Hisense has numerous series of 2017 4k TVs available including the R6, H6, H7, H8, H9, H9 Plus, and H10.
Hisense has numerous lines or series of 4k TVs available including the R6, H6, H7, H8, H9, H9 Plus, and H10. Yes, 7 different lines of TVs in the US. One quick note for you, dear reader: the 2019 line of TVs ends with a “F” like in 55H9F. The 2018 ends with "E", 2017 ends with "D", 2016 line end in a “C”.
Here’s the breakdown of the different series along with some common features. As you might expect, the picture and audio quality increases as you get into the higher series. Please note the chart is not an all-inclusive view but it is a quick way to see some important stats.
What’s the take away here? Well, the basic specifications across the lines are pretty consistent – all are flat screen High Dynamic Range supported smart TVs with some good connectivity options (besides the R6). Hisense does not specify the exact level of peak brightness or color gamut coverage for its models so the HDR quality will vary. The R6 series is the cheapest line with limited connectivity and a lower-end LED LCD panel. As you progress to higher series, you start to get better audio and picture quality. The devil, though, is in the details so let’s take a closer look at the various series.
The R6 Series is the most basic (and cheapest) entry in the line of 4k Hisense TVs. The Hisense website only shows one model – the 55? 55R6D. However, the 50? 50R6D appears for sale on other sites. The R6 series is a bit limited in connectivity with 3 HDMI ports and just 1 USB. But it does include built-in dual band wireless, 1 digital audio out, a headphone jack, and composite inputs.
Some other nice features are included such as a built-in Roku for streaming your favorite channels. Hisense claims 4,500+ channels including all the basics such as Neflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime. You can even download the Roku mobile app (iOS and Android) and control the TV. HDR processsing and a native 60 Hz refresh rate (bumped to 120Hz with processing) round out the basic specs.
If you’re looking for a very cheap 4k TV this is your TV.
The 2017 H6 line encompasses three different TV’s – the cleverly-named 43? 43H6D, 50? 50H6D and the 55? 55H6D. The TV’s look to be almost identical from a specification standpoint, the screen size not withstanding. Rather than rehash the all specs, feel free to check out the chart above for the basics.
That said, a 4k LED panel makes up the core of the TVs albeit without any local dimming. HDR (specifically, HDR10) is supported but wide color gamut is not. The native refresh rate varies based on the size – the larger 55? gets a native 120Hz panel while the other two get a 60Hz refresh rate.
The TV’s operating system is the Opera-based Smart TV platform that includes leading apps and services including “4K Now,” which aggregates available 4K movies, trending videos, and streaming providers into one convenient gallery. One other thing worth mentioning (I guess) is that the TV’s have some official certifications. Namely, on the audio side, you get Dolby Digital and dbx-tv® and on the connectivity side you have HDMI™, VESA® certs.
The 2017 H7 line also encompasses three different TV’s – the 43? 43H7D, 50? 50H7D, and the 55? 55H7D. What’s the difference between the H6 and H7 lines, you may ask? Well, not a whole lot. The biggest changes is that the H7D includes local dimming which increases bright and dark areas of the screen for sharper contrast. So the picture quality is slightly better with the H7D. And, for what it’s worth, you also get a “premium” remote with one-touch hotkeys.
Since Hisense mentioned that HDR-quality can vary between the lines, it’s possible they tweaked some internal settings as well but I haven’t been able to confirm that yet.
The H8D is where we start to see a few more pronounced upgrades over the lower lines. The 2017 H8 line included the LED “Direct-Lit” 55? 55H8D and the 65? 65H8D TV’s. The H8 series get “multizone local dimming.” Wide Color Gamut was added to the H8 series in 2019. Also, 2019 brought the brightness-boosting Ultra LED "ULED" technology. In this case ULED refers to a collection of picture quality enhancing features including the TV's full array local dimming, quantum dot-enhancement color, and a native 120 Hz refresh rate with adaptive MEMC (motion enhancement/motion compensation). 2018 was the moment Hisense changed Opera to Android and became a leader in Smart TV's with open source availability. Rounding out the upgrades, the H8 includes a 120Hz native refresh rate and some better speakers. The 2019 H8F series are the best offered Android TV on the market today. While availability of the H8 series are more than the H9 Android stock.
The H9E and H9E Plus series build on the H8 series with some additional enhancements. Highlighting the H9E and H9E Plus lines is wide color gamut support and the brightness-boosting Ultra LED “ULED” technology.
What’s the difference between the H9E and H9E Plus? Again, not a lot. The difference is primarily their motion handling capabilities.The 55-inch 55H9E and 65? 65H9E offer “Motion 240” motion processing enhancement. While the 55H9E Plus and 65? 65H9E Plus bumps up the processing to “Motion 480”. In theory, this eliminates (or greatly reduces) any motion blur on fast-moving scenes. In practice, most users won’t notice any difference in the enhanced motion processing. Finally, the higher dollar H9 series are running Android operating system.
The recently released 75H10F is easily the best (and most expensive) TV in Hisense’s line. While not the most attractive TV 6 it does have some good tech. Then again, for price it better. Anyways, the TV’s quantum dot technology (licensed from Samsung) displays over 100% of the color spectrum. Nanocrystal-sized ULED backlights and “Ultra-Premium” HDR are included as well as a 120Hz native refresh rate, with motion processing bumping the effective refresh rate to 480Hz.
Not only does the 75HD10 use a process commonly called local dimming 7, it does so as a “full-array” LED backlight, where LEDs are located behind the entire screen. In doing so, the H10 dims and boosts its LEDs in independent zones throughout screen rather than just along the perimeters (which is the case with “edge-lit” LED TVs). In short, expect better picture quality over other local dimming methods.
While there aren’t a lot of reviews on this TV as of yet, Reviewed.com did get their hands on one and here’s what they had to say:
There are some very simple pros and cons for Hisense’s big, boastful H10D. If you’re looking for a really big TV that doesn’t skimp on picture quality, the 75-inch H10D is a great choice. Between its nuanced, local dimming-equipped backlight, 4K resolution, and quantum dot-enhanced color, the H10D is a terrific performer. It offers up the contrast, color range, and overall brightness to deliver excellent picture quality, whether or not you’re watching HDR content.
