'It's not an OLED-killer yet': I tested Hisenses affordable RGB TV, and while I like its picture quality and performance, it surprisingly falls short in
the area I had the highest hopes for

Date:
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Description:
The Hisense UR8 is one of the first affordable RGB mini-LED models available, but while it improves over mini-LED in a few ways, it struggles to impress in one key area.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Hisense UR8 review: Two-minute review The Hisense UR8 is the first affordable RGB TV on the market, and while it has a strong feature set and mostly good picture quality, the UR8 doesn't demonstrate the OLED -killer status the RGB tech
has been given. While its a good TV, it cant count itself among the best TVs I've tested this year.

The UR8 has a good number of smart and AI features, as well as features for gaming. It also has four HDMI 2.1 ports, an anti-glare screen akin to Samsung s own Glare Free screens, and comes equipped with Hisenses Hi-View AI RGB processor. Picture quality on the UR8 is good, but delivers some disappointments. It demonstrates excellent backlight control for an LED, backlit TV, as well as strong contrast, decent black levels, and crisp textures. Its motion is also good, even with out-of-the-box picture modes, though I did note some blurring at times. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

However, as this is an RGB TV, its big selling point should be its colors,
and while they are natural, and can appear punchy, theyre not as bold as I hoped for, especially given its ostensibly impressive test measurements (more on that below). While RGB is a step forward in some aspects for mini-LED, TVs using the technology still cant compete with the best OLED TVs .

Sound quality is solid. The UR8 delivers some weighty bass, good accuracy and precise sound mapping, and delivers clear speech in movies and TV shows. The soundstage can sound narrow, however, and Dolby Atmos effects arent always clear. While the built-in sound is good for the most part, home theater fans will likely want to supplement it with one of the best soundbars .

Gaming is one of the UR8s strengths. With four HDMI 2.1 ports, all kitted out for gaming, it supports up to 4K 180Hz and VRR. When actually playing games, the UR8 feels responsive and delivers a smooth experience. Getting a low
input lag time does require adjustment of settings and the picture isnt
always perfect; but while it doesnt beat the best gaming TVs , the UR8 is still good for gaming.

Value is a mixed bag with the UR8. The 65-inch model I tested launched for $1,999 / 2,299 / AU$2,495, and while prices are already dropping in the US, and it's great value in Australia, its price in the UK puts it in direct competition with some of the best OLED TVs, like the LG C6 . While it does deliver good performance and features for the price in the US and Australia, the same isnt true for the UK. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Hisense UR8 RGB mini-LED TV (2026) (HDR LED) at Currys for 1,499 Hisense UR8 review: Prices & release dates (Image credit: Future) Release dates: June 2026 (US) / July 2026 (UK) 55-inch: $1,299 / 1,699 / AU$1,895 65-inch: $1,999 / 2,299 / AU$2,495 75-inch: $2,499 / 2,999 /
AU$3,195 85-inch: $3,499 / 3,499 / AU$4,695 100-inch: $5,999 / 7,999 / AU$N/A The UR8 is the Hisense's entry-level RGB mini-LED TV, sitting below the flagship Hisense UR9, but above TVs in the brand's standard mini-LED range such as the Hisense U7S. Its available in sizes 55-85-inch in most regions, and available in 100-inch in the US and UK (there's no listing for an Australian model yet). The 65-inch model I tested launched for $1,999 / 2,299 / AU$2,495.

Since its release, the UR8s prices have already dropped in the US, with the 65-inch now available for $1,499. The 55-inch has dropped as low as $999, putting it in the same price bracket as some standard mini-LED models. The same cant be said in the UK, where its prices are not only higher than standard mini-LED competition, but even pricier than the LG C6 OLED. Hisense UR8 review: Specs Swipe to scroll horizontally Hisense UR8

Screen type:

RGB mini-LED

Refresh rate:

Up to 180Hz

HDR support

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG

Audio support:

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

Smart TV:

Google TV (US), VIDAA (UK/Australia)

HDMI 2.1 ports:

4 x HDMI 2.1

Built-in tuner:

