Never Seen This Before | Testing Hisense U8K

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11 ай бұрын

While working on my Hisense U8K review, I ran into some issues I’ve never seen before. In the spirit of transparency, here’s what’s going on.
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@Caleb_Denison 11 ай бұрын

Hey everyone! I wanted to stop in and say thank you all for the encouraging comments. Really appreciate it. Also, the the QM8 vs. U8K comparison is coming soon! Thanks for your patience!

@theonewhoisbetterthanyou3570 11 ай бұрын

*BROOOO I NEED SETTINGS FOR MY QM8 (which I love btw)*

@brianlangenwalter59 11 ай бұрын

By chance can you tell me which powered screw driver you're using? Thanks!

@stevewright1539 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for not wanting to "cut corners" and proving why you are among a very small handful of reviewers I put my faith in. Hopefully the same issues don't show up in the replacement.

@ilordlex 11 ай бұрын

Hey Caleb, love your reviews when are we going to see the s90c review??

@nejihiashi 11 ай бұрын

Can you do star field test please it is an excellent stress test it show blooming, black crush and local dimming behavior hope you see this

@MrMgd33 11 ай бұрын

Love the honesty. It’s hard to find that love of integrity and only a few reviewers are kept in high regard with me. Keep up the great work and look forward to seeing your next reviews!

@watchcommander2012 11 ай бұрын

As always total respect to you Caleb for your work look forward to seeing the full results and review once you have replacement

@user-vx7yb6ye2m 11 ай бұрын

I've been waiting on your review of the U8k. Glad you explained why that is not happening and am very pleased to wait. It was your review of the Hisense U8H that made start looking at Hisense and TCL tv's. Love your reviews and how you explain everything. Keep up the great work.

@Mark-py3rv 11 ай бұрын

your review of the TCL R635 is what made me finally take the leap from my 50" Panasonic Plasma to a 55" R635 in Oct 2020 & then to a 65" TCL R646 in Jan 2022... you have EARNED my trust Caleb & always ask the things I would if I was standing there!! Keep on rockin! Props from Halifax NS Canada

@BB-ed4om 10 ай бұрын

I bet you miss your plasma if you think about it. Those TVs were amazing

@oscarjavierbeltrancorona436 2 ай бұрын

How has your experience been on the R646, I've been looking into buying a 75" now in 2024

@ajabrams 11 ай бұрын

Caleb - Thanks for making the right decision. I always enjoy watching you and your reviews. It’s like having a good friend in the ‘biz.’ Lots of love to you and your family! ❤️

@ryanbaker7404 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the integrity and patience. That's gotta be frustrating, especially given how popular both your reviews are and the anticipation for this particular model. Looking forward to your thoughts on a properly functioning panel!

@salriz7385 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Caleb for being so detailed and diligent in your analysis! Will wait for your review

@skelletonboner 11 ай бұрын

As someone on the edge of their seat for news of the U8K and its release I appreciate the update and content :) looking forward to the full review

@danmccoy192 11 ай бұрын

I’m not even in the tv market currently and I watch most of your videos for the good information! Thank you!

@medrep1000 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations on having over 1 million subscribers. Always excellent tech reviews.

@hitardo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the honesty! I really appreciate it, and it is something I look for on a reviewer.

@Marcus_Sylvester 11 ай бұрын

Your reviews format is always improving. I will not complain about that... ; - ) Thanks a lot for your very professional work! 👍👍

@j.rfrazier1855 11 ай бұрын

The CNET shade is well-deserved. They review very few models now and every year an LG C-Series is their best of the year. They refuse to review Sony OLEDs, for some reason.

@Chief_Of_Sinners 11 ай бұрын

Probably AI doing all of their reviews.

@-SP. 11 ай бұрын

LG is probably paying them

@drstevej2527 11 ай бұрын

According to whom?

@salriz7385 10 ай бұрын

Hey Caleb! Really enjoy your content and look forward to it. You probably do the best in depth TV reviews that I've seen 😊. Great job!!

@cr4zyg047 11 ай бұрын

Amazed how far brands like Hisense and TCL have come

@ChesterMan-qd3xj 11 ай бұрын

And how far the previous budget TV darling, Vizio, has fallen.

