Hisense H8C (2016) Series

Inexpensive. Accurate colors.

Smart TV features are occasionally choppy and slow. Only two inconveniently placed HDMI 2.0 ports. Mediocre contrast.

Conclusions The Hisense 50H8C offers very good performance at a very low price for a 4K television. Even with its excellent color accuracy, though, it fails to stand out in the rapidly expanding budget 4K category. Hisense's Linux-based, Android-like...

Good picture quality, especially dark scenes ; Little motion blur

When viewed at an angle image deteriorates rapidly ; Local dimming doesn't work well

Inexpensive ; Good color accuracy

Limited smart TV services ; Poor black levels

Shoppers looking for an entry-level 4K TV will find the Hisense 50H8C an attractive option that delivers the basics, but not much more.

There’s been plenty of what tech marketing types call “disruption” in the TV industry over the past decade, with big-name Japanese brands like Mitsubishi, Hitachi, and Toshiba bowing out and Chinese companies like TCL and Hisense stepping in. While TCL...

The smart interface comes with a handful of good streaming apps.

The TV can't refresh fast enough to keep up with ultra-smooth 4K content.

This TV is ideal for budget shoppers who don't want to spend that much to get a 4K TV. For the price, it's worth your consideration.