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Quick verdict
The review evidence points to a tradeoff: local dimming performance and HDR brightness versus HDR highlight detail. Choose according to which strengths matter more to you; the overall score alone does not settle that choice.
Choose Hisense UR8SG for local dimming performance and HDR brightness.
Choose Hisense 98QD5QG for HDR highlight detail.
Scores are out of 5. Missing scores mean missing review evidence, not a missing feature.
Vivid color, impressive highlights and detailed images are major draws, offset by occasional inaccurate tones and uneven dark-scene performance.
Many buyers rave about vivid, sharp images, but measured contrast and motion are weak and a few owners strongly dislike the picture.
Dimming boosts black depth and can control halos well, but performance varies by scene and some glow remains.
There is no local dimming, leaving dark areas gray and robbing HDR highlights of contrast.
The pedestal has two height positions, allowing extra room for a soundbar in front.
Only slim soundbars fit beneath the low-mounted screen without blocking the picture.
Highlights have considerable punch and outdoor HDR shots stay bright, although tiny details may be subdued by dimming.
HDR highlights lack the luminance needed for a striking effect, especially beside brighter Mini-LED alternatives.
Many scenes show solid separation between bright highlights and shadows, but contrast is less convincing in difficult dark material.
Without local dimming and with weak native contrast, the screen makes dark scenes look gray rather than deep black.
Sunlit scenes remain very bright and the coating reduces much of the reflected room light, with occasional direct reflections.
Daylight use works best with curtains closed; strong ambient light is harder for the picture to overcome.
The factory picture can run much too warm and red, a flaw that calibration can improve dramatically.
White balance is strong out of the box and becomes even more accurate with calibration.
Some dark scenes have attractive depth; others suffer from raised black levels, dark detail loss and halos, especially around subtitles.
Washed-out blacks and weak contrast are especially obvious when the lights go down.
Fine textures and hair are frequently well defined, while a few dark HDR scenes hide subtle detail.
4K material can look impressively sharp, but fine detail in upscaled sources and one defective-looking unit disappoint.
Bass is impressively weighty for some listeners, especially during action scenes, though others hear less depth and definition.
Deep bass is weak according to lab testing, although a buyer liked the built-in subwoofer's sound.
Very high peak and daytime luminance give the picture dramatic impact; exact results depend heavily on mode and window size.
Owners often call the screen bright, yet measured SDR brightness is modest and some buyers find it insufficient.
Small HDR highlights excel, while much lower full-screen luminance limits how well the TV sustains that same intensity everywhere.
Brightness stays consistent across different highlight sizes, so full-screen bright scenes do not noticeably dim further.
Color can look appealing and natural, yet lab checks found poor factory SDR accuracy and an overly warm red cast on some samples.
SDR colors are impressively accurate straight from the box, with only small deviations most viewers will not notice.
SDR brightness is plentiful, but factory calibration can lean red and warm until adjusted.
Ordinary material is serviceable, but weak black levels in brighter surroundings hold back the overall image.
HDR scenes gain impact from strong light output and colorful highlights, though the darkest details and tonal balance are not always ideal.
HDR impressions vary widely: some owners are thrilled by 4K HDR videos, whereas testing finds little highlight impact and gray blacks.
The eARC connection handles high-quality audio formats for receivers and soundbars without major compatibility concerns.
eARC can pass uncompressed, high-quality audio to an external receiver for more capable home-theater setups.
Streaming compression is often smoothed without much detail loss, but excessive noise reduction can erase natural textures.
Video compression artifacts are reduced well, helping rougher streams appear cleaner.
Integrated audio can be surprisingly punchy and clear, but it lacks the consistency and spaciousness of a good soundbar.
Audio opinions vary widely: some owners are pleased with the speakers, while others complain about weak bass or recommend a soundbar.
Gaming is one of the clearest reasons to buy: responsive input and flexible connections impress despite occasional motion blur.
Low input lag, VRR and 144Hz support excite buyers, but slow pixel transitions undermine the experience in fast-moving titles.
There is a wide range of modes and controls, but preset differences can be subtle and initial tuning may be necessary.
Accurate presets and customizable controls make it straightforward to tailor the picture to the room.
Movies and sports generally move acceptably, with occasional blur and artifacts keeping performance short of the best sets.
Some owners describe smooth sports and action, but testing and a negative review report clear blur in fast movement.
Inputs can feel nearly instantaneous in Game Mode, but certain configurations require extra adjustments to reach the best lag result.