@sabishiihito 11 ай бұрын

Like how LG and Samsung did from the 90s until now

@jeffreymalone2079 11 ай бұрын

@@ChesterMan-qd3xj I made the mistake of buying a Vizio in 2020. The panel looks good but the firmware is so buggy it’s ridiculous. Total roll of the dice if all your settings will get reset for no good reason 😡

@JFLTX 11 ай бұрын

@@ChesterMan-qd3xjI loved my 2018 P Series. I hope they come back with a vengeance. Vizio seems like the only major US tv brand lol.

@dennisfinan7977 11 ай бұрын

There chinese and steal tech. Not that hard

@LuisLopez-rb3rw 10 ай бұрын

Really waiting for the full review, great work! I’m in the market for a new tv this year, Caleb great job.

@MarkAlderson 11 ай бұрын

You do a great job, all my TV decisions have taken your recommendations and review into my purchasing decision!

@flyinlow1 9 ай бұрын

This is the difference between LTT and Caleb and Digital Trends. You go the extra mile and make sure you're delivering fair results. Thanks for being awesome!

@BobAdragna 11 ай бұрын

great review and comments. Thanks. Looking forward to your final review.

@nrvous309 11 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoy these videos and reviews! I won't buy another tv without making sure I check if Caleb has positively reviewed it

@DarthLemon616 11 ай бұрын

I don't go to CNET for tv reviews. This is channel I'll tune into because y'all helped me get the LG CX and I'm still loving that TV TO THIS DAY

@SlickSniper3 11 ай бұрын

I was waiting for this video. Cheers man!

@Spud_E_Buddy 11 ай бұрын

I’ve always liked your demeanor, presentation style, and overall approach. Still do after years of watching. Not arrogant at all, and very respectful. Keep up the good work 🙏

@carlkidd752 10 ай бұрын

I have their 55U8G and 65U8H and couldn't be more pleased. The sub-woofer on the back of the 65U8H really enhances the sound.

@pranckstyr 11 ай бұрын

We like Caleb Denison tech unboxing ASMR more than a David Katzmaier unboxing. I appreciate the more involved process Digital Trends puts into their content. Thanks for the video DT!🤘

@OnePotMeals 11 ай бұрын

I watch a lot of your reviews and really think you do a great job, they are not only fact filled but fun and entertaining. I am really watching closely now because it is new TV time and the QM8’and maybe this Hisense are candidates. I really lust after the QM8 98 to replace my 75” TCL 825 but these HiSense …… Caleb, you do a great job and KZfaq is the perfect medium for you.

@mikemikeyz 11 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for your U7K full review 😊

@enockochiengmacouma9381 3 ай бұрын

Interesting analysis. Awesome and informative

@TonyZ1717 11 ай бұрын

Caleb is hilarious. Love his funny humour as part of these reviews. Nice and dry. Keep it up Caleb.

@birdtj82 11 ай бұрын

I 🎉am excited for Hisense UX video !! 😊 hope it come out soon

@santi0819able 11 ай бұрын

Great work like always. I'm really interested in the u8k vs qm8 video.

@Korey72590 11 ай бұрын

Qm8 won

@gabrielnunez1874 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate the truth explanation about get a new TV sample to provide a good, accurate and profesional review. In that way this channel avoids the situation happened before with the H8G

@user-sh7hk6dp1z 6 ай бұрын

Excellent almost review. Looking forward to seeing the complete review when you have the replace. This is what a review should be. Thanks for the honesty and the quality of the review.😂

@vnator33maboko32 11 ай бұрын

Been wait 4ds review d whole year 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

@TheUnkus 9 ай бұрын

As a fellow AV Engineer, I appreciate your review. You have a new sub.

@dadoftwinsau 11 ай бұрын

The integrity you clearly stated is worth the wait for an accurate review from your good self Caleb. Looking forward to it once Hisense send you the replacement. Cheers! ✌🏻🇦🇺

@prashantkompella5372 11 ай бұрын

Great Intro! please do a comparo between U8K and U8H.

@inmyfreetyme 6 ай бұрын

Love the review. Very detailed. Thanks 4 that. I have the 65" tv on my Xmas list. Thanks 4 sharing! See you on your replacement review video. Cheers! 😎😎😎😎

@everettj83 11 ай бұрын

Covering CNET and telling Hisense to do better was the best thing ever. Awesome job😂

@BunkMasterFlex77 11 ай бұрын

What's CNET?

@KaoruSugimura 11 ай бұрын

@@BunkMasterFlex77 Garbage. They do sponsored/paid reviews and will positively push products that aren't necessarily great. I.e. Bose. Bose pays the majority of their profits towards advertising rather than product quality. Hence why almost everyone knows the brand.

