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Hisense's U8 series is being treated as a bright, high end Mini LED option that gets close to OLED for less, with strong HDR performance and a Google TV interface that feels polished. The 65 inch price around $859 is described as near the lowest seen so far, and the set is also praised as a solid replacement tier above lower Hisense models. The main cautions are that out of the box settings may need adjustment and some U8 units have shown board or power up issues over time. Overall, it reads as a strong value if you want a very bright premium TV and can live with some setup and reliability risk.
People who want a brighter, near-OLED viewing experience because commenters say MiniLED is only a minor step below OLED and call the U8 "crazy bright."
65" buyers shopping for the Hisense U8 "8 series" tier because commenters say this is about the lowest price they've seen for a 65" U8 before newer 2026 models arrive, with possible dips to ~$750-800 later in summer/early fall.
Owners who already use an external streaming box (like a Roku) because one commenter says they use a Roku player 99.99% of the time, which limits how much they rely on the TV's built-in smart platform.
Buyers who care about the Google TV experience and HDR performance because a commenter with a 2021 U8G says the Google TV interface is great and that the U8 lineup looks great with HDR content.
People replacing a failing TV because one commenter mentions a white jagged line that just appeared on their screen and says this looks like a nice replacement.
Hisense shoppers who were considering going below the "U" and "7" series because commenters advise not buying Hisense models lower than a U or 7 unless you absolutely have to.
Owners who are sensitive to reliability issues with HDR/Dolby content because one commenter reports their board started failing, with HDR/Dolby causing banding and freezing after the warranty ended.
People planning to use the TV outdoors in a very hot shed because a commenter considering this for a hot shed in Austin says they're second-guessing it and wondering if a less expensive, less bright matte-screen option would be better.
Yes. This is described as about the lowest price for a 65-inch U8 series before newer 2026 models arrive, with a possible drop to roughly $750-$800 later in summer or early fall. It is also framed as the safer Hisense tier to buy compared with models below the U8/U7 level.
The U8 Mini-LED lineup is described as very bright, with one 75-inch unit called "crazy bright." It is also praised for looking great with HDR content, which is where the extra brightness is especially useful.
Some units have reported board-related problems, including powering-up failures, HDR/Dolby banding, and freezing. A temporary fix for the power issue is unplugging the TV for about 5 seconds, and an extended warranty or replacement board may be needed if the problem persists.
Yes. The default settings can be wacky, and Rtings-recommended adjustments are suggested to get the best picture. That matters because the panel is considered a strong performer, especially with HDR content.
Yes. One owner uses a Roku player 99.99% of the time and is still happy with the TV, which suggests the panel can pair well with an external streamer if you prefer that over the built-in Google TV interface.
These are great sets
I snagged a 65 U8H open box a couple of years ago for like $590
Snagged a 65 U8N for $499 last July and have it as a Christmas gift
I have had an issue with the U8H powering up. Probably a board
I bought the extended warranty and Best Buy sent me a gift card for my original purchase price for the set
It is fine 95 percent of the time
The other 5 percent of the time requires me to unplug it for 5 seconds and plug it back in. Then it works fine
I have yet to buy a replacement. Probably will when I see the open box U8( or TCL QM8) at sub $600 prices
was considering this to use as an outdoor tv that i would keep in my shed (it does get very hot in there) when not in use. I am having second thoughts and am wondering if it would be better to get something less expensive, albiet less bright (with a matte screen) that is in the 300-500 range.
I've been debating between this and TCL q8 for a month. I get the impression the q8 is better, but I'm curious if its so must better that it's worth at least $150 more.
Community Reviews
Hisense's U8 series is being treated as a bright, high end Mini LED option that gets close to OLED for less, with strong HDR performance and a Google TV interface that feels polished. The 65 inch price around $859 is described as near the lowest seen so far, and the set is also praised as a solid replacement tier above lower Hisense models. The main cautions are that out of the box settings may need adjustment and some U8 units have shown board or power up issues over time. Overall, it reads as a strong value if you want a very bright premium TV and can live with some setup and reliability risk.
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Yes. This is described as about the lowest price for a 65-inch U8 series before newer 2026 models arrive, with a possible drop to roughly $750-$800 later in summer or early fall. It is also framed as the safer Hisense tier to buy compared with models below the U8/U7 level.
The U8 Mini-LED lineup is described as very bright, with one 75-inch unit called "crazy bright." It is also praised for looking great with HDR content, which is where the extra brightness is especially useful.
Some units have reported board-related problems, including powering-up failures, HDR/Dolby banding, and freezing. A temporary fix for the power issue is unplugging the TV for about 5 seconds, and an extended warranty or replacement board may be needed if the problem persists.
Yes. The default settings can be wacky, and Rtings-recommended adjustments are suggested to get the best picture. That matters because the panel is considered a strong performer, especially with HDR content.
Yes. One owner uses a Roku player 99.99% of the time and is still happy with the TV, which suggests the panel can pair well with an external streamer if you prefer that over the built-in Google TV interface.
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I snagged a 65 U8H open box a couple of years ago for like $590
Snagged a 65 U8N for $499 last July and have it as a Christmas gift
I have had an issue with the U8H powering up. Probably a board
I bought the extended warranty and Best Buy sent me a gift card for my original purchase price for the set
It is fine 95 percent of the time
The other 5 percent of the time requires me to unplug it for 5 seconds and plug it back in. Then it works fine
I have yet to buy a replacement. Probably will when I see the open box U8( or TCL QM8) at sub $600 prices
Anyone have any thoughts about this?
I am located in Austin TX FWIW
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