| TV advice 08:53 - Oct 13 with 1341 views | Bluefish |
Just converted the garage into a bit of a tv snug room and need a TV for the wall. Not looking to spend a great deal as probably not used a lot. Amazon Prime have a HiSense 43 inch for 268 today which seems incredibly cheap. I know it isn't going to be as good as a 2 grand Samsung but I don't know anything about Hi Sense, is it a bad purchase for what it is?
Cheers
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| TV advice on 08:55 - Oct 13 with 1324 views | ipswich78 |
HiSense are a decent enough brand, offer great value for money. Worth seeing is the same TV is on the John Lewis website (they do sell HiSense) as you'll get a longer warranty. Richer Sounds is also worth checking out. [Post edited 13 Oct 2020 8:55]
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| TV advice on 09:00 - Oct 13 with 1288 views | Oldsmoker |
Don't forget the sound bar. |  |
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| TV advice on 09:02 - Oct 13 with 1288 views | DanTheMan |
HiSense are good for the price, but they are budget TVs so the image quality isn't going to be amazing.
TCL is another brand that does good TVs at a decent price. |  |
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| TV advice on 09:47 - Oct 13 with 1216 views | NewcyBlue |
You mean you've been kicked out of the house into the garage?! |  |
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| TV advice on 09:53 - Oct 13 with 1207 views | StokieBlue |
| TV advice on 09:47 - Oct 13 by NewcyBlue |
You mean you've been kicked out of the house into the garage?! |
Disagreement over Edwards?
Practicing his close control in the living room and smashed the TV?
SB |  | | |
| TV advice on 09:55 - Oct 13 with 1199 views | NewcyBlue |
| TV advice on 09:53 - Oct 13 by StokieBlue |
Disagreement over Edwards?
Practicing his close control in the living room and smashed the TV?
SB |
It was the "dunking his biscuit" in the Mick with tits mug! | |
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| TV advice on 10:29 - Oct 13 with 1124 views | Ryorry |
If you use apps, watch out for deliberate inbuilt obsolescence.
If you want to get ITV Hub, don't get a Sony, they won't allow it (or wouldn't when I bought mine in 2014 - situation similar to Apple/Android). I wouldn't have Sony again anyway, remotes are dreadful.
I'm a Which member; fwiw Hi Sense 32" was a 'don't buy' -
There were 3 x Hi Sense 43" sets, all got poor reviews
"Hisense H43B7100UK review
£279.00 View retailer
Test score 50%
SUMMARY
EXPERT REVIEW
TEST RESULTS
TECH SPECS
WHERE TO BUY (1 retailer)
Which? verdict: Miles from a Best Buy
It isn't even close to being the best 43-inch TV. In fact, it's one of the worst.
Pros
Picture can look sharp
Good remote
Cons
Slow menus
Abysmal motion control
Poor sound
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Hisense H43B7500UK review
£350.00Typical price
Test score 48%
SUMMARY
EXPERT REVIEW
TEST RESULTS
TECH SPECS
Which? verdict: A sorry sight
It's a dreadful TV that's light years away from the best sets available.
Pros
Sharp picture
Fairly well-balanced colours
Good remote
Cons
Terrible motion control
Boring sound
Slow menus
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Hisense R43B7120UK review
£249.00Typical price
First look
Hisense R43B7120UK
SUMMARY
FIRST LOOK REVIEW
TECH SPECS
It's the smallest model in Hisense's new Roku-powered 7120 range. Rather than using the Vidaa U operating system, it uses Roku OS. It's a 4K TV and supports HDR10 and HLG. These are the basic formats that are common on 4K TVs in 2019. HDR10 is the industry standard and HLG will be used by the BBC and other broadcasters when they launch 4K channels.
Since the prices are so similar, it's likely that the 7120 range will be close to the 7100 range in terms of specifications and features, other than the new Roku operating system of course. That would mean the 7120 has both a satellite and Freeview tuner for accessing SD and HD channels as well as three HDMI inputs and two USB ports for adding extra devices.
The equivalent model to this one from the 7100 range, the H43B7100UK, didn't fare well in our tests. It scored 50%, which is only 5% away from a Don't Buy. Our main criticisms were of the poor sound, woeful motion control and the slow menus.
We can't say for certain that the R43B7120UK would have the same issues, but given that the average score for a Hisense 43-inch TV in 2019 is just 49% we don't have high hopes for this one.
What features does it have and what can I watch?
One area where there may be improvements is with those slow menus. The Roku operating system should bring a wide range of apps, which is something other Hisense models lack. The home screen is dominated by large bright icons for your favourite apps, TV services and inputs. It's up to you what icons appear here, so the screen can be made up of the stuff you use most.
