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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Holy cow — this TV just became the first to hit 5,000 nits of brightness in our test lab
I've been testing and reviewing TVs for over ten years and I've never seen a TV hit 5,000 nits of brightness. Until now. The Hisense 116UX — a larger-than-life, 116-inch beast of a TV — just crossed the 5,000-nit mark in our test lab. I certainly can't speak for the entire TV-testing community, but for me, this is a first. Take a look at how the 116UX compares to other TVs that are among the brightest in their class: Hisense 116UX Hisense U8QG LG G5 OLED TCL QM6K SDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 2,137 2,908 465 695 HDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 5,441 3,916 2,296 688 In its most-accurate picture mode (Filmmaker), the 116UX offers devastatingly bright HDR highlights. On a 10% white window, the 116UX is scraping 5,500 nits. To put it in perspective, that's about five times as bright as the LG C5 OLED in HDR. Unveiled at CES 2025 back in January, the 116UX is the first of its kind: a TriChroma LED TV. Like most of Hisense's 2025 TV lineup, the 116UX leverages Mini-LEDs, but they're different from what you'll find on TVs like the Hisense U8QG. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Hisense's TriChroma LED technology taps clusters of tiny lenses, each reacting to red-, green- and blue-colored LEDs. Along with other performance-related benefits, this tech is much more energy efficient than standard Mini-LEDs. With less light lost in this process, we're left with a brighter picture. You'll have to just take my word for it: It's mad bright. If you're wondering what the 116UX looks like in person, you'll have to just take my word for it: It's mad bright. The first time I saw the Hisense 116UX, I stood close enough to the screen for the picture to completely fill my peripheral vision. Then I proceeded to stand there for several minutes as the brightness washed over me. Now, if it was only a super-bright TV, it wouldn't be much of an achievement — I recently delved into the importance of TV brightness, noting how a TV's ability to get dark is a critical part of our perception of its overall brightness. It's all about contrast and, thankfully, while the 116UX isn't capable of perfect black levels like an OLED TV, its TriChroma LED display allows for deep, rich black levels when necessary. Combined with the brightness, the contrast is off the charts. You'll need to track this one down and then pay a hefty price for the privilege. Right now, the Hisense 116UX is listed on Best Buy for a cool $29,999. (No big deal, right?) Unfortunately, at the time of publishing, this giant, expensive TV is also very much out of stock. If you're wondering when this exciting display technology will make its way to smaller-sized models, be prepared to wait. Traditionally, new TV hardware takes a while to shrink down to 55-, 65- and even 75-inch models. The next best thing is very much within reach, however. The Hisense U8QG is one of the brightest TVs we've tested in 2025. It pairs these sizzling highlights with precise backlight control for an immersive, cinematic experience. Gamers will appreciate the U8QG's trio of HDMI 2.1-compatible inputs and its support for 4K gaming up to 165Hz. It's one of the most value-forward Mini-LED TVs of the year. The aforementioned Hisense U8QG — one of the brand's top Mini-LED TVs for 2025 — is the second brightest TV we've tested this year. And, while it doesn't eclipse the 5,000-nit mark, it's still as bright as all get out. The U8QG delivers HDR highlight brightness well over 3,500 nits. It's quite cinematic with the lights off, and if you've got a sun-soaked living room, it's well equipped to stand out during the day. Best of all, at around $1,279, the 65-inch U8QG isn't the price of a new car. We'll be keeping our eye on the 116UX and any developments in the Hisense TriChroma LED space — especially when competing models from brands like Samsung and Sony enter the fray.
Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Digital Trends
Hisense's mega 116-inch RGB Mini-LED TV has a mammoth price tag
What's happened? There's a new mega-TV on the block in the form of the 116-inch Hisense UX RGB Mini-LED TV. It's the future of TV technology, and a potential 'OLED killer'. And while it's not quite on sale just yet, we now know how much it will set you back. This is important because: Hisense is the first in the world to mass produce a RGB Mini-LED TV, setting a new benchmark for the screen technology. The image quality of the Hisense UX should be brilliantly bright, colorful and bold. Instead of using only white LEDs and a color filter as a light source, RGB Mini-LED TVs use red, green and blue Mini-LEDs to produce more accurate color and contrast. The set boasts a peak brightness of 8,000 nits, and Hisense says it offers 'industry-leading color coverage of up to 95% BT.2020'. The 116UX runs Google TV, giving you easy access to streaming apps such as Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube. Recommended Videos Why should I care? RBG Mini-LED TVs are the next big thing in the world of televisions, with the potential to topple OLED as the go-to screen type for the best TVs of the future. Sony gave us a sneak peek at its RGB Mini-LED TV prototype earlier this year, which led to us declaring 'if there was ever going to be an OLED killer — at least in the premium TV space — this is it. It's a game-changer.' Now we're past the prototype phase, with Hisense primed to deliver the first RGB Mini-LED set to consumers around the world very soon, with availability in the US. Ok, what's next? It's probably time to start saving. New technology rarely comes cheap, and the Hisense UX is no exception with Best Buy currently listing the set at a staggering $29,999. It's not in stock just yet, but we expect it to be available in next couple of months. Looking further ahead, the introduction of the Hisense UX signals the start of a new wave of TVs. As the likes of LG, Samsung and Sony launch rival products, we'll see a reduction in screen size and price as the technology is refined and manufacturing made more efficient, allowing for a reduction in costs across the board.
CNET
2 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Walmart Deals of the Day: $111 Discount Drops the Apple Watch SE to a New Record Low
Walmart usually has a handful of decent bargains available, but today's selection is particularly enticing. The second-gen Apple Watch SE is one of the best smartwatches out there for those on a budget, and it just dropped to $138 -- a new all-time low price -- thanks to a $111 discount. Plus, you can score $250 off a massive 75-inch 4K Hisense TV, and grab a rugged GoPro Hero 12 Black action camera for just $279, which saves you $90. These are some of the best offers we've seen since Walmart's summer sale ended earlier this month, but they could expire at any moment. Don't wait too long or you could miss out. The second-gen SE is already the most affordable Apple Watch on the market, and a top smartwatch of 2025. And this incredible Walmart deal drops it down to a new all-time low price. It offers essential features like fitness tracking functions, on-wrist calls and texts, crash detection and lots more. Our reviewer was a little disappointed that it lacks an always-on display, but at this price, that may be something you're willing to overlook. Just note that only the midnight color variant is available at this price. When it comes to buying a new TV, our expert's advice is that bigger is usually better. That makes this 75-inch Hisense an excellent option for most living rooms, especially now that you can snag it for 35% off. It boasts 4K resolution, as well as Dolby Vision, HDR and HDR10 support for crisp visuals and rich, vibrant colors. Plus, DTS Studio Sound provides immersive audio, and it's compatible with both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for serious convenience. If you have some serious adventures planned for the summer, you'll want a camera that can capture all the action. This compact and rugged GoPro is a generation old, but it can still handle just about anything you throw at it. Plus, it's a great value now that you can grab it for over $100 less than the latest model. It captures stunning 5.3K videos, as well as 27MP still photos, and it even supports 240 fps slo-mo for truly cinematic shots. The device can record for up to 2.5 hours per charge, and it's waterproof up to 10 meters.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
SA acts against dumping of Chinese and Thai washing machines
Provisional anti-dumping duties in place for six months. South African consumers will find higher price tags on Samsung, Hisense and other laundry appliances. Picture iStock Top load washing machines imported from China and Thailand are the latest products to encounter anti-dumping duties from the South Africa's International Trade Administration Commission (Itac). The imported washing machines will carry provisional anti-dumping duties for the next six months ranging between 8% and 67%. Itac found evidence that importers from these two countries are dumping their product in the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) region, causing material harm through, among others, price undercutting and price suppression. The dumping has led to a decline in sales volumes, productivity and growth for appliances giant Defy, the largest producer of the product in South Africa. Defy's application was submitted in July 2024, and the period in which the dumping allegedly took place was 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. Read more Honor Magic V5 foldable smartphone to land on