Very low lag at 120Hz and 144Hz makes button presses feel responsive despite the panel's sluggish pixel response.
Menus are generally approachable and quick to navigate, but repeated eco reminders can interrupt frequent picture adjustments.
Most owners find Google TV straightforward to navigate and setup simple, although one Wi-Fi connection failure made everyday use frustrating.
The central base takes up relatively little furniture space compared with widely spaced feet.
The fixed outer feet demand roughly 70 inches of furniture width, catching several buyers off guard.
The central pedestal offers a tidy, substantial-looking base without requiring a wide cabinet.
One customer received two right-hand feet, making the included stand unusable.
Tracks along the rear of the pedestal help keep connected cables tidier.
The rear connection area offers no dedicated cable-management help, making a clean installation harder.
The rear-side connections remain easy to reach after installation.
Despite side-facing connections, the central rear electronics housing can make reaching ports awkward.
Backlight flicker is high-frequency and largely invisible, but people particularly sensitive to flicker may still find it bothersome.
Brightness settings below maximum introduce 240Hz flicker that may bother flicker-sensitive viewers.
Gentle settings can reduce judder and sports stutter, although aggressive smoothing or inconsistent cadence can be distracting.
Motion smoothing creates distracting artifacts and halos around moving people and backgrounds.
The picture fades and loses saturation rapidly when viewed from the side, limiting seating flexibility.
Pictures remain mostly recognizable from the side, but extreme angles wash out some colors and brightness.
Key placement is broadly usable, with a conveniently positioned Home button but a less accessible Mute button.
The absence of a numeric keypad frustrates traditional channel selection.
This is a tradeoff: some action looks clean, but fast camera pans and dark-motion transitions can smear textures.
Fast objects can trail or smear heavily, a recurring issue in testing and at least one unhappy owner's experience.
The screen is not perfectly even: some blotches and dirty-screen shading show up on uniform images despite good results elsewhere.
Darkened edges, dirty-screen patches and a reported faulty panel detract from image consistency.
Local dimming cleans up a cloudy panel substantially, although bright objects still introduce visible halos.
Cloudiness, bluish dark-screen areas and occasional edge light bleed can spoil otherwise dark scenes.
The rechargeable, backlit controller is thoughtfully featured, although its size and button placement are not for everyone.
A buyer dislikes the supplied remote, particularly its missing number keys.
The compact center stand holds the set securely, including on larger screen versions.
The set wobbles a little when touched but settles quickly rather than continuing to sway.
Low-frame-rate compensation helps keep games tear-free even when performance dips far below the panel's maximum refresh.
VRR covers most ordinary gaming refresh scenarios but drops out in 1080p/240Hz mode.
Off-center seats are a weak spot, despite a few more favorable impressions of the panel from casual testing.
The image remains fairly consistent off-center, making a long couch or wider seating layout workable.
Promoted tiles and banners take up noticeable space in the smart interface; turning off personalized ads doesn't remove the ads themselves.
Google TV displays advertisements that cannot be turned off, making the home screen less clean than some owners might prefer.
Speech generally comes through clearly from the integrated system, but overall volume headroom is not universally impressive.
Speech sounds reasonably balanced at lower volumes, but becomes less intelligible when the built-in speakers are pushed louder.
The gaming menu offers practical access to frame information, color modes, audio adjustments and on-screen tools.
The Game Bar provides useful frame-rate information and quick game setting changes without exiting a game.
Game Mode is praised for bright color and responsive action, with HDR gaming especially impressive in dark titles.
Gaming-focused picture settings are easy to access and require few changes for low-latency operation.
Four HDMI connections accommodate several modern sources without forcing frequent cable swaps.
The combination of high-bandwidth and standard HDMI inputs provides room for several devices.
Most highlights stand out strongly, but the very brightest details can clip or be dimmed by the backlight algorithm.
Highlight roll-off retains some detail in testing, while enthusiastic impressions praise vivid bright scenes.
Film content plays with very little unwanted micro-judder, a welcome strength for cinematic motion.
The TV removes 24Hz judder automatically, with an additional motion setting needed for some app or broadcast sources.
Slow pixel transitions, especially at 60Hz and in dark scenes, create unwanted blur and occasional bright trails.
Pixel response is slow even at high refresh rates, with particularly obvious dark trailing and general motion blur.
Slow pans can show some mild stutter; light motion interpolation helps but doesn't always eliminate unevenness.