ATSC 3.0 Hisense UR8 review: Benchmark results Previous 1 / 4 Next Brightness measurements Taken using a colorimeter and test pattern generator. Click the test name for measurements and select the chosen test from the dropdown menu. HDR Filmmaker Mode HDR Standard SDR Filmmaker Mode SDR Standard Hisense UR8 HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 2097 HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 771 TCL QM8L HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 3719 HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 759 Samsung QN80H HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 1149 HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 603 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 nits HDR Filmmaker Mode Data Product HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) (nits) HDR Filmmaker Mode
(Fullscreen) (nits) Hisense UR8 2097 771 TCL QM8L 3719 759 Samsung QN80H 1149 603 Hisense UR8 HDR Standard Mode (10% window) 2394 HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 767 TCL QM8L HDR Standard Mode (10% window) 3771 HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 795 Samsung QN80H HDR Standard Mode (10% window) 1204 HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 672 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 nits HDR Standard Data Product HDR Standard Mode (10% window) (nits) HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) (nits) Hisense UR8 2394 767 TCL QM8L 3771 795 Samsung QN80H 1204 672 Hisense UR8 SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 314 SDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 372 TCL QM8L SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 229 SDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 0 Samsung QN80H SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 199 SDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 231 0 100 200 300 400 nits SDR Filmmaker Mode
Data Product SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) (nits) SDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) (nits) Hisense UR8 314 372 TCL QM8L 229 N/A Samsung QN80H 199
231 Hisense UR8 SDR Standard Mode (10% window) 1514 SDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 778 TCL QM8L SDR Standard Mode (10% window) 581 SDR Standard
Mode (Fullscreen) 0 Samsung QN80H SDR Standard Mode (10% window) 588 SDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 340 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 nits SDR Standard Data Product SDR Standard Mode (10% window) (nits) SDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) (nits) Hisense UR8 1514 778 TCL QM8L 581 N/A Samsung QN80H 588 340 HDR color gamut Closer to 100% is better. Taken using a colorimeter and test pattern generator. Hisense UR8 UHDA-P3 145.2 BT.2020 95.1 TCL QM8L UHDA-P3 97.9 BT.2020 90.2 Samsung QN80H UHDA-P3 95.2 BT.2020 75 0 37.5 75 112.5 150 HDR Filmmaker Mode Data Product UHDA-P3 () BT.2020 () Hisense UR8 145.2 95.1 TCL QM8L 97.9 90.2 Samsung QN80H 95.2 75 Picture accuracy A lower score is
better. Taken using a colorimeter and test pattern generator. SDR Delta-E Hisense UR8 7.9 TCL QM8L 3.7 Samsung QN80H 1.8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SDR Delta-E Data Product Value Hisense UR8 7.9 TCL QM8L 3.7 Samsung QN80H 1.8 Input lag Lower is better. Taken using a Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI Video Signal Lag Tester. Hisense UR8 4K 60Hz 11.7 1080p 120Hz 11.7 TCL QM8L 4K 60Hz 9.5 1080p 120Hz 0 Samsung QN80H 4K 60Hz 12.3 1080p 120Hz 5.8 0 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 ms HDR Filmmaker Mode Data Product 4K 60Hz (ms) 1080p 120Hz (ms) Hisense UR8 11.7 11.7 TCL QM8L 9.5 N/A Samsung QN80H 12.3 5.8 The above EOTF graphs show the accuracy of the Hisense UR8 for hitting different HDR brightness levels in grayscale. The closer to the yellow line, the more accurate a TV is. As with all our tests, these results are out of the box, without calibration, to demonstrate the performance most people will get. As you can see, the UR8 did very well on all three target tests, showing little deviation from the reference line. (Image credit: Future) Spectral power distribution refers to the intensity of light that a source will display at various wavelengths of color. It can reveal how accurate a source can show color at different light levels, and can be instructive in understanding how a TV is handling color (Image credit: Future) Hisense UR8 review: Features The UR8 has four HDMI 2.1 ports (Image credit: Future) RGB mini-LED panel Four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 180Hz refresh rate Anti-glare screen The Hisense UR8 is the first affordable RGB mini-LED TV to come onto the market, with the Hisense UR9 taking the flagship spot. The UR8 and UR9 are the first RGB mini-LEDs available in smaller sizes, after the tech's introduction in the Hisense 116UX last year. While the UR9 and UR8 are both significantly cheaper than the 116UX, the UR8 is the more affordable option of the two, although it is still pricier than some standard mini-LED.

