This RGB MiniLED TV Will Shock You (Hisense UR8 Review)
JoelsterG4K's UR8 review, whose title says the RGB Mini LED picture will surprise viewers.
Hisense · 2026 · RGB Mini LED
Hisense UR8 RGB Mini LED
Hisense's lower-priced 2026 RGB Mini LED: bright, with four HDMI 2.1 inputs and 180Hz, but colors that reviewers found less striking than the lab numbers.
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Exact model · United States
65UR8SG
The size tested by TechRadar. Tom's Guide says it sells for less than the 75-inch.
Where to buy the 65″
List $1,999
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The verdict
The UR8 is a good choice for gamers and bright-room viewers who want RGB Mini LED technology at a lower price than the UR9, and it benefits from frequent discounts. Reviewers disagree on color: Tom's Guide praised a rich palette while TechRadar did not see the wow factor. Out-of-box color accuracy measured poorly in both labs, so plan on adjusting picture settings.
The Hisense UR8 is the cheaper of Hisense's two 2026 RGB Mini LED lines, sitting below the UR9 and above the conventional U7 and U8 Mini LED sets. It comes in 55, 65, 75, 85 and 100-inch sizes with a native 180Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 inputs, an anti-glare screen and Google TV with Gemini. Tom's Guide rated the 75-inch highly for brightness, sound and gaming, while TechRadar found its real-world color underwhelming despite strong backlight control.
Strengths
- Tom's Guide measured 3,542.7 nits at a 10% HDR window on the 75-inch, and TechRadar 2,097 to 2,394 nits on the 65-inch.
- Four HDMI 2.1 inputs and a 180Hz native panel with VRR, more HDMI 2.1 ports than the UR9.
- TechRadar praised backlight control with good contrast, and an anti-glare screen that works well.
- Both reviewers measured very wide color gamut coverage, around 95% of Rec. 2020.
- Tom's Guide praised the five-channel sound system and said discounts are frequent.
Weak spots
- Out-of-box color accuracy measured poorly: Delta-E 4.80 at Tom's Guide and 7.9 at TechRadar.
- TechRadar found real-world colors less vivid than the measurements suggested and saw some texture blur in fast action.
- Input lag measured about 12ms at Tom's Guide and 11.7ms at TechRadar, and TechRadar says low lag requires settings adjustments.
- Tom's Guide called the design chunky and busy.
- SDR Filmmaker mode is dim, so Standard mode is more practical in bright rooms.
Great for
- Gamers wanting four HDMI 2.1 inputs and 180Hz
- Bright-room and sports viewing
- Buyers curious about RGB Mini LED at a lower price
Skip if
- Viewers who want OLED-like color depth
- Shoppers who want accurate out-of-box color without adjustment
How it fits
Calculated from published specs and independent tests. How this works
Tap a score to see what went into it. These are calculations, not lab results.
Claimed vs. measured
Independent test figures are kept apart from what the manufacturer says. Results vary by tester, test size and firmware.
Measured Claimed
Brightness
HDR peak brightness (10% window)The most-quoted HDR brightness figure. A 10% window is about the size of a bright object in a scene.
- 2,394 nitsTechRadar65″ tested · HDR Standard mode, 10% window · Aug 10, 2026
- 2,097 nitsTechRadar65″ tested · HDR Filmmaker Mode, 10% window · Aug 10, 2026
- 3,543 nitsTom's Guide75″ tested · Filmmaker mode, 10% window, HDR · Oct 29, 2026
- 3,500 nitsWhat Hi-Fi (reporting Hisense's claim)Manufacturer claim · Maker's up-to claim for the UR8; window not stated
HDR full-screen brightnessBrightness of a completely bright image, like a snowfield or a hockey rink.
SDR peak brightness (10% window)How bright regular, non-HDR content gets, which matters most in a sunny room.
- 314 nitsTechRadar65″ tested · SDR Filmmaker Mode, 10% window · Aug 10, 2026
- 198 nitsTom's Guide75″ tested · Filmmaker mode, 10% window, SDR · Oct 29, 2026
Color
Rec. 2020 color coverageA wider color target than DCI-P3. No consumer TV covers it fully.
- 95.1%TechRadar65″ tested · HDR Filmmaker Mode, BT.2020 · Aug 10, 2026
- 95.04%Tom's Guide75″ tested · Rec. 2020 coverage · Oct 29, 2026
Color accuracy out of the box (ΔE)Lower is better. Under about 3 is hard to distinguish from perfect by eye.
- ΔE 7.9TechRadar65″ tested · SDR out of the box · Aug 10, 2026
- ΔE 4.8Tom's Guide75″ tested · Filmmaker mode, out of the box · Oct 29, 2026
Gaming
Input lag, 4K 60 Hz (game mode)The delay between pressing a button and seeing it on screen.
- 11.7 msTechRadar65″ tested · Leo Bodnar 4K tester · Aug 10, 2026
- 12 msTom's Guide75″ tested · Game mode, Leo Bodnar tester · Oct 29, 2026
What changes by size
The same name doesn’t always mean the same TV. Here is every size we’ve confirmed.
| 55″ | 65″ | 75″ | 85″ | 100″ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model number | 55UR8SG | 65UR8SG | 75UR8SG | 85UR8SG | 100UR8SG |
| Lowest price | — | — | — | — | — |
| Width | — | — | 65.7″ | — | — |
| Weight | — | — | 66.6 lb | — | — |
| VESA | — | — | 400×400 | — | — |
Will it fit?
