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55" Hisense U8G Series Quantum 4K ULED Android TV (2021 Model)

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Best Buy has 55" Hisense U8G Series Quantum 4K ULED Android TV (2021 Model; 55U8G) on sale for $749.99. Shipping is free, otherwise, select free curbside pickup as an alterative option.

Thanks to community member jeskid14 for finding this deal

Note, curbside pickup may vary depending on location. Purchase also includes 3-Month of Apple TV+ trial (automatically added to cart)

Specs/Key Features
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Motion Rate: 480
  • LED Panel Type: Quantum ULED
  • Smart Platform: Android TV w/ Google Assistant
  • HDR: HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma, Dolby Vision
  • VESA Wall Mount: 400x300mm
    • Inputs
      • 4x HDMI
      • 2x USB 2.0
      • 1x USB 3.0
      • 1x Composite
      • 1x Optical Audio
      • 1x RF
      • 1x Ethernet
Warranty
  • Includes a standard 1-year warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Price Research: Purchase this device today and save $250 Off (25% Savings) from the original list price of $999.99. This is the best available price in the market for this particular Hisense model. This had been roughly ~$900 earlier this Summer
  • This 2021 Hisense model features 4K ULED w/ Quantum Dot Wide Color Gamut + Ultra Motion/120Hz native refresh rate. It combines digitally remastered 4K HDR content and DTS audio technologies with the best consumer products and streaming platform. This is great for people who want a more premier, at home experience
  • Extended holiday return period through January 16, 2021
  • Offer valid while promotion/pricing last
Additional Note
  • This product has earned a 4.5/5 star rating w/ over 130+ customer reviews at Best Buy
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by jeskid14
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Best Buy has 55" Hisense U8G Series Quantum 4K ULED Android TV (2021 Model; 55U8G) on sale for $749.99. Shipping is free, otherwise, select free curbside pickup as an alterative option.

Thanks to community member jeskid14 for finding this deal

Note, curbside pickup may vary depending on location. Purchase also includes 3-Month of Apple TV+ trial (automatically added to cart)

Specs/Key Features
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Motion Rate: 480
  • LED Panel Type: Quantum ULED
  • Smart Platform: Android TV w/ Google Assistant
  • HDR: HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma, Dolby Vision
  • VESA Wall Mount: 400x300mm
    • Inputs
      • 4x HDMI
      • 2x USB 2.0
      • 1x USB 3.0
      • 1x Composite
      • 1x Optical Audio
      • 1x RF
      • 1x Ethernet
Warranty
  • Includes a standard 1-year warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Price Research: Purchase this device today and save $250 Off (25% Savings) from the original list price of $999.99. This is the best available price in the market for this particular Hisense model. This had been roughly ~$900 earlier this Summer
  • This 2021 Hisense model features 4K ULED w/ Quantum Dot Wide Color Gamut + Ultra Motion/120Hz native refresh rate. It combines digitally remastered 4K HDR content and DTS audio technologies with the best consumer products and streaming platform. This is great for people who want a more premier, at home experience
  • Extended holiday return period through January 16, 2021
  • Offer valid while promotion/pricing last
Additional Note
  • This product has earned a 4.5/5 star rating w/ over 130+ customer reviews at Best Buy
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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YW55
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I was kind skeptical at first to replace my Plasma due to the pure black performance. If you look at my photo (plasma on the left, U8G on the right) the black on the U8G is very good. Look hard there a bit of glow due to the active backlights but it's not bad at all. Because the TV is much brighter than the plasma, you eyes adjust and back light glow kind of disappears. The HDR on the U8G makes the image on the plasma look flat in comparison without bright highlights.

Note that the 55 inch has fewer number of dimming zones compared to the 65 inch I have so YMMV.
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Weird how Hisense now decided to lower the price of this TV after the TCL sale has ended. Maybe everything will drop down during black friday week, right?
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Amazon also lowered their price to $750
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091YJQGVW
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Nov 8, 2021 2:22 PM
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Quote from w4ffles View quoted comment :
There's an error in the specs listed in this post. The 55" U8G only has 132 local dimming zones while the 65" model has 360 local dimming zones. That and the ghosting issues have held me back from buying the 55" U8G for my bedroom and I can't fit the 65" unfortunately.
Sorry I'll fix it
Nov 8, 2021 2:24 PM
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grilledsteakNov 8, 2021 2:24 PM
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Quote from josephinelp View quoted comment :
The TV reviewers keep saying that the manufacturers set the price, not Amazon and Best Buy. I'm not sure how strict that rule is if it's true.
It's called MAP pricing and is used for tons of products, but it only applies to advertised price. That's why, especially with tv retailers, they say they can't negotiate over the price but if you come in, they can make you a deal.
Nov 8, 2021 2:31 PM
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kumar_eats_pieNov 8, 2021 2:31 PM
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So if we just bought at the other price, best buy should refund the difference until January right?
Nov 8, 2021 2:57 PM
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Waffles11Nov 8, 2021 2:57 PM
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Quote from kumar_eats_pie View quoted comment :
So if we just bought at the other price, best buy should refund the difference until January right?
I don't know, best buy has it listed as an extended return policy but I'm thinking if they have a black friday or cyber monday sale it would be a headache for them to honor it.

I just pushed my delivery date to 11/30 so I could cancel and rebuy if they won't adjust.

