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Is the 75UR8SG worth it?
The Hisense 75UR8SG is worth waiting on: 3 critics average 7.3 out of 10, praising the gaming features and HDR brightness but disagreeing sharply on color and black levels at a $2499.99 list price. This page is a consensus of published reviews, not hands-on testing.
What critics loved
Tom's Guide was the most enthusiastic, scoring it 9 out of 10 and citing a rich, wide color gamut, luminous HDR, smooth low-lag gaming and plenty of future-proofing. It also liked the powerful five-channel sound system.
Wired called it a solidly good midrange RGB MiniLED set with a colorful, accurate picture, 100% BT.2020 coverage and Pantone validation. It also praised the four HDMI 2.1 ports and automatic picture adjustments for gaming, and noted the lower price compared with the UR9.
What Hi-Fi? liked the detail, brightness and motion handling, along with excellent gaming features, HDR support and solid sound. It also found the matte screen handled reflections well and considered the pricing competitive against OLED sets.
Where it falls short
The biggest disagreement is color. What Hi-Fi? was surprised by a lack of vibrancy, while Wired and Tom's Guide found color a strength. Wired did note skin tones looked dimmer and less varied.
Contrast and black levels drew complaints from two outlets. What Hi-Fi? described greyish blacks and weak contrast, with soft, diffuse blooming. Wired found the set lacking contrast and shadow detail in dark scenes, with some blooming on bright stars, and said its roughly 3,500 nits trails the UR9.
Other catches: What Hi-Fi? said the lowest input lag requires switching off Local Dimming, and that the Apple TV app lacks Store and Library access. Wired found the built-in 2.1.2 speakers weaker, in contrast to the praise from Tom's Guide and What Hi-Fi?. Tom's Guide called the design chunky and somewhat busy, and the price high, though often discounted.
Who should buy it
Gamers who want 4K/180Hz, four HDMI 2.1 ports and low lag will find the most to like, and Tom's Guide says the price is easier to justify when discounted. Shoppers who prioritize deep blacks and contrast should be cautious given What Hi-Fi? and Wired's findings. The verdict is to wait for a sale.
