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Digital Trends
15-07-2025
- Business
- Digital Trends
It's obvious why this TV deal is trending at Best Buy
Considered to be one of the best QLED TVs, Hisense's U8 mini-LED QLED (aka the U8QG) is already quite popular. But, when you take the ubiquitous 55-inch TV size and give it a 43% discount it's a recipe for a trending deal. And that's what Best Buy has done right now. This deal, that gives you a 55-inch Hisense U8QG for just $850 is their top trending deal. That's a discount of $650 off of the usual $1,500, significant savings. Tap the button below to see it yourself or keep reading to see why this deal is so popular. Why you should buy the Hisense U8QG mini-LED QLED TV This TV is considered to be a great QLED TV by us (though, internally, it is referred to as a 'ULED' by Hisense) for its intense colors and great brightness levels. Plus, with its anti-reflection screen, it's the kind of TV you can put in a windowed living room and still watch shadowy content on. You might also like to play games on it with its up to 165Hz gaming mode refresh rate. Ultimately, the TV just handles everyday situations really well. It's the kind of TV you place in the family room, pop up a Disney movie on, and take care of adult business around. Or that you can have running the news as you come in and out of your main living area to have some background noise. Yet, when it's time to watch, you can also watch and really enjoy it. It's a versatile experience, and you'll probably like it. Your Hisense U8QG at a price of just $850 is waiting for you at Best Buy. Again, that's a savings of $650 off of the TV's usual $1,500. And, let's face it, as good as the TV is, the incredible price differential of the deal is a big reason why this tops all of the other TV deals at Best Buy. No matter the reason, it is trending, and that means it could sell out soon. If you want this TV, make sure to get it now.
Tom's Guide
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Grab all these Prime Day deals for the best movie night you've ever had — save on TVs, Soundbars, and more
There's nothing better than a good movie night — apart from a movie night with all the cool stuff. A new TV, a new soundbar... one can only dream, right? Well, dream no more, for Prime Day has just given us the best opportunity to save on everything you might want for the ultimate movie night. The Hisense 65-inch U8QG for $997 at Amazon gives you a brand new TV for $1,000 off, for one. How about the Sonos Beam Gen 2 for $369 at Amazon after a $130 price drop? Sound and vision sorted. You don't need all of them at once, of course — here are some great ways to level up your watching this Prime Day. The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is the perfect upgrade to an aging TV audio setup. It's easy to hook up and sounds excellent. Dolby Atmos support makes sure your movies sound amazing as well — we liked it so much that we gave it 4.5 stars in our review. The Sub Mini is a powerful subwoofer despite its smaller size. It adds extra bass to your Beam Gen 2, rumbling for explosions and adding extra depth to your movies. It's a compact unit designed to slip into your living room without any issue at all. The best upgrade is ready for movie night this weekend. Every movie night needs a big, colorful TV, and the Hisense U8QG is that. It helps that this is an incredible price for a great TV, of course. We found it to be incredibly bright during our testing, offering great contrast as well. This deal brings the TV down to its lowest price ever. Of course, you'll need something to watch some movies on — and what better way than a 4K Blu-Ray player? This Panasonic model balances price and performance with excellent picture quality and support for HDR10, HDR10 plus, and more. This is a solid deal for a solid player. You're going to need something to watch for movie night — and what better than the perfect showcase for all of your new stuff than Top Gun Maverick? Cool planes? Check. Tom Cruise? Check. Epic sound? Check. 4K Picture? Check. Just remember that you'll need a 4K Blu-Ray player (like the one above) to watch this release. There are plenty more deals to be had this Prime Day — make sure you check out our Prime Day live blog to make sure you're staying on top of all the latest sales and offers.