Slow response reduces visible frame-to-frame stutter during slow camera pans, though slight judder may still appear.
Vivid reds, blues and other saturated hues are a signature strength, but a few viewers expected more visible punch from the RGB technology.
SDR color volume is good, but limited contrast and brightness undermine darker or brighter saturated HDR colors.
Mild center shading and blotchy edges can show up in uniform fields, making the effect more evident in some sports scenes.
Darkened edges and a dirty-looking central area can be noticeable over uniform sports fields and other solid colors.
Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs give owners unusually good flexibility for several consoles and a gaming PC.
High-bandwidth connections support advanced gaming, but accounts conflict on whether there are two or four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs.
VRR reduces visible tearing in games, including difficult dark or fast-moving action and fluctuating frame rates.
Variable refresh helps prevent tearing, but occasional flicker near 53–54fps prevents flawless operation.
The 180Hz native 4K capability is a substantial perk, but the fastest boosted modes require a reduction in resolution.
The 144Hz panel draws praise for making the TV feel unusually gaming-capable at its price.
Automatic game detection activates latency-friendly behavior without having to manually enter Game Mode each time.
Automatic game-mode switching removes a setup step when starting a console game.
The supported VRR modes offer a versatile tear-reduction setup across compatible gaming hardware.
G-SYNC compatibility helps supported PC systems avoid tearing during changing frame rates.
Getting the best gaming response or signal format can require enabling Enhanced Pro and related refresh settings manually.
Higher-bandwidth settings may need manual selection, including Enhanced Pro to reach 144Hz.
Fast transitions can create unexpected colors, ghost trails or other visible artifacts behind moving objects.
Dark-state transitions can leave visible black trails, particularly in games with rapid movement.
Deep-looking blacks are achievable with local dimming, but raised blacks and grayish dark scenes prevent consistent home-theater performance.
Black-level assessments are sharply divided: enthusiastic owners describe deep blacks, while lab testing finds gray, washed-out dark scenes.
Picture calibration substantially improves accuracy and is straightforward to perform, but white-balance corrections should be made for each individual unit.
Color accuracy can improve markedly with calibration, and useful adjustments are available for different viewing conditions.
HD and some older video upscale convincingly with sharp edges, while very low-resolution material can still fringe.
DVDs, HD streams and older footage often look cleaner and sharper, though the finest details cannot be restored.
180Hz at 4K and even faster reduced-resolution modes benefit capable PCs, but pixel response doesn't always keep up with the refresh figures.
The large 144Hz panel and low lag appeal to gamers, but motion blur persists even at the highest refresh settings.
Voice-based discovery can find movies from fairly complex requests, supplementing the on-screen suggestions.
Google TV's personalized recommendations make it easier to discover shows and movies across services.
Opinions differ on loudness: some find sufficient output for everyday rooms, while others want more volume headroom.
Volume opinions are split: one owner found it extraordinarily loud, while lab testing says the speakers cannot get very loud.
Streaming artifacts are cleaned up fairly well; very soft DVD-quality material remains visibly less crisp.
Compressed, low-quality material is cleaned up effectively, with many artifacts removed and some detail preserved.
The oversized versions deliver an engrossing experience with vivid images, provided the room can accommodate the set.
The nearly wall-filling 98-inch picture is the product's clearest crowd-pleaser, making sports, movies and games feel bigger.
Room reflections are reduced enough for many daytime settings, though brighter windows remain visible at certain angles.
The matte screen deals effectively with direct reflected lights, although scattered glare can remain noticeable in dark scenes.
The UR8SG delivers an engaging, bright and game-friendly experience, but judgments differ on whether RGB color outweighs its contrast and motion compromises.
The majority of owners are delighted with the size and value, while a smaller group reports severe picture, setup or connectivity problems.
1440p at 120Hz works well for consoles and other gaming sources, making it a useful alternative to 4K when higher frame rates matter.
The set accepts 1440p at 120Hz from a PS5, giving players flexibility beyond native 4K input.
The motion-clarity strobing option produces duplicate images and blur, making it a poor default for cleaner action.
There is no optional black-frame insertion feature to help clear persistent motion blur.
The RGB backlight covers an exceptionally broad color range on measured patterns, though real-world scenes do not always exploit that advantage.
Many owners love the vivid quantum-dot colors; testing also finds strong DCI-P3 coverage, though darker tones are less impressive.
Bright-room reflections are kept manageable, but lamps and windows opposite the screen can remain obvious in darker scenes.
