Hisense U8 Series
By Ethan Halfhide · Updated
Extremely bright Mini LED with strong gaming specs for the money
Hisense U8 Series
Specifications
- Price
- $899
- Device type
- Smart TV
- Ecosystems
- Alexa, Google Home
- Rooms
- Living Room
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet
- Hub required
- No
- Rental friendly
- No
- Matter certified
- No
- Installation
- Not listed
- Energy Star
- No
- Local control
- No
- Voice control
- Yes
About
The U8 is Hisense's flagship Mini LED, with peak brightness that outguns most OLEDs in daylit rooms, full-array local dimming and a 144Hz panel with VRR for consoles and PCs. Google TV handles the software side, with both Alexa and Google Assistant available for voice control. Off-angle viewing and some blooming around bright objects are the trade-offs against OLED, but nothing near this price gets brighter.
Pros
- +Very high brightness
- +Strong gaming specs
- +Good price
Cons
- −Uniformity behind LG and Sony
How it compares
| Device | Price | Ecosystems | Matter | Hub required | Local control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hisense U8 Series | $899 | Alexa, Google Home | No | No | No |
| Roku Pro Series 55 inch | $699 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit | No | No | No |
| TCL QM7 Series | $799 | Alexa, Google Home | No | No | No |
| Roku Pro Series | $899 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit | No | No | No |
About the author
Ethan Halfhide: Ethan Halfhide is a smart home enthusiast and AI technologist who follows the connected home market closely, from smart locks and security cameras to robot vacuums, lighting, sensors and hubs. He curates HomeGearLab's device directory, comparing products on published specs, compatibility, setup requirements and price so readers can pick gear that fits their home and works together.