Hi bro, I have the config in the Xbox vrr off, and freesync on, on the tv and with this config i can use the local dimming but I don't know if the vrr freesync it's running well too. Do you know if this config runs with vrr freesync, or not? Thanks 🙏
If variable refresh rate is off on the Xbox, then your source (console) is not sending the VRR signal to your tv. This is more than likely why LD is still enabled as the TV isn’t actually processing any VRR data
@@qwazyd0gg thanks I just heard something about the HDMI 2.1 has by default vrr, I think is the best option because if I activate freesync, this turn off the local dimming.
I have hisence u7h , if i turn off game mode will the vrr work on ps5? Because in my tv i can ONLY turn of freesync when the game mode is on when , even then the local dimming is not working , the only time local dimming works is when i turn off game mode , any suggestions?
Might be limited by the input your in on the tv. You need to turn on enhanced hdmi for each port independently to unlock most of the additional capabilities
Can you try this on your PC? I want to buy this tv for my PC, I have multiple monitors, and when I turn off g-sync/free-sync on my monitors, the options for VRR goes away on my Nvidia Control Panel. It just disappears. Same thing on my PS5, when I connect to a monitor that I turned free sync off, my PS5 shows “my display does not support VRR”
If it’s a multi monitor setup in a setup with one device only supporting hdmi 2.0, then only Freesync will work for vrr due to operating on the limitations on the lowest quality connection. As for the ps5, I have Freesync off on the TV and VRR is working fine in all supported titles
Glad I found this guy. I really enjoyed my tv for games but not so much for movies due to motion and some blooming. With this update the tv is much better with those 2 issues
I didn’t work for me.. on the ps5 at. I disabled free sync on the TV but when changing the local dimming connected to the ps5, it doesn’t have any effect
wow thx for this video! i have u8g and always thought to have the vrr working i had to have the tv free sync on but thats not the case. really cool stuff
You can leave freesync off, and as long as you have instant game response on and are using an hdmi 2.1 source, then hdmi 2.1 level vrr will engage automatically while still allowing for local dimming
Hogwarts legacy showcases how essential this feature really can be. This game gives you the option to uncap the frame rate. You can run fidelity mode (normally capped at 30fps w/ a 4k target and med/high graphical settings) and see a mostly locked 90fps using vrr on the series x (amd freesync) and enabling freesync on your tv. What's even better is stacking hdr10 on top of that with local dimming on high and suddenly you have a gorgeous dynamic 4k 90fps hdr experience on a $500 console. That's a major advantage to someone without freesync on their TV. Otherwise uncapping the frame rate makes the game a stuttery experience without vrr. I wish more games gave you the option to uncap your frame rate.
So when I put Motion clearness on I’m losing local dimming is that supposed to happen ? Other thing is I’m using ug7 which is almost identical it even allowed me to do your manual update when you pressed down 4,,5 time w.e it was and it definitely helped but I’m still trying to maximize the tv
I've been wanting to pull the trigger on a Hisense 55" U7G but I've been seeing a lot of comments about ghosting. Has any of the last couple updates fixed this?
I’m unsure on the u7g; however, I’ve been hearing a lot of improvements since M0422 on the 55” U8G. Both TVs share the same panel and processor, so I’m sure the results are similar too.
@@qwazyd0gg So while I've been back and forth on whether or not to get this TV, I woke up this morning and Amazon has the U7G on sale for $500. Now it was just a no-brainer.
@@qwazyd0gg It's funny how they works out. I've been back and forth on buying one, checking out every review I can, and the day I go to order one it went on sale for that much. It was meant to be I guess.
@@qwazyd0gg finally got it to work... Now the only odd thing is when I look at all the items that Xbox says in enabled on my TV, it says that Dolby Vision is limited to 60hz... Very odd!
Wow you're so right. It worked on Xbox series X for me even on M0210, of course no active contrast yet. Then I'm confused, what does Freesync actually do? What is it for if the VRR actually works without turning on "Freesync"?