@johnb4905 11 ай бұрын

@@KaoruSugimura David Katzmaier is a respected TV reviewer and not nearly the cheerleader as Caleb. His televisions are provided by the manufacturer just like they are with Denison.

@-opus 11 ай бұрын

@@KaoruSugimura that is what youtube is for, any 'review' should be taken with a grain of salt

@MKR3238 11 ай бұрын

@@johnb4905 i like Davids reviews but fuck me, i can't find ANYTHING anymore on CNET, its all just SEO / Deal bullshit spamming, that site turned to absolute garbage

@jjmampe3179 11 ай бұрын

Can't wait for the "official" Caleb review. I've been bouncing back and forth between selecting either the TCL or the Hisense based on spec sheets and leaning toward the Hisense as they released the U8K spec sheets just recently. I appreciate that you didn't present a qualified review for the pre production release version as an engineer who has had lots of experience with beta testing of my group's developments. Till later.....

@SsShadowbaneSsS 11 ай бұрын

I’d get the qm8 better customer service and a nice tv

@petedetraglia4776 10 ай бұрын

@@SsShadowbaneSsS I own a TCL 6 series and even though I got a good one TCL does have KNOWN quality issues...I'm buying the U8K because after the first firmware update I already have seen improvement from reivews online...Customer service from HISENSE is great per most customers who have actually bought their TVs...Don't believe the rumors...

@brianhallman5168 7 ай бұрын

@petedetraglia4776 tcl q7 is just as good at a fraction of the cost. I would not spend the extra money on a u8k. Not enough improvements for the cost. And tcl q7 switched to Google as the os instead of roku. It's an incredible TV

@brianhallman5168 7 ай бұрын

@@SsShadowbaneSsStcl is just as good for a bit cheaper than both the qm8 and the u8k.

@anthonymorales5815 5 ай бұрын

don’t get the hisense

@ct9737 10 ай бұрын

Love your channel

@jonnyrg5466 11 ай бұрын

keep the good work... thank you Sr.

@Jeremytallman 11 ай бұрын

Hi Caleb, can't wait for your U8K review and U8K vs. QM8 comparison!!! Question, Hisense's webpage for the U8K shows it will be available in 85" and 100" sizes but I can't figure out when they will release. They seem to be seriously lagging behind the 55" through 75" sizes for availability. Any chance you can get some concrete details on the larger sizes release date(s) from Hisense? Thanks!

@jaym5913 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'll be back for that review.

@williamhunter5830 6 ай бұрын

Presently using a 50inch Hisense Roku tv, one of the best tv’s I’ve ever had⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ looks like this might be one for the near future👌

@willybeezy2775 10 ай бұрын

When it came to choosing between the U8H or U8K. I went with the U8H. Why? I feel there are more features on the U8H. The U8K feels more simplified. That's fine but I prefer a little more to work with in regards to settings. The super resolution may look nice but can over sharpen the image causing objects to have a slight halo around the edge. This was or still may be a feature on Sony and LG TV's but I never used it. The black level adjustment can be tricky. The U8H has something similar in the game settings and it's best to leave it at zero. Turning it up can wash out shadows. Turning it down can cause shadow crushing. Please understand these my opinions and mine alone. Always look forward to the next tech review. Keep up the amazing work. Hope you and your family are doing well.

@nykbob 11 ай бұрын

I’m salivating. Can’t wait! I love your channel. I WILL be buying an 85 inch in the coming days/weeks. It’s between the TCL QM8 and the Hisense U8K. BUT… I’m not 100% sure there will be an 85 Inch U8K. Can you clear that up for us? Thanks Again.

@bulletsforteeth5029 11 ай бұрын

Hey stuff happens. Looking forward to the comparisons.

@Audiomainia2310 11 ай бұрын

It was great of you to hold back Caleb - looking forward to your review when the new one drops.

@eddieevangelista6014 11 ай бұрын

Well this channel outlasted quantum TV. I'm really happy about that

@davdidit6 11 ай бұрын

Glad to see that you didn’t want to give a review for a perceived faulty product. Good on you

@vaibhavgoyal9056 11 ай бұрын

You sound sick.. so get well soon..! Can you focus on how it compares to U8H? What has improved over the previous models? Can you dig deeper into the number of dimming zones for both U8H and U8K (also TCL ones)!

@metalcrip89 11 ай бұрын

Great! Initial thoughts would you recommend upgrading to this from the 2021 Hisense U8G?

