An array of brilliant colors is what you want from an RGB television, and on that front, the Hisense UR8 RGB MiniLED delivers. Having reviewed multiple top RGB televisions, including the flagship Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED along with models from Samsung and LG, WIRED reports that the UR8 is solidly good. It provides mini RGB technology at a lower price point than the impressive UR9, offering color accuracy that stands to wow users as long as they can accept lower contrast and brightness capabilities compared to its high-performing sibling.
Adjusting Picture Quality and Performance
What makes RGB models like the Hisense UR8 RGB MiniLED so interesting is the ability to tweak picture quality for more brilliant and accurate colors. While testing proved the UR9 has a brighter panel performing at a higher caliber for movies, shows, games, and displaying artwork, the UR8 remains colorful. Determining whether the compromises of this budget-friendly model are worth the savings yields a less clear, black-and-white answer.
Setup and Connectivity
The UR8 is slightly thicker than the UR9 while sharing a similar visual appearance, including the same chassis and a single pedestal. The stand snaps into place and requires some screws, making the assembly process straightforward and quick, while installation simply involves scanning a QR code to connect with Google Home and following the steps.
Port inputs are housed on the left side of the television, featuring an Ethernet port for reliable streaming, an optical audio port, a coaxial port, and a single USB-A port for external storage or connecting an HD antenna. Like the UR9, the UR8 supports Wi-Fi 6E for speedy and reliable streaming, while meeting 100 percent of the BT.2020 specification and holding Pantone Validation to showcase a broad selection of color variation.
