Hisense U8G Calibration Settings

We used the following calibration settings to review the Hisense 55-inch U8G (55U8G), and we expect them to be valid for the 65-inch model (65U8G) as well.

These settings should apply to most types of content, except for gaming or use as a PC monitor, which require a few additional changes, listed below.

One of the first things we did was disable all of the Enhanced Viewing modes, as we don't want the TV to adjust the image during testing. From the Backlight menu, we also disabled Automatic Light Sensor, as we don't want the backlight changing during calibration.

For SDR content, we recommend choosing the 'Theater Night' Picture Mode, as it is the most accurate one out of the box, and allows for the most customization. We recommend leaving Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness at their default settings. Brightness is an image processing option; we do not recommend changing this setting.

The backlight of the TV, as well as the local dimming feature, can be controlled from the Backlight sub-menu. We recommend the 'High' setting for Local Dimming, but you should adjust this to your personal preference. You should adjust the Backlight Level to your viewing conditions. Note that this setting does not affect picture quality.

In the Advanced settings tab, we selected the 'Low' Color Temperature setting, as this setting is closest to our target color temperature of 6500K. We left Noise Reduction and Digital Noise Reduction off, but if you are watching lower-quality content it might be able to improve the picture a bit. Note that these settings can result in a loss of fine detail in some scenes.

We disabled FILMMAKER MODE Auto Detection, as we're already optimizing the TV for movies. If you prefer one of the other picture modes though, this setting will automatically switch to the most accurate settings when a movie from a supported source is detected.

HDR is automatically enabled for the native apps. When you start playing HDR content, a small HDR icon appears in the picture settings menu. Once you start playing HDR content, some of the settings change automatically. We recommend choosing the 'HDR Theater' Picture Mode and leaving the other settings to their defaults in HDR.

For HDR to work from external devices, the HDMI Format option usually has to be set to 'Enhanced format' for the input you are using. Older devices may have compatibility issues if this option is left enabled, so it is recommended to only enable this setting for devices that require it.

The Hisense U8G supports Dolby Vision, from native apps and with most external devices. As with normal HDR content, when you start playing Dolby Vision content, some settings change automatically. We recommend leaving these settings as-is; do not copy our SDR settings over.

Although we disable most motion-enhancing functions for most of our tests, you should adjust these to whatever looks best for you. Some settings, like motion interpolation settings, may need to be adjusted depending on the specific content you are watching.

Although we usually leave these settings disabled during testing, you should adjust these settings to your liking, as different people prefer different levels of motion interpolation. If you want to enable motion interpolation, set Motion Enhancement to 'Custom,' and adjust the Judder Reduction and Blur Reduction sliders. Most of these settings will need to be adjusted depending on the specific content you are watching.

The Hisense U8G can reduce the backlight flicker frequency from 960Hz, down to 120Hz. To do so, simply enable the Motion Clearness setting from the Advanced settings menu. Note that enabling this feature causes the overall brightness to decrease noticeably.

The Hisense U8G can remove judder from any source automatically. Unlike the Hisense H9G, no additional settings are required.

From the base SDR and HDR settings, very few changes are required for a great gaming experience. When you start gaming, it is best to switch to the 'Game' Picture mode, to get the lowest input lag, and use the recommended settings for SDR or HDR. For HDR gaming, it is important to make sure that HDMI Format is set to 'Enhanced format' for the input you are using.

The Hisense U8G supports a few different gaming features, including a variable refresh rate (VRR), and auto low latency mode (ALLM). To enable ALLM, set Instant Game Response to 'On'. For VRR, change the picture mode to 'Game', and enable FreeSync From the Advanced Settings menu.

Unlike TVs from most other brands, no special settings are required for PC use on the Hisense U8G. Just make sure you are using the 'Game,' Picture Mode, and that HDMI Format is set to 'Enhanced format' for the input you are using.