@richroggio 11 ай бұрын

thanks Pal, you are the best 💯

@junior211972 10 ай бұрын

Thank you it help's a lot

@rb12131 10 ай бұрын

Hi Caleb, love your reviews! ....are you testing the 75" as well? it has a different panel, and I would like to know if the blacks are as good as a VA panel (+viewing angles should be be better)

@marcsondlucce 11 ай бұрын

I was holding out for the 75in u8k but went ahead on and got the 77in s90c. Can't believe I waited at all. The TV is unmatched🔥

@King_Kofi 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I have the U8K 75 inch. I fine tuned SDR and HDR settings and it's awesome I think its performing like my Bravia XR A95L.

@jessboysen1976 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate you - great job.

@aggies11 11 ай бұрын

Your review is worth the wait. I really appreciate the "colour" that your reviews provide, numbers and stats are great, but being able to put them into the greater context of an "experience" really helps with getting a sense of what owning a tv would be like.

@Sparky-qv5op 11 ай бұрын

Just wondering Caleb if the replacement they send you if it corrects the issues you pointed out., how will we the Consumer be confident that there isn't random quality issues in their production line? Looking forward to the next review on the replacement set. I am still rocking my TCL Series 6 '65" R635. I've been thinking about moving up to a 75" and have looked at OLED and The New TCL QM850. My Series 6 Still looks pleasing. Looking forward to more of your reviews of the new models. Love your Channel!

@mwales2112 11 ай бұрын

A little over a month ago I picked up the 65" U8H paired it with a Vizio 5.1.4-Channel Elevate Sound bar and just love the setup.... Thanks

@todayisagoodday5027 11 ай бұрын

The elevate is a great sound bar. It's my first surround sound and boy o boy am I happy. I'm paired to a LG CX.

@courijones1317 11 ай бұрын

Wow!! Caleb...mad respect bro! Thanks for the video and transparency! If it's not right don't do it. We're here for your full review. Thanks

@joeyxl3456 10 ай бұрын

Good job man

@Downhuman74 11 ай бұрын

My recent experience with Hisense is that even when you turn off motion smoothing, it's still not completely off. For picture modes like Dolby Vision, you still have to turn it off there as well. And with Dolby Vision, the settings for that don't appear unless you're inputting a DV signal.

@JoshuaBarrio 10 ай бұрын

They have different settings for each picture mode and input signal. (SDR and HDR)

@Downhuman74 10 ай бұрын

@@JoshuaBarrio That's what I was trying to say. Thanks.

@robwatumd 10 ай бұрын

So can it be fully turned off?

@Downhuman74 10 ай бұрын

@@robwatumd It seems that you can but you need to make sure that you input every type of picture sub-mode (like Dolby Vision) that you can because those sub-modes all have their own unique settings menus that are only accessible when that particular sub-mode is being input. And some measure of motion-smoothing is turned on by default in all of them -- even if you happen to be using Filmmaker Mode. The implementation is completely ridiculous...and insidious.

@wingedhussar1453 9 ай бұрын

so what . you can stil turn it off. im sure the motion is not as bad as samsung tht forces a bit og soap opera even when turned off@@Downhuman74

@jnsnmrk 11 ай бұрын

Love to see calibrated u8k vs calibrated qm8!!!!!!!!

@mrchad97z49 9 ай бұрын

The best part is the box it came in... Did you see that box.. I mean WOW... And the tape... Double WOW! Thanks for such a great review of all the cardboard.. genius

@TheRealJohnHooper 11 ай бұрын

I like the fancy colorful box.. 😀

@markcardwell3691 11 ай бұрын

I put mine at Max brightness on the Vivid setting. It will melt your eyes at night but looks great in my very bright living room. Also games on the Xbox Series X look fantastic!!!

@natenate33 11 ай бұрын

id love to see another dual layer lcd from them

@tupp2998 11 ай бұрын

I'm also curious to see performance differeces between a 65" U8K which uses a VA panel and the 75" version which reportedly uses an IPS panel. Better viewing angles...contrast ratio?

@projector4511 10 ай бұрын

I have the TCL 55C845. It is nowhere near OLED contrast but still managing to get to a good level and for the fraction of the cost, there is no comparison.

@nicknorthcutt7680 10 ай бұрын

I got a hisense roku TV last year, ita been great and got a very good deal. Awesome tv ❤

@rajeshlala8553 11 ай бұрын

Hi Caleb, when will you do a review on the Samsung QN900C 8k NEO QLED? Would be very interested in your view on that TV. Thanks

@rmfberry261 11 ай бұрын

what im curious about is if they are doing the every other pixel row skip when using vrr or 120+ refresh rate while gaming like they have in past models.

