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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Amazon 4-Series is a budget-friendly option that is significantly less expensive than the high-end Hisense UX. If you're on a tight budget and looking for an affordable TV, the Amazon 4-Series will suit your needs. However, if you're willing to invest in a more expensive TV for better overall performance, particularly in terms of picture quality and advanced features, the Hisense UX could be the right choice. Keep in mind that while the Hisense UX will provide a richer experience, the Amazon 4-Series offers considerable value for its cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon 4-Series (LCD)
- The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense UX (LCD).
Advantages of the Hisense UX (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7
8.8
7.13/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
10.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense UX (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
8.5
7.13/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Sports
5.7
6.6
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense UX (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon 4-Series struggles with watching sports due to its poor response time and lack of motion processing which can result in blurry images during fast-paced scenes, plus limited viewing angles and fair control over reflections might reduce visibility from different seats. In contrast, the Hisense UX offers a better experience with a very good response time and good motion processing, significantly reducing motion blur, along with very good handling of reflections and wider viewing angles, though both have only a fair gray uniformity which can affect the look of playing fields.
Gaming
5.5
8.4
5.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.4/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.4
9.0
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.6/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
10.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
3.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon 4-Series struggles with cartoons and animation due to its poor colors out of the box and limited color gamut, causing less vibrant and accurate colors. In contrast, the Hisense UX excels in this area because it displays good colors right out of the box and has a very good color gamut, allowing for a wider range of colors and more lifelike animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
8.6
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense UX is very good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its excellent SDR brightness and strong upscaling, which enhances lower resolution content. On the other hand, the Amazon 4-Series struggles in these areas with only fair SDR brightness and less effective upscaling, affecting the clarity and visibility of such programs.
Bright Room
6.1
10.0
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense UX outperforms the Amazon 4-Series in bright room viewing because it has better SDR and HDR brightness levels, which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments, as well as better handling of reflections, enabling clearer images even with ambient light. Although both have adequate color volume and gamut, suitable for vivid and varied colors, these factors are less critical when compared to brightness and reflection handling for bright room performance.
Cost
$330
$3,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has a price of $330 and the Hisense UX (LCD) costs $3,500.
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Spec Comparison
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| Amazon 4-Series (LCD) | Hisense UX (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $3,500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | Hisense | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 3, 2021 | September 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 4K55N400A | 85UX | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 5.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.3" x 57.2" x 3.5" | 43.1" x 76.7" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.8" x 57.2" | 45.5" x 76.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 42.5 lbs | 111.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.1.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 82 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Amazon 4-Series (LCD)
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Tech Advisor
Jim Martin | May 2023
"The attraction here is that the 4-Series uses Amazon’s Fire TV interface. Picture quality is good but unexceptional. At the discounted prices, which can seemingly be had regularly, they are better value."
Hisense UX (LCD)
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Matthew Murray | November 2023
"If you need a TV that can light up the room literally as well as figuratively, look no further than the Hisense UX"
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
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