RGB mini-LED has a similar setup to standard mini-LED, but instead of purely white LEDs within the TVs backlight, there are red, blue and green LEDs,
which are designed to produce bolder colors and higher brightness than a standard mini-LED in the same bracket. Hisense claims that RGB mini-LED can hit 100% of the BT.2020 color space (more on that below).

The UR8 comes equipped with an anti-glare screen, similar to Samsungs Glare Free screens. Its a matte screen designed to reduce distracting, mirror-like reflections, to make viewing in brighter conditions easier.

The UR8 is equipped with Hisenses Hi-View AI Engine RGB processor, which is designed to help boost color performance, as well as offer AI picture and sound features.The UR8 supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ HDR formats, as well as the new Dolby Vision 2 format, though no content is currently available for this format at the time of writing. IMAX Enhanced is also supported.

The UR8 comes with a great list of gaming features, including four HDMI 2.1 ports which all support up to 4K 180Hz (up to 4K 120Hz for consoles), VRR including AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ gaming, and ALLM. Theres also a game menu, where settings for brightness boosting can be adjusted.

For sound, theres a Devialet-tuned, 2.1.2 channel speaker system, totaling
70W of power. Dolby Atmos and DTS: X are both supported, and there are a plethora of audio settings and preset modes to dig into.

Which smart TV system the UR8 uses depends on your region. In the US, you get Google TV, while in the UK and Australia the UR8 uses Hisenses own VIDAA
smart TV. As Im based in the UK, Ill be discussing VIDAA. It supports an extensive number of apps, including big hitters like Netflix and Prime Video, as well as BBC iPlayer and ITVX in the UK. It also supports Freely in the UK, which can be used to watch live, broadcast TV over Wi-Fi, without the need
for satellite or antenna connections. Features score: 4.5 / 5 Hisense UR8 review: Picture quality The UR8 delivers some vibrant colors (shown here in a scene from Elemental), but they seem lacking for RGB (Image credit: Disney / Future) Great backlight control Effective anti-glare screen Colors dont live up to measurements In terms of brightness, the UR8 hits some interesting numbers. In Filmmaker Mode, it hit a measured peak HDR brightness of 2,097 nits and in Standard, it hit 2,394 nits. These are solid results, and while flagship OLEDs such as the Samsung S99H are now beating this (it hits 2,743 nits peak HDR), it does beat more standard mini-LEDs in its price bracket
such as the Samsung QN80H, which I measured at 1,149 nits peak HDR (though this was on the 55-inch model).

Fullscreen HDR brightness is also solid, clocking in at 771 nits and 767 nits in Filmmaker and Standard modes respectively. Where the UR8 delivers more impressive brightness is in SDR Standard, where it hit a peak of 1,514 nits and fullscreen of 778.

The most surprising measurement, though, was the UR8s HDR color gamut coverage. Not only did it hit 95.1% of the BT.2020 color space, the highest Ive measured on a TV to date, but it registered a staggering 145.2% of the UHDA-P3 color space, which massively exceeds the high of 100% I registered on the Samsung S95F last year with the same color space.

Looking at these results, I expected colors to be spectacular and this
brings me to my main criticism of the UR8: the colors I saw did not reflect those measurements. When I watched Elemental , the UR8 still delivered
punchy, vibrant colors such as Embers flame and the blue of Wades water, but they didnt have the pop I was expecting. In La La Land , at the Spring party, Mias yellow dress is bright and natural looking, but Id seen more engaging colors on other TVs.

I found when I compared the UR8 to the Samsung QN80H , a standard mini-LED in the same price range, the QN80H actually delivered bolder colors. Taking the same La La Land scene for comparison, Mias yellow dress, the green bushes,
and the red outfits of some party-goers all looked much more vibrant on the QN80H. The UR8s colors looked natural, but lacked that wow factor I expected from an RGB TV. The UR8 has some of the best backlight control I've seen from a mini-LED TV (Image credit: Warner Bros. / Future) It was a shame the UR8s colors werent as dazzling as Id hoped, because in other areas, the UR8
shines, especially its backlight control. Standard mini-LED TVs can really suffer from blooming (where light from a bright object against a dark background can create a halo effect around said object), but this wasnt the case with the UR8, which demonstrated little to no blooming through most tests. Watching the UR8 at more extreme angles did reveal some blooming, but it was better than what Ive seen on some mini-LED TVs in the past.