The matte panel cuts the intensity of direct light reflections, though it cannot fully overcome bright ambient conditions.
Rich scenery and skin tones often look convincingly natural once settings are tuned, even when color meters reveal deviations.
Colors in nature scenes and skin tones were praised for looking vivid yet natural.
Panel risk factors look relatively favorable, though the newer RGB system has yet to build a long real-world track record.
Experiences vary from trouble-free use to persistent Wi-Fi disconnections and a set delivered with a nonworking screen.
Guided QR-code setup makes the initial installation process unusually straightforward.
Most owners describe software setup as simple, though the size and a missing stand part can complicate getting started.
Modern consoles can output 4K at 120Hz without sacrificing the responsive play that makes the screen a gaming strength.
Current-generation consoles can use 4K/120Hz without sacrificing compatibility with their major gaming features.
The four high-bandwidth inputs provide headroom well beyond 144Hz at 4K, especially for capable gaming PCs.
PC players get a genuine 4K/144Hz option, an unusual capability at this size and price.
High-quality uncompressed audio can pass to a soundbar or home-theater receiver over HDMI eARC.
The HDMI eARC connection supports high-quality audio transfer to compatible receivers and sound systems.
Variable-refresh operation with AMD sources reduces tearing effectively, including when game frame rates fall.
FreeSync and variable-refresh-rate operation generally keep gaming nearly tear-free, though specific frame rates can flicker.
The UR8SG is appealing at discounted prices, but its advantage shrinks where it costs as much as a better-performing OLED or MiniLED alternative.
At deep discounts, buyers overwhelmingly welcome the screen size for the cost; sharper, higher-contrast alternatives remain worthwhile upgrades.
Wi-Fi 6E is viewed as a fast, dependable route for streaming high-quality video.
One owner describes repeated connection and reconnection failures severe enough to make the TV frustrating to watch.
Tone tracking is generally well controlled and retains bright detail; a few tone or picture-setting adjustments may improve naturalness.
Tone tracking is adequate through much of the range, although raised blacks prevent a faithful dark-scene presentation.
Apps open and play smoothly, and streaming navigation generally feels very quick.
One owner appreciated having familiar apps downloaded automatically when setting up the TV from a phone.
Streaming and gaming app support is extensive, with the main popular services readily accessible.
A buyer appreciated being able to reach multiple streaming services easily through Google TV.
Complex spoken movie requests receive useful suggestions and navigation responds reliably.
Searching by voice feels effortless in a positive smart-platform impression.
Google TV offers a broad assortment of streaming and gaming apps, while international VIDAA versions cover the major viewing services.
Google TV's extensive choice of major streaming apps is consistently regarded as a practical strength.
Built-in voice features simplify finding shows and navigating settings, with broad Google/Gemini capabilities.
Google Assistant provides a convenient hands-free way to find content and interact with the TV.
The chassis feels robust and well assembled, with the central stand providing a sturdy foundation.
The plastic-and-metal chassis feels reasonably solid for the price, though the huge set can wobble briefly when touched.
The metallic detailing and patterned back lend a premium feel, though the body is somewhat chunky compared with slimmer rivals.
The design is plain rather than luxurious, although it looks good enough for its low price.
A trim frame helps the image dominate, but the bottom border is thicker than the sides and top.
Thin bezels help the expansive screen look tidy despite the otherwise basic design.
High-resolution games look punchy and responsive, though fast camera movement can reveal softness in textures.
A 1080p/240Hz mode expands high-frame-rate options, but VRR is unavailable in that mode.
AirPlay makes sharing from Apple devices convenient, with especially positive feedback for iPhone casting.
Built-in Chromecast is a convenient way to cast content from a phone without a separate device.
One owner could not get meaningful Hisense help for persistent Wi-Fi issues, while another had trouble reporting a delivery-service failure to Amazon.
Atmos compatibility adds cinematic potential, although the television's built-in speakers cannot fully match a dedicated sound system.
Dolby Vision and Dolby Vision gaming are welcome format options, but format support cannot compensate for weak underlying HDR brightness.
Broad audio-format compatibility makes connecting external playback equipment less restrictive.
Each HDMI connection supports the bandwidth needed for demanding gaming sources rather than reserving it for only one port.
HDR10+ compatibility is welcomed for vivid-looking HDR content, but the panel's limited contrast still constrains the effect.
Buyers repeatedly praise how much screen they get for roughly $1,000, even though image performance is basic.
