Hisense just unveiled its first 4K ULED Roku TV model. Design-wise it's identical to the HDR H8F line from earlier this year, but premium Dolby Sound and superior smart TV platform make it seem upscale for its affordable price class.
Roku, our favorite non-proprietary smart TV platform, hasn't been on many Hisense models before. Now as Roku TVs, the R8 models benefit from seamless streaming service integration, Roku voice remote and effortless interface.
The Hisense R8 also advertises a High-View AI engine that automatically adjusts picture and sound settings based on the content being viewed. In other words you shouldn't have to fiddle in the TV's setting menu when switching from live sports to movies or video games.
Like the Hisense H8F, the R8 looks elementary and clean. Its display is surrounded with relatively thin bezels, while its base offers two locations to install Y-shaped feet.
We'll have to see how performs with our lab testing, but with these specs the 55-inch Hisense R8 it could be a contender for best cheap 4K TV.
