'It's not an OLED-killer yet': I tested Hisense’s affordable RGB TV, and while I like its picture quality and performance, it surprisingly falls short in the area I had the highest hopes for
TechRadar Verdict The Hisense UR8 brings RGB mini-LED to a more affordable price point, delivering impressive backlight control, good sports performance, and a ton of gaming features. Unfortunately, its colors, arguably its main selling point, are disappointing, not providing the wow-factor I was looking for. Jump To: Two minute review Prices & release dates Specs Benchmark results Features Picture quality Sound quality Design Smart TV & menus Gaming Value Should you buy?
- ▪TechRadar Verdict The Hisense UR8 brings RGB mini-LED to a more affordable price point, delivering impressive backlight control, good sports performance, and a ton of gaming features.
- ▪Unfortunately, its colors, arguably its main selling point, are disappointing, not providing the wow-factor I was looking for.
- ▪Jump To: Two minute review Prices & release dates Specs Benchmark results Features Picture quality Sound quality Design Smart TV & menus Gaming Value Should you buy?
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TechRadar Verdict The Hisense UR8 brings RGB mini-LED to a more affordable price point, delivering impressive backlight control, good sports performance, and a ton of gaming features. Unfortunately, its colors, arguably its main selling point, are disappointing, not providing the wow-factor I was looking for. While this is still a good evolution of mini-LED, the technology here still isn't an OLED killer yet. $999.99 at Best Buy(55-inch HDR) $1,299.99 at Best Buy(65-inch HDR) $1,699.99 at Best Buy(HDR) Check Amazon Pros +Great backlight control +Good gaming features and performance +Effective anti-glare screen Cons -Real-world colors don't match measurements -Movie picture modes show little variation -Some texture blur in fast-paced action Best picks for you I’m a trained TV calibrator,…
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