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Hisense 85" 85U6NAU 4K Mini-LED Smart TV 2024 $1995 ($1609 via Price Beat Button) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys

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Hisense 85" 85U6NAU 4K Mini-LED Smart TV 2024 $1995 ($1609 via Price Beat Button) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys
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mybrains on 01/12/2024 - 23:10 thegoodguys.com.au (1640 clicks)
Last edited 02/12/2024 - 09:42 by 1 other user

TV Specs
Mini Led version, 400 Nits, 60Hz, Qdot. Free delivery if <30kms btw

Transform your home entertainment experience with the Hisense 85" U6NAU 4K QLED Smart TV 24. This stunning television boasts a spacious 85-inch QLED screen with 3840 x 2160 resolution, delivering breathtaking 4K QLED visuals enhanced by Quantum Dot Colour technology. Powered by the MT9603EAATAC / 4 processor, this smart TV runs on the intuitive VIDAA U7 platform, providing seamless access to popular streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Kayo, Foxtel, Stan iView, and Freeview Plus. Enjoy hands-free convenience with the built-in voice assistant or use the remote control to access Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Micro Dimming ensures optimal contrast, while Dolby Vision and HDR 10 support bring out vivid details in every scene. Immerse yourself in cinematic audio with Dolby Atmos sound, and enjoy smooth gaming action with a 60Hz refresh rate and 120 motion rate. Equipped with 3 HDMI inputs and 2 USB ports, this TV offers ample connectivity options. The 6-star energy rating ensures efficient power consumption. Measuring 1453mm wide, 902mm high, and 313mm deep, this sleek TV is VESA wall mount compatible (400 x 200mm) and comes with a sturdy stand. The manufacturer's part number for this product is 85U6NAU.

Note - if you want Android OS, add a $50 FireTV, chromecast etc. TCL dont have a comparable 85" Mini led at this price (pre-empting the usual Android posts -lol)
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/search/node/fire%20tv
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/search/node/chromecast
3-year manufacturer's warranty for added peace of mind

This is part of Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals for 2024
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  • AlbiesDad on 01/12/2024 - 23:54

    Wait, are QLED and Mini-Led the same thing? I'm just getting into TVs, about to move out of home.

    • ozprg on 01/12/2024 - 23:57

      Same, like what is the difference between this TV and https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/879935 ?

      • AlbiesDad on 01/12/2024 - 23:59
        +1

        Yup I was looking at buying that exact model until this came up. I thought QLED and Mini-Led and OLED were different. Mini-Led seemed like a good in-between in regards to price point and burn in risk, but this post has flipped that on its head.

        Someone please educate me.

        • KARMAAA on 02/12/2024 - 03:10
          +67

          QLED means it uses Quantum Dots which enhance colours to make them more vibrant. At the end of the day, a QLED TV is still just an LCD TV but with a Quantum Dot layer to enhance colours. You can have QD-OLEDs which are OLEDs using a Quantum Dot layer for better colour reproduction, but those are called and labelled "QD-OLED", they are not labelled "QLED'.

          OLED means it uses 'Organic Light Emitting Diodes' which have amazing colour reproduction, fast or almost instant pixel response times and almost infinite contrast as each pixel can be turned on or off individually. The downside of OLED vs LCDs is that because they use organic materials, they cumulatively burn-in over time depending on how much voltage runs through them, and as such they usually don't get very bright, not unless you buy a new MLA OLED from LG like an LG C4 and they generally are expensive compared to LCDs. Burn-in prevention tech has really improved and most panels probably won't show visible burn in if used for a variety of content and avoiding static objects on screen for too long. However, OLED still has a shelf-life for burn-in, but between 5-8 years you probably won't see burn-in if used for varied content. If used for static content, you can make it visible in under 6-9 months in certain scenes like fully gray backgrounds and such, but this usually needs extreme usage behavior, like only having a news network with static chyrons (the little things at the bottom lower third of the screen with text/headlines on) 24/7 or using it as a computer monitor leaving the taskbar visible all the time etc. For general everyday use watching for 4-5 hours a day, you probably won't ever encounter burn-in that's visible, you will probably upgrade the TV or some other component will probably fail like the power supply in it before you see burn-in with OLED these days.