Watching The Batman , the UR8 demonstrated solid contrast too, with mostly deep black tones and a good balance between light and dark tones, shown as Batman wanders around the crime scene at Mayor Mithcells home, or in the bright lights around the Batcave. I did notice blacks could take on a gray
hue in some scenes, but for the most part, The Batman looked good.

I did find that the Dolby Vision Dark picture mode was too dim to watch in a bright room, despite the anti-reflection screen, but worked well in ambient and dimmer conditions. The brighter Dolby Vision IQ picture mode works best for brighter rooms. If you do use Dolby Vision IQ, I recommend dropping the brightness from 50 to 49 and turning off precision detail and super
resolution for a more natural-looking image with better contrast.

It was a similar story with Alien: Romulus . The UR8 did a solid job displaying the scenes in space, with good contrast between the light from the moon and the black of space as the crew approached the Renaissance station. The black of space was occasionally gray, but still very good for a mini-LED, backlit TV. Again, backlight control proved to be the UR8s strong suit. Textures and details appear crisp in most movies, seen here in La La Land (Image credit: Future) In all HDR movies, the UR8 delivered crisp textures, with refined detail in people, clothing and objects. The UR8 did a good job showing the intricate textures of the various consoles onboard the mining
ship in Alien: Romulus . Close-up shots showed sweat, hairs, and facial details like wrinkles with real clarity as well.

One thing I did find odd was that for non-Dolby Vision content, the
Filmmaker, Movie, and IMAX Enhanced picture modes all looked identical. There seemed to be no real difference in brightness, color or contrast something I would expect from a TV.

The UR8 did a good job with sports. Watching some World Cup highlights on BBC iPlayer, motion was smooth in the default Sports picture mode. While most of the motion styles worked, I found myself using either Clear or Standard.
Color enhancer is on by default in this mode, and I personally found the colors too oversaturated, so I turned this off, and colors looked more natural. I did notice there was muddying of textures during very quick camera pans, but for the most part, the UR8 worked well for sports. Picture quality score: 4 / 5 Hisense UR8 review: Sound quality The UR8 delivers solid overall built-in sound (Image credit: Warner Bros. / Future) 2.1.2 channel speaker array Good bass and accuracy Soundstage can be narrow The UR8 has a built-in 2.1.2 channel speaker array, tuned by Devialet, with a total power of 70W. There are a good number of preset sound modes and settings, but I mainly used Standard and Theater mode for my testing.

Watching the Penguin chase scene from The Batman , the UR8 delivered good
bass levels, accurately conveying the loud rumble of the Batmobiles engine. The UR8 demonstrated good accuracy too, mapping the sound of swerving tires, bullet sprays and the horns of passing traffic to the action on screen with solid precision.

While I typically use Theater mode on most TVs, I found that the UR8s could get harsh at times, with a sudden brightness that I found distracting. Standard mode was a more than suitable alternative, and although it didn't have as wide a sound field as Theater mode, it was more controlled.

The UR8 delivers solid sound overall, but I did feel its soundstage was narrow, meaning not every element of The Batman scene was given room to breathe. Its a decent sound system for a TV, but overall Id still recommend a soundbar to go with it. Sound quality score: 4 / 5 Hisense UR8 review: Design The UR8 has a safe, solid design, and uses a central pedestal stand (Image credit: Future) Sturdy build Solid pedestal stand Slightly bulkier depth The UR8 has a functional, safe design. The TV itself feels sturdy when installed on its central pedestal stand, which does feel solid even though its made of
a plastic material. The TV is slighter deeper than some rivals, such as the Samsung QN80H, but again it feels well built.

As I mentioned above, the UR8 features an anti-glare screen, which does a
good job of limiting reflections in brighter conditions. The 65-inch model I tested felt light for its size and it has a trim bezel, although the bottom bezel is thicker than those on the top and sides. Connections are easily accessible on the side of the rear of the TV.

The UR8 comes with Hisenses own USB-C and solar rechargeable remote, which
for me is one of the better controllers on the market. It does feel a bit light, but for me the button layout is logical, and its nice to see a rechargeable remote supplied with a cheaper TV. Design score: 4 / 5 Hisense UR8 review: Smart TV & menus Your smart TV will vary depending on region. The UR8 uses Google TV in the US and VIDAA (home screen pictured) in the UK and Australia. (Image credit: Future) Google TV US, VIDAA UK and Australia Good number of picture and audio settings Dated appearance As Im based in the UK, Ill be discussing the VIDAA smart TV platform featured in the UR8 (also used in Australian models). If youre based in the US, the UR8 uses Google TV as
its smart TV platform instead.