Tom's Guide
08-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Score! One of my favorite Mini-LED TVs of the year is over $1,200 off for Prime Day
Prime Day 2025 is coming in hot, and one of the best deals of the sales event may have just landed. Right now, the 65-inch Hisense U8QG Mini-LED TV is just $997 at Amazon — that's over $1,200 off one of the brightest TVs we've ever tested. If you're unfamiliar with Hisense's top-notch TV, allow me to explain why it's one of my favorite Mini-LED TVs of 2025, and why this will almost certainly end up being one of the best TVs deals of the week. This is the lowest price we've seen so far on the brand-new Hisense U8QG Mini-LED TV. It's one of the brightest TVs we've ever tested, but that's not the only trick up its sleeve. The U8QG is also packed with features for gaming and beyond. And, if you're an A/V enthusiast who values picture accuracy, you're sure to appreciate how well-tuned the U8QG is right out of the box. With close to 4,000 nits of HDR highlight brightness under its belt, the U8QG is easily one of the brightest TVs we've ever tested. This makes it a fantastic pick for viewers who do most of their viewing in a brightly lit room. The bright, colorful presentation also makes it an ideal choice for folks who just want a bold, cinematic picture for movies and games. The U8QG is also stacked with features for gaming, streaming and more. In fact, it offers more of these features than the average mid-range TV. This Hisense TV supports 4K gaming at up to 165Hz, comes with the Google TV smart platform built right in. In his Hisense U8QG review, my colleague Ryan Epps described its built-in speakers as 'one of strongest audio systems of any TV in the last six months.' The U8QG is one of the most value-forward TVs of the year. Even before this sensational discount, the U8QG is one of the most value-forward TVs of the year. It offers many of the same performance-related benefits you'll find in more expensive Mini-LED TVs. If you're worried about a 65-inch TV being too big for your living space, I've got good news: the 55-inch Hisense U8QG is just $892 at Amazon. This isn't the lowest price we've ever seen on the 55-inch version, but it's pretty close. The 55-inch model doesn't get quite as bright as the 65-inch U8QG, but it's plenty bright on its own. It also arrives with a similar spread of features. Check out our full list of Prime Day TV deals for more of our expert picks. The sales event lasts through the remainder of the week, but stock isn't guaranteed to last.
Tom's Guide
25-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
Don't wait for Prime Day — one of my favorite Mini-LED TVs of the year is already over $900 off
Amazon Prime Day is a few weeks away, but deals are already dropping. In fact, if you're upgrading your living room this summer with a new TV, you might want to shop before Prime Day even arrives. Right now, the 65-inch Hisense U8QG Mini-LED TV is just $1,288 at Amazon — that's over $900 off its usual price, as well as the lowest price we've seen for this brand-new TV. Keep reading if you want to know a little more about this sensationally bright Mini-LED TV, but before you do, take note: Amazon has labeled this as a limited-time deal, so it seems like it won't be around for very long. The Hisense U8QG is a fantastic Mini-LED TV that lives comfortably in the "Goldilocks Zone" between high performance and high value. It delivers a blisteringly bright picture, top-notch color volume and a host of handy features for gaming, streaming and more. This is the lowest price we've seen so far on this brand-new, 2025 TV — but it's probably not going to last. The U8QG is one of the brightest TVs we've ever tested. The U8QG is one of the brightest TVs we've ever tested, which makes it a great choice for folks who have a brighter-than-average living space, or for those who want a bold, colorful look for games and cinematic content. In our Hisense U8QG review, we clocked HDR highlights at just a hair under 4,000 nits — that's a step above the rest of the Mini-LED TVs we've tested this year. The U8QG is also carefully tuned for out-of-the-box accuracy, should you decide to use Hisense's Filmmaker mode. It's also stacked with features for gaming and beyond. It supports 4K gaming at up to 165Hz, comes with Google TV baked right in, and my colleague Ryan Epps referred to its audio performance as 'one of strongest audio systems of any TV I've reviewed in the last six months.' Like all of Hisense's U8 Series TVs in recent years, the U8QG sits proudly in the sweet spot between performance and value. It delivers many of the same upsides you'll find in more expensive Mini-LED TVs, but comes in at a much friendlier price point. And, should 65 inches be too big for your living space, consider this: the 55-inch Hisense U8QG is also on sale for $867. As mentioned, I wouldn't hesitate to jump on this deal if you're confident that it's a good fit for your living room. Prime Day is right around the corner, but we haven't received any indication about the U8QG's pricing during that sales event. If you're in the market for one of the best TVs for cinematic bright-room viewing, the U8QG is a great choice at this price point. For more deals like this on apparel, tech and more, check out our round-up of the best early Prime Day deals.
