Our verdict
The Hisense UR8S uses RGB Mini-LED backlighting. Most LCD TVs light the screen with white LEDs; this one uses clusters of red, green and blue LEDs, which GadgetGuy says targets 100% of BT.2020, a very wide range of colours. The result is a bright, colourful picture that stays easy to see during the day. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports and refreshes up to 180 times a second (180Hz), so sport and games move smoothly. GadgetGuy found deep, vivid colour, excellent anti-reflection and no obvious blooming, but local dimming that can fade text on dark backgrounds. Picture performance varies between similarly named ranges, and built-in sound may need a soundbar for clear dialogue. On 1 August 2026, the matched UK price was £1,999 for the 65-inch model.
Buy it if
- You watch in a bright room and want a vivid, colourful picture
- You play on a PS5, Xbox Series X or gaming PC and want smooth, responsive games
- You want high-end colour without paying top flagship prices
Skip it if
- You watch a lot of dark films with subtitles and are sensitive to dimming effects
- You want the best built-in sound without adding a soundbar
- You need a size other than 65 inches, as this review covers only that model and price
How it would fit your home
A sunny living room
High brightness and an anti-reflective screen, which GadgetGuy found eliminated daytime glare, make daytime viewing more comfortable.
Gaming
Four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 180Hz and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro give consoles and PCs smooth, tear-free movement; GadgetGuy found input lag low.
Film nights in the dark
Colour is rich, but GadgetGuy found dimming could fade text on dark backgrounds, so try a demo with dark scenes if you can.
The details, in plain English
RGB Mini-LED picture
Mini-LED TVs light the screen from behind with many small LEDs grouped into zones that dim separately for better contrast. The UR8S uses red, green and blue LEDs instead of white ones, which GadgetGuy says targets 100% of the BT.2020 colour range, far wider than most TVs show. GadgetGuy found colours deep and vivid with no obvious blooming, the glow around bright objects on dark backgrounds. Hisense's Hi-View AI Engine processor adjusts the picture in real time.
Brightness and dark scenes
GadgetGuy lists a peak brightness of 3,600 nits for the 75-inch model, which gives HDR highlights such as sunlight real punch; the 65-inch figure may differ. It found local dimming a touch aggressive: text on dark backgrounds faded towards grey, with slight banding in darker colours and some darkening in corners. HDR formats include Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ and HDR10.
Gaming
The screen refreshes up to 180 times a second (180Hz). A PS5 or Xbox Series X runs at up to 120Hz, so consoles get their smoothest mode, and a gaming PC can go further. All four HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, a form of variable refresh rate, stops the picture tearing when frame rates dip. GadgetGuy found input lag low.
Sound and connections
GadgetGuy lists 2 x 10W main speakers, a 20W subwoofer and 2 x 5W side speakers with Dolby Atmos, on the model it reviewed. Built-in sound may still need a soundbar for clear dialogue and scale. One HDMI port has eARC, which sends full-quality sound to a soundbar. It also has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- RGB Mini-LED backlight: bright, rich colour that is easy to see during the day
- Excellent anti-reflective screen and no obvious blooming, according to GadgetGuy
- Up to 180Hz with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro: smooth movement for sport and games
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports, one with eARC for a soundbar
- Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ support
What to watch out for
- GadgetGuy found local dimming slightly aggressive, fading text on dark backgrounds
- Slight colour banding in darker shades, according to GadgetGuy
- Contrast and brightness vary considerably between similarly named ranges
- Built-in sound may need a soundbar for clear dialogue and scale
- Only the 65-inch model and its price are used in this review
The UR8S is compared at 65 inches so screen size cannot hide a price difference; screen type, brightness and motion decide the better fit. Compare it with other Mini-LED and OLED TVs at the same size and price.
Make the Hisense UR8S easier to live with
Add-ons that answer a drawback we named above. Check compatibility with your exact model before buying.
Solves: built-in sound may need a soundbar for clear dialogue and scale
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Reviewed by us
A reviewed dialogue-focused soundbar can address the named weak built-in sound. Judge voices at your normal volume and include its cost before choosing the TV.
Check first: No separate bass box included; use compatible TV ARC/eARC or the manufacturer’s optical adapter. Confirm the TV’s exact outputs and plan the occupied HDMI socket.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hisense UR8S (this one) | A strong choice for bright rooms, rich colour and gaming, provided you can live with dimming that GadgetGuy found a little aggressive on dark scenes. | £2,299RRP · 65-inch model, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Hisense UR9S (65-inch) | A convincing first practical RGB Mini LED TV, strongest for bright HDR films and high-frame-rate PC gaming, less so for dark-room purists. | £2,999RRP · 65 inches, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Hisense U7S (65-inch) | A strong feature list for a bright gaming room, but only worth buying if it is clearly cheaper than the U7S Pro. | £1,599RRP · 65 inches, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Hisense E7Q Pro | A value pick for gamers who want a big screen and several fast HDMI inputs, so long as you accept weaker built-in sound and brightness than dearer sets | £1,199RRP · 65-inch model, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based review. We checked the exact model against Hisense UK and independent reviews from GadgetGuy and Frandroid, plus HDMI Licensing Administrator information. Specifications and findings quoted here come from GadgetGuy's review of the Australian model; we have not tested this TV ourselves.