The AX3120G soundbar/subwoofer combo doesn't sport any impressive nicknames like Hisense's HS2100 'The Beast' soundbar yet it comes across well on paper and price wise. So, does the 3.1.2 channel AX3120G prove to have its own set of audio teeth... we shall see.
In light of the many CES announcements in January there should be plenty of good options for new TVs in the year ahead, as well as some good deals on the older models – so who’s planning an upgrade in the coming months?
Hisense reveals latest ULED and ULED X TV line-ups at CES 2024
by Andy Bassett
Having laid down the mini LED marker for its TVs in 2023, Hisense pushes forward with new entries to its ULED and ULED X line-ups including an eye frying 10,000 nit model.
If you’re going to call one of your products ‘The Beast’ and emblazon its name across the box, that product surely has to be spectacular in some way, right? Maybe it’s going to be huge, perhaps it’s going to be ultra powerful, or maybe it features some sort of ultra-aggressive design that deliberately wants to draw attention to itself. We find out if Hisense's 2.1 channel HS2100 soundbar is a 'behemoth' or a 'wee timorous beastie'.
CES 2024: What to expect from this year’s biggest AV event
by Ian Collen
Once again the world’s top tech companies will be gathering in Las Vegas to reveal at least some of their products and plans for the year ahead, so what’s likely to be on show?
The new and improved ultra short throw model ups the brightness and swaps to a VIDAA U6 operating system.
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Battle for 75in TV bargains hots up in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale
by Andy Bassett
With larger TV screen sizes becoming more popular with viewers, TV manufacturers are looking to get a grip on the market. In particular, two of Hisense’s 75 inch models have dipped under the crucial £1000 mark in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
With much improved image quality performance compared to last year's model, along with support for all current HDR flavours, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X codec compatibility, two HDMI 2.1 ports and a host of gaming features, is this the Hisense Mini LED TV we have been waiting for? Let's find out...
We take a look at the midpoint in the Hisense ULED Mini LED TV range, the U7K. Can it improve on last year's U7 and provide the same features and specifications worldwide? Let's find out...
With confusion surrounding Mediatek’s original listing of 4x HDMI 2.1 ports for its new System-on-Chip (SoC), it seems that a change in HDMI certification might see some of your future TV inputs offering only a fraction of the features…
Hisense announces new 85-inch Mini-LED ULED X Series TV
by Ian Collen
In a packed CES presentation, it also unveiled new Laser TV and Laser Cinema UST models, and renewed its commitment to Mini-LED in its wider 2023 U Series range.
CES 2023: What AV can we expect at the world's premiere tech show?
by Ian Collen
The biggest event in the AV calendar is sure to get the New Year off to an exciting start, but just what’s in store at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show?
The official TV of the World Cup is aiming to take a place within your home as a midrange LED LCD TV with a VA panel and FALD backlight, mixed with all available HDR formats, decent gaming options and a good quality smart OS, so is it worth consideration?
Seen by some as the epitome of 'home cinema', projectors appeal to many enthusiasts who want a genuine recreation of the cinema experience, and the reflected image in a dark room goes a long way towards scratching that itch. Here, we present the Editor's Choice Award winners for Best Projectors of 2022.
Many manufacturers have tried to crack the large-screen-entertainment-in-a-well-lit-family-room conundrum with an ultra short throw projector - all to varying degrees of success. We think Hisense might have managed to take it one step further now with its latest UST laser TV, the 100L9GTUK which comes with its own 100-inch ALR screen.
Hisense brings a flagship Mini-LED TV to the big time ahead of the World Cup with the promise of over 1300 nits peak brightness, support for all current HDR formats, as well as 4K/120 gaming support from two HDMI 2.1 inputs, so what's the catch?
Certain TV brands have advantages over others in specific areas: e.g. LG TVs have plenty of gamer-friendly features and Panasonics lean towards creators' intent for movies but which manufacturer gives the best upscaling results for reality, soaps and news viewing? See what TV enthusiasts are recommending here:
Is a TV's energy consumption a purchase consideration?
by Andy Bassett
With TV screens using more power as they become larger and brighter, and with energy prices rocketing, does the power consumption of a TV affect your purchase decision? Are the manufacturer's numbers reliable and how can you effectively monitor your usage? See what others think in this discussion.
Does it matter where the connection ports on a TV are located?
by Andy Bassett
How important is the location of the connection ports on a TV? Are they easier to access if they're pointing down or to the side and what makes a manufacturer choose one orientation over the other? Is it something that would influence your purchase decision? Or should TV makers just adopt the Samsung One Connect approach and have done with it?
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Do TV brands have a signature picture style?
by Andy Bassett
If you've owned a number of TVs have you noticed a specific image aesthetic linked to different manufacturers? If so, have you got a favourite picture style that draws you back to a particular brand?
CES is back at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 3rd - 8th Jan 2022, but it’s not quite business as usual with the world’s largest tech show running as a hybrid event for both online and in-person attendees.
Best Home AV Products of 2021 - Editor's Choice Awards
by Steve Withers
AV receivers, processors, soundbars, speaker packages, and subwoofers are amongst our chosen home AV products of 2021. We round-up the best of the best in our latest annual Editor's Choice Awards.
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Hisense TVs get Disney+ on VIDAA smart OS
by Andy Bassett
Hisense is rolling out the Disney+ streaming service across its 2021 range of VIDAA powered TVs.