100" U8 Series ULED Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (100U8QG) - QLED, Native 165Hz, VRR 288, Up to LD5600, 5000 Nits, HDR10+, Dolby Vision IQ · Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, 4.1.2 Ch Audio

After spending a lot of time comparing Sony, Samsung, LG and TCL, I decided to go with the Hisense 100” U8 Mini-LED, and I couldn’t be happier. The picture quality is outstanding. HDR content looks incredible, blacks are deep, colors are vibrant without looking oversaturated, and the brightness is more than enough even during the day. Gaming on the PS5 has been amazing. Games like The Last of Us Part II Remastered look absolutely stunning with excellent detail, smooth motion and very low input lag. Movies are equally impressive. Once you spend a little time adjusting the picture settings to your preference, the image quality rivals TVs that cost significantly more. The Google TV interface is fast, setup was straightforward, and the TV has worked flawlessly. If you’re looking for a true cinematic experience at home without spending OLED flagship money, this TV is an incredible value. I would absolutely buy it again.

I was getting by with a decade old Panasonic plasma TV, and in addition to noticing degradation with the screen image, I was astounded with how much heat it produced making it highly energy inefficient. I’ve always been a consumer of the higher-end brands because I feel like you “get what you pay for“ and based on my room and requirements I was ready to move forward with a high-end Sony Bravia. As they moved closer to the purchase, I noticed an inordinate number of negative reviews. This caused me to start again with my research and Hisense kept popping up. I recalled renting an Airbnb earlier in the year that had a high since flatscreen installed, and I was amazed by the picture clarity. I switched gears completely, and began looking at data from the Hisence mini LED and was amazed at the overwhelmingly positive reviews. The price was literally half of the set that I was looking at and I figured with purchasing through Amazon I would give it a try. To say I was impressed would be a gross understatement. The set is amazing. The picture quality is excellent. The remote is fantastic. Every part of it feels super high-end, except the price! My one and only complaint would have been the sound quality coming out of the built-in speakers. In the past, I have used $1000 plus Sonos units, but they tend to be glitchy. Upon further review, I found that Hi sense makes their own dedicated sound bar that comes with a subwoofer for a fraction of the price of anything else on the market. The set up an installation on both was beyond simple. The sound quality is excellent, and the consistency of operation is five star all the way.

Two weeks with this monster, and believe me, this 75" TV packs a wallop for its price. Just as good as an OLED, the picture is so clear and vibrant, the sound is 4.1.2 Ch Audio, but it's even better connected to a Dolby Atmos/DTS-X theater system. Overall, I never thought Hisense would be a match to my Sony 77" OLED (don't get me wrong, this is the best TV I've ever owned), and now I have the best of both worlds. I was amazed after seeing a 136" Hisense Micro- LED TV at Best Buy and the 100" at Costco. They blew my socks off, just as the Hisense 75" Mini-LED Google TV I just bought. AWESOME.

Amazing color, brightness and contrast for the price, you have to turn down brightness settings most of the time but if you like an insanely bright picture, the options are there for you. I was actually impressed with the black levels and as it uses a fairly higher end chip, the Google TV is snappy and responsive, like an add in streamer box with good processor and you can still sideload apps. 65" has over 3000 dimming zones and blooming is VERY limited. But seriously, once you dial in the picture, running HDR content is amazing, especially YouTube HDR test videos with high bitrate if you have Premium. Even those "too dark" Dolby Vision titles are now bright enough! Absolutely only downside is that the amount of settings and options can be overwhelming to some, as with most TV's out of the box pic is not accurate, you'll want to turn off most of the picture enhancement stuff and you can always web search "Hisense U8QG settings" to find the Rtings recommended settings.