From your seat
Viewing distance8′0″
A good fit. At this distance a 65″ screen fills 33° of your view. Most people like 59″–80″ from here.
Seen from above
Dimensions and mounting
- Without stand
- Not published
- With stand
- Not published
- Stand footprint
- Not published
- Weight
- Not published
- VESA pattern
- Not published
- Power use
- Not published
Full specifications
From the manufacturer unless noted. Shown for the 65″ model.
Picture
- Display technologyHow the screen makes its picture. OLED types light each pixel on their own for perfect black. Mini LED and QLED are LCDs with a backlight, and tend to get brighter.
- RGB Mini LED
- BacklightFull-array backlights sit behind the whole screen and allow local dimming. Edge-lit TVs are thinner but dim far less precisely.
- RGB Mini LED full-array
- Resolution
- 4K
- Picture processor
- Hi-View AI Engine RGBsource
- Screen finishAnti-glare and matte coatings cut reflections in bright rooms, sometimes at a small cost to perceived contrast.
- Anti-glare screensource
HDR & color
- HDR formatsHDR formats describe how a TV should show bright highlights and rich color. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ adjust the picture scene by scene; a source and TV must both support a format to use it.
- HDR10, HDR10+ Adaptive, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG
Refresh & motion
- Native refresh rateHow many new images per second the panel can really show. Marketing “motion rates” are often double this number, so check the native figure.
- 180 Hz
- Maximum refresh rateThe highest refresh the TV accepts over HDMI. Sometimes only available at reduced resolution or from a PC.
- 180 Hz
Smart platform
- Smart TV platformThe software your TV runs. It decides your home screen, app selection and how often you’ll see ads.
- Google TV
- Platform version
- Google TV with Gemini
- Voice assistants
- Google Gemini
- Broadcast tunerNeeded to watch free over-the-air TV with an antenna. ATSC 3.0 is the newer US standard; a few TVs have dropped tuners entirely.
- ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV)
HDMI & connections
- HDMI ports
- 4
- HDMI 2.1 portsPorts with enough bandwidth for 4K at 120 Hz and beyond. If you have more than one current console or a gaming PC, count these carefully.
- 4
- HDMI notes
- Tom's Guide lists four HDMI 2.1 inputs supporting 4K at 180Hz with VRR, one with eARC, and does not say which. The TV can be upgraded to Dolby Vision 2 Max, according to Tom's Guide.
- eARCEnhanced Audio Return Channel sends high-quality audio from your TV’s apps and inputs back to a soundbar or receiver over one HDMI cable.
- Yes
- USB ports
- 2
- Optical audio out
- Yes
- Ethernet
- LAN port
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6Esource
Gaming
Built-in audio
- Speaker configuration
- 2.1.2
- Speaker power
- 50 W
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- DTS supportMany TVs no longer decode DTS. If you play discs or a media server with DTS soundtracks, check here and on your soundbar or receiver.
- DTS Virtual:X
Primary source: tomsguide.com
Setup notes
- All four HDMI inputs are listed as HDMI 2.1; one has eARC.
- Tom's Guide says the TV can be upgraded to Dolby Vision 2 Max.
- TechRadar notes Google TV in the US and VIDAA in the UK and Australia.
Video reviews
Each video was checked to exist and to be about the Hisense UR8 RGB Mini LED.
Hisense UR8 (UR8S) RGB Mini-LED TV Review - This is Where RGB Mini-LED Begins!
GLITCHED's review of the UR8, framed as where RGB Mini LED begins.
Hisense UR8 Review: RGB Mini LED on a Budget?
Smart Home Sounds asks in its UR8 review whether RGB Mini LED is viable on a budget.
Is a $1,500 RGB MiniLED TV that Good: Hisense UR8?
Booredatwork.com asks whether the UR8 is good value at its mid-range price.
What reviewers found
Summaries in our own words. Follow the link to read each review in full.
Rated the 75-inch highly for HDR brightness, wide color, powerful sound and lag-free gaming, with the price its main drawback. Color accuracy measured poorly but looked fine to the eye.
Read the originalPraised backlight control, anti-glare screen and gaming features on the 65-inch, but found colors disappointing for an RGB TV and noted some blur in fast action.
Read the originalAn early hands-on demo rather than a full test: vivid, punchy color, good-looking blacks and strong gaming specs, with a concern that colors may look over-excited and a call for further testing. It also repeats Hisense's brightness claim.
Read the original
Questions
What is the difference between the Hisense UR8 and UR9?
The UR9 sits above the UR8 in Hisense's lineup. What Hi-Fi reports a lower peak-brightness claim for the UR8, and TechRadar measured less brightness on the UR8 than on the UR9. The UR8 has four HDMI 2.1 inputs while the UR9 has three.
Does the UR8 support Dolby Vision 2?
Tom's Guide lists the UR8 as upgradeable to Dolby Vision 2 Max.
Do all UR8 sizes perform the same?
Not necessarily. Tom's Guide tested the 75-inch and TechRadar the 65-inch, and their brightness readings differ by well over 1,000 nits, so results may vary by size, mode or sample.
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Sources for this page
Last reviewed Nov 9, 2026. Released June 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.