Highlights
- Key Specs
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size Class: 55 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- LED Panel Type: Mini-LED QLED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Motion Rate 480 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: Hi-View Engine Pro, ULED Mini-LED Pro Plus with Full Array Local Dimming, FilmMaker Mode, Game Bar, 240Hz Game Enhancement (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- Smart Platform: Google TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock, YouTube, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Tubi, Twitch, Google Play Movies & TV, Paramount+, Max (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- TV Tuner Type: ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV)
- Works With: Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- General
- Brand: Hisense
- Model Number: 55U8N
- Product Name: 55" Class U8 Series Mini-LED 4K UHD QLED Smart Google TV (2024)
- Color: Black
- Series: U8 Mini-LED QLED (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Model Year: 2024
- Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 30.5 inches
- Product Width: 48.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth With Stand: 12.6 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 28.2 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 3 inches
- Product Weight With Stand: 41.9 pounds
- Product Weight Without Stand: 41.2 pounds
- Stand Width: 33.4 inches (The horizontal measurement of the stand/base, or the distance from the outside of one leg to the outside of the opposite leg, as it is attached to the product.)
- Stand Depth: 12.6 inches
- Adjustable Stand Width: false (Whether the stand can adjust to have more than one measurement either between the legs or the base itself.)
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size: 54.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Size Class: 55 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Picture Quality Enhancement Technology: 4K Active HDR
- LED Panel Type: Mini-LED QLED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Curved Screen: false
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Motion Rate 480 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Synchronization Technology: FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) (Generally, these technologies allow syncing between a computer/console game's frame rate and the device's refresh rate for a smoother display without tearing.)
- Closed Captioning: true (The text version of spoken audio displayed on the screen. Devices that can display closed captioning typically have the option to toggle the feature on or off.)
- Language(s) Displayed: English, Spanish, French (The available language options for displayed text or captions.)
- Features
- Remote Control Type: Voice control, Backlit
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: Hi-View Engine Pro, ULED Mini-LED Pro Plus with Full Array Local Dimming, FilmMaker Mode, Game Bar, 240Hz Game Enhancement (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
- Smart Platform: Google TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock, YouTube, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Tubi, Twitch, Google Play Movies & TV, Paramount+, Max (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Screen Mirroring: true (Casts the screen of one device onto another wirelessly, using a common protocol (typically Bluetooth).)
- Screen Mirroring Technology: Chromecast, Apple AirPlay
- Content Sharing: Mobile to TV (The device is capable of connecting to another device in order to send or receive streaming content. Share content from your mobile device to your TV or vice versa.)
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- TV Tuner: Digital (The ATSC TV Tuner is a component built into conventional TV sets or other devices for receiving over-the-air broadcast TV without a cable/satellite box. Digital tuners may be purchased separately and connected to a device if it does not have one built in.)
- Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- Display Connector(s): 1 x Composite video, 2 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x Composite video (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Network Connector(s): 1 x LAN
- Audio Only Outputs: 1 x Optical digital audio
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x USB-A 3.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): eARC
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- TV Tuner Type: ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV)
- RF Antenna Input: true (This input is used to connect devices such as antennas or cable boxes to a TV via a coaxial cable.)
- Number Of USB Port(s) (Total): 2 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Compatibility
- VESA Wall Mount Standard: 200mm x 400mm (VESA wall mount standards refer to the spacing of screw holes built into a TV in order to fit with standard TV wall mounts. These standards are implemented into most TVs and monitors.)
- Works With: Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Audio
- Built-In Speakers: true
- Surround Sound Supported: Dolby Atmos (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- Speaker Output: 50 watts
- Number Of Speakers: 5
- Number of Audio Channels: 2.1.2 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
- Power
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 39 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 325 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Included
- Stand Included: true
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2 Years
- Warranty - Labor: 2 Years
- Box Dimension
- Height: 33.5 inches
- Width: 54.5 inches
- Depth: 7 inches
- CubicDimension: 12780 inches
- Other
- UPC: 888143018539
Meet the MVP of TVs! The award-winning U8 Series Mini-LED smart display from Hisense just got even better. This model is packed with lots of exciting features that dramatically improve the color, contrast and detail of every picture. Think: double the local dimming zones of our previous version, Up to Peak Brightness 3000, QLED Quantum Dot color technology, Dolby Vision HDR and Anti-Glare Low Reflection technology. Bring the sounds of the cinema directly to your living room with Dolby Atmos and a 50W 2.1.2 multi-channel audio system. We even equipped the U8 with a NEXTGEN TV ATSC 3.0 tuner and Wi-Fi 6E router compatibility, making it virtually future-proof. Plus, level up your gaming with 144Hz VRR panel, Dolby Vision Gaming and FreeSync Premium Pro.
