This is the 3rd flatscreen TV I've owned. The first was a Samsung 32" (non-smart). The 2nd, a Vizio 50" Smart with built-in Chromecast, and now this 65" Hisense Smart Android TV.
The Samsung had a program guide built in that showed what would be coming on up to 8 hrs. ahead. I liked that. The Vizio only showed what was currently playing. The Hisense shows what's playing and what will come on next. Miss the program guide of the Samsung.
I received the Hisense on 1/25/21. Has been doing great since that time. It has a beautiful picture, and a rich sound quality. You can actually hear some bass notes and the dialogue is clear. It's not the "tinny" sound most flatscreens have. I do have the optical audio output connected to and external Onkyo amplifier, but for most programs, the sound quality is satisfactory.
The remote pictured in the item description is not the remote I received. I posted a picture of the remote I did get with this review. After a little research, I concluded that the remote I got usually comes with the 75" model. I feel it is a better remote. It has more dedicated streaming app buttons, and it doesn't feel cheap. As a point of information, this is a bluetooth remote, NOT an infrared (IR) remote like most TV's, so the remote doesn't have to be pointed towards the TV. As the description states, it is a voice remote, yet it still has the number buttons, as well as volume and channel buttons, etc. The remote was a deciding factor for me on buying the Hisense. most TV's with voice remotes have minimal buttons and functionality.
I read a review that said the legs were flimsy. The ones I received were metal, and very sturdy
I like the fact that this TV has the Android operating system. Playstore is built-in, and you can download most apps from there. Google assistant is built-in, so if there is a particular show or movie you want to see, all you have to do is push a button and ask, it will search and display it, as well as what streaming service it is available on.
All in all, I really like this TV. But, there is one drawback I don't like (but I guess you can't have everything), and that is the only button on the TV itself is a Power button to turn on or off the set, and to change inputs. There are no volume or channel buttons, so if you lose or break the remote, basically you have no control.
Since it is a bluetooth remote, you can't just buy a universal remote because they mostly are IR remotes. The TV doesn't have an IR sensor.
As I said before, it does have a beautiful picture and decent sound. I feel it was a good purchase. The price for a 65" on this model was very good. I would recommend this brand and model.
| Brand Name | Hisense |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 33.1 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 53.5 x 34 x 6.5 inches |
| Item model number | 55H8G1 |
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | Built-In Speaker,Flat,Chromecast,Voice Control |
| Speaker Type | Built-In |
| Item Weight | 33.1 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 54.6 Inches |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
