Customer Ratings & Reviews

I am coming from owning an LG OLED tv that is about 4 years old. It is a great TV without a doubt. I also own two Sony LCD tvs that were mid tier televisions when I got them. They were just ok. They had much better brightness than my LG OLED, however they lacked dark inky blacks. All LCD / LED tvs for the last few years have never quite gotten to the same “inky black” levels as my LG OLED tv. That is until now. I won’t quite say this UR8 tv, the first year Hisense has moved to its new RGB MiniLED technology, is as deep a black, but it is VERY, VERY CLOSE!! This TV is actually going to actually replace my LG OLED in my living room that has windows on two sides. The OLED always struggled with brightness in this room. This Hisense UR8 does not, while giving me near “inky blacks”. Top that off with this TV gets very bright. Much brighter than my OLED could ever, or even my other Sony T. The brightness helps overcome reflections from the windows and light in my living room. This TV is actually one step down from the UR9 TV Hisense released just a few months ago. That TV is better in that it has a higher peak brightness, however it is much more expensive, and lacks 4 HDMI 2.1 ports. This TV has 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, and while it does not match the peak brightness of the UR9, I cannot imagine it being much brighter than this UR8 in my bright living room. The TV OS on GoogleTV which is so much better than the LG OLED OS by leaps and bounds. It is actually pretty snappy, and much faster than the processor in my LG. I no longer feel I need a separate streaming box. Most people can just use all of the built OS apps with no need for an AppleTV or other streaming box. Even apps like KODI can be installed, as the OS is GoogleTV. This is a big 75” TV, and it is hard to take out and set up for just one person. Make sure you have one other person to help you pull it out of the box. The included stand is very nice and heavy. Included are a remote, batteries, power cord, TV stand made of a very heavy metal and the hardware for attaching it. There are different levels you can attach the stand to on the back of the TV in case you need room to fit a soundbar underneath it. The UR8 has 4 HDMI 2.1 ports with one of them being a eARC port. Make sure you use the HDMI port labeled eARC so that you get proper surround sound passthru if you are using a soundbar. The WiFi protocol is Wifi 6E. My WiFi router is right next to my TV, and I got my full bandwidth across WiFi. This TVs picture quality is fantastic. I really do think it is overall better than my OLED tv given how bright it gets. Even contrast is great for HDR and DV content. I tried playing 4K Blu-Rays on it and all looked great. The motion handling is great, and there are several preset motion handling and picture modes. I also played Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, and all displayed everything at least as good as my OLED with no fear of ever getting burn-in on this TV. When gaming there is also a separate gaming mode that will show you frame rates, HDR modes, and VRR settings. Within that game mode, there are also other interface “themes” you can choose from, that can change the screen interface to match which type of console you have connected. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro supported too for no screen tearing. That is great as this TV can display up to 180hz! One thing that has always concerned me with LED/LCD tvs is dimming zones. Even when watching movies that have black bars on the top and bottom, in HDR or Dolby Vision, I could not really notice any white glow in those areas like I would with my other LCD tvs. This is also considering that this tv has less local dimming lights than the step up model in the UR9. The more dimming zones you have the less likely you will be able to see that glowing. I was surprised to see how good this was, especially as I have been used to watching content on an OLED for a few years now where this excels. Color reproduction is also very good if not great on 4K Blu-Ray content. The Mad Max Fury Road 4K Blu-Ray is my go to for checking color and contrast. This TV surpassed even what I think my OLED delivered in terms of color. I would also say that contrast is nearly the same as what I see on my OLED on the same films, possibly even better on this TV as it reaches a higher level of brightness. It is certainly much better than my Sony LCD TV which looked pretty good at the time I bought it also. The color saturation is just so good with the RGB MiniLED on this TV. The sound on this TV is also very good. It won’t be replacing a soundbar or surround sound receiver with speakers, however this is one of the best sounding TVs I have ever heard. It has a built in subwoofer on the back of the TV, along with two stereo speakers on either side facing the back as well. The remote is pretty basic but has everything you would need on it, including a button for Google Assistant, and a few other apps that are built in to the GoogleTV OS. All in all, this TV is probably the best bang for your buck of all the RGBMini LED tvs to come out this year, including Hisense's own UR9 TVs. Highly recommended!!!

