Enjoy a compelling picture quality with colour-boosting HDR on the Hisense 55M5500. Backed by four-times the resolution of Full HD, this 10-bit has the ability to play programmes and movies in a beautiful High Dynamic Range. Furthermore, with the brand’s state-of-the-art Smart platform, you’ll be entertained with apps such as Netflix, Youtube and Wuaki.tv. And if you have an Android smart device, you can beam content directly onto the big-screen using AnyView Cast.
Super-Sharp 4K
To respond to screens getting bigger, brands have packed their screens with more pixels. This 50-inch screen has four times the number of pixels than 1080p HD TVs, delivering stunning realism, natural motion and incredible detail.
Experience this high-spec picture across a range of broadcasts, movies, sports and more thanks to 4K upscaling. As it converts lower resolution content to near-4K quality, anything you watch on the big screen will be truly extraordinary. This set’s smooth 1000 Hz refresh rate makes it perfect for watching sport, too.
HDR support
With its 10-bit panel, the 55M5500 can show over a billion individual colours to deepen your view and shows shades you’ve never seen in home entertainment before. The source content needs to be HDR for you to fully appreciate the picture, but here lies an element of future-proofing a new era of television.
Quad-Core smart platform
This set’s Hisense Smart platform is ran by a rapid quad-core processor, so you’ll browse seamlessly. Do anything from stream shows on Netflix and Amazon, keep up with the weather on Accuweather or play clips on YouTube. Other apps included Wuaki.tv, Plex, Facebook and Twitter.*
AnyView Cast
With AnyView Cast, you can mirror content on your Android smart device onto the TV. You could show holiday snaps to guests, play games on the big screen or continue watching movies from a commute – the possibilities are endless. Please note that this feature doesn’t work on iOS devices.
Freeview HD
Get some of the UK’s favourite TV channels in high definition, subscription free. Channels include BBC One HD, BBC Two HD, ITV HD, Channel 4 HD as well as BBC Three HD, BBC Four HD, BBC News HD, CBeebies HD and CBBC HD for free. You can also access up to 60 standard definition Freeview digital TV channels and 25 radio stations.
Top comments
f1refox
13 Oct 164#9
It's an 8 bit panel that can process a 10 bit signal like most 8 bit HDR panels. The only way to guarantee a proper 10 bit panel is to buy a UHD Premium certified set. A lot of these cheaper sets claim to be 10 bit but are not.
N1Andy
13 Oct 163#16
The problem is that its not just the panel. This particular TV has a 10bit panel (which is why it's advertised as such), but effectivley the electronics feeding the panel are only 8bit......and therein lies the rub, and is why it's such a confusing time to buy a new tv.
It's a bit like when 4k first arrived and the manufacturers all raced to get product to market before the hdcp standard was set, and everything was advertised as 4k.......then hdcp 2.2 was finally agreed and all those early tv's and receivers are pretty much shafted as whilst they can accept a pure 4k signal they can't accept the content protection protocol that is now embedded in every 4k signal and consequently won't work.
*obviously 8bit panels and processing will still work, just nowhere near as desired.
OrigamiNinja
13 Oct 163#7
The 65" version was just reviewed by AVForums. They gave it 8/10 and emphasized the "great value". There were a couple of negatives though.
1. They pretty much stated that it isn't worth purchasing this on the basis of the HDR as it really isnt up to scratch.
2. Backlight uniformity is poor.
An extract from their conclusion:
"The greyscale and colour accuracy was excellent, especially after calibration and the video processing was also very good. The black levels and contrast ratios were impressive for an LCD TV, the motion handling was reasonable and the viewing angles weren't too restrictive. So what's the catch? Well the backlight uniformity was poor and unfortunately this affected the otherwise excellent contrast ratios. The HDR performance was also very limited, with little of the wide colour gamut or specular highlights of which the format is capable."
f1refox
13 Oct 163#4
It's an 8 bit panel that can process a 10 bit signal. It also has fairly weak HDR due to the low nits rating of the panel.
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eslick
13 Oct 16#1
that time of year when tvs drop in price, a post from last week when it was slightly higher priced
It's an 8 bit panel that can process a 10 bit signal. It also has fairly weak HDR due to the low nits rating of the panel.
eslick to f1refox
13 Oct 161#5
from the opening paragraph
Enjoy a compelling picture quality with colour-boosting HDR on the Hisense 55M5500. Backed by four-times the resolution of Full HD, this 10-bit has the ability to play programmes and movies in a beautiful High Dynamic Range
with all other brands you would spend half of the purchase price and more to get a 10bit screen, reality is most people wont want to spend over a grand if they are buying a £700+ TV
macdazz
13 Oct 161#6
m5500 or m7000 . what one is better?
