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Model: Hisense 55" Class U6HR Series QLED 4K UHD Roku Smart TV (55U6HR, 2024 Model) - QLED, Dolby Vision · Atmos, Motion Rate 240, Full Array Local Dimming, Voice Remote
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No qled is the tv type, there is UHD/QHD. QHD has 1 billion colors. The backlight would be standard LED, this is LED/Mini-led/oled. FALD is the dimming type, this is edge/direct/FALD. The tv should be pretty decent if its qled and fald.
With the Q77 from Costco, if you buy two you get $150 off the total. Brings the price per unit down to around $225 before sales tax. Just bought two, ready for pick up tomorrow at my local Costco. Can buy two and sell one if you want, just one way to get it even cheaper.
350 nits is terrible. Good luck watching HDR content that doesn't look washed out or too dark. This whole HDR thing has fooled people into thinking they're seeing better picture with a low tier TV vs their old 1080p sets. Do yourself a favor and turn off HDR when you buy these TVs or better yet buy something slightly better for $150-$200.I remember the 50" being 600 nits. Is this a newer but downgraded version?
350 nits is terrible. Good luck watching HDR content that doesn't look washed out or too dark. This whole HDR thing has fooled people into thinking they're seeing better picture with a low tier TV vs their old 1080p sets. Do yourself a favor and turn off HDR when you buy these TVs or better yet buy something slightly better for $150-$200.I remember the 50" being 600 nits. Is this a newer but downgraded version?
Does not have Dolby Vision IQ or HDR10+ if that matters to you. The 50U6H does (also has local dimming).
The first one I got had horrible motion blur. 2nd was much better.
Roku OS is meh. I use a separate streamer but talking about the UI. It gets the job done but the Google TV version has a way better UI. Also Roku forces an account for firmware updates. Google TV does not. However Roku has more consistent OTA updates and GTV is a mess. Usually have to manually download and flash updates that do not come through OTA at all.
No smooth motion settings. I know most people will say good it sucks but using film mode or custom can help with lcd blur without adding the soap opera effect. Those settings are included in the 50U6H model too.
There is no way to tweak or disable the smooth motion. It doesn't seem to be noticeable. I am sure turning on game mode can disable it. There was talk about Roku TVs forcing it on with no settings option unsure if a patch was considered.
For PC gamers who use 5.1 the HDMI ports will pass multichannel audio. Unlike the U6H which only does Stereo.
So the TV has +'s and -'s
Might be other small details I needed. As a PC gamer with 5.1 surround I am satisfied with it since Windows doesn't support HDR10+ or Dolby Vision (so IQ mode doesn't matter).
Both the 55U6HR and 50U6H are great budget TVs. Just remember they are not the same despite being U6H line.
The TCL Q77K lacks local dimming unsure on smooth motion settings but is 144hz.
A simple trick to get better backs is to use LED strips that go on the back of the TV and shine on the wall behind it. Helps your eyes adjust and helps make blacks look darker also reduce eye strain.
TV is "QLED" but Hisense brands it as "ULED".
Whatever you pick. Have so many great options for low price'd big screen'd TVs these days. All else fails return it or exchange first to see if bad panel.
First of all, I want to say this TV might not be terrible because Walmart's page does show 600 nits for it under a different section on the same page. If so, this is a pretty decent price for a TV that meets the requirements for at least displaying HDR in a manner that doesn't make it worse than 1080p SDR.
The problem nowadays is that HDR requires TVs to meet certain specs that most budget TVs don't have including high peak brightness (minimum 600 nits, preferably 1000 nits) and deep blacks (OLED or lots of dimming zones).
I can't emphasize the first part even more. LOTS of budget TVs are marketed as HDR. They are fake HDR. They can display the content usually, and even a nice cool HDR logo will appear when you start playing HDR content, but they will display flatter, duller, or darker image than SDR image. Details are lost in both very bright and very dark areas (they either blend together or turn muddy). HDR expands the color gamut, but a weak panel can't display it properly. You'll see muted or inaccurate colors - reds may look orange, blues may look washed out. Ironically, enabling HDR on a cheap TV can look worse than standard SDR because the TV struggles to interpret and render the HDR signal.
This is why every budget TV deal that doesn't have local dimming zones or above average peak brightness should be seen as a SDR set, not a true HDR TV. This is fine if you don't care about HDR to begin with and just want a set to watch HD content, like 1080P streams, cable TV feed, 1080p blu-rays. If anyone is buying a new TV with no dimming zones, low peak brightness to upgrade an older 1080p set, they should stop themselves and keep their old TV.
