Hisense U7 55" Inch 4K Smart TV 55U7SG Review

Excellent picture and sound, good for gaming. Amazon Affiliate Product Link: https://geni.us/Bn3rI As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #CommissionsEarned In the box you’ll receive the flat panel TV, two angled support brackets for the stand each with an M4x15 screw tucked in the back, a pack of 8 M5x16 screws, 5 ft power cord, remote control, two AAA batteries, and 6.25 lb base plate that measures 10.25” x 13.75”. The yellow illustrated installation guide shows you how to unbox the unit and attach the included stand. The entire back cover of the remote control slides off to reveal the battery bay where you’ll install the included batteries. It has a pinhole mic/status LED, power and input source keys, dedicated buttons for Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Kids content, and a customizable favorite key. Profile swap, push-to-talk mic, quick settings, 4-way navigation d-pad, OK button, back, home, Live TV, volume and channel adjustment, Free TV key, menu, numpad, and mute button. The remote is backlit and even lights up automatically when the remote is picked up in dim lighting. However, you’ll notice that only the “main” function keys in dark gray with white icons are backlit, like settings, volume, channel, mute, and menu; the power and one-touch buttons for the various streaming services are not backlit. The remote does not need a line of site to the TV in order to operate. The screen size is 48.25” wide and 28” tall with a 55” diagonal. The bezels on the TV are razor thin at about 1/16th of an inch at the sides and top, while the thicker chin along the bottom is about ½” tall. The panel’s thickness is just over 2” but still pretty lightweight at just over 30 lbs. At the center of the display along the bottom you’ll find the power button, microphone mute switch, and ambient light sensor to automatically adjust settings like brightness and color temperature. On the back is the 2.1.2 sound system consisting of a sub-woofer, two main drivers, and two surround channels. The stand can be set to a high or low position that will raise the panel about 1.25”, so you can fit a soundbar underneath the screen. Optionally, you can wall mount the TV with a 400mm VESA bracket. The power cord can be managed using the slot at the back of the stand's support bracket. For I/O there is a USB-A 2.0 port and a USB-A 3.0 port, 4 HDMI 2.1 inputs (only HDMI 3 is eARC and CEC compatible), coaxial input, digital audio out, and Ethernet jack. The surface of the screen is matte with an anti-glare and anti-reflection coating. The built-in Android-based OS Google TV requires setup the first time the TV is turned on including connecting to the Internet and Google account login. You can set up multiple profiles or kids features as well. The interface is fairly typical with a main menu, apps list, search feature, and various navigation categories. Google’s AI assistant Gemini is built-in and you can enable the Wake word, “Hey Google” to activate it when the TV is powered on. Pressing the mic button on the remote or using the wake word, lets you search, ask questions, and perform smart home tasks via voice. The physical switch below the screen disables the microphone. Google TV is fast and responsive. With the tri-band WiFi 6E card, you can connect to 2.4 GHZ, 5 GHz, and even 6 GHz bands. Its Bluetooth 5.4 capability lets me connect with multiple Bluetooth devices simultaneously like wireless headphones and gaming controllers. Streaming audio to headphones was perfectly in sync to video on the screen, and the gaming controller response was fast and instant. Cloud-based streaming game platforms did feel a bit laggy, however. For external gaming inputs via HDMI, there is a max refresh rate of 165Hz and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support for compatible sources like a PC or laptop. The image quality of the display is amazingly sharp and clear with vivid colors, good contrast, and high brightness even during the day and under bright lighting conditions. The maximum resolution of the display is 4K at 3840 by 2160 pixels. AI enhancements are also available like upscaling, motion smoothing, and noise reduction. From a close distance, the pixels are tiny and hard to make out. The integrated 2.1.2 speaker system sounds quite nice providing a sense of depth and 3D movement. They speakers can also be quite loud and I generally don't need any setting higher than 20 of 100. Overall, this Hisense TV was simple to set up, and I had it up and running in under 10 minutes. It delivers an enjoyable viewing experience with clear, rich picture quality and great sound. The built-in OS is smooth and responsive and offers everything I need to enjoy movies, music, and gaming on it: fast internet connectivity, access to apps and streaming services, and multipoint Bluetooth support. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases Amazon Affiliate Product Link: https://geni.us/Bn3rI