong. I would definitely buy it again.

Ive had my new mini LED U8 Hisense for about a month now and I love it. I usually purchase Samsung or LG, but professional reviews on the Hisense were great so I went with it. The picture is incredible, even during dark scenes, the user interface is excellent and the remote is my favorite ever. Easy to use buttons, slim in size and more substantial feeling than the plastic remote that comes with most TS's. Much of the TV is also metal making it sturdier...but heavier than other brands. The sound is above average, but not in the excellent range. For movies I still turn on my sound bar.

The Hisense U8 offers amazing colors and brightness for your viewing pleasure. The TV also contains enhanced speakers to provide quality audio. No additional sound bar is required to enjoy premium sound.

This 85-inch Smart Google TV offers a clear picture, is easy to use, and is affordable. It has built-in surround-sound speakers, too! That saves me in cost, space, and setup!

Hisense has really come up. I was doing my research, and it was between Hisense and Samsung. Both had the same components, but the Samsung was a lot more money. The sales guy really talked up Hisense, so I went for it. Nothing but AMAZING. I've been watching movies and tv shows nonstop on it. And don't let me get stated on playing videogames. This tv got me replaying my back catalog just to see how it looks. Amazing job Hisense.

This is a fantastic TV for the price point. It can get very bright and the colors are vibrant. There is some minor light blooming around objects against a black/dark background, but it's fairly minimal. The screen reflection handling, while good, has issues with direct light sources during dark scenes. Other than those minor downsides, this is a great mid-range TV.

Beautiful picture. Was delivered on time and was easy to install with 2 people.

Amazing tv super bright and really nice picture quality totally worth it

Hands down the beat tv for you money i have alot of natural light in my living room and the brightness cuts through it with amazing colors