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CES 25 > Hisense U8 TV: Mini LED 55" at 100", HDMI 2.1 and Display Port 2.1

Continuing our review of the Hisense 2025 TV lineup with, after our publications on the Hisense UX Mini LED series (see our news (UPDATE) CES 25 > Hisense 116UX (295 cm): TriChroma LED TV (Mini LED RGB) and CES 25 > Hisense TriChroma LED TV (Mini LED RGB), a 100" also on the program), a focus on the Hisense U8 quickly presented by the brand during its press conference at the CES 2025 show in Las Vegas eight days ago, still of the Mini LED obedience.

The Hisense U8 Mini LED TV series 2025, like the 2024 vintage, has five references, the Hisense 55U8 (55'', 140 cm), Hisense 65U8 (65'', 165 cm), Hisense 75U8 (75'', 191 cm), Hisense 85U8 (85'', 216 cm) and Hisense 100U8 (100'', 254 cm)

Hisense U8, Mini LED backlighting££££

Hisense U8 screens integrate a Mini LED backlighting system associated with a [abc]LCD[/abc] 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) 165 Hz native or 288 Hz via HSR (Hardware Super Resolution) technology. The Asian manufacturer announces up to 6,000 zones on the 100" model for a peak brightness of up to 5,000 nits, still on the 100 inches. Finally, the U8 diffuser panels benefit from an anti-reflective coating.

Hisense U8, Dolby Atmos/DTS:X compatibility and Hi Concerto function££££

For the rest, the Filmmaker Mode, Imax Enhanced certification and the [abc]Dolby Vision IQ[/abc] function associated with an ambient light sensor are on the menu. Also on the program, a central foot, MEMC-type motion compensation, Hi-View Engine AI Pro image processing (see photo below), management of [abc]Dolby Atmos[/abc] and [abc]DTS:X[/abc] via an audio system 4.1.2 for a total power of 60 W (2 x 15 W + 20 W + 2 x 5 W), the Hi Concerto function (synchronization of the TV speakers with those of the compatible brand soundbars), the compatibilities [abc]HDR Dolby Vision[/abc], [abc]HDR10+[/abc], HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR [abc]HLG[/abc] with 100% coverage of DCI-P3 thanks to the integration of Quantum Dots (QLED) technology.

As a reminder, this uses nanocrystals capable of emitting a given color to improve the tonal spectrum. It is also worth mentioning the Game Pro mode associated with 4K/144, [abc]ALLM[/abc], [abc]VRR[/abc] and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro compatibility.

Hisense U8, Smart TV Vidaa U8££££

We also note the Smart TV Vidaa U8 function associated with a particularly fast Quad Core processor, with the emphasis on the integration of local applications (Molotov, Canal+, Netflix, Salto, Disney+). But Vidaa U8 also includes the integration of the Amazon Alexa voice assistant in addition to Vidaa Voice.

On the program again, artificial intelligence to display recommendations on the right of the screen according to the tastes of the viewer(s), real-time information on the weather, or even information on the best applications of the moment. Finally, Vidaa U8 allows automatic recognition of devices connected to the TV (decoder, game console, [abc]Blu-Ray[/abc] player, etc.) for greatly improved ergonomics. It also includes an internet browser, a store with over 200 applications, access to Netflix [abc]4K[/abc], YouTube 4K, Prime Video 4K, Wuaki.tv (with direct Netflix, Youtube and Wuaki.tv access key on the remote control)…

Hisense U8, HDMI 2.1 and Display Port 2.1 connectivity££££

New in 2025, Hisense U8 televisions will offer connectivity with, among other things, three [abc]HDMI[/abc] 2.1 inputs accompanied by a Display Port 2.1. This will please PC gamers who will see with this connector the possibility of fully exploiting a graphics card capable of delivering a 165 hertz signal.

More details later. Availability announced for spring. Indicative prices still unknown.

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