This is actually my second Hisense TV. My first one was a personal purchase—I went for it because of the price, features, and overall value. I’ll be honest, I was a little hesitant at first since I had never owned a Hisense TV before and didn’t know what to expect. But after using it, the colors, brightness, operating system, and overall responsiveness completely won me over. So when I got the chance to check out a newer model, I jumped on it—and I’m glad I did. Hisense is seriously on a roll. Let’s get into what the new UR8 Mini LED 4K HDR Smart Google TV brings to the table. Specifications: Height without stand: 37.9 inches / with stand: 39.9 inches Width: 65.7 inches Depth without stand: 2.3 inches / with stand: 12.2 inches Weight without stand: 66.6 pounds / with stand: 76.1 pounds Sound Quality: First up, the sound—and honestly, this might be my favorite part. If you’ve got a soundbar, you might not even need it here. The Hisense UR8 features a built-in 2.1.2 multi-channel surround sound system tuned by Devialet, and it genuinely delivers. This isn’t your typical “TV speakers just exist” situation. You get dedicated height channels that create a more immersive soundstage. Dialogue is crisp, bass has real punch, and with DTS Virtual:X, you can actually feel the direction of the sound in action scenes. It pulls you into whatever you’re watching instead of just playing audio at you. Picture Quality: Of course, sound alone isn’t enough—the picture has to match, and it absolutely does. The RGB Mini LED technology on this TV is impressive. Instead of using a single white backlight like traditional Mini LED TVs, this one uses red, green, and blue LEDs, which takes color accuracy and vibrancy to another level. Colors look richer and more natural, blacks are deep and actually black (not gray), and everything pops in 4K HDR. Whether you’re watching movies, bingeing shows, or gaming, the experience just feels elevated. And yes—this TV is built for gaming too. With HDMI 2.1 support, a native 180Hz game mode, VRR, ALLM, and an enhanced game bar, it checks all the boxes. Playing on my PS5 felt incredibly smooth and responsive—honestly closer to a gaming monitor than a traditional TV. Smart Features: Google TV keeps things simple and easy to use. Setup was quick—about 10 minutes with an update—and I was up and running. All the major apps are there like Netflix, YouTube, and Prime Video, and since it’s based on Android, you’ve got the option to sideload apps if that’s your thing. If you’re already in the Google ecosystem, this gets even better. I can control my Google Home devices directly from the TV, including checking my security cameras, which is a nice bonus. Overall: I’m genuinely impressed. Between the standout RGB Mini LED picture, the Devialet-tuned audio, and all the gaming and smart features, the Hisense UR8 delivers way more than most people expect. At this point, it’s safe to say Hisense isn’t just competing—they’re making a serious statement.

I am very particular about video resolution, sharpness, color saturation, frame rate per output, motion fluidity and screen brightness. This TV is so good, it is making me rewatch all my favorite movies. This TV is a huge surprise for me. The colors are vibrant. The screen is bright even at daytime with very less glare in my living room with French glass doors. The blacks are so deep they're like OLED quality-- not super black but black enough to make end credits FLOAT while watching at night. The blacks have such a wide range that a scene can be dark and I can still see the difference within shades of gray. And I can make a dark scene bright without it washing out the shadows. About the sound, do not compare it to your surround sound. But off the bat, the sound quality is even better than those small 2.1 sound bars. There is a good amount of bass-- very uncommon for slim LEDs. The sound stage is wide however it lacks depth. The sound pretty much sits on a slim range so echoey attempts will sound like fishbowl sound. But it projects wide from side to side. Overall though, if you are not exposed to external speakers, the TV sound is good on its own. Software-wise, I love it that it's a GoogleTV. I did experience a big bug though, which seems to be quite known-- the TV shuts off after streaming ads from Disney Plus, prime video or HBO max. I tried to tweak each setting and searched through the internet and cannot find solution. Luckily I have a fire stick lying around and I ended up having to use it instead. It is working but of course, I am missing the native navigation and features. Hisense has to figure out that sleeping tv bug. The Hisense settings infused with googleTV is so fluid, it's a shame that the user friendliness of everything is compromised when I have to use an external source just to watch without interruption. Other than the bug, casting, and other software features are great. It even has camera gesture settings to control the TV if I put a matching camera. What I love the most is the AI picture settings because the auto modes just make the videos pop without having to do so much tweak to other settings. Now comparing the on-tv software to the responsiveness of a streaming source, of course GoogleTV is fast, clean, stutterless, and the picture settings straight up are perfect. I had to mimic the picture settings of the original native GoogleTV settings to the fire stick because I really love how the default picture settings look. An external 4k source though sometimes slows, but that's more a source concern. There is a tendency to have the soap opera effect because of the fast refresh rate of the panel. So I know, in time, I will have really precise settings for specific viewing modes, even with the presence of the onboard auto settings. I don't think I have been excited to watch on a TV before this Hisense TV. I even let go of my bigger 86 for this 75 because the quality is just unbelievable. This is such a great product, it took away all my hesitations with this brand, even with the presence of the software bug. I am sure anyone who experiences this will feel the same. See for yourself.