          Mini-LED TV uses a traditional LCD setup in principle, except, instead of only being edge lit by a few LEDs on the sides of the display, Mini-LED TVs have the backlight broken up into zones behind the panel with LEDs to light each zone. The more zones, the better. Right now, the best Mini-LEDs have like 230,000+ zones, but they're super expensive. Most affordable Mini-LED TVs like the ones posted on here have 1,000-5,000 zones and the more zones the better as you can have each zone be individually lit up in dark scenes, providing better contrast than a regular edge lit LCD. Also because it's using traditional LEDs and in multiple zones, they can be quite bright versus OLED, in the 1200-1800 nit range usually for brief periods of time. The main drawback of Mini-LED is cost and they have the usual drawbacks of an LCD display like slower response times, worse contrast than OLED and generally worse colour reproduction (however most modern TVs are colour calibrated now from most well known brands like Samsung, LG, TLC etc. So this really isn't an issue anymore).

          Mini-LED TVs are probably the sweet spot middle ground technology right now where they're highly affordable, provide better contrast than a regular LCD TV and they are quite bright which is great for houses with lots of windows or well lit rooms. OLED is still more of an enthusiast TV technology, however you can find them on sale at Mini-LED prices or cheaper if you're patient and they're becoming more affordable and better each year. QD-OLED is sort of a side-grade, as it has the benefits of OLED response times + contrast and QLED colour reproduction, with the caveat that because the technology is new it may cause burn-in quicker than WOLED or regular OLED (the verdict is still not out as to whether QD-OLED burns-in quicker, but some studies, data and experiments by consumers/labs have shown it and others have not found that to be conclusive yet.) and it has the ability to make blacks look more gray or purple at times particularly in well lit rooms, where OLED does not have this problem.

          Lastly, I want to talk about the future technologies down the pipeline. First is MicroLED (not Mini-LED) which is the end goal TV technology, as it uses LEDs for each individual pixel, meaning it will have all the benefits of OLED like fast response times, near infinite contrast, great colour reproduction, but it will be bright like Mini-LED or brighter and have no burn-in as it uses inorganic LEDs. It's basically the best technology we will have for TVs, but it's years from being used in TVs at an affordable price as the manufacturing to make them is very expensive and yields are low. But they're getting better and better each year at making them and rather than costing a few hundred-thousand US dollars per TV like they did back in 2020, they're now in the 10's of thousands per TV, so they've come a long way. But probably don't expect them in a high end TV that is a few thousand till like 2030-2035.

          Next is QNED (LG has something called QNED but it's not what I'm talking about) which is 'Quantum Nanorod Emitting Diodes', basically you replace the organic diodes in OLED with an inorganic GaN one using nanorods. Basically you have the benefits of OLED, but you have none of the drawback of burn-in. Why isn't it a thing yet? Well Samsung was the only one working on this and they sort of abandoned the idea because they couldn't get it to manufacture at scale, so for now it's dead, but it may return if they figure out how to make TVs with it at scale. The great news is, apparently if they do work out how to make it, it's easy to slot into existing manufacturing lines and so the cost should be comparable to OLED.

          Then there's QDEL or QD-EL which uses inorganic quantum dots rather than as a layer, but as the emitter of light, basically they replace the LEDs. You again have the benefits of OLED and they're cheaper to manufacture supposedly than a QLED LCD TV, even more energy efficient too, up to 4x more energy efficient than OLED. But they're not very bright as it uses the quantum dots as the emitter and needs a polarizer as a brightness enhancer. The main drawback is that the blue LEDs have a very limited lifespan right now in prototypes, similar to one quarter the lifespan of a blue OLED LED. This is very new technology for TVs, so there may be other drawbacks that we don't know about yet and they may fix these problems or improve the lifespan drastically by production in 2-5 years, but it's not ready for TV's, expect it on smaller screens like phones, tablets and laptops before TVs. It's expected to be a cheaper alternative to OLED, not a total replacement for LCD or OLED.

        • Gravy on 02/12/2024 - 08:15

          I think the main difference between the two tvs is this one is 60hz whereas the other is 144hz., so a big difference in motion particularly for gaming if your console or pc supports higher frame rates.

