What it gets right
- A bright picture that is easier to see during the day
- Hi-View automatic tools Engine new colour technology enhances content in real-time
- Smoother movement for sport and modern games
- connection 2.1 x 4
The compromises
- control over bright and dark parts of the picture and the extra brightness used by modern films performance 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
Buy it—or leave it?
- You specifically want a brighter picture with more controlled contrast
- The 65-inch model version fits your needs
- You have compared the drawbacks with similarly priced alternatives
- control over bright and dark parts of the picture and the extra brightness used by modern films performance 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
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01Watching television and films
Hisense UR8S is easiest to understand through what it changes in normal use. You get a bright picture that is easier to see during the day. You also get hi-View automatic tools Engine new colour technology enhances content in real-time.
02Where it earns its price
Hi-View automatic tools Engine new colour technology enhances content in real-time. Smoother movement for sport and modern games. connection 2.1 x 4. That only matters if you will use it regularly.
03What may frustrate you
control over bright and dark parts of the picture and the extra brightness used by modern films performance 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. If one of these affects how you will use it, a different model is the safer choice.
Price and value
On 24 August 2026, the matched UK price was £1,699 for the 65-inch model configuration. At £1,699, the 65-inch Hisense UR8S must stand on its own rather than borrowing the price of a smaller set. Prices can move, so confirm the model, configuration and final basket total before buying.
Price last checked 24 August 2026Who will notice the difference?
Best fit
Choose it when a brighter picture with more controlled contrast will be directly useful in your everyday life.
living with it
Hi-View automatic tools Engine new colour technology enhances content in real-time is the second feature to weigh against the price, support and any extra accessories or subscriptions.
Wrong fit
control over bright and dark parts of the picture and the extra brightness used by modern films performance vary considerably between similarly named ranges; spending more or less on a better-matched alternative can be the smarter decision.
What else should you consider?
£1,699 · Hisense UR8S is compared at 65 inches so screen size cannot disguise a price difference, while screen type, brightness and motion decide the better fit.
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