Basic Google TV use removes ads but also disables most of the connected smart features, making the setup choice a compromise.
Automatic picture adjustment is useful for buyers who prefer not to tune every source, and gaming changes can happen as content starts.
A built-in ambient display provides something to show when the television isn't actively playing a program.
Over-the-air viewing is limited by the absence of ATSC 3.0, leaving broadcasts capped at 1080p.
Gradients are generally smooth, but some darker grays and saturated tones reveal subtle steps or bands.
Experiences vary markedly: some scenes look almost halo-free, while subtitles and highlights can glow into nearby dark areas.
As an LCD-based display, it avoids the permanent OLED-style burn-in concern when showing static content.
Bright colors can bleed into adjacent white areas, making subtitles and neutral highlights take on unwanted tint.
Some televisions arrived securely packaged, but several buyers reported cracked panels, damage or other defects on arrival.
A Bluetooth Android game controller worked with downloaded TV games without notable hassle.
A 98-inch screen consumes substantial power, potentially adding noticeably more to the electricity bill than smaller televisions.
Google TV includes a substantial selection of free ad-supported programming directly from its interface.
Low-latency frame smoothing can make older or lower-frame-rate games feel more fluid without a large lag penalty.
Color transitions are acceptable rather than flawless, with some darker gray, green and blue banding.
A connected soundbar powered on automatically with the television, making daily audio use more convenient.
AI upscaling drew enthusiastic praise for making older shows and games look cleaner.
A buyer received two identical stand feet, preventing normal installation and undermining confidence in the package contents.
Backlight zones keep up with moving objects reasonably well, with occasional flicker around small highlights.
The lift-off carton design and protective foam make unpacking easier than the gigantic size might suggest.
Some buyers praise sturdy, protective packaging, but another reports torn packing around a damaged screen.
The RGB MiniLED panel can produce impressive color purity, though its subpixel structure has tradeoffs for desktop text.
The BGR subpixel pattern can make fine computer text less crisp than on more conventional display layouts.
Its substantial electricity use is an ongoing cost to consider alongside the attractive purchase price.
Backlit keys and handy shortcuts are welcome, particularly at night; the remote is larger than some minimalist alternatives.
Native 4K playback looks strikingly sharp across the massive display.
Shipping communication, unboxing commitments and drop-off care disappointed several buyers, independently of the screen's merits.
The low-reflection coating can introduce a faint rainbow smear, but it generally isn't a major visual distraction.
Some films preserve useful details in dim areas; other scenes look crushed or raised and lack the same depth.
The heavy panel demands extra helpers for moving, stairs or wall mounting, even with built-in carrying handles.
Artwork can look striking on the screen, with convincing textures and good luminance even in complex paintings.
Sound presets and equalizer controls give listeners useful room to tune the TV; one theater preset can sound harsh.
Ambient-light adjustment responds effectively to changing room lighting, although manual control remains available.
The personalized picture wizard can save a custom look and allows it to be adjusted later.
A selectable on-screen crosshair provides a potentially helpful aid for certain games.
Color accuracy is generally acceptable, but HDR mapping errors remain visible in some hues.
Sound effects remain clear but can feel crowded, with a relatively narrow presentation.
Height and positional effects are convincing in some movies, but Dolby Atmos spaciousness is inconsistent.
Several buyers say advertised stand spacing was far narrower than the actual roughly 70-inch footprint, disrupting their installation plans.
The built-in array produces some impact, yet surround width falls short of the most convincing integrated systems.
A Bluetooth Android game controller paired successfully for games installed directly from the TV's app store.
Review contexts may differ, so use caution when interpreting the score gap.
The interface is typically quick and fluid, with minimal delay moving between settings and applications.
One owner felt the system operated quickly, adding to the impression of a responsive smart-TV interface.
Extensive source-specific controls help fine-tune the display, though some modes appear redundant and advanced correction is unit-dependent.
Several data collection settings can be disabled, but switching off personalized advertising still leaves promotions on screen.
AirPlay, Apple Home and Alexa support make the TV flexible across common smart-home ecosystems.
Google TV provides plenty of content and usually fast navigation, although ads and an occasional interface fault tarnish the experience.
Google TV earns high marks for familiar apps, simple navigation and easy access to entertainment.
A broad size lineup allows large-screen viewing at different price points, with smaller versions sometimes a more economical fit.
USB-C and solar rechargeability are welcome conveniences on a model below the flagship price tier.
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