HDMI 2.0 can do eARC and VRR. HDMI 2.1 can do 8K, 4K 120 Hz with HDR and ALLM. If your use case needs HDMI 2.1, then you need to do another research. Otherwise, HDMI 2.0 is good enough.

This is the Hisense TV product page. The New banner should tell you which models are the new ones.

Lots of TVs from TCL, Hisense, Philips, LG and Sony to choose from with your requirement. You should add Android to that, if you want Disney + Hotstar.

Other than that, I can't recommend anything because picture quality is something to be seen, not read. I don't review TVs professionally. I certainly have not seen the latest TVs at the shops this year.

Choose based on your space requirement, your budget, the features you want and your use case.

It's possible but I wouldn't hold my breath. Most Malaysian retailers are really bad at these #.# sales. As I pointed out before, during the 8.8 sales in Thailand, Hisense Thailand actually offered their U8G and U7G 50% discounts. Malaysian retailers offered a pittance of price cuts, like RM50 or RM100 for items over RM3,000.

I think if you really want a deal for the the U800QF, buy at Harvey Norman, Jaya Jusco or other retailers. Hisense Malaysia says that if you buy retail, you get 3-year warranty instead of 2 if you buy online. They would try selling it at the store for RM5,000 so you need to haggle it down to RM4.700.

EDIT: Try this seller on Shopee but be sure you chat with them first about the U800QF.


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If the U800QF is a 120Hz panel TV, Hisense would sell a lot more than they have. For movie and TV watching, 60Hz panel is more than enough. 60Hz gaming is good too.

Good price with the extra two years warranty.

Some people seem to forget that most people must stick to a budget when buying anything. At this price with its size and feature, it's a good buy.

Would be interested to see how the AI Upscaler on the Shield would look like. Supposed to be very good.

The built-in Media Player of the TV can play Dolby Vision MP4s, FYI. I don't know if Kodi could.

Here is the Demolandia download page of Dolby Vision clips you can test. Of course, some Netflix movies and series are also in Dolby Vision.

At 700+ nits, it's a bit of a drop-off from the U800QF's 1000+ nits. But I was surprised to learn that below RM3,000 Dolby Vision TVs have peak brightness below 400. That's the FALD advantage.

HDR10 is the basic HDR standard. It supports HDR10+. I'm not sure about HLG but the UK version does support it.

Any LCD TV can have their backlight adjusted. There's Dolby Vision Bright and Dark mode as well, if you don't want to meddle with the backlight.

Fortunately most films and TVs are not made with really dim scenes. There are certainly test scenes that TV reviewers use as a torture test. But most content doesn't fall under that.

Hopefully the delivery goes as planned.

Hisense Malaysia's marketing is pretty bad. But the blame can't be on them entirely.

Hisense HQ aka Hisense China did not procure enough 120Hz VA panels for worldwide production of 2021 U series. Whatever they have bought, it all went to Hisense Mexico, which made all TVs for the North American market. The rest of the world got VA or IPS panels and not 120Hz either.

In terms of features, there's a bunch of differences between the U800QF and the Asian U8G. The main thing is the U8G has eARC via HDMI 2.1 on ONE port. That's only useful if you want lossless audio. Since the Asian U8G doesn't have 120 Hz panel, having all ports to be HDMI 2.1 is a moot point.

The U800QF doesn't have eARC but you can get Dolby Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus through HDMI 2.0. So not a big problem with that.


I'm surprised you came up for air to post on this forum so soon.

Glad that it all worked out for you.


I don't know. I was a meter away sitting in front of the Mi Q1 75" at the Xioami showroom. My first thought was, "This seems small."

I would recommend re-watching all the Netflix-owned content that you liked before you got the TV.

Series: Kingdom, Stranger Things, Dark, Star Trek Discovery and The Witcher.
Movies: My Octopus Teacher, The Old Guard, Mank, Rising Phoenix and Kate (September 10).

And maybe built a 4K UHD Blu-ray collection? heheh...

For film and series, Film mode is usually the go-to. Smooth can be used for wildlife documentaries or reality series.

Maybe a future home theater upgrade? hehe...


This makes me want to buy an Nvidia Shield just for the AI upscaling.


HDR10 is baseline HDR. 4K TVs that advertise as having HDR would have that. Read the HDR10 and HDR10+ primer here.Maybe you mean HDR10+, which the U800QF does too. I don't know about HLG.

Hmmm. Hopefully it's not a costly mistake for you.

Below RM5,000, both 65" version of the U7G and the U800QF are viable options. After Hisense, the price goes up above RM6,000. The Mi Q1 75" can be found for RM6,000 I think.