VIDAA is a serviceable smart TV system. It supports a good number of major apps including Netflix, Disney Plus and Prime Video, as well apps from UK broadcasters, including BBC iPlayer and ITVX. The home screen offers a lot of content recommendations, but there's also a large banner space at the top of the screen for ads, which can be distracting.

The menus are neatly and logically laid out, with most settings easy to find. Response times when navigating these menus is good too. There are plenty of settings for adjusting both the picture and sound, although I didnt use a lot of them.

VIDAA does, however, look a little dated, especially in the menus. It doesnt have the sleekness of Samsungs Tizen or Google TV, or the simplicity and
color of Roku . Secondly, as someone who does change settings a lot, a pop-up eco warning appears every time and this can get frustrating; and there seems to be no way to turn it off. Smart TV score: 3.5 or 4 Hisense UR8 review: Gaming The UR8 has an excellent choice of gaming features, and delivers solid gaming performance (Image credit: Future) Near-full suite of features 11.7ms input lag (with the right settings) Up to 4K 180Hz refresh rate supported The UR8 is actually very well equipped for gaming. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports
that support 4K up to 180Hz (4K 120Hz for consoles is supported), VRR including FreeSync Premium Pro, both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ gaming, and
ALLM.

To get the lowest input lag time, which I measured at 11.7ms in 4K 60Hz, you do have to mess around with some settings. Having put the UR8 into Game mode, I then had to turn on a refresh rate feature, which prioritized faster frame rates, and this is how I got the above result. Without adjusting those settings I measured the input lag time at 20ms, above the 15ms threshold we look for in testing.

Playing Battlefield V in 4K 120Hz, actual gameplay felt smooth, and the UR8 did a good job handling fast-moving action sequences like a shootout in a desert mission. The overall picture quality was good, with high brightness, bold color and solid contrast. I did notice that, during particularly quick camera pans, some textures could muddy, but this didnt happen every time. Gaming score: 4.5 / 5 Hisense UR8 review: Value (Image credit: Future) Great value in the US and Australia Overpriced in the UK Overall good performance for the price Value is a tough attribute to grade for the Hisense UR8. As RGB mini-LED is still in its infancy (having only been introduced in 2025, and only come to smaller screens for the first time this year), I did anticipate that RGB TVs would be pricey, even more entry-level models like the UR8.

With the UR8, it all comes down to where you are. When it's on sale, you can pick the 65-inch model up for $1,499 in the US, and prices are only going to drop. This puts the UR8 in direct competition price-wise with standard mini-LED, giving people looking for a TV within that price range more choice. It's also good value in Australia, with the 65-inch launching for AU$2,495, which translates to $1,799 / 1,299. I expect prices in Australia to come down reasonably quickly too.

The same cant be said for the UK, unfortunately. The 65-inch launched
recently at 2,299, which is actually pricier than the LG C6 OLED and while RGB is meant to be a direct rival to OLED, as I've mentioned, its not there yet. I have seen the UR8 drop to 1,999 at some retailers, but this is still OLED-level pricing.

Overall, the UR8 does deliver pretty good value for money. Its got a good feature set, delivers decent built-in sound, and is good for gaming, and
while the picture doesnt quite deliver what Id hoped for, its still solid compared to most mini-LED. Its just a shame that the value proposition is region-dependent. Value score: 4 / 5 Should you buy the Hisense UR8? (Image credit: Future) Swipe to scroll horizontally Hisense UR8

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Features

A great list of features, especially for gaming

4.5/5

Picture quality

Detailed picture with good contrast and backlight control, though colors
don't have the RGB wow-factor

4/5

Sound quality

Solid built-in sound with good bass and clear speech, but soundstage can be narrow

4/5

Design

Sturdy build and safe design. Slightly bulkier than other TVs

4/5

Smart TV and menus

Google TV (US) or VIDAA (UK/Aus) smart TV. Plenty of useful settings, but design is dated

4/5

Gaming

Near-full suite of features, including four HDMI 2.1 ports, with very good performance

4.5/5

Value

Affordably priced for RGB in US and Aus; overpriced at launch in the UK

4/5 Buy it if...

You want a mini-LED with good backlighting The UR8's backlight control is great, meaning darker movies show less blooming and viewing angles are improved.