This is my preliminary review - I will likely update once I have spent some time watching. TV arrived intact and I had no issues getting it installed and operating. It is heavy at about 137 pounds so you will need a heavy duty wall bracket if you plan to mount it on your wall. Right out of the box you will need to play with the settings to get it where you want it. For instance, mine was set to Zoom for some odd reason so the picture was cropped on all 4 sides and of course blown up a bit in size. I also turned the brightness down and contrast up but will likely play with these settings more or invest in a good calibration. I haven't yet had the time to find and explore all of the menus to adjust the picture but I am sure they are there somewhere...... Not much of an owner's manual or help with any of the configuration menus so you will be on your own there. The remote has a really good quality feel to it. I hear no noticeable buzz or noise from the set as others have complained about on various review sites. The sound quality from the built-in speakers is just OK. It sounds a little muffled in my room since the speaker is literally facing the wall (mine is hung on a wall) and the mounting bracket so it might sound better if you use the supplied stand instead of wall mounting. A sound bar or separate audio would be a good investment to get the best output. I like the simple thin black bezel and you really have to squint to read the Hisense logo on the front of the set. Haven't looked at the Google TV features and may not ever but they are there is anyone wants it. Picture quality is quite good and the side viewing angle is actually not terrible like some LCDs. If you have a wide room, it might not be the best but no LCD has a very good viewing angle (compared to plasma for instance). I have not seen any glare despite it being positioned between 2 side facing windows. When it is off, it does have a bit of a shiny surface but it doesn't appear to be an issue with the picture quality when on. My only negative of the set so far is that it has only 3 HDMI inputs. I really needed 1 more but I knew this going in so can't complain much.

This TV exceeded my expectations for quality of picture AND sound. Picture is extremely bright, and the sound is the best I've heard from a TV (even so, I installed a good sound bar). I have turned down the brightness twice, as even in a bright room, it pops. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars, is that I can't turn it on with the remote. It worked for a few days, then I spent hours on the phone with their AI "person" trying various fixes, including new batteries, taking out the batteries and reinstalling them, and finally resetting the TV (had to put back all my settings). This worked for a few times, and then the same thing. I finally stumbled on a fix: if I hold down the on button and say Turn on TV, it goes on !! Anyway the TV is wonderful, with a great picture and sound, and it has loads of smart functions and built in apps. Highly recommend, but watch out for the remote on function.

Love this TV. It has virtually no glare. This has always been annoying with other TVs. My wife likes to have a light on to read or crochet and I hated having the light reflecting off the TV. Google TV is great. The apps open and work smoothly without a problem. Logging into my google account once was all it took and now I can control everything that works in the google home app. It does have Gemini as well. I was able to connect to bluetooth without issue. Setup was very easy. The picture is just amazing. The size is perfect for watching sports or a good movie. Highly recommended.

The Hisense 65U8QG is an impressive TV on paper and, in many ways, in real-world use. Brightness is outstanding, Mini-LED local dimming is excellent, and overall image quality is fantastic when watching SDR, HDR, HDR10, and HDR10+ (a little dimmed but within expectations) content. Colors are vibrant, highlights pop, blacks are deep for an LED TV, and motion handling at 165Hz is great. For gaming and non–Dolby Vision content, this TV feels premium and easily competes above its price range. Unfortunately, Dolby Vision completely ruins the experience. When streaming Dolby Vision content, the image looks washed out, dim, flat, and lifeless. Blacks are lifted, contrast collapses, highlights lose impact, and the overall picture looks dull and “sad.” No amount of tweaking fixes it. This is extremely frustrating because it completely erases all the good this TV does with other formats. This becomes a deal-breaker because most major streaming services rely heavily on Dolby Vision. We primarily watch Disney+ and HBO Max, where most flagship movies and shows are streamed exclusively in Dolby Vision. On this TV, those titles are simply unwatchable, which defeats the purpose of owning a high-end HDR display. If you never plan to watch Dolby Vision, this TV is amazing and offers incredible value. But if you rely on streaming apps and expect Dolby Vision to look good, this TV has a serious limitation that directly affects what services you can realistically use with the native apps. Because Dolby Vision performance is unacceptable for our viewing habits, I will be returning the TV. It’s a shame, because without this issue, the U8QG would be an easy recommendation. Pros: •Excellent brightness and HDR impact •Fantastic SDR, HDR10, and HDR10+ performance •Great local dimming and motion handling •Strong value for the price Cons: •Dolby Vision looks washed out, dim, and flat •Major limitation for Disney+, HBO Max, and other DV-heavy services Final verdict: Amazing TV held back by a broken Dolby Vision experience.