They’re essentially the same. Hdmi VRR is more or less a clone of standard variable refresh rate, where Freesync is AMDs brand of the same tech. Freesync came well before hdmi 2.1 and can be used by those with an hdmi 2.0 connection on an AMD gpu (game console or pc) with either hdmi 2.0 or 2.1; whereas hdmi VRR is only found on hdmi 2.1.
So all this time I've had these settings when playing my Series X, but my Active Contrast set to Off. Should I have this on? What's your recommendation?
It can be tedious for sure! Since I have my Switch, Xbox, and PS5 all in the same input since they’re all routed through my AVR, I just leave it on base HDR game with ALL color modifications turned off. It gives me the most universal look for everything spanning HDR, SDR, 4K, 1080P, and streaming content.
Hey there, great video. 1 question though but related to audio. my TV and or my denon receiver randomly power off while watching say netflix from the built in Android. Have you heard of this before?
Is there a flashing red light or green light on the Denon. If so then it may be going into protect mode from heat. If not, try turning off power CEC on the receiver and TV.
Do you still get the Low Frame rate Compensation with HDMI VRR?. Digital Foundry did a Video about the PS5 VRR. And they said that the PS5 doesn't compensate when below 48 fps. Games like Elden Ring routeinly go below that
I can’t remember the specs now, but hdmi 2.1 VRR was high to low 40s IIRC. Freesync was only lower by 5-6 frames though when I found the actual metrics
thanks a lot for the great video, just a question, i want to get a new tv and i’m really considering the Hisense u8g since the price-value ratio sounds great, but the one we have in my country is called u8gq, so would you recommend it for ps5 gaming? and can it really run 4k @ 120hz? (btw i live in the middle east😅😁)
This model only supports hdmi 2.0b in your region, so it will max out at 4K/120 or 1440p/120hz for any external device. Although it does offer a native 120hz panel, it can only be used in full by streaming apps built into the TV :(
@@qwazyd0gg thanks for clearing the difference and replying quickly , i think i’d go with the LGb1 since it is almost of a similar price of the u8gq in my country,ik it’s not as good as the c1 but still a very good choice i believe. What do u think? is it a good alternative?
Hey! Does this work for the Hisense U7G Australian model? Because on the Aussie model there's people debating over if it has VRR and supports PC 4K 120Hz. Do you have any advice?
@@qwazyd0gg If it can do 1440p or surely 1080p@120hz , then is the hisense TV able to use AI to upscale the image in game mode? How would it compare to something like DLSS?
I haven’t played with the upscaling much on PC since my panel is used for my consoles and my H9G is my PC display; however, the U8 handles upscaling on the Switch very well. Depending on your GPU, (I believe it was called) DSR should also help clean up the 1080p feed alongside upscaling to give you a nice clean 1080p upscale.
There is one extra step within the ps5, which is enabling 120hz and VRR in game itself. Only certain titles support either/both 120hz and/or VRR. I have a video on console settings for the ps5, but the last step is enabling it in game in the in game settings.
@@GreenEggsAndGraham you made an assumption rather than *asking* the guy responding *kindly* to every post and then claim the video is clickbait when he clarifies in detail.. you're an ass.
Great video. A little off topic, but does PS5 120hz VRR work on the U8g? Any chance of doing a video showing how well the U8g performs with 120hz VRR on the PS5? Im really considering getting this tv for gaming with the PS5 and would like to see how well it performs with 120hz VRR. Thanks.
Que tal amigo a mí me mandaron una actualización recientemente pero la mía dice MO801 la mía es una hisense u7g 75" ....!! Mi pregunta es cual actualización es mejor la MO422 o la MO801 ?
Hey bro, nice video. I have done everything in my 55u8h and have bough the power a hdmi and connected to port 4. The issue its showing me 3840x2160 -60 hz and not 120hz? I cant seem to fix it. Please i even subbed you brother.