You want a great TV for gaming The UR8 has a near-full suite of gaming features, and offers very good overall performance once you've adjusted some settings.

You want a good TV for daytime viewing The UR8 has an anti-glare screen that's good at reducing mirror-like reflections in brighter rooms. Don't buy it if...

You want the best of RGB mini-LED While the UR8's picture quality is good overall, its colors don't match my test measurements, lacking the vibrancy
I'd hoped for.

You like variety in your movie picture modes The UR8's three movie picture modes Filmmaker, Movie, and IMAX Enhanced all look pretty much the same.

You want the best TV for motion I noticed during some of my testing that textures could blur during fast-paced action, meaning some detail was lost in games and sport. Also consider Swipe to scroll horizontally Header Cell - Column 0

Hisense UR8

Hisense UR9

Samsung QN80H

LG C6

Price (65-inch)

$1,499 / 2,299 / AU$2,495

$1,699 / 2,299 / AU$3,499

$1,599 / 1,299 / AU$1,999

$1,799 / 2,299 / AU$3,499

Screen type

RGB mini-LED

RGB mini-LED

Mini-LED

OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz (Up to 180Hz)

120Hz (up to 170Hz)

144Hz

165Hz

HDR support

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG

HDR10+, HDR10, HLG

Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG

Smart TV

Google TV (US) / VIDAA (UK/Aus)

Google TV (US) / VIDAA (UK/Aus)

Tizen

webOS 26

HDMI ports

4 x HDMI 2.1

3 x HDMI 2.1

4 x HDMI 2.1

4 x HDMI 2.1

Hisense UR9 The step-up model from the UR8, the UR9 delivers higher brightness, more dimming zones and bolder colors. It's also the same price as the UR8 in the UK at the time of writing. The UR8 is the better choice for gamers with multiple consoles, however, as the UR9 only offers 3 HDMI 2.1 against the UR8's 4.

Samsung QN80H A standard mini-LED, the QN80H isn't as bright as the UR8, and its backlight control isn't as good, resulting in more blooming than the UR8. Side-by-side however, the QN80H does seem to deliver bolder, punchier colors than the UR8.

Check out my Samsung QN80H vs Hisense UR8 comparison

LG C6 The LG C6 is an OLED with deeper blacks, bolder colors and better motion handling than the UR8, while the UR8 offers higher brightness for better bright-room viewing. In the US and UK, the C6 is priced very similarly to the UR8, but in Australia, the C6 is closer to the step-up UR9 in price.

Read our full LG C6 review View Deal How I tested the Hisense UR8 (Image credit: Future) Tested over two weeks Tested in different lighting conditions in lab Measurements taken using Portrait Displays' Calman color calibration software My first step in testing the Hisense UR8 was to establish the best picture modes for critical testing, and I landed on Filmmaker Mode and Cinema mode (which admittedly looked very similar).

I then used reference scenes to test the UR8's picture quality, focusing on brightness, color, detail, upscaling, contrast and backlight control. I used
a couple of these same scenes to test the TV's built-in speakers.

I also used an Xbox Series X to test the TV's gaming features and
performance, playing Battlefield V .

Apart from objective testing, I took measurements of the UR8 using
specialized equipment. This included a Jeti Spctral 15VA Spectroradiometer
and Klein K-10A colorimeter (with both meters profiled together), with a Murideo Six G 8K Metal test-pattern generator. I took measurements using Portrait Displays' Calman color calibration software .

The first measurements I took were the UR8's brightness, in both SDR and HDR. I used white window patterns in sizes ranging from 1-100%, with peak (10%)
and fullscreen (100%) windows serving as the primary focus. I took measurements in the UR8's Standard and Filmmaker Mode pictures modes.

After this, I measured the color and grayscale accuracy (in SDR), focusing on the Delta-E values (the margin for error between the test signal sent and what's displayed on screen).

Next, I measured the UR8's HDR color gamut coverage, focusing on the BT.2020 and UHDA-P3 color spaces.

I also measured the UR8's HDR EOTF in 1,000, 4,000 and 10,000 nits. This
shows the UR8 accuracy at both light and dark levels. I also tested the UR8's spectral power distribution, which demonstrates color performance.

Finally, I tested the UR8's input lag time using a Leo Bodnar 4K HDMi Input Lag Tester.

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