@Ostar713 8 ай бұрын

I love ur tv stand! Where can I find this exact same one?

@ChristianKrogh-Denmark 11 ай бұрын

Any news-update on when the Sony A95L comes out??? That's the BIG one!

@plazmati 11 ай бұрын

You definitely have my sub. This content is next level. For me cannafarm ltd was the turning point. Please keep doing what you do and keep being you, love it.

@yamajammer76 10 ай бұрын

If companies really wanted to improve the remotes add illumination. The best remote I have is from an old Bose Lifestyle. You push a button on the back and all the keys glow. I just got a new LG and I really like the TV. The new magic remote is nice, but no backlighting.

@tigerbalm666 Ай бұрын

i saw the U7K in person and was shocked at how gud it was! Build quality was higher than TLC as well as image quality. I am buying the U7K for 144Hz gaming! I already own a Hisense a few years old and works fine but only 60 Hz.

@DemarrcoSmith 10 ай бұрын

Great, cause I'm interested in this TV!!!!

@Goldenhordemilo 10 ай бұрын

IM really glad to see tubi i used that before my UN LG had the app

@Coastmac2001 10 ай бұрын

I've got a Hisense 43N6 4k . Absolutely brilliant TV

@3483maverick 9 ай бұрын

Would love to see a review of the Uled X.

@unies176 4 ай бұрын

Just bought the hisense u7 hqt 120 hz model and I'm very impressed with the overall picture quality supporting dolby vision atmos. game mode pro hdr10 it's a steal 😊

@knighstalker 11 ай бұрын

Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 that the replacement doesn’t eff up too!

@nathanlee8283 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for reviewing these value brand of TV such as TCL QM8 n Hisense U8K so ppl can make informed decisions. Not that I can’t afford Sony or Samsung but just think they are a bit over-priced for Mini-LED.

@michaeltew4492 10 ай бұрын

you have the BEST job.

@Bandyman1975 10 ай бұрын

This channel is why I’m addicted to tv’s but I’m not complaining 🤣

@birdtj82 10 ай бұрын

Quatum TV is good for reviews too. I bought 2 tv aft him showed Em aft calibration . Turn out d TV matched his Calibration . I was enjoying his Honesty for review . Caleb is good too. He is more politically correct but I understand there business involved 😅

@juneyc1702 11 ай бұрын

Please tell me you will have a review of the a95l soon 🙏

@ebojager 8 ай бұрын

I had the U8K last week and could not get the red to look right, on Windows Desktop, was always a pink tint to it :( Loved the TV and outside of Windows the colors in the apps and movies were really nice. Super bright. Other than the Red/Pink the only other thing was the viewing angle on my unit. The left side was notably more washed out on center, but I probably was a bit closer than recommended distance. Ended up trading it in for an LG C3, but really miss the brightness of the U8K. I was not impressed with the resolution of the Google TV UI at 4K compared to the LG WebOS, but do like the Google integration better. Love your videos, just subscribed since I've been watching a lot of them lately lol :)

@mass-1128 11 ай бұрын

Would be great if you can compare the U8K against the U8H 😊

@davidlenaerts439 11 ай бұрын

Are you olso going to review the mini led tv of LG the 86R?

@joseecoutinho8844 9 ай бұрын

Caleb, in your reviews I have not heard you talking about the TV’s upscaling abilities. Not everyone watches only streaming channels such as Netflix, Prime Video, and play video games. Some of us watch cable content with low resolution, 480, 720, and a few 1080. Could you include that in your future reviews?

@jjmampe3179 10 ай бұрын

I am sure you are busy, but I am really waiting for the final review. I recently purchased a 55U8K but am disappointed by the fall off in color off axis. Should I retire it and shop elsewhere or will your settings help minimize the ghosting of human faces above 45 degrees off axis? Thanks in advance for your great reviews.

@cl2917 11 ай бұрын

When you do the U8K vs QM8 comparison, will you please spend some time on the AI upscaling on both TVs?

@choward874 10 ай бұрын

We bought a 70" I always wanted a 65"it's amazing how the prices have come down on these TVs over the years.

@abdoulieb.jallow996 9 ай бұрын

Great review. What is the latest hisense TV as I want to buy in Gambia. I went to the Indian shops in the Gambia and they told me A6 series is the latest which I did not believe.