This is actually a decent budget TV (probably on clearance), assuming it doesn't suffer from the notorious Hisense reliability problems after 2+ years. This is what people should be looking for at a minimum. Unfortunately, the average person is clueless and buys $250 TVs for "HDR" without knowing the above information. They don't even know what to look for or what to expect. Right now, I see deals for other budget sets that are much worse than this, but most consumers can't tell the difference.
I was watching 4K HDR Reservoir Dogs on a crappy bedroom TV, and holy hell did it look terrible. I ended up switching to SDR stream to have a watchable movie.
First of all, I want to say this TV might not be terrible because Walmart's page does show 600 nits for it under a different section on the same page. If so, this is a pretty decent price for a TV that meets the requirements for at least displaying HDR in a manner that doesn't make it worse than 1080p SDR.
The problem nowadays is that HDR requires TVs to meet certain specs that most budget TVs don't have including high peak brightness (minimum 600 nits, preferably 1000 nits) and deep blacks (OLED or lots of dimming zones).
I can't emphasize the first part even more. LOTS of budget TVs are marketed as HDR. They are fake HDR. They can display the content usually, and even a nice cool HDR logo will appear when you start playing HDR content, but they will display flatter, duller, or darker image than SDR image. Details are lost in both very bright and very dark areas (they either blend together or turn muddy). HDR expands the color gamut, but a weak panel can't display it properly. You'll see muted or inaccurate colors - reds may look orange, blues may look washed out. Ironically, enabling HDR on a cheap TV can look worse than standard SDR because the TV struggles to interpret and render the HDR signal.
This is why every budget TV deal that doesn't have local dimming zones or above average peak brightness should be seen as a SDR set, not a true HDR TV. This is fine if you don't care about HDR to begin with and just want a set to watch HD content, like 1080P streams, cable TV feed, 1080p blu-rays. If anyone is buying a new TV with no dimming zones, low peak brightness to upgrade an older 1080p set, they should stop themselves and keep their old TV.
This is actually a decent budget TV (probably on clearance), assuming it doesn't suffer from the notorious Hisense reliability problems after 2+ years. This is what people should be looking for at a minimum. Unfortunately, the average person is clueless and buys $250 TVs for "HDR" without knowing the above information. They don't even know what to look for or what to expect. Right now, I see deals for other budget sets that are much worse than this, but most consumers can't tell the difference.
I was watching 4K HDR Reservoir Dogs on a crappy bedroom TV, and holy hell did it look terrible. I ended up switching to SDR stream to have a watchable movie.
What are other better spec budget TVs currently on sale in the ballpark $$? I'm interested in a new bedroom, and office budget TV
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What are other better spec budget TVs currently on sale in the ballpark $$? I'm interested in a new bedroom, and office budget TV
Honestly, none. This is the best TV for the price based on the specs - assuming the 600 nits info is real, and not the 350 nits. Not sure why Walmart is showing contradictory specs on the same page of this TV.
The only concern I'd have with this kind of TV is a) blooming effect (with cheaper TVs + local dimming you have that whitish halo effect around lighter colored objects on the screen against a black background), b) reliability. For less than $250, I wouldn't worry about those issues. I think this is an underrated deal.
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IDK...the pictures on the actual box say "Quantum ULED" 🤷
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It does have 600 nits HDR brightness. Least I'm pretty sure it does? Last I heard?
This is a Walmart only Frankenstein version with new and old parts.
It does have local dimming which is pretty dang great. Also can use VRR (non-gamers need not care) with it.
Very close to this model: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/hisense/u6gr
Does not have Dolby Vision IQ or HDR10+ if that matters to you. The 50U6H does (also has local dimming).
The first one I got had horrible motion blur. 2nd was much better.
Roku OS is meh. I use a separate streamer but talking about the UI. It gets the job done but the Google TV version has a way better UI. Also Roku forces an account for firmware updates. Google TV does not. However Roku has more consistent OTA updates and GTV is a mess. Usually have to manually download and flash updates that do not come through OTA at all.
No smooth motion settings. I know most people will say good it sucks but using film mode or custom can help with lcd blur without adding the soap opera effect. Those settings are included in the 50U6H model too.
There is no way to tweak or disable the smooth motion. It doesn't seem to be noticeable. I am sure turning on game mode can disable it. There was talk about Roku TVs forcing it on with no settings option unsure if a patch was considered.
For PC gamers who use 5.1 the HDMI ports will pass multichannel audio. Unlike the U6H which only does Stereo.