@@qwazyd0gg i mean yea for netflix and stuff and streaming and all u see the diff with the color and all but not worth it for competitive gaming i think u need both for it to work maybe u dont notice it but im telling u way more laggy unplayable
Its strange because Freesync only synchronizes the high and low frames to make it smoother, and if anything may introduce a small amount of latency due to processing vs having it off
Wait - I have a U8G and PS5. With FreeSync enabled - VRR and Local Dimming works. If I disable FreeSync - it will work however the color depth will drop from 10Bit to 8Bit. So with PS5 with U8G with FreeSync On has 120hz VRR Local Dimming working together
@@qwazyd0gg Let me know what you find out why PS5 is dropping bit depth when you enable and disable FreeSync. It's most apparent in Ratchet and Clank. There's also a difference in VRR refresh rate info between FreeSync On and Off. It looks like it does LFC when FreeSync is enabled with 120hz on
Let me know if this tutorial helped you in any way? If so, what game are you currently playing with VRR and Local Dimming enabled?
Hi bro, I have the config in the Xbox vrr off, and freesync on, on the tv and with this config i can use the local dimming but I don't know if the vrr freesync it's running well too. Do you know if this config runs with vrr freesync, or not? Thanks 🙏
If variable refresh rate is off on the Xbox, then your source (console) is not sending the VRR signal to your tv. This is more than likely why LD is still enabled as the TV isn’t actually processing any VRR data
@@qwazyd0gg thanks I just heard something about the HDMI 2.1 has by default vrr, I think is the best option because if I activate freesync, this turn off the local dimming.
Exactly!
Nice! I’ll have to try this for my PS5. I haven’t used the VRR update yet because I didn’t want to give up local dimming. Thank you!
You’re very welcome!
I have hisence u7h , if i turn off game mode will the vrr work on ps5? Because in my tv i can ONLY turn of freesync when the game mode is on when , even then the local dimming is not working , the only time local dimming works is when i turn off game mode , any suggestions?
What do I do if my free sync option is grayed out and it won't let me use 120 hz? Even with a 2.1 connection
Make sure your hdmi setting is set to enhanced and that you’re using either port 3 or 4 since those are the only 2.1 ports.
In my case I can have Vrr + FreeSync + Local Diming on Ps5, but only Local Diming + VRR on Series S
Any idea?
Might be limited by the input your in on the tv. You need to turn on enhanced hdmi for each port independently to unlock most of the additional capabilities
Can you try this on your PC? I want to buy this tv for my PC, I have multiple monitors, and when I turn off g-sync/free-sync on my monitors, the options for VRR goes away on my Nvidia Control Panel. It just disappears. Same thing on my PS5, when I connect to a monitor that I turned free sync off, my PS5 shows “my display does not support VRR”
I’ll give it a go when I have the time :)
@@qwazyd0gg Any results on this?
If it’s a multi monitor setup in a setup with one device only supporting hdmi 2.0, then only Freesync will work for vrr due to operating on the limitations on the lowest quality connection.
As for the ps5, I have Freesync off on the TV and VRR is working fine in all supported titles
So I should have vrr enabled on ps5, freesync off on u8g and active contrast to my preference? Much appreciated for your time in advance.
You got it!
I got my TV repaired and the serial number changed to 00000000000 (all zeros) is that going to be a problem with receiving ota updates?
I have no idea tbh. I would reach out to Hisense support to be sure.
Glad I found this guy. I really enjoyed my tv for games but not so much for movies due to motion and some blooming. With this update the tv is much better with those 2 issues
Motion looks so much better post update. Did you find a big difference yourself?
Yes I did. I have the 75 inch U7G and I can definitely see big difference in motion. It’s still slightly there but wayy better.
Great feedback!
