Been keeping an eye out on a Hisense TV for a year now. Mainly due to the Android TV OS. The only other brand using this platform is Sony which I also owned and loved it. The down side is Sony's price. Yes the picture is a more accurate one, but I love trying different technologies and brands. Well last year the only Hisense TV even worth buying was the 9 series which start at 55" and since I was buying for the bedroom I'd prefer a good 50" at much lower price. I didn't mind getting the 55" but every where you they were sold out and online sites who had them sold way above the retail price, so I waited. Then this TV came along this past month. Yes last year this Hisense had this 8 series out at a cheap price but not nearly as advanced as this years, so I bought two. I'd say this TV is almost on par w/ the 9 series of last year, but still updated software and remote and some actually better features. The Hisense version of Oled the Uled is not bad. Very vivid and this tv is very bright. Believe me on that, and viewing angles are also great. The motion features as all other reviewers mentioned are garbage. Color accuracy is not great, but still very good for half the price of more of other TV's. I must say I have not played with calibrating the set yet, so know fine tuning it better - which takes time, I positive the picture can a d will be more accurate. The Atmos sound is actually much better than expected, it's load. Playing music and bass is very impressive for a TV. Movies even sound great, and no doubt loud enough for 85% of people who buy this tv, who will choose not to buy a soundbar. Android TV setup is very clean and fast! More Apps from the Store than I thought, plus any App they don't have can be sideloaded. Kodi, Plex, and other media players many Firestick users can be also used on this TV, so no need to buy an addons. I hooked a 2TB Mini Laptop SSD Drive one of the USB and instantly formatted it, and now this 8GB TV is a 2TB powerhouse of storage. Downside USB ports are not at least 3.0 to fully maximize speed of external SSD. But still quick. Voice assistant works properly, remote is not the best but works. Can add any Bluetooth Remote of your choice to improve navigation, or adds a Keyboard and mouse, or even a one in all Remote, keyboard, and touchpad. No connection issues so far. TV arrived in perfect shape( Was a worry of mine). Overall without question for the price this TV can not be beat for Picture Quality, Sound, Android OS, and Design (Which could use a little improvement)
Cons:
*Yes the stupid 1/4in black trim that that blends in with the bevel is a disappointment. Not only does it take almost an inch from the Picture size but makes the small bezel look like an old fashioned TV w/ an 1/2 bezel. Reminds me of Small Bezeled Laptops with the black trim lining on the outside most of the screen but worse. *Old HDMI inputs on a 2020 new model tv also degrades the TV and it's potential.
*USB 2.0 Ports (Outdated)
*No Backlight on remote, no quick exit from menu, no quick menu options to change pic & sound modes quickly when changing from what your watching. If I want to listen to a news report, music, or movie I don't want to have to go through the whole menu to change modes only to change back modes when switching back to movies.
***** Bottom line BUY THIS TV*******
Having both a top end Sony Android TV, and this Hisense, the difference in Overall Quality is not much difference between the two. The big difference compared is the Price Tag. If you have lots if money to pay twice the price for a TV that's a tad bit better, then go with the Sony.
^ I'd love to test out the2020^
//Hisense 9 Series if $$$ right\\
| Brand Name | Hisense |
|---|---|
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | Flat |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer, Soundbar |
| Standing screen display size | 50 Inches |
| Wattage | 80 watts |