SA shores soon [VIDEO] The investigation was initiated on 25 October 2024. Itac is allowed a maximum of 12 months from initiation date to complete an anti-dumping investigation. ALSO READ: SAMTC ramping up the fight against tyre dumping and illicit trade Popular but harmful It is alleged that automatic top load machines with a capacity exceeding 10kg but less than 17kg imported from the two countries are being dumped in the region. The machines are popular household appliances in SA. The importers – Samsung Tevo, Livance and Hisense – were alerted to the investigation and responded to the allegations of dumping. The commission found that there is a 'causal link' between the dumped imports and the injury and threat of material harm to industry in the Sacu region. Provisional anti-dumping duties are short-term emergency measures imposed before a final determination is made. This is done to prevent 'further injury' – in this case to Defy – while the investigation continues. The provisional duties against Chinese and Thai manufacturers will be in place for six months from 18 July. ALSO READ: Cement industry facing improved operating environment The provisional anti-dumping duties Source: Itac According to Itac, dumped imports increased 8% in 2023 and then further to 31% in 2024. The commission found price undercutting and price suppression during the investigation period. It said although Defy's sales volumes increased over the investigation period, the market share of imports increased over the same period. 'It should be noted that a single injury indicator is sufficient for the commission to make a determination on material injury and that an injury finding may be based solely on import volumes or import prices or both.' Import domination The commission found that although Defy's market share increased over the investigation period, the alleged dumped imports also increased – and dominated the Sacu market. The duties will remain in place while Itac continues its investigation until a final determination is made with recommendations to the minister of trade, industry and competition. The washing machines are the latest in recent anti-dumping measures taken against China and Thailand. Itac also introduced duties ranging from 9.6% for Thailand and 55% for China on structural steel products following an application from ArcelorMittal. That investigation period spanned April 2022 to March 2024, and found that imports caused material harm in the Sacu region from April 2021. Itac has also investigated the dumping of pneumatic tyres for cars, buses and trucks from Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, allegedly circumventions from China. The applicant asking Itac for relief was the South African Tyre Manufacturing Conference (SATMC), which requested duties ranging from 21% (Cambodia) to 68% (Thailand) and 84% (Vietnam). The reason for the application was to prevent 'alleged country-hopping' to evade existing duties on Chinese tyres. The alleged circumvention happened from March 2022 to May 2024. This article was republished from Moneyweb. Read the original here.
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Tom's Guide
This can't be real! Amazon just slashed this 55-inch Panasonic Mini-LED TV by $800
Although Prime Day is long in the rearview, there are tons of amazing TV deals to nab on OLEDs and Mini-LED TVs. If you're in the market for a budget model with tons of flare, I think I've found the perfect match. Right now, you can get the 55-inch Panasonic W95A Mini-LED TV for $447 at Amazon. That's an incredible deal on a display we rated highly last year, knocking this 144Hz Mini-LED TV to under $500 from a starting price of $1,299! (Make sure to check out our guide to the best TV deals for more sales). Released mere months ago, the new Panasonic W95A is a real looker. It leverages a 144Hz refresh rate on a design that features two HDMI 2.1 ports and AMD FreeSync compatibility. It also comes equipped with the range of HDR certifications and it even has an ATSC 3.0 tuner so you're NextGenTV ready. 65" @ $59775" @ $697 You don't see a deal like this everyday, especially on a screen with such incredible performance gains over cheaper rivals like Hisense and TCL. In fact, that was one of my biggest cons in reviewing the Panasonic W95A Mini-LED TV; its pricing left a lot to be desired against the competition, which isn't quite the case anymore. The W95A is not only a gamer's dream come true, with four HDMI 2.1 ports and a 144Hz refresh rate, but is home to a slew of HDR support. One of the things I loved the most about this TV was its color accuracy and motion control. It was perfect for watching everything from the US Open to Yankees highlights. Another aspect that a lot of alternative TVs get wrong is its use of an anti-glare coating. I live in a sun-drenched apartment and while most TVs are subject to debilitating glare, the W95A worked against it like a charm. It's all thanks to its anti-glare coating, which kept most reflections at bay. While the Q95A might be held back by some trivial things, like middling audio and its reliance on Fire TV, these setbacks can be amended with one of the best soundbars and the Google TV Streamer. Still, you might want to stick with Fire TV, given its access to cloud gaming services and the potential addition of Alexa Plus in the future. It's important to note this is a 2024 model, though, so if you're wanting something newer, you'll probably have to spend a tad more. While the rest of the Panasonic W95A range is discounted, its 85-inch model is only available from third parties on Amazon. So, if you're in the market for a big-screen TV, might I suggest this 85-inch Samsung model that's $1,200 off at Best Buy.