I remember way back to my first Hisense TV. It did the basics at a very good price. But they have come such a long way since then. Easily topping the lists of the best picture per dollar out there. My other smaller TV is a 55” Sony OLED. So I am use to a one of the best pictures out there. Does the Hisense even come close. The quick answer is YES. Too close!! This is my first RGB Mini LED TV. I had seen a lot of reviews of the same type and most said they are as close to OLED quality as you can get with an LCD screen. Well now I see why. The colors, black levels, contrast, and clarity are an awesome thing to look at. And since its a native 180Hz screen motion is crisp and clear with none of the normal motion artifacts you get with for example a 60Hz screen. I was also super impressed at the lack of blooming on bright objects on a black background. For example I like to watch TV with subtitles. And with most TVs it gets distracting because of the halo around the white letters on dark backgrounds. There is almost none of that here. The sound was also very impressive. It of course wont replace a good soundbar or surround system, but for most folks the sound will be good enough. Plenty of punch to things like explosions, etc. But also with great clarity for voices and other mids and highs. And I am very happy that it comes with Google TV as its smart system. My Sony also has this so there was no learning curve at all. And out of all the smart platforms out there I think Google TV does it best. Everything is easy to navigate, well laid out, and isnt over intrusive with ads or suggestions. And you can turn a lot of things off to make it an even more plain set up if you prefer to keep things simple. I am also a pretty avid gamer, and WOW is gaming awesome of this beast of a TV. Excellent performance with no screen tearing or any other issues. It takes immersion to another level when you have a screen this big that performs the way it does! I also really like the remote. Its backlit which is a must for my TV remotes. I love the metallic look. And its very simplistic with only what you need on it. Your most used apps and shortcuts without overdoing it. It can also be controlled with your voice which I have become accustomed to do. And another feature that is even better then my Sony OLED is that it has 4 full HDMI 2.1 ports, unlike my Sony which has 2 2.1 ports, and the other 2 2.0. This is a must for people that have several consoles and a PC to connect. No more having to swap out ports or requiring an additional HDMI switch box. So like I said in the title, Hisense has come a very long way. And with the UR8 they hit a homerun. It does everything I want is a TV and then some. Excellent features at a great price for a 75” RGB Mini LED TV. Couldnt recommend it more!!

I have had several Hisense TVs over the years and each one has been better and better. This is no exception. Just be sure and measure your vehicle if you are driving this home yourself, cus this thing is big! Mounting the TV was a little bit of a challenge, as the TV alone is over 60 pounds, and I think for most people a second person will be necessary to ensure safety of the device and all others concerned. Even with the included stand, a second person will ensure a gentle landing in the place of your choice. Getting setup overall was super easy. Scan the QR code and transfer all your google settings directly. My only complaint is that finding the google play store to add the one streaming app that didn't transfer was a bit of effort but once found all was complete and the device was ready to go! The settings are quite intuitive and even allows for timing adjustments for gaming. I am not an expert gamer, but I must say hooking up to my gaming console gave impressive and immersive results. Truly enjoyable. I use over the air ancient technology to get local weather and news. The TV tuner worked great and perhaps even better than my previous Hisense model. The biggest surprise was the sound. I have a nice soundbar in use for this location and quite frankly I think it can be retired. The sound for music, movies and gaming is really good. I have had a few TVs in my life and this is clearly the best "out of the box" sound I have ever had. For the money this is an excellent value!