So the TV has +'s and -'s
Might be other small details I needed. As a PC gamer with 5.1 surround I am satisfied with it since Windows doesn't support HDR10+ or Dolby Vision (so IQ mode doesn't matter).
Both the 55U6HR and 50U6H are great budget TVs. Just remember they are not the same despite being U6H line.
The TCL Q77K lacks local dimming unsure on smooth motion settings but is 144hz.
A simple trick to get better backs is to use LED strips that go on the back of the TV and shine on the wall behind it. Helps your eyes adjust and helps make blacks look darker also reduce eye strain.
TV is "QLED" but Hisense brands it as "ULED".
Whatever you pick. Have so many great options for low price'd big screen'd TVs these days. All else fails return it or exchange first to see if bad panel.
Check reviews if you can.
MiniLED is always QLED + FALD but the other two can be exclusive.
The problem nowadays is that HDR requires TVs to meet certain specs that most budget TVs don't have including high peak brightness (minimum 600 nits, preferably 1000 nits) and deep blacks (OLED or lots of dimming zones).
I can't emphasize the first part even more. LOTS of budget TVs are marketed as HDR. They are fake HDR. They can display the content usually, and even a nice cool HDR logo will appear when you start playing HDR content, but they will display flatter, duller, or darker image than SDR image. Details are lost in both very bright and very dark areas (they either blend together or turn muddy). HDR expands the color gamut, but a weak panel can't display it properly. You'll see muted or inaccurate colors - reds may look orange, blues may look washed out. Ironically, enabling HDR on a cheap TV can look worse than standard SDR because the TV struggles to interpret and render the HDR signal.
This is why every budget TV deal that doesn't have local dimming zones or above average peak brightness should be seen as a SDR set, not a true HDR TV. This is fine if you don't care about HDR to begin with and just want a set to watch HD content, like 1080P streams, cable TV feed, 1080p blu-rays. If anyone is buying a new TV with no dimming zones, low peak brightness to upgrade an older 1080p set, they should stop themselves and keep their old TV.
This is actually a decent budget TV (probably on clearance), assuming it doesn't suffer from the notorious Hisense reliability problems after 2+ years. This is what people should be looking for at a minimum. Unfortunately, the average person is clueless and buys $250 TVs for "HDR" without knowing the above information. They don't even know what to look for or what to expect. Right now, I see deals for other budget sets that are much worse than this, but most consumers can't tell the difference.
I was watching 4K HDR Reservoir Dogs on a crappy bedroom TV, and holy hell did it look terrible. I ended up switching to SDR stream to have a watchable movie.
The problem nowadays is that HDR requires TVs to meet certain specs that most budget TVs don't have including high peak brightness (minimum 600 nits, preferably 1000 nits) and deep blacks (OLED or lots of dimming zones).
I can't emphasize the first part even more. LOTS of budget TVs are marketed as HDR. They are fake HDR. They can display the content usually, and even a nice cool HDR logo will appear when you start playing HDR content, but they will display flatter, duller, or darker image than SDR image. Details are lost in both very bright and very dark areas (they either blend together or turn muddy). HDR expands the color gamut, but a weak panel can't display it properly. You'll see muted or inaccurate colors - reds may look orange, blues may look washed out. Ironically, enabling HDR on a cheap TV can look worse than standard SDR because the TV struggles to interpret and render the HDR signal.
This is why every budget TV deal that doesn't have local dimming zones or above average peak brightness should be seen as a SDR set, not a true HDR TV. This is fine if you don't care about HDR to begin with and just want a set to watch HD content, like 1080P streams, cable TV feed, 1080p blu-rays. If anyone is buying a new TV with no dimming zones, low peak brightness to upgrade an older 1080p set, they should stop themselves and keep their old TV.
This is actually a decent budget TV (probably on clearance), assuming it doesn't suffer from the notorious Hisense reliability problems after 2+ years. This is what people should be looking for at a minimum. Unfortunately, the average person is clueless and buys $250 TVs for "HDR" without knowing the above information. They don't even know what to look for or what to expect. Right now, I see deals for other budget sets that are much worse than this, but most consumers can't tell the difference.
I was watching 4K HDR Reservoir Dogs on a crappy bedroom TV, and holy hell did it look terrible. I ended up switching to SDR stream to have a watchable movie.
What are other better spec budget TVs currently on sale in the ballpark $$? I'm interested in a new bedroom, and office budget TV
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The only concern I'd have with this kind of TV is a) blooming effect (with cheaper TVs + local dimming you have that whitish halo effect around lighter colored objects on the screen against a black background), b) reliability. For less than $250, I wouldn't worry about those issues. I think this is an underrated deal.
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