The Hisense U8QTUK 85" 4K Ultra HD TV is crafted for home cinema enthusiasts and serious gamers seeking an unparalleled visual and auditory experience on a massive scale. Its advanced Mini LED backlight, Quantum Dot technology, and immersive Dolby Atmos audio deliver stunning picture quality and room-filling sound, though potential users should note that certain streaming applications and services may be region-specific or require future firmware updates and subscriptions.
Mini LED Backlight: Thousands of tiny LEDs provide incredibly precise control over brightness and contrast across hundreds of local dimming zones, ensuring deep blacks and bright highlights without 'washed-out' effects.
Hi-View Engine Pro: The intelligent processing unit that optimizes colours, contrast, and overall picture quality, transforming standard content into magnificent visuals.
Game Mode Ultra with 165 Hz Refresh Rate: Designed for gamers, this mode ensures exceptionally smooth and sharp gameplay with minimal lag, screen tearing, or stuttering, thanks to its high refresh rate.
Quantum Dot Technology: Delivers over a billion shades of vivid, lifelike colours, making documentaries, sports, and movies pop with incredible vibrancy.
Freely Integration (UK-specific): Access live TV channels and on-demand content directly over Wi-Fi without the need for an aerial or additional fees, offering hassle-free entertainment.
4.1.2 Channel Audio with Dolby Atmos: Experience immersive, room-filling sound with a powerful built-in subwoofer and Dolby Atmos surround sound, placing you in the centre of the action.
Wide Viewing Angle & Anti-Reflection PRO Screen: Enjoy a great picture from almost any seating position, and minimize distractions from glare or reflections, enhancing viewing comfort.
Advanced HDR Support & IMAX Enhanced: Compatible with popular HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10+, featuring DTM PRO for multi-zone picture optimization and IMAX Enhanced for a true cinematic audio-visual experience.
Exceptional Picture Quality: Mini LED, Quantum Dot, and advanced HDR support deliver stunning contrast, vibrant colours, and precise local dimming.
Immersive Audio: 4.1.2 channel sound system with a powerful subwoofer and Dolby Atmos provides a rich, cinematic audio experience.
Superior Gaming Performance: Game Mode Ultra with a 165 Hz refresh rate ensures smooth, responsive, and lag-free gaming.
Wide Viewing Angles & Anti-Glare: Enjoy consistent picture quality and reduced reflections from various positions in the room.
Integrated Freely (UK): Convenient access to live and on-demand content without an aerial.
Region-Specific Apps/Services: Some applications and services (including Freely tuner) are only available in the UK, limiting international use.
Potential for Firmware Updates: Certain features or apps may not be available at launch and might require a firmware update.
Subscription Requirements: Some services or apps may require an additional account and/or subscription fee.
Large Footprint: The 85-inch screen size requires significant space and potentially a robust mounting solution or TV stand.
Exceptional Picture Quality: Mini LED, Quantum Dot, and advanced HDR support deliver stunning contrast, vibrant colours, and precise local dimming.
Immersive Audio: 4.1.2 channel sound system with a powerful subwoofer and Dolby Atmos provides a rich, cinematic audio experience.
Superior Gaming Performance: Game Mode Ultra with a 165 Hz refresh rate ensures smooth, responsive, and lag-free gaming.
Wide Viewing Angles & Anti-Glare: Enjoy consistent picture quality and reduced reflections from various positions in the room.
Integrated Freely (UK): Convenient access to live and on-demand content without an aerial.
Region-Specific Apps/Services: Some applications and services (including Freely tuner) are only available in the UK, limiting international use.
Potential for Firmware Updates: Certain features or apps may not be available at launch and might require a firmware update.
Subscription Requirements: Some services or apps may require an additional account and/or subscription fee.
Large Footprint: The 85-inch screen size requires significant space and potentially a robust mounting solution or TV stand.
The Hisense U8QTUK 85" TV is engineered to excel in several key areas, providing an outstanding experience for various types of content.
This TV truly shines when watching movies and high-quality streamed content. The Mini LED backlight works in conjunction with Quantum Dot technology to produce incredibly deep blacks, brilliant whites, and over a billion vibrant colours. Support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+, enhanced by DTM PRO, ensures that HDR content is displayed with stunning dynamic range and detail. Coupled with IMAX Enhanced certification and the integrated 4.1.2 Dolby Atmos sound system, you'll experience a truly immersive, cinema-like atmosphere right in your living room.
For gamers, the Game Mode Ultra is a game-changer. With a blazing 165 Hz refresh rate, it eliminates motion blur, screen tearing, and input lag, ensuring a fluid and responsive gaming experience. Fast-paced action games look incredibly smooth and sharp, allowing you to react quicker and enjoy competitive titles without visual distractions.
Everyday viewing is significantly enhanced by the Hi-View Engine Pro, which intelligently optimizes standard content for improved colours and contrast. Sports broadcasts benefit from the high refresh rate and vibrant Quantum Dot colours, making every detail of the action pop. The Anti-Reflection PRO screen and wide viewing angle mean that even in bright rooms or with multiple viewers, everyone gets a clear, enjoyable picture without glare or colour degradation.
Unboxing & Placement: Due to its 85-inch size, it is strongly recommended that two people handle the unboxing and placement of the TV. Carefully place it on a stable surface or mount it securely using a VESA-compatible wall mount (sold separately).
Power Connection: Connect the power cord to the TV and then to a power outlet. Press the power button on the TV or remote to turn it on.
Network Connection: Follow the on-screen prompts to connect your TV to your home Wi-Fi network. This is essential for accessing smart features, streaming apps, and Freely content.
Input Connections: Connect your external devices (gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, soundbars) to the appropriate HDMI or other input ports. Label inputs within the TV settings for easy selection.
Initial Configuration: Complete the guided setup for language, time zone, and channel scanning (if using a traditional aerial, though Freely offers aerial-free viewing in the UK).
Video Standards: Supports 4K Ultra HD resolution. Compatible with major High Dynamic Range (HDR) formats including Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and features DTM PRO for enhanced HDR processing.
Audio Standards: Integrates a 4.1.2 channel sound system with Dolby Atmos support, compatible with external Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbars or receivers for an even more expansive audio experience.
Gaming Consoles: Fully compatible with current-generation gaming consoles, leveraging its 165 Hz refresh rate and Game Mode Ultra for optimal performance.
IMAX Enhanced: Certified for IMAX Enhanced content, offering a premium audio-visual experience with compatible movies.
Screen Cleaning: Use a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth specifically designed for electronics to gently wipe the Anti-Reflection PRO screen. For stubborn smudges, slightly dampen the cloth with distilled water or a dedicated screen cleaning solution (apply to cloth, not directly to screen).
General Cleaning: Dust the TV frame and stand regularly with a dry, soft cloth.
Ventilation: Ensure adequate airflow around the TV. Do not block ventilation openings to prevent overheating.
Power Management: Unplug the TV from the power outlet during lightning storms or when it will be left unattended for extended periods. Avoid turning it on and off rapidly.