The UK's main catch-up apps are supported, as well as Netflix, Amazon Prime TV and Now TV.Roku TV streamers can be controlled with an app on your phone and you'll be able to use a similar app to control this TV.
Freeview Play is built in too, so you'll be able to scroll back through the previous week's TV on the electronic programme guide and watch what you've missed without loading a catch-up app.
Should I buy it?
It's unlikely we'll test this TV, but the quality of other Hisense TVs gives us cause for concern. Its 43-inch TVs, even more expensive ones, have been poor in 2019. We think the Roku partnership is a smart one, though. If future Hisense TVs we test are quicker and have more fleshed out app stores thanks to Roku, it's a positive move. |  |
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| TV advice on 12:41 - Oct 13 with 1023 views | ipswich78 |
| TV advice on 10:29 - Oct 13 by Ryorry |
If you use apps, watch out for deliberate inbuilt obsolescence.
If you want to get ITV Hub, don't get a Sony, they won't allow it (or wouldn't when I bought mine in 2014 - situation similar to Apple/Android). I wouldn't have Sony again anyway, remotes are dreadful.
I'm a Which member; fwiw Hi Sense 32" was a 'don't buy' -
There were 3 x Hi Sense 43" sets, all got poor reviews
"Hisense H43B7100UK review
£279.00 View retailer
Test score 50%
SUMMARY
EXPERT REVIEW
TEST RESULTS
TECH SPECS
WHERE TO BUY (1 retailer)
Which? verdict: Miles from a Best Buy
It isn't even close to being the best 43-inch TV. In fact, it's one of the worst.
Pros
Picture can look sharp
Good remote
Cons
Slow menus
Abysmal motion control
Poor sound
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Hisense H43B7500UK review
£350.00Typical price
Test score 48%
SUMMARY
EXPERT REVIEW
TEST RESULTS
TECH SPECS
Which? verdict: A sorry sight
It's a dreadful TV that's light years away from the best sets available.
Pros
Sharp picture
Fairly well-balanced colours
Good remote
Cons
Terrible motion control
Boring sound
Slow menus
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Hisense R43B7120UK review
£249.00Typical price
First look
Hisense R43B7120UK
SUMMARY
FIRST LOOK REVIEW
TECH SPECS
It's the smallest model in Hisense's new Roku-powered 7120 range. Rather than using the Vidaa U operating system, it uses Roku OS. It's a 4K TV and supports HDR10 and HLG. These are the basic formats that are common on 4K TVs in 2019. HDR10 is the industry standard and HLG will be used by the BBC and other broadcasters when they launch 4K channels.
Since the prices are so similar, it's likely that the 7120 range will be close to the 7100 range in terms of specifications and features, other than the new Roku operating system of course. That would mean the 7120 has both a satellite and Freeview tuner for accessing SD and HD channels as well as three HDMI inputs and two USB ports for adding extra devices.
The equivalent model to this one from the 7100 range, the H43B7100UK, didn't fare well in our tests. It scored 50%, which is only 5% away from a Don't Buy. Our main criticisms were of the poor sound, woeful motion control and the slow menus.
We can't say for certain that the R43B7120UK would have the same issues, but given that the average score for a Hisense 43-inch TV in 2019 is just 49% we don't have high hopes for this one.
What features does it have and what can I watch?
One area where there may be improvements is with those slow menus. The Roku operating system should bring a wide range of apps, which is something other Hisense models lack. The home screen is dominated by large bright icons for your favourite apps, TV services and inputs. It's up to you what icons appear here, so the screen can be made up of the stuff you use most.
The UK's main catch-up apps are supported, as well as Netflix, Amazon Prime TV and Now TV.Roku TV streamers can be controlled with an app on your phone and you'll be able to use a similar app to control this TV.
Freeview Play is built in too, so you'll be able to scroll back through the previous week's TV on the electronic programme guide and watch what you've missed without loading a catch-up app.
Should I buy it?
It's unlikely we'll test this TV, but the quality of other Hisense TVs gives us cause for concern. Its 43-inch TVs, even more expensive ones, have been poor in 2019. We think the Roku partnership is a smart one, though. If future Hisense TVs we test are quicker and have more fleshed out app stores thanks to Roku, it's a positive move. |
This is why you forget about the 'Smart' element and buy a Firestick or similar instead. | |
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| TV advice on 13:09 - Oct 13 with 989 views | blue62 |
I would always recommend an LG and get the best you can afford. Them and Samsung score the highest in the Which reviews.
I have the QLED model which is great but if you want to spend around £400 they do a great 50".
Hughes in Marltesham are worth a look if youre nearby. |  | | |
| TV advice on 13:54 - Oct 13 with 950 views | Ace_High1 |
On another subject, did you do the garage yourself or get someone in?
