Now, I must admit, I'd never heard of Hisense before finding this TV. Maybe because brands like Samsung, LG, TLC, and Vizio have dominated the market when it comes to HD and Smart TVs. Despite that, this TV is downright AMAZING. Now, don't worry, I'll give a full breakdown on the pros and cons of this particular TV but for the most part, this TV is 110% worth the asking price.
Note: Some Walmarts have this model or extremely similar TVs (TLC 40" 4K Smart TV) for a cheaper price.
In-depth Review:
Picture Quality: 5/5
-The picture quality is PERFECT. I didn't think it would be so good especially since it was from a rather obscure brand of TV's I'd never heard of. But, lo and behold, the quality was "picture-perfect".
Brightness/Contrast: 3.5/5
-Though the picture is great, the default and preset brightness/contrast setting(s) are quite poor. I use this TV for Cable TV, Netflix, and Gaming and when it comes to watching movies or videos on YouTube, the brightness is fine. When it comes to gaming, however, the flaws in the contrast/brightness become very apparent. I tried several games and my old TV just for comparison and my smaller 1080p TV was better when it came to brightness and contrast. This could easily be tweaked in the settings but it's still not the best. The TV has several preset options for brightness: Normal, bright, brighter, dark, and darker. There are also custom sliders in Advanced picture settings. Going through these and making a few changes can solve this option but it takes time and patience.
Features: 4/5
-The amount of features on this TV are pretty standard when it comes to apps and settings. I did hear that some Smart TVs have extra functions but those functions don't work, such as downloading new apps. You don't have to worry about that with this TV. I've also heard that some Smart TVs won't allow you to download the YouTube app or just doesn't offer it. This TV does, so don't worry.
Sound: 5/5
-The sound is, in my opinion, one of the best features of this TV. Yes, even more than the 4K. The sounds are all always so crisp and clear and the bass is just right on music. What's so great about this TV is that it pretty much acts as it's own high quality speaker. You can play music, movies, and other media on this TV and not worry about dialogue being muffled out. You also don't get any of that awful booming noise that sounds like your speaker is going to explode when playing loud music. Everything is just perfect.
Overall: 4.4/5
-A good buy for the price. My only advice would be to check in-stores for a better deal before going through with buying this TV.
| Brand Name | Hisense |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 30 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 44.4 x 9.7 x 27.7 inches |
| Item model number | 50R7E |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color Name | 50R7E |
| Special Features | Flat |
| Item Weight | 30 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 50 Inches |
