The Hisense U8GQ QLED TV series will have three references, the Hisense 55U8HQ (55 '', 140 cm), Hisense 65U8HQ (65 '', 165 cm) and Hisense 75U8HQ (75 '', 191 cm).
Hisense U8HQ, Mini LED backlight
Replacing the U8GH specimens, the evolutions of the Hisense U8HQ screens mainly reside in the presence of a Mini LED backlighting system instead of a Full LED Local Dimming specimen associated with a native 10-bit 100 Hz LCD panel. The Asian manufacturer announces a little more than a hundred zones (120 on the 65 '') and a luminous peak at 1,500 nits.
Hisense U8HQ, Dolby Atmos and Wisa compatibility
For the rest, we should find the Filmmaker Mode, Imax Enhanced certification and the Dolby Vision IQ function associated with an ambient light sensor. Also on the program, a double stand, an anti-reflective coating, MEMC type movement compensation, Hi-View Engine image processing, Dolby Atmos management via a 3.1.2 audio system (presence of fireplace speakers and 'a subwoofer at the back of the TV), HDR Dolby Vision / HDR10 + and HDR HLG compatibilities as well as a wide color space such as WCG (Wide Color Gamut) 100% of the DCI-P3 thanks to the integration of Quantum Dots technology. As a reminder, this uses nanocrystals capable of emitting a given color to improve the tonal spectrum). We must also point out the Wisa compatibility to broadcast TV sound on compatible, wireless speakers.
Smart TV Vidaa U
We also note the Smart TV Vidaa U function, associated with a particularly swift Quad Core processor, with the emphasis on the integration of local applications (Molotov, Canal +, Netflix, Salto, Disney +). But Vidaa U is also the integration of Google Assistant (Works with Hey Google), in addition to the Amazon Alexa voice assistant. Also on the program, artificial intelligence to display on the right of the screen recommendations according to the tastes of the spectator (s), real-time information on the weather, or even information on the best applications of the moment. Finally, Vidaa U also allows automatic recognition of peripherals connected to the TV (decoder, game console, Blu-Ray player, etc.) for greatly improved ergonomics. Likewise, it includes an internet browser, a store with more than 200 applications, access to Netflix 4K, YouTube 4K, Amazon Prime Video 4K, Wuaki.tv (with direct access key Netflix, Youtube and Wuaki.tv on the remote)…
Finally, navigation never exceeds three clicks to access the desired settings or services. Of course, the management of HEVC and VP9 decoding is required. Still in the multimedia chapter, we note the Dual Band Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth functions.
In bulk…
And on the connection side, there are four HDMI 2.1 inputs (eARC, VRR, ALLM). It remains to be seen if this year, the 4K / 120 function will be on the program, Hisense has not given details on this subject. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions will obviously be required and the integrated microphone allows voice control of the TV. To return to the connection, two USB Host ports (including a 3.0) with DVR and Time Shifting function, an Ethernet port, a CI + port, etc. Last precision, the Hisense U8H TVs include a DVB-T2, DVB-S2 tuner. and DVB-C, benefit from an Input Lag of less than 20 ms, without forgetting the Fransat compatibility.
Availability announced for summer. Indicative prices: € 1,490 for the Hisense 55U8HGQ, € 1,990 for the Hisense 65U8HQ, € 3,490 for the Hisense 75U8HQ.
Reminder of the key features of Hisense U8HQ TVs:
• 100 Hz panel
• LCD panel
• Ultra HD / 4K panel
• 10 bits panel (8 bits + FRC)
• Processor: Quad Core
• Wide Color Gamut function
• UPnP (DLNA) media gateway function
• DVR function
• VRR function
• eARC function
• ALLM function (Auto Low Latency Mode)
• Quantum Dots function
• UHD Super Resolution function
• HDR10 and HDR HLG compatibility
• Bluetooth compatibility
• HDR10 + compatibility
• HDR Dolby Vision compatibility
• HDCP 2.2 compatibility
• Wi-Fi compatibility
• HEVC compatibility
• Dolby Atmos compatibility
• HBBTV Compatibility
• Fransat Compatibility
• CEC Compatibility
• Channel Ready Compatibility
• VP9 Compatibility
• Bluetooth Compatibility
• HDCP 2.3 Compatibility
• Dolby Vision IQ compatibility
• Imax Enhanced certification
• Filmmaker Mode certification
• Outputs: 1 optical
• Inputs: 4 HDMI 2.1b inputs, 1 Composite, 2 Fat32 and NTFS compatible USB Host ports, 1 RCA stereo, 1 CI + port and 1 Ethernet port• Amazon Alexa Multimedia
• Multimedia Works with Hey Google
• Multimedia Vidaa 5.0
• Motion compensation MEMC
• Mini LED backlight system Local Diming
• Input Lag: <20 ms
• Peak light: 1 500 nits
• DVB-T2 tuner
• DVB-C tuner
• DVB-S2 tuner
• Sound section: 3.1.2