58S5 Hisense 58 INCH S5 4K UHD SMART LED TV

Luncydave on 22/05/2020 - 11:30
Last edited 22/05/2020 - 12:38 by 1 other user

Hi Guys,
Just wondering if anyone knows if this unit is ok? I am looking for a 55-60 inch tv. Main purpose is free to air with the occasional nextflix type watch.

It looks to new to have any reviews, I know the motion rate doesn't look awesome but is it good enough? Price point after discount is cheap!

15% off with code "PHREEZE"

comes down to $675.75 + $55.00 for postage.

Please let me know your thoughts or if anyone has used or tested this panel.
Cheers

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/58S5-Hisense-58-INCH-S5-4K-UHD-S…

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  vinni9284 on 22/05/2020 - 13:41

  I would spend more and get a Samsung, Sony or LG
  If you decide to go for Hisense due to funds, then go for the "R7" model
  https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/55R7-Hisense-55-INCH-SERIES-7-4K…
  Cheers

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    uncydave on 22/05/2020 - 14:04

    Thanks for response, yes due to funds I'm looking for best quality and performance for around $700-900.

    I see some of the lower end Samsung, Sony and LG have that range but lesser specs than Hisense.

    Question is for the money do you go a top end cheap model vs a low end brand name.

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      vinni9284 on 22/05/2020 - 14:47

      I would highly recommend to call JB Hifi and speak to a salesperson regarding their opinion as they sell these models.
      Usually with Hisense, the top tier model is recommended over the mid-tier Samsung or Sony.
      With a budget of $900 max, you can get a decent name brand like LG etc

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        uncydave on 22/05/2020 - 17:03

        OK Done a little research, what do you think of this model?
        UA55TU8000WXXY Samsung 55 INCH UHD 4K SMART TV (NEW 2020 MODEL)

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          vinni9284 on 22/05/2020 - 17:36

          @uncydave: You wont go wrong with this model as it is higher tier and Hisense is not in the same league (even the R7)
          Cheers

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          striker5950 on 23/05/2020 - 11:34

          @uncydave: do not get that shit mate, tu8000 is a downgrade from the ru7100

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            phxsun on 24/05/2020 - 11:13

            @striker5950: Is the ru7100 available?

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            uncydave on 24/05/2020 - 14:00

            @striker5950: Hi,
            Yah I did some research on them and they definitely seems like a downgrade.

            The model to get was the UA65RU8000, but this is only available at a premium. I have upped the budget to around 1000-1200 for a 65 inch now.

            Seems the price difference for 55 to 65 is not much sort of doubles when you head towards the 75 inch.
            By good I mean motion rate and quality of display etc…

            Is there any good LG models at the moment in 65 inch around 1200?

            Thanks

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          tedzozb on 26/05/2020 - 11:46

          @uncydave: The TU8000 is downgrade from RU, yes, and we don't like such kind of marketing.
          But RU is more expensive, and out of stock.
          I just walked in a JBHiFi yesterday, IMO 55TU8000 is good among $1000 S8 Hisense and Sony X70 models.

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  HeWhoKnows on 23/05/2020 - 13:11

  -1

  What do you mean… Is this unit OK???

  Go into a shop and check it out.
  Hisense has 3 years warranty so better than most

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    uncydave on 23/05/2020 - 22:29

    +1

    Hi,
    I am sorry "is the unit ok" is so hard to understand. Let me break it down for you.

    I said it is to new and doesnt have any reviews that I can find.

    Is this unit OK "meaning quality of picture, sound, performance etc…"

    At the shops they will not half the time have a free to air antenna connected and they will probably have some tuned up demo playing via USB.

    Not is it ok as in "emotionally unavailable/potentially depressed"

    Sorry for the confusion.