    • FujinShu on 02/12/2024 - 00:01
      +2

      MiniLED is basically an evolution of full-array local dimming, which has different LED dimming zones that light up different parts of the screen from the back instead of lighting up the whole screen at once, which increases contrast in comparison to edge-lit displays.
      MiniLED is basically in between FALD and OLED, where there are a LOT more smaller dimming zones that address smaller spots on a display, giving even more contrast than before, but not as much as OLED, which gives every pixel the capability to turn itself off.

    • mybrains on 02/12/2024 - 00:04
      +3

      QLED is refering to quantum dot tech. Its a way of making the colours "pop" out more. Mini Led is a way of backlighting the screen and it makes the balck areas even more inky black. Both are different and any TV can have both or either.

      Btw OLED isnt the same technology at all. There is LCD (these TVs) and the better OLED. OLED technology give amazing picture, but at a price. Thus most people would love to have one, but buy a LCD with QLED and Mini Led tech to enhance it to "almost" OLED capability but cheaper.

      Hope that helps :)

      • AlbiesDad on 02/12/2024 - 00:07
        +1

        That's very helpful, thank you. With the TCL C855 also being within my budget - would you go for this Hisense or the TCL?

        • Phoebus on 02/12/2024 - 00:16
          +3

          If you can get the 85C855 TCL for this price then get the TCL.

        • mybrains on 02/12/2024 - 00:33
          +1

          Hi AlbiesDad !

          Would suggest go see both C855 and U8NAU in shop side by side. Try to get them on free to air as the caned demos always look too good imop for real world viewing. Both are flagship models in mini led and similar prices.

          https://hisense.com.au/product/85-uled-mini-led-pro-series-u…
          https://www.tcl.com/au/en/tvs/85c855

          Specs wise, both can be very bright when playing HDR material. Both can run the screen at 144Hz when the source material calls for it.

          I have both a previous generation of these (hisense 75Q8 and TCL C845) and to summarise - Hisense processes more natural colours, especially on flesh tones. Also I know everybody raves on about the inbuilt Android on the TCL but I find it a pain in the posterior to use (lol). Not at all logical for an old timer like me. The hisense interface is easier to use and I added a Shield Android device for those and more features.

          • AlbiesDad on 02/12/2024 - 00:45
            +1

            @mybrains: Ahhh, I did not realise the TV in this post completed with what I imagine is maybe the C655/C755 instead. Whereas the Hisense U8NAU would better compare to the C855. I didn't realise TVs came in so many different grades within manufacturers, sort of like engine variants between the same model of car. Very helpful once again, thanks for the enlightenment.

            • mybrains on 02/12/2024 - 01:04
              +1

              @AlbiesDad: @AlbiesDad you got it :)

              Its always price. I started off wanting a 75" U8NAU but too much (budget ~1500). Then looked at U7NAU -and- while in the shop, saw this one on display - Hmmm, 85" for only a bit more coin (think I can get $100 bucks past the wife when she sees its 85).

              PS I really wanted a TV to have Mini-led (I like the inky blacks) This is the cheapest 85" I could find with Mini Led.

              The 85C755 would be the closest TCL equivalent and its way more expensive in 85" abet your paying for HDR and higher refresh Hz too
              https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/tcl-85-inches-c755-qd-mini-le…

              • AlbiesDad on 02/12/2024 - 01:15
                +1

                @mybrains: Seems like you go through TV upgrades all the time based on your extensive knowledge :)

                I think for me and my girlfriend, we are happy to splurge on a 75" C855 or U8NAU (now that I have discovered it through you) and sit on it for 5-10 years. I noted some of your comments in other threads about not being able to capitalise on all the specs with FTA and basic Netflix, so I'll have to make sure I upgrade to premium Netflix to enjoy the TV at it's max. Hoping for a PS5 deal tomorrow too.

                • mybrains on 02/12/2024 - 01:18

                  @AlbiesDad: Note 4K premium subscriptions needs a darn fast internet connection. I run fibre to the home @100mbits.

                  We start off just wanting a TV, then we are paying for better subscriptions, then we are upgrading the net connection. welcome to the money pit known as buying a TV in 2024 :)

                  • Phoebus on 02/12/2024 - 12:22

                    @mybrains: 20mbits is more than enough for Netflix 4K at the highest bitrate.

          • AlbiesDad on 02/12/2024 - 13:23
            +1

            @mybrains: I went to JBHiFi during my lunch break to see the C855 and U8NAU in person. C855 was playing Netflix but U8NAU was playing it's own content, which couldn't be changed. Honestly I was not blown away with the C855 compared to some of the TVs next to it. It looks good but not really the amazing brightness I was expecting from what I've read about mini-LED. Do you think it was maybe the settings at JBHiFi that were not adjusted correctly?

