The Hisense U8/U8N is a mid-range TV released in 2024 and replaces the popular Hisense U8/U8K. It’s part of Hisense’s ULED lineup, sitting above the Hisense U6N and Hisense U7N but below their flagship Hisense UX model. It has a new chipset and promises better brightness and contrast than its predecessor. The TV is packed with features like Dolby Vision, local dimming, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, up to 4k @ 144Hz, and VRR support. It uses the Google TV interface, which is loaded with apps and has other smart features like voice control, and the TV has a built-in 50W 2.1.2 channel speaker system. We bought and tested the 65-inch model, and it’s also available in five different sizes: 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch, and a massive 100-inch model. Since the 75-inch model uses a different type of panel.
Our Verdict
The Hisense U8N is great for mixed usage. It looks great with the lights off thanks to its excellent black levels and vibrant colors. Fortunately, it performs great with the lights on too due to its fantastic SDR brightness and because it retains its color vibrancy and deep blacks. However, it only does an okay job reducing the intensity of direct reflections. Fortunately, HDR content is impactful due to the TV’s incredible HDR brightness. It’s also a great option for gaming due to its modern gaming features. The TV’s viewing angle is pretty narrow, though, so it’s best to sit as centered to the TV as possible.
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Incredible HDR brightness for very impactful highlights.
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Fantastic SDR brightness means it easily overcomes glare from indirect lighting.
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Good upscaling and very good low-quality content smoothing.
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Colors are vibrant, lifelike, and bright.
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Very deep blacks with minimal blooming when local dimming is enabled.
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Image degrades when viewed from the sides.
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Direct reflections are a bit distracting.
