Hisense - 55" Class - LED - H8 Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR
Model: 55H8C
SKU: 5524900
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I really like this TV for about 75% of my uses. Unfortunately for the other 25% of my use, I really dislike it. What I liked: The panel is a true 10 bit panel. It supports true 4:4:4 chroma which is an absolute MUST if you plan to use it as a PC monitor. Input lag at 1080p is decent at around 35 ms. The refresh is pretty fast so not too much ghosting. The tv supports HDR-10 which is pretty amazing at this price point. What I didn't like: The input lag at 4K is pretty unusable at around 60+ ms. If you plan to game at 4K, then look elsewhere. This is not the TV you're looking for. To give an idea, if you are playing a FPS fast action shooter, if you push the trigger, two or three whole frames will pass before it shows up on the screen. Viewing angle is really narrow. Who this TV is for: Those who want a TV for watching movies but aren't concerned with wide viewing angles. People who are planning to use it as a PC monitor but not for gaming. This TV makes a FANTASTIC PC monitor due to 10bit and 4:4:4 chroma support. (if you don't know what chroma support is, see attached pictures. The crisp sharp text is the chroma 444 and the blurrrier one is chroma 420) Want a great picture but are on a budget Gamers who only plan on gaming at 1080p Who this TV isn't for: Gamers who want to play 4K resolution Large crowds where people will not be able to be able to view from straight on. In conclusion it's a fantastic value if you aren't gaming in 4K or require wide viewing angles
Posted by s4sooch
This tv was actually rated as one of the best around $500 on rtings.com. Picture looks great, but losses some quality at side angles more than 45°. I was able to reduce how much it appears to degrade by having a lower backlight, contrast, and brightness. I like a warmer and darker picture anyway. Some people like it bright with a cool tone. If this is you, and you aren't always looking at the tv straight on, I may look at a different tv. HDR did not work on my xbox one straight out of the box. Required a firmware update which was very simple to do through the tv's menu. No issues at all since. If you want a cheaply priced 4k tv with hdr, this is truly hard to beat. Even some Samsungs that cost $200 more didn't look as good. The 5yr geek squad protection plan is great and relatively cheap. I recommend getting it. * Green LED backlight in pictures is something I added. Does not come with tv.
Posted by MoHenny
Took a chance on an unknown manufacturer, product had all the right features. I am very happy with the outcome. Screen is bright and. Clear, resoulation is amazing, upscaling is beyond belief.
Posted by Chucktwiddy
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Customers appreciate the 55" Class LED TV for its exceptional picture quality, affordable price, and user-friendly setup. Many users rave about the stunning 4K UHD resolution and HDR capabilities, while others commend its great value for money. However, some users have concerns about the narrow viewing angle, occasional screen issues, and limited refresh rate.