OrigamiNinja
13 Oct 163#7
The 65" version was just reviewed by AVForums. They gave it 8/10 and emphasized the "great value". There were a couple of negatives though.
1. They pretty much stated that it isn't worth purchasing this on the basis of the HDR as it really isnt up to scratch.
2. Backlight uniformity is poor.
An extract from their conclusion:
"The greyscale and colour accuracy was excellent, especially after calibration and the video processing was also very good. The black levels and contrast ratios were impressive for an LCD TV, the motion handling was reasonable and the viewing angles weren't too restrictive. So what's the catch? Well the backlight uniformity was poor and unfortunately this affected the otherwise excellent contrast ratios. The HDR performance was also very limited, with little of the wide colour gamut or specular highlights of which the format is capable."
ashmac
13 Oct 161#8
what a load of poo poo ...who buys this junk
sweetpea10 to ashmac
13 Oct 161#11
Obviously not you then :smirk:
hcc27 to ashmac
13 Oct 16#18
I take it you're not a fan?
f1refox
13 Oct 164#9
It's an 8 bit panel that can process a 10 bit signal like most 8 bit HDR panels. The only way to guarantee a proper 10 bit panel is to buy a UHD Premium certified set. A lot of these cheaper sets claim to be 10 bit but are not.
macdazz
13 Oct 16#10
does this have good upscaling as the vast majority of time most of us will be watching high def. I have an LG and upscaling is not great and putting me off buying another .
John Mason to macdazz
17 Oct 16#26
Samsung upscaling is very good most of the time and often outstanding
enjirube
13 Oct 16#12
please elaborate on some example sets for reference. many thanks in advance.
eslick
13 Oct 16#13
so true normally they quote the 8 bit and can handle HDR, oddly this one does seem to quote 10 bit and all of the reviews seem to suggest that it is a true 10 bit panel.
eslick
13 Oct 16#14
if you look at the Samsung range as an easy example, their UHD tvs are 8 bit panels but can show hdr by converting the signal, a good set goes from 679 to 799, a true 10 bit will simply play hdr but starting price is 1299 and is marketed as SUHD.
enjirube
13 Oct 16#15
please give some examples of true 10 bit panel tvs
N1Andy
13 Oct 163#16
The problem is that its not just the panel. This particular TV has a 10bit panel (which is why it's advertised as such), but effectivley the electronics feeding the panel are only 8bit......and therein lies the rub, and is why it's such a confusing time to buy a new tv.
It's a bit like when 4k first arrived and the manufacturers all raced to get product to market before the hdcp standard was set, and everything was advertised as 4k.......then hdcp 2.2 was finally agreed and all those early tv's and receivers are pretty much shafted as whilst they can accept a pure 4k signal they can't accept the content protection protocol that is now embedded in every 4k signal and consequently won't work.
*obviously 8bit panels and processing will still work, just nowhere near as desired.
scappers
13 Oct 162#17
There are some 8-bit panels that can actually process 10-bit data quite well (Panasonic DX750 - a good review of it on a French AV site). So not all 8-bit panels are necessarily bad.
ashmac
13 Oct 16#19
come on .you get what you pay for ,I wouldn't entertain a TV at this price point saying that think 4ks a bit pointless after waiting so long you have to be around 5 foot from TV to see the difference
peympeym
13 Oct 161#20
why HOT? Its same price everywhere and you get 6 years at Richersounds
maniac618
13 Oct 16#21
samsung UE55KS7000
Jaybeam
13 Oct 16#22
Have you read the threads on avforums on samsung ks7000? Backs coming of light bleed because of edge lit and pay premium price.
maniac618
13 Oct 16#23
yep but it is certified as amazing. I'm waiting for a zonal led backlit one for same price.
