Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Monster Vision
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
The Hisense 65U8QG is widely praised for its exceptional picture quality, brightness, and value for money. Users highlight deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, often comparing it favorably to more expensive brands. While most are very satisfied, some note issues with motion blur during fast sports and software glitches with certain streaming apps. The TV's Google TV interface and gaming features like G-Sync and HDMI 2.1 are also well-received.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Motion blur in fast sports
- Software issues with Amazon Prime
- Protective tape difficult to remove
- PVR rejects USB sticks
- Multi-view limited to phone/tablet
Monster Vision
The Monster portable TV is widely praised for its versatility, long battery life (8-12 hours), and ability to work with streaming devices like Fire Stick and Roku. Users love it for camping, outdoor use, and power outages, though some note the speaker volume is limited and the unit is heavy at about 20 lbs. A few reported defects like a horizontal line on screen, but customer service was responsive and replaced units quickly. Overall, it's a solid portable entertainment system with great picture quality and multiple connectivity options.
Pros
- Long battery life (8-12 hours)
- Works with Fire Stick and Roku
- Bright and clear picture quality
- Versatile for camping and outdoor use
- Multiple connectivity options (HDMI, USB, Bluetooth)
Cons
- Limited speaker volume
- Heavy weight (about 20 lbs)
- No built-in operating system
- Screen hard to see in sunlight
- Limited picture adjustment features
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | Monster Vision | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | — |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | LCD |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | — |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | — |
| Wattage | 72W★ | 60W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W | 50W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 10.57 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
Monster Vision
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average hdr (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average smart (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Monster Vision offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 24 of 43 specs.
