'Astonishing picture quality' Hisense TV drops in price ahead of Amazon Prime Day
The Hisense TV has been described by shoppers as a best buy and 'everything beyond expectations'
Buying a new TV can feel like an enormous undertaking. They're something of an essential in homes - the centrepiece of the living room, the one-stop shop for all things entertainment - so choosing the right one is an important decision.
However, with so many options out there at a range of price points, it's a delicate balance between cheap and not-so-cheerful and a splurge on a feature-packed telly. That said, Amazon currently has a great deal on a Hisense 55-inch Smart TV that can stream everyone's favourite shows - it's now £260 down from £364.73 in an early Amazon Prime Day deal.
The TV has a 4K resolution, perfect for movie-lovers and gamers - and boasts crisp, vivid colours. It's also equipped with Dolby Atmos sound, which works by precisely placing the sounds and moving them around all around the viewer for an immersive, natural experience.
If the Hisense TV isn't quite what shoppers are after, they could try something a tad smaller like this LG 43-inch 4K TV from Argos, now £179.99 down from £199.99. This Smart TV has an easy-to-use interface so shoppers can find all of their favourite shows and films across all manner of channels and streaming services, and has a slim and sleek design that fits seamlessly into any living room.
Over at Samsung, there are also a few money-saving deals to choose from. It's currently offering cashback on OLED TV sets, as well as up to £500 cut off the price for shoppers with an old TV at home.
However, Amazon's great deal on the Hisense TV has been snapped up by shoppers who've given it a 4.4 star rating. One buyer said: "Absolutely outstanding TV, one of my best buys. Had over a year now and can't fault it, the picture for the price is amazing. Gaming on my PS5 Pro is a joy and watching films with Dolby Atmos is a dream."
Another said: 'This has been one of my best buys, everything beyond expectations.'
A third added: 'I bought this 65-inch Hisense TV to enhance my gaming experience, and I am absolutely satisfied with it. The picture quality is astonishing, thanks to the Quantum Dot Colour technology, which offers vivid and brilliant colours like never before.
Even the details in 4K are clear and well defined, making every game session and movie a real pleasure for the eyes.' However, some found the telly was not quite to their liking.
One shopper said: 'We chose this TV because it had good reviews saying you could do away with your soundbar as the TV speakers are so good. Unfortunately, to get the cinema experience when you crank the sound up past 14, you start to get vibration from the rear panel of the TV, which appears to be a loose fit. I've checked all screws and they are tight so I've had to resort to make shift measures to reduce this annoyance.
I think if you wall mounted it wouldn't matter quite so much as the rear panel would be held tight by TV wall bracket but I'm guessing. Ours is on the stand.'
Another said: 'TV itself is ok, but it's plagued by the operating system, like all other brands. How difficult is it to put together an OS that works?'
That said, for those looking for a steal on a new TV, this Amazon Prime Day deal on the Hisense 55-inch Smart TV is well worth a look.
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