Batfink32
13 Oct 162#24
If you want HDR then forget this TV, it just doesn't do it well. It's only 150nits according to the AVForums review whereas the standard is 1000. I have the 3300 with HDR and its virtually no different to the normal picture quality. As a standard 4k TV without HDD, it's great however.
math5871
15 Oct 16#25
So confused... Hisense, 4K, 10bit but not true 10bit! :neutral_face:
TwistedNerve
21 Oct 16#27
Hisense don't have a 10 bit panel as far as I remember, they're all 8+2
a good site to bookmark is displayspecifications.com - this particular model isn't listed, but the 65" version is... as 8 bit
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Opening post
Super-Sharp 4K
To respond to screens getting bigger, brands have packed their screens with more pixels. This 50-inch screen has four times the number of pixels than 1080p HD TVs, delivering stunning realism, natural motion and incredible detail.
Experience this high-spec picture across a range of broadcasts, movies, sports and more thanks to 4K upscaling. As it converts lower resolution content to near-4K quality, anything you watch on the big screen will be truly extraordinary. This set’s smooth 1000 Hz refresh rate makes it perfect for watching sport, too.
HDR support
With its 10-bit panel, the 55M5500 can show over a billion individual colours to deepen your view and shows shades you’ve never seen in home entertainment before. The source content needs to be HDR for you to fully appreciate the picture, but here lies an element of future-proofing a new era of television.
Quad-Core smart platform
This set’s Hisense Smart platform is ran by a rapid quad-core processor, so you’ll browse seamlessly. Do anything from stream shows on Netflix and Amazon, keep up with the weather on Accuweather or play clips on YouTube. Other apps included Wuaki.tv, Plex, Facebook and Twitter.*
AnyView Cast
With AnyView Cast, you can mirror content on your Android smart device onto the TV. You could show holiday snaps to guests, play games on the big screen or continue watching movies from a commute – the possibilities are endless. Please note that this feature doesn’t work on iOS devices.
Freeview HD
Get some of the UK’s favourite TV channels in high definition, subscription free. Channels include BBC One HD, BBC Two HD, ITV HD, Channel 4 HD as well as BBC Three HD, BBC Four HD, BBC News HD, CBeebies HD and CBBC HD for free. You can also access up to 60 standard definition Freeview digital TV channels and 25 radio stations.
Top comments
It's a bit like when 4k first arrived and the manufacturers all raced to get product to market before the hdcp standard was set, and everything was advertised as 4k.......then hdcp 2.2 was finally agreed and all those early tv's and receivers are pretty much shafted as whilst they can accept a pure 4k signal they can't accept the content protection protocol that is now embedded in every 4k signal and consequently won't work.
*obviously 8bit panels and processing will still work, just nowhere near as desired.
1. They pretty much stated that it isn't worth purchasing this on the basis of the HDR as it really isnt up to scratch.
2. Backlight uniformity is poor.
An extract from their conclusion:
"The greyscale and colour accuracy was excellent, especially after calibration and the video processing was also very good. The black levels and contrast ratios were impressive for an LCD TV, the motion handling was reasonable and the viewing angles weren't too restrictive. So what's the catch? Well the backlight uniformity was poor and unfortunately this affected the otherwise excellent contrast ratios. The HDR performance was also very limited, with little of the wide colour gamut or specular highlights of which the format is capable."
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Enjoy a compelling picture quality with colour-boosting HDR on the Hisense 55M5500. Backed by four-times the resolution of Full HD, this 10-bit has the ability to play programmes and movies in a beautiful High Dynamic Range
with all other brands you would spend half of the purchase price and more to get a 10bit screen, reality is most people wont want to spend over a grand if they are buying a £700+ TV
1. They pretty much stated that it isn't worth purchasing this on the basis of the HDR as it really isnt up to scratch.
2. Backlight uniformity is poor.
An extract from their conclusion:
"The greyscale and colour accuracy was excellent, especially after calibration and the video processing was also very good. The black levels and contrast ratios were impressive for an LCD TV, the motion handling was reasonable and the viewing angles weren't too restrictive. So what's the catch? Well the backlight uniformity was poor and unfortunately this affected the otherwise excellent contrast ratios. The HDR performance was also very limited, with little of the wide colour gamut or specular highlights of which the format is capable."
It's a bit like when 4k first arrived and the manufacturers all raced to get product to market before the hdcp standard was set, and everything was advertised as 4k.......then hdcp 2.2 was finally agreed and all those early tv's and receivers are pretty much shafted as whilst they can accept a pure 4k signal they can't accept the content protection protocol that is now embedded in every 4k signal and consequently won't work.
*obviously 8bit panels and processing will still work, just nowhere near as desired.
a good site to bookmark is displayspecifications.com - this particular model isn't listed, but the 65" version is... as 8 bit