Sometimes, new isn't necessarily better. One example: MP3 downloads provided a convenient way for listeners to store and share music, but MP3 sound quality was a steep downgrade fromthat ofthe long-running CD format. And remember when Windows Vista OS was trotted out to replace Windows XP? Okay, some things are better left forgotten.
AT A GLANCE Plus
Very bright
Accurate color
Wide viewing angle
Massive screen
Competitive price in its category
Built-in NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) tuner Minus
$8,000 price tag
Shadow detail crushed in dark scenes (pending firmware update)
Screen reflections can be distracting
Onboard speakers sound boxy and hollow
THE VERDICT
Offering an excellent, very bright, large-screen flat-panel display, the Hisense 98UX simulates a movie theater experience at home with advanced features and one of the brightest pictures we’ve ever tested, though we noted some distracting screen reflections. Despite not being cheap, it is a relative bargain compared to other large-screen models, with a 110-inch version also available later this year.
The Hisense 98UX is an excellent, very bright, large-screen flat-panel display capable of simulating a movie theater experience at home in a way that few other LCD-based televisions can.