Hisense U8 Series 55 inch
By Ethan Halfhide · Updated
High peak brightness and gaming specs that undercut OLED
Hisense U8 Series 55 inch
Specifications
- Price
- $699
- 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 55-inch U8 brings the same Mini LED brightness, 144Hz panel and Google TV platform into a size that fits a normal living room wall. It undercuts every OLED at this size while beating them for daylight visibility, which matters more than absolute contrast in a bright room. Gamers get VRR, ALLM and low input lag; film watchers get Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced.
Pros
- +Very bright
- +Strong gaming features
- +Undercuts OLED
Cons
- −Uniformity not flagship-grade
How it compares
| Device | Price | Ecosystems | Matter | Hub required | Local control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hisense U8 Series 55 inch | $699 | 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.