Hisense
Get notified when the price drops. Track this product on BigBangPrice, our price tracking partner.
The Hisense 55" U8 Series (U8QG, U8N) is a premium Mini‑LED TV offering up to 5,000 nits brightness, high native refresh rates (144‑165 Hz) and robust gaming features, all powered by Google TV. It targets gamers and HDR enthusiasts seeking OLED‑like performance at a lower price.
Pros
Current
$1,118.93
Average
$948.54
Lowest
$599.99
Highest
$1,198.99
Lower = better sales rank
Vizio
TCL
Hisense
Hisense
Hisense
Hisense
monTEK
Please sign in to leave a review
No reviews yet. Be the first to review!
Cons
From Expert Reviews
Praised by Experts
From User Reviews
Users Love
Users Complain About
Best For
Gamers seeking high refresh rates and VRR, HDR movie enthusiasts wanting extreme brightness and Dolby Vision, and viewers in bright rooms needing strong anti‑glare performance.
Not Ideal For
Households that prioritize wide viewing angles, users requiring robust wired networking, or those who cannot tolerate occasional software instability.
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers commend the U8 Series for its striking contrast, peak brightness and color accuracy, noting low input lag and strong anti‑glare performance that make it a top‑ranked non‑OLED TV. The inclusion of IMAX Enhanced and Dolby certifications, along with a high refresh rate, earns it accolades such as “Best Overall Value TV for 2025.”
What Users Say
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the picture quality, brightness and gaming responsiveness, often calling it the best non‑OLED TV and a great value versus premium competitors. Recurring complaints focus on software glitches, limited Ethernet speed, remote usability issues, and occasional dead‑pixel defects, with mixed experiences regarding customer support.
Common Complaints
Software glitches and UI freezes, remote control responsiveness problems, early dead‑pixel occurrences, limited 100 Mbps Ethernet port, poor off‑axis viewing angles, and inconsistent customer service.
What People Are Saying
“the best non-OLED TV on the market”
“Best Overall Value TV for 2025”
“I don’t need a soundbar”
How It Compares
vs. Samsung QLED 55" series
Advantages
Disadvantages
Choose Hisense for ultimate brightness, gaming performance and budget value; choose Samsung if you need superior viewing angles, stable software and faster wired networking.
pairwise