Beyond RM6,000 and 75", a projector is the only way to go. You can choose either an Ultra-Short Throw projector like the BenQ V70501 or a mini projector like the XGimi Horizon Pro. Both have true 4K resolution.

I have not seen the Hisense A6500G nor the TCL P715 so I got no opinion there. But I think by now some shops may have display sets of both so you can go have a look.

The 50" A6500G is RM2,200 according to Hisense shop on Shopee. If that's the hard budget, you might want to look at TCL or other brands that can give you a 55" for the same price and for about the same feature - Android OS, Dolby Vision - that you want. A one-year old model is still okay to buy. A bigger screen gives you a better impact so take that into consideration.

Of course, if your constraints are budget AND space, then 50" is the TV for you.

Technically U7G South East Asia, not just Malaysia.

The main thing is the panel. U7G US has 120 Hz panel. U7G Asia has 60Hz panel; so no HDMI 2.1 inputs it but has eARC.

The other is OS. U7G US is running on Android. U7G Asia runs on VIDAA 5.

If you really want a 120Hz panel, then that's a deal breaker. If you don't, then you can choose either the U7G or the U800QF.

If you want 120Hz panel, FALD, QDot and Android, wait for the TCL C825. TCL Malaysia should launch that soon or not. But it's going to be RM8,000+ for the 65".

Tis is the link for the 65" U7G direct from Hisense on Shopee.
If you buy retail, the electrical shop gets some profit. The price might be slightly higher but you do get three year warranty instead of two when you buy online.

Kuala Terengganu doesn't seem to have a Harvey Norman. I don't know if other shops have display models of Hisense TVs.

Both Hisense and TCL have retail problems. Salespeople need commissions. People who buy retail are more attracted to brand name than product features. So even though they know some Hisense/TCL TVs have better picture, salespeople also know that "China made" doesn't mean much.

At least TCL includes Android. Hisense using VIDAA is a losing proposition in the long run, except in China.

As far as I know, no. Hisense China and their VIDAA.

You need to get the new Firestick TV 4K, Tivo Stream 4K or NVidia Shield. They are not only Netflix certified, they are also Dolby Vision capable.

It's not just SEA but globally, EXCEPT in North America - Canada, Mexico and US.

Cool. Though the last guy who bought a 55", he sold it for a 65". Report back with your review. Coming from HD to 4K with Local Dimming and Dolby Vision would be quite a shock.

That's the mute icon. Your TV is on mute.

1) Try the remote. If you can use the remote to change inputs, increase the volume or navigate, then it's the TV. If you cannot use the remote, try changing the batteries.

2) Try the physical volume buttons on the TV. Some TVs would un-mute once you press up or down volume.

EDIT: Mute, not mutu.

This post has been edited by writesimply: Sep 27 2021, 03:55 PM

Then it's the mute icon from whichever device that input is on. Like the Astro box.

8 days. I don't know if I could wait that long. I'm glad you are enjoying the TV.

Have you tried pressing and holding the enter button on the app you want to uninstall? Though usually bloatware is often cannot be removed. Are there VIDAA apps worth installing though? Like Disney + Hotstar?

If you want to get an Android box, get ones that are Netflix certified.

Why Series S though?

I'm hoping Sony will update the PS5 with Dolby Vision for 4K BD and gaming. It's just weird that they haven't given it that feature already.

Hisense and their VIDAA. At least give us an option to "upgrade" to Android.

Look into the Tivo Stream 4K specifically for it's Dolby Vision capability and HD audio playback. You can get one for about RM220.

A smart version of Game Mode. At least according to Trusted Reviews.

The A4000G back.


Can't find information on the A5200F.

Correct. Hisense International's decision making about 120Hz and HDMI 2.1 decision for international units is stupid. But what can you do.

On the other hand, 120Hz is not really necessary. 60Hz panels that can handle 24 fps have been around since the early days of 720p LCD TVs, which is some 15 years ago. 120Hz panel makes the process of smoothing the judder a little easier. Basically, the world didn't go blind or mad with 60Hz panels.

Gamers who play competitively online know that, at least with current GPU/CPU capability, they can't have the 120Hz 4K experience with all the texture details. 120Hz in 4K with low details, that's possible. It's like gaming in 720p vs 1080p in 2006.

Meanwhile, at CES 2022 Hisense announced some interesting stuff. The new TV models won't arrive until May or June this year. If Hisense International is predictable, only North America will get the best models with the best tech and the best prices.

URL=https://shopee.com.my/Hisense-55-65-4K-UHD-ULED-Smart-TV-(U7G-Series)-i.26899469.10067959502]Anyway, this Shopee seller based in Seremban is selling the 65" U7G for RM3,900.[/URL] Best deal for this size so far.