Roku 4850R
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
Roku 4850R
The Roku Ultra is a top-tier streaming device that delivers excellent performance and user-friendly interface. Reviewers praise its fast operation, intuitive setup, and valuable features like the rechargeable backlit remote and USB connectivity. It consistently receives 5-star ratings across all reviews, with users highlighting significant savings from cutting cable and the convenience of controlling TV power and volume through the remote.
Pros
- Fast and smooth performance
- Easy setup and intuitive interface
- Rechargeable backlit remote
- TV power and volume control
- USB port for external storage
Cons
- No significant issues reported
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
Scores
Specifications
| Roku 4850R | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | — | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| 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, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Yes★ | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | — | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 3★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 287W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 287 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 24.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Roku 4850R
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong affordability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (27th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Roku 4850R
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 44 specs.