Tom's Guide
21-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
I test TVs for a living — and I recommend these 2 TVs above everything else
I've been testing TVs now for several years and I've come to realize there's still one major issue plaguing most sets, even those launching in 2025: good audio. It's a complaint I hear from many friends and family after buying a new TV. It's also something I run into a lot when testing TVs, and leads me to always recommending one of the best soundbars for an amplified soundstage. Despite all the noise, TVs can be improved. We've already seen some stellar sets out of Hisense and Panasonic that feature nifty speaker specifications and built-in audio software that make Dolby Atmos all the more rewarding. More TV makers should be taking notes. Hisense has been kitting out its TVs with better, more amplified audio systems. Last year's Hisense U9N Mini-LED TV is a major step forward thanks to its dual side-firing speakers that offer a crisp, punchy sound stage. The 2025 Hisense U8QG Mini-LED TV improves on the older modek, with a similarly advanced audio system that varies depending on the TV size. At 65-inch, the configuration we tested in, Hisense has designed it with a 4.1.2-channel system at a 72W output. The latter specification is amplified to 82W in sizes from 75-inch to 100-inch. This means you get better audio output in higher sizes, particularly in terms of the maximum power the speaker can handle before the sound gets distorted. It's not every day you see a brand new 2025 model getting a major discount on the heels of its release, but the U8QG is an icon in this regard (and many more). It's bound to be among our favorite gaming TVs this year thanks to its slew of gaming features built on a 165Hz refresh rate. It's also got the best brightness in the TV game, owing to its Hisense lineage. Like the U9N, the Hisense U8QG also has side-firing speakers and a subwoofer all built into the screen, netting you incredible audio coverage that fills the whole room. Few TV makers are putting this much emphasis on the underlying specifications that make up their TV audio. Meanwhile, most TV brands are adding more AI integrations. It's a sad state, especially given that most audio can't be made much better when the hardware is fundamentally limited from the outset. Mini-LED TVs are one side of the spectrum, but it's proving especially true even for more premium sets among the best OLED TVs. Panasonic returned to the U.S. TV market last year in bombastic style with its Z95A OLED TV. Its audio specs even put the Hisense U8QG to shame, pushing out a 160W output on a 5.1.2-channel system. That's more than enough coverage for most people, but what makes it really stand out is the immense out of control Panasonic allows it with ingenious software. One of the niftiest new features found on Panasonic's OLED TV from last year was Sound Focus and Space Tune, software suites that allows you to customize how the audio reverberates from your TV in a variety of different ways. The key settings include Area, Pinpoint, Ambient, and Spot. These options gives you tons of versatility in bringing your home entertainment setup to life. It helps that Panasonic has kitted its Z95A with a serious audio system and it seems like its 2025 TV will be even more powerful. The Panasonic Z95A is an exceptional OLED TV that wrangles together some of the most advanced specs in the space yet. It commands a 160W speaker Dolby Atmos system and a 144Hz refresh on LG Display's MLA panel. It also comes equipped with the range of HDR formats and while it might only have two HDMI 2.1 ports, it does have a sophisticated gaming dashboard, which gives you some easy tweaks to the screen. Following a briefing with Panasonic at its offices in Newark, New Jersey, we got a taste of what we can expect from its new Z95B OLED TV against its predecessor. While crisper colors and deeper blacks are one thing, a more improved speaker system gave way to out-of-the-box surround sound that feels much richer. If there's anything I can say thus far about the Panasonic Z95B OLED TV, it's set to have an even wider sound stage — and that's saying something given the high praise we gave its 2024 model. Panasonic has repositioned the speakers within its panel for an improved experience that you can not only hear but feel. TV speakers should be doing more. Look around and you'll find that most TV makers are over-relying on AI to get improved audio on their sets versus actually building out feature-rich hardware and software suites for more immersive audio. Hisense and Panasonic aren't alone. TLC is also finding new avenues for building better audio experiences for its TVs, teaming up with Dolby in the design of FlexConnect. This new feature allows users to place their speakers practically anywhere in their home for a truly immersive auditory adventure, and it's only available on 2025 TCL TVs. This still requires additional speakers for improved audio support, but it's a start. More TV brands should be finding ways to make their TVs sound better as opposed to slimming them down. It's the difference between having an all-around entertainment system versus just a mere screen that requires a soundbar or AVR speaker, which can not only cost thousands but be complicated to setup. With some of the best TVs in their wheelhouse, Panasonic and Hisense are pioneering a new era for TV audio and hopefully more follow suit.