Expensive? |  | | |
| TV advice on 14:17 - Oct 13 with 917 views | Bluefish |
| TV advice on 13:54 - Oct 13 by Ace_High1 |
On another subject, did you do the garage yourself or get someone in?
Expensive? |
Builders. It was £7k but will end up about 10k but it was an integrated double garage. We've chopped in in half so stud wall down the middle. End up buying a new garage door for the other half and a new front door for the house and then new flooring for the hallway hence the extra cost. Happy with it, had a walk in cupboard at one end and then a separate room for a corner sofa bed and a TV and then a desk at the end | |
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| TV advice on 14:18 - Oct 13 with 914 views | Bluefish |
Thanks everyone for the replies, all more helpful than expected | |
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| TV advice on 14:20 - Oct 13 with 908 views | Keno |
| TV advice on 14:18 - Oct 13 by Bluefish |
Thanks everyone for the replies, all more helpful than expected |
all I can add is when hanging there TV on the Wall make you the screen faces outwards
you'll thank me to that later |  |
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| TV advice on 14:22 - Oct 13 with 902 views | Bluefish |
| TV advice on 14:20 - Oct 13 by Keno |
all I can add is when hanging there TV on the Wall make you the screen faces outwards
you'll thank me to that later |
Depends what on though, most of the sh*t in my house would be better that way........and I have seen the last one of the excellent Ghosts now so nothing left to watch | |
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| TV advice on 14:25 - Oct 13 with 890 views | Keno |
| TV advice on 14:22 - Oct 13 by Bluefish |
Depends what on though, most of the sh*t in my house would be better that way........and I have seen the last one of the excellent Ghosts now so nothing left to watch |
there its that
apparently I am missing out by not watching made in Chelsea or real housewives of Cheshire | |
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| TV advice on 15:05 - Oct 13 with 844 views | jeera |
| TV advice on 14:25 - Oct 13 by Keno |
there its that
apparently I am missing out by not watching made in Chelsea or real housewives of Cheshire |
Or "I'm a Geordie, get me out of here!" |  |
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| TV advice on 15:10 - Oct 13 with 840 views | Keno |
| TV advice on 15:05 - Oct 13 by jeera |
Or "I'm a Geordie, get me out of here!" |
I met Gaz off Geordie Shore on a train one day.
I didn't have a clue who he was, which was wasn't a surprise as to quote him "I wasn't in his key demographic' | |
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| TV advice on 15:14 - Oct 13 with 833 views | Bluefish |
| TV advice on 15:10 - Oct 13 by Keno |
I met Gaz off Geordie Shore on a train one day.
I didn't have a clue who he was, which was wasn't a surprise as to quote him "I wasn't in his key demographic' |
If you don't know who he is how do you know that you met him? I have no idea who he is either | |
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| TV advice on 15:18 - Oct 13 with 829 views | Keno |
| TV advice on 15:14 - Oct 13 by Bluefish |
If you don't know who he is how do you know that you met him? I have no idea who he is either |
We were sat together in a first class bit and he was one phone ordering a new car.
When he came off the phone the apologised to making the call and showed me a picture of this sports car.
I said it was nice and that I guessed he must be a sportmans or something to get something like that.
He then explain who is was, which included that comment.
We chatted for about 45 mins and when he got off he commented it was nice to talk to someone who didn't know who he was | |
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| TV advice on 15:21 - Oct 13 with 821 views | Bluefish |
| TV advice on 15:18 - Oct 13 by Keno |
We were sat together in a first class bit and he was one phone ordering a new car.
When he came off the phone the apologised to making the call and showed me a picture of this sports car.
I said it was nice and that I guessed he must be a sportmans or something to get something like that.
He then explain who is was, which included that comment.
We chatted for about 45 mins and when he got off he commented it was nice to talk to someone who didn't know who he was |
Did he know who you were? Did you say it was nice to meet someone not aware of Keno? | |
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| TV advice on 15:25 - Oct 13 with 806 views | Keno |
| TV advice on 15:21 - Oct 13 by Bluefish |
Did he know who you were? Did you say it was nice to meet someone not aware of Keno? |
Did think of that!! | |
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| TV advice on 15:37 - Oct 13 with 794 views | Ryorry |
| TV advice on 15:18 - Oct 13 by Keno |
We were sat together in a first class bit and he was one phone ordering a new car.
When he came off the phone the apologised to making the call and showed me a picture of this sports car.
I said it was nice and that I guessed he must be a sportmans or something to get something like that.
He then explain who is was, which included that comment.
We chatted for about 45 mins and when he got off he commented it was nice to talk to someone who didn't know who he was |
And you understood him? Or did there happen to be a Geordie<->English translator also sitting in the carriage?
And *first-class*?! #ChampagneSocialist | |
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