This Hisense TV beat out Samsung and Sony for best color - and it's still on sale after Prime Day

The updated and refreshed Hisense U8 is the latest version of one of our favorite Mini LED TVs, featuring enhanced picture and audio quality, new smart features, and AI integration. And if you’ve been looking to upgrade your living room or home theater, you can save almost $500 on the 55-inch version even after Amazon’s October Prime Day sale has ended. (Nearly every other size is on sale as well.) If you’re looking to buy, we’d do it fast — this deal isn’t likely to last much longer now that Prime Day is over. Also: Hisense U8 review for $798 (save $477) Hisense U8 55-inch The revamped Mini-LED panel is Pantone Validated and provides crystal clear 4K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate for bold colors and smoother motion, while the 5,600 dimming zones give you contrast and deep, inky blacks that rival OLED models.

And with a maximum brightness of 5,000 nits, you’ll get great visibility in both harsh overhead lighting and direct sunlight, while the matte finish helps cut glare. We put the Hisense U8 to the test against six other models in our Louisville lab, and it had the most accurate HDR color reproduction — winning over pricier Sony and Samsung TVs. Read more: We lab-tested 7 TVs for color accuracy – and the winners weren’t Sony or Samsung The integrated speakers work with Dolby Atmos to create virtual 3D surround sound for a more immersive experience while gaming or streaming.

And speaking of gaming, the Hisense U8 has a dedicated gaming picture mode and game bar feature that shows you real-time performance stats like frame rate and response times so you can catch issues before they can ruin your online matches. Film buffs can take advantage of both the Filmmaker and IMAX Enhanced picture modes so see Hollywood classics and the latest blockbusters as their creators intended. How I rated this deal The Hisense U8 is an impressive Mini-LED TV with excellent picture quality, audio, and smart features.

It’s well-worth every penny of its full asking price, but getting it on sale means you’re getting an even better value. That’s why I gave this deal a 4/5 Editor’s rating. When does this deal expire?

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