Thankfully, the Hisense U8N was what I wanted to see when I unboxed it: sleek and modern.
Thin bezels match up nicely with the metallic stand.
Id like to mention that I tested the 65-inch version of the U8N.
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The 55- and 100-inch sizes swap that center stand for two feet (the 75-inch keeps the stand).
That being said, be sure to double-check your furniture measurements!
If youre planning on wall mounting the U8N, Id suggest a tilting or full motion bracket.
The U8 Series Mini-LED smart display from Hisense has double the local dimming zones of the previous version, QLED Quantum Dot color technology, Dolby Vision HDR and Anti-Glare Low Reflection technology.
The sleek and modern style trickles down to the U8Ns remote control.
But do you know what would have made me the happiest I could be?
A USB-C port to recharge an internal battery.
The U8 Series Mini-LED smart display from Hisense has double the local dimming zones of the previous version, QLED Quantum Dot color technology, Dolby Vision HDR and Anti-Glare Low Reflection technology.
Tweak Some options
Out of the box, the Hisense U8N does not look very good.
I think it’s important to address this issue before even talking about the U8Ns many visual accolades.
After taking some time to tweak and calibrate, the U8N really does look incredible.
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Fortunately, fixing the underwhelming default tweaks isnt too difficult.
Id recommend either of the Theater modes for backlighting and color accuracy.
you’ve got the option to also use the brightness adjuster within any preset to lower illumination.
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And because this is a 4K TV, all lower-resolution sources get the upscaling treatment.
The movie looked incredible on the U8N.
Specular highlights from Onwards third-act dragon battle pushed the TV to its limits.
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But during these ultra-bright moments, the U8N still managed to deliver a picture that wasnt oversaturated.
Netflixs Ripleylimited series favors a cinematic style that couldnt be more different than Onward.
The U8N handled the noir aesthetic like a pro.
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Its TVs like this that make it harder for me to choose between LED-LCD and OLED.
Did you notice I didnt say exactly like an OLED though?
Think of bloom as a haze of light around certain subjects on dark screens.
Subtitles are a usual suspect, which the U8N actually fared quite well against.
Where I noticed light bloom the most was whenever I launched the YouTube app.
One of the best-looking and best-performing games in my collection is the 2023 remaster of Resident Evil 4.
Hisenses Automatic Game Mode kicked into gear the moment I fired up the PlayStation.
This adds more low-end than youd ever expect to hear coming out of a TV.
The U8N is also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, and supports hands-free voice controls.
Youll even be able to pull up live surveillance views from most web-connected cameras on your property.
What About the Other Brands?
As far as Mini LEDs go, two of the U8Ns fiercest foes are theSamsung QN90DandSony Bravia 7.
However, neither brand can hold a torch to the U8Ns pricing.
More in keeping with the U8Ns pricing is the TCL QM8 Series.
Should You Buy the Hisense U8N?
Ive had the opportunity to go hands-on with Hisenses older U8K and U8H Mini LEDs.