            • mybrains on 02/12/2024 - 17:50

              @AlbiesDad: ideally they both need to be on same media feed be it the pretty demo or netflix. If you get them to put the C855 on its demo, it will look equally amazing. Both demos will be HDR btw and really bright with popping colous and inky blacks.

        • entropysbane on 02/12/2024 - 06:50

          TCL = Android; Hisense = VIDAA.
          That is the main determinant for me. More so than minor colour diffs after five years with a Hisense TV. I will never get another Hisense until it ditches VIDAA. Your app options will always be limited for example. It isn't that the OS on the TCL is great, it’s that VIDAA isn’t good. Why Australia is plagued with VIDAA while Hisense in the USA uses android is a mystery.
          If you have a look side by side and like the Hisense better and do go the Hisense, get an Apple TV and use it for your user interface. That’s what I did.

    • Paul2141 on 02/12/2024 - 09:03

      They're different things and not mutually exclusive.
      QLED is a technology that enhances colour, while Mini LEDs enhance brightness/contrast.

      So you can have an LCD screen with both QLEDs and Mini LEDs.

  • FujinShu on 01/12/2024 - 23:58

    4K 60Hz and only 400 nits?!?! This is way overpriced.

    • mybrains on 02/12/2024 - 00:15

      Prior to purchasing, I knocked up a spreadsheet of Hisense and TCL entry 85" models on market. Q & U series Hisense, TCL C655, C745 and C755.

      Re: 4K 60Hz - 99% of the material most people play is 60Hz (free to air, standard netflix, youtube et all). So unless you sign up for a premium 4K subscription, or play computer games on your 85" TV (lol) higher Hz wont get used. I have a Hisense 75Q8 also (120Hz, 1000nits) and all day long it plays 60Hz 1K FTA. Bit of a waste you must admit.

      Re Brightness Hisense - 350/400 and TCL C655 at 450 nits. This level of brightness is very typical of all TVs and computer screens. Only when you get into high dynamic range models do you get 1000+ brightness levels. Again as above, if your source material is free to air, basic netflix and youtube, having a HDR screen will be overkill so dont pay for it.

      So yeah, if you want 144Hz and HDR, buy a 85U7NAU or TCL 85C755, but this is the cheapest price I have seen for a 85" mini led TV to date

      • BoomTetrisForJeff on 02/12/2024 - 01:40
        +3

        quite a few people also have a PS5/XB1 or thinking of getting one, so buying a NEW 60hz TV makes no sense in that case

    • rabid_monkey on 02/12/2024 - 10:41
      +1

      Yeah I'm surprised by the low peak brightness of only 400nits. HDR content will be lacking punch.

  • Phoebus on 02/12/2024 - 00:15

    Great deal but I'd wait to see the deals from Gerry

  • JURBA on 02/12/2024 - 01:28

    awesome size, but the next model up seems better.. looking at Hisense 75" U7NAU for $1428 or TCL 75" C755? is Hisense 75" U7NAU for $1428 a good price? or do you think it can get cheaper?
    reason i like the u7nau because its higher refresh rate and better overall image quality etc

    is Hisense 75" U7NAU for $1428 a good price?

    • mybrains on 02/12/2024 - 01:31
      +1

      seems a good price for the 75U7NAU so far but who knows what tomorrow holds :) . Go see them both in store and see what you like

      • JURBA on 02/12/2024 - 01:52

        good point.. drop by the local harvey norman tomorrow hehe

    • fhgfghfghhf on 02/12/2024 - 10:49
      +2

      I just bought Hisense 75 inch U6NAU from the good guys for $1300 delivered after asking them to price match Costco.

  • Kustard King on 02/12/2024 - 03:44

    This is not a 120hz panel. At the very least, go the u7nau.

  • yellowfever on 02/12/2024 - 06:55

    60hz yeh nah

  • typhoonadventure on 02/12/2024 - 13:06
    +4

    For those interested in hisense, don't.

    Currently battling them in SACAT due to them refusing to honor the warranty after admitting fault, then trying to blame us.

    Turns out it's common from them. Don't buy hisense.

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