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    32H4F
    A 32-inch LCD (LED) HD TV from Hisense, with 720p resolution, three HDMI inputs, no component-video inputs, and one USB port. This TV is internet enabled.
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    Description
    A 32-inch LCD (LED) HD TV from Hisense, with 720p resolution, three HDMI inputs, no component-video inputs, and one USB port. This TV is internet enabled.

    CR Expert Take

    How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

    What goes into the Overall Score?

    Ratings Scorecard

    OWNER SURVEYS

    Predicted Reliability
     /  5
    Owner Satisfaction
     /  5

    EXPERT LAB TESTS

    HD picture quality
     /  5
    UHD picture quality
     /  5
    HDR
     /  5
    Viewing angle
     /  5
    Motion blur
     /  5
    Sound quality
     /  5
    Versatility
     /  5
    Data privacy
     /  5
    Data security
     /  5
    Ultra HD Picture Quality
     /  5
    Ultra HD performance
     /  5
    Color
     /  5
    Screen size (in.)
     /  5
    TV resolution type
     /  5
    Display type (Backlight)
     /  5
    Internet-enabled
     /  5
    Energy cost/yr. ($)
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    HD PICTURE QUALITY. HD picture quality falls short, mainly due to aggressive noise reduction processing which can't be turned off. Noise reduction reduces detail and fine texture in the image, especially during motion. This is combined with added edge enhancement processing which further reduces image fidelity. Color accuracy is very good, with flesh tones in particular, looking natural. Contrast—the difference between the darkest blacks and brightest whites—is good, so images have some depth. Depth of black level is below average, with darker scenes in particular looking a bit hazy, with little contrast. Image brightness is only fair, dimmer than most even with the backlight turned up, and is not the best choice for a bright room. In scenes with subtly shaded light-to-dark areas, such as a sky during sunset, the model does a very good job producing a smooth transition without distinct, coarse bands. There is slight display non-uniformity that creates brighter cloudy areas most noticeable on very dark scenes (or in the black bars of a letterboxed movie). Severity can vary from model to model. Film mode operation for HD film-based content is excellent, with no visible jaggies along the edges of objects during motion scenes. Deinterlacing is very good, with minimal jaggies visible when converting 1080i video content, such as from cable, to the display's native resolution.

    VIEWING ANGLE. This Hisense has a wide viewing angle overall, better than that of most TVs. It will provide fairly consistent picture quality, with fewer problems than most TVs, for typical viewing conditions—say, if your family is seated across a long sectional or in chairs off to the sides. The picture does show some slight dimming from the sides but not to any point we find distracting. With dark scenes this model doesn't fare quite as well. When viewed from the sides, the depth of black levels vary depending on the vertical position of the viewer's head. As we moved closer to the screen this limitation became even more apparent, especially if seated on the floor looking upward where black levels brighten significantly.

    MOTION BLUR. This Hisense TV has good motion performance, with some blurring on our motion tests. This model does not include a blur reduction feature.

    SOUND QUALITY. This model's sound quality falls short with below average performance. It's acceptable for typical programming, but shortcomings become obvious with movie soundtracks and music. Bass is lacking in depth and a bit in definition, and treble lacks detail, while the overall sound is closed in. The speakers produce a good volume range so this model should play sufficiently loud in typical room environments and without obvious distortion. If sound quality matters to you, you might want to add a soundbar or other external speaker system—but if this smaller-screen set is a secondary TV, you might find its sound quality acceptable.

    EASE OF USE. On first power up there is an on-screen guide that helps you through setting up the TV. The Roku remote has a simplified design with a reduced set of buttons that support on-screen navigation. It also provides convenient direct button access to streaming services including Netflix, Hulu, Sling, and DirecTV Now. Consider the TV's stand is 26 inches wide when choosing a table top to place it on.

    INTERNET FEATURES. This Smart TV provides Internet functionality via its "Roku TV" portal with access to a library of applications. Movie streaming services that can be downloaded to this TV, or are built-in, include Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and HBO Now. Claimed support for external voice assistants (not built in to the TV) include: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant.

    CONNECTIONS. This model has three HDMI inputs—one supports ARC (Audio Return Channel), one composite input, and no component input one USB port, an optical digital audio out, a headphone out, WiFi wireless networking; DLNA, to access files within your home network; Casting, which allows you to send streaming content from your mobile device to the TV via your home network; Screen mirroring, where the image on your smartphone or other compatible device can also appear on the TV.

    WHAT'S INCLUDED. A quick start guide. An electronic user guide via the TV's menu. A remote control with batteries. No printed manual is included.

    About

    The Hisense 32H4F is a 32-inch LCD (LED) HD TV with a native resolution of 1366x768 (720p).

    It is also WiFi capable, so you can connect it to your home network wirelessly. It is DLNA certified, so you can view digital photos stored on a compatible computer, phone, or other mobile device also connected to your home network.

    This TV has three HDMI inputs, and no component-video inputs. It also has one USB port, which may be used to play media—photos, videos, and music—stored on a flash drive.

    The Hisense 32H4F measures 18.7 inches high by 28.9 inches wide by 6.7 inches deep, including its base. The panel itself is 2.8 inches thick including any protrusions.

    The warranty on this model covers parts for 12 months and labor for 12 months.

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