- Mini-LED Pro+ With Full Array Local Dimming: Experience the latest in backlight technology. Mini-LED Pro+ delivers exceptional picture quality, revealing stars in the night sky. Every game, show, and movie comes into sharp focus.
- Up To 3,000 Nits Peak Brightness: Experience extraordinary brightness with up to 3000 nits. Be captivated by vivid clarity in every scene—even in the brightest rooms.
- QLED Color: Broaden your color spectrum significantly to create over a billion shades for vibrant, lifelike images.
- Hi-View AI Engine Pro: The Hi-View AI Engine Pro chipset is the brain behind your screen, using deep learning and advanced technologies to enhance your viewing experience.
- Native 144Hz Panel With Game Mode Pro & Game Bar: Level up your gaming with the native 144Hz panel, VRR from 48Hz to 144Hz, Auto Low Latency, and Game Bar. Enjoy smooth, responsive gameplay.
- Total HDR Solution With Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Advanced HDR By Technicolor: See all your favorite content in dazzling detail, with enhanced colors and deeper blacks.
- 2.1 Multi-Channel Sound With Dolby Atmos: Surround yourself with rich, deep, and immersive sound from a 5-speaker setup designed to captivate. The 50W max power and an advanced audio decoder transform your space into a true home theater—no extra equipment required.
- IMAX Enhanced: Certified by IMAX and Hollywood’s leading technical specialists, this feature delivers IMAX’s signature picture quality and DTS-powered audio immersion from the comfort of your home.
- Filmmaker Mode: Watch movies and shows as the filmmakers intended, preserving their original aspect ratio, colors, and frame rates.
- Google TV: Google TV organizes movies, shows, live TV, and more from your apps and subscriptions, offering personalized recommendations based on your interests.
- WiFi 6E Enabled: Experience faster speeds, lower latency, and seamless streaming with WiFi 6E.
- NEXTGEN TV ATSC 3.0: Unlock stunning clarity, richer colors, and immersive sound with NextGen TV.
- 2-Year Warranty: Enjoy added peace of mind with Hisense’s 2-year warranty on ULED TVs, doubling the industry standard.
Whats Included
- TV
- Stand
- Power Cable
- Remote
Q: What type of speakers does this Hisense TV have?
A: This Hisense TV is equipped with a 2.1 multi-channel sound system with Dolby Atmos, delivering immersive audio through a 5-speaker setup.
Q: What is the refresh rate of this Hisense TV?
A: This Hisense TV has a 144Hz refresh rate.
Q: What is the peak brightness of this Hisense TV?
A: This Hisense TV boasts a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits.
Q: Does this TV come with a warranty?
A: Yes, this Hisense ULED TV includes a 2-year warranty, which is double the industry standard.
Q: How does the Mini-LED Pro+ technology enhance the viewing experience?
A: The Mini-LED Pro+ technology, combined with Full Array Local Dimming Pro, significantly enhances contrast and focus, allowing you to see even the smallest details, like stars in the night sky.
Q: What is the benefit of having WiFi 6E enabled on this TV?
A: With WiFi 6E enabled, this TV offers faster speeds, reduced latency, and smoother streaming for an enhanced viewing experience.
Q: How much built in memory does this TV have? 8 or 16 Gigabytes?
A: Hi Hisense Customer, Thank you for your interest in the Hisense 55U8N. This TV has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM. If you have any further questions or concerns, please give us a call at 1-888-935-8880 or email us at [email protected]. Thanks again, Harley with the Hisense Support Team.
Q: What are the shipping box dimensions on the Hisense U8 QLED 2024?
A: Hi Glenn, Thank you for your interest in the Hisense 55U8N. The carton dimensions for this model are 54.7×33.7×7.3 inches. If you have any further questions or concerns, please give us a call at 1-888-935-8880 or email us at [email protected]. Thanks again, Harley with the Hisense Support Team.
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Customers are enthusiastic about the Hisense 55" Class U8 Series Mini-LED 4K UHD QLED Smart Google TV's picture quality, describing it as "unreal" and "beautiful." They appreciate the vibrant colors and deep blacks, thanks to the Mini-LED and QLED technologies. The Google TV platform is also well-received for its user-friendly interface and extensive streaming content options. While some customers have concerns about the limited viewing angle, overall, customers are very satisfied with the TV's performance and value for the price.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Stunning! Hisense U8 is a knockout!
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