Also, I have last year's tcl 6 series (without vrr) but lack of roku, some wifi issue, better looking stand, and slightly better ratings made me pick this tv for the game room
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Quote from Waffles11 View quoted comment :
I don't know, best buy has it listed as an extended return policy but I'm thinking if they have a black friday or cyber monday sale it would be a headache for them to honor it.

I just pushed my delivery date to 11/30 so I could cancel and rebuy if they won't adjust.

Also, I have last year's tcl 6 series (without vrr) but lack of roku, some wifi issue, better looking stand, and slightly better ratings made me pick this tv for the game room
Which model series 6 in particular do you have?
Nov 8, 2021 3:14 PM
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Waffles11Nov 8, 2021 3:14 PM
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Quote from jeskid14 View quoted comment :
Which model series 6 in particular do you have?
75R635, it's a great TV but no VRR

75R636 (or smaller) I imagine will also be great for picture quality but with worse software. You could always buy a 4k roku stick for $50 on sale too
Nov 8, 2021 3:43 PM
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YW55Nov 8, 2021 3:43 PM
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So the U8G TVs doesn't have the "Black Friday Prices Guaranteed" label on Best Buy like some other TVs. Can you still get price match after the fact?

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Nov 8, 2021 4:09 PM
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GhostHost13Nov 8, 2021 4:09 PM
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Just bought the 65" version last week, should be here Wed. I'm excited about it
Nov 8, 2021 4:38 PM
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zebilmncNov 8, 2021 4:38 PM
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Quote from Waffles11 View quoted comment :
75R635, it's a great TV but no VRR

75R636 (or smaller) I imagine will also be great for picture quality but with worse software. You could always buy a 4k roku stick for $50 on sale too
The 75r635 does have VRR though
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Waffles11Nov 8, 2021 4:47 PM
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Quote from zebilmnc View quoted comment :
The 75r635 does have VRR though
Hmm I checked the FAQs and TCL support seems to think that it does but I've owned mine over a year so maybe it was patched in.

It looks like maybe it does so with a workaround and without HDMI 2.1 and not sure if it can do 4k/120hz seems like the TCL staff is dancing around those questions in their response so may only support 1440p vrr
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WiseHeat336Nov 8, 2021 5:20 PM
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Quote from YW55 View quoted comment :
Got the 65 inch version over the weekend and the picture quality is phenomenal. And this is someone that came from a Samsung Plasma TV.
Thank you! This is exactly the kind of info I need-succinct and helpful. Also, this kind of feedback is not "googleable" - have to let early(ier) adopters tell me Smilie-thanks!!
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RyanLNov 8, 2021 5:39 PM
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Quote from Waffles11 View quoted comment :
Hmm I checked the FAQs and TCL support seems to think that it does but I've owned mine over a year so maybe it was patched in.

It looks like maybe it does so with a workaround and without HDMI 2.1 and not sure if it can do 4k/120hz seems like the TCL staff is dancing around those questions in their response so may only support 1440p vrr
Just because the TV can't do 4k/120Hz doesn't mean that it doesn't have VRR. I don't have this TV so I can't confirm what the TV can do, just wanted to point that out. VRR tech has been around for a while (long before hdmi 2.1 has been a thing). Off the top of my head, the TVs that aren't 4k capable but still can do VRR are Samsungs (used to have it on their midrange sets but now I think it's exclusively on their high end ones) and most LG OLEDs too (obviously the latest and greatest have hdmi 2.1 inputs but believe the ones from a couple of years ago had VRR w/ 60Hz).
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Quote from WiseHeat336 View quoted comment :
Thank you! This is exactly the kind of info I need-succinct and helpful. Also, this kind of feedback is not "googleable" - have to let early(ier) adopters tell me -thanks!!
I was kind skeptical at first to replace my Plasma due to the pure black performance. If you look at my photo (plasma on the left, U8G on the right) the black on the U8G is very good. Look hard there a bit of glow due to the active backlights but it's not bad at all. Because the TV is much brighter than the plasma, you eyes adjust and back light glow kind of disappears. The HDR on the U8G makes the image on the plasma look flat in comparison without bright highlights.

Note that the 55 inch has fewer number of dimming zones compared to the 65 inch I have so YMMV.

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malonecentralNov 8, 2021 8:32 PM
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Looking at the 65" U8G for my patio. Currently $989 which is $10 cheaper than the 7. Good deal and decent TV for outside? Mostly looking for the most Nits for the buck.
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Nov 8, 2021 8:33 PM
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ThriftyVest6065Nov 8, 2021 8:33 PM
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These may be fine for console gaming, but should be avoided for PC gaming or monitor use.
No chroma 444
only really 120hz VRR at 4096x2160
VRR dips will cause the tv to switch between it's enhanced and standard modes which is a big jarring stutter and color tone change.
Extended use of VRR or just prolonged use requires a full power cycle before hand.
Sometimes it wakes up stuck in like 4hz mode and has to be power cycled.
Ghosting randomly in earthy scenes in games.
Ok Google cannot be disabled only muted, which activates visible lighting that can't be disabled. Even if disabled, commercials will trigger the tv to try and set up the Google assistant you've disabled.

Really tried to make it work, but this wasn't meant for anything other than consoles and maybe not even that. And from Reddit comments I've had a better experience than most.

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