I didn’t work for me.. on the ps5 at. I disabled free sync on the TV but when changing the local dimming connected to the ps5, it doesn’t have any effect
That’s so weird. What software are you on?
wow thx for this video! i have u8g and always thought to have the vrr working i had to have the tv free sync on but thats not the case. really cool stuff
Glad I could help :)
Bro please answer is you setting like constrant color is good .. because i want to make mine like your tv
I have mine on out of box theatre mode for movies and game hdr for video games with no tweeks
I thought you would post a video about VRR performance between the U8G and the newly released PS5 VRR feature.
It works very well; however, the VRR performance between consoles is better on the series x, which helps the tv showcase itself better.
So freesync doesnt work with local dimming, in case of having the TV connected to a PC is there a native option in WIN10 for VRR like PS5 or XBOX?
I believe it should function the same way
Hisense U7k?
Tried on PC - working!
Enabled VRR in Windows and turned TV to 120hz in settings and VRR in AMD Adrenalin (rx 7800xt)
I just want to thank you I got everything working now. so again thank you. 👍👍👍😁😁😁
Amazing!!
So would it be good to have VRR when playing games and turn it off for local dimming when watching movies?
You can leave freesync off, and as long as you have instant game response on and are using an hdmi 2.1 source, then hdmi 2.1 level vrr will engage automatically while still allowing for local dimming
Hogwarts legacy showcases how essential this feature really can be. This game gives you the option to uncap the frame rate. You can run fidelity mode (normally capped at 30fps w/ a 4k target and med/high graphical settings) and see a mostly locked 90fps using vrr on the series x (amd freesync) and enabling freesync on your tv. What's even better is stacking hdr10 on top of that with local dimming on high and suddenly you have a gorgeous dynamic 4k 90fps hdr experience on a $500 console. That's a major advantage to someone without freesync on their TV. Otherwise uncapping the frame rate makes the game a stuttery experience without vrr. I wish more games gave you the option to uncap your frame rate.
I 100% agree!
So when I put Motion clearness on I’m losing local dimming is that supposed to happen ? Other thing is I’m using ug7 which is almost identical it even allowed me to do your manual update when you pressed down 4,,5 time w.e it was and it definitely helped but I’m still trying to maximize the tv
Motion clearness kills local dimming by design to stop potential flicker that some that are sensitive to that may see.
I've been wanting to pull the trigger on a Hisense 55" U7G but I've been seeing a lot of comments about ghosting. Has any of the last couple updates fixed this?
I’m unsure on the u7g; however, I’ve been hearing a lot of improvements since M0422 on the 55” U8G. Both TVs share the same panel and processor, so I’m sure the results are similar too.
@@qwazyd0gg So while I've been back and forth on whether or not to get this TV, I woke up this morning and Amazon has the U7G on sale for $500. Now it was just a no-brainer.
That’s an absolute insane price haha
@@qwazyd0gg It's funny how they works out. I've been back and forth on buying one, checking out every review I can, and the day I go to order one it went on sale for that much. It was meant to be I guess.
When it’s meant to be then it’s meant to be lol
My hisense has free sync grehed out and also my xbix continues to have vrr greyed out... Any thoughts?
Using hdmi 2.1 cable in hdmi 3 or 4 with HDMI enhanced enabled?
@@qwazyd0gg finally got it to work... Now the only odd thing is when I look at all the items that Xbox says in enabled on my TV, it says that Dolby Vision is limited to 60hz... Very odd!
Correct. It’s never worked @ 120hz.
Wow you're so right. It worked on Xbox series X for me even on M0210, of course no active contrast yet. Then I'm confused, what does Freesync actually do? What is it for if the VRR actually works without turning on "Freesync"?
They’re essentially the same. Hdmi VRR is more or less a clone of standard variable refresh rate, where Freesync is AMDs brand of the same tech. Freesync came well before hdmi 2.1 and can be used by those with an hdmi 2.0 connection on an AMD gpu (game console or pc) with either hdmi 2.0 or 2.1; whereas hdmi VRR is only found on hdmi 2.1.
@@qwazyd0gg So if I'm playing my XSX on a 55" U8G, and not a PC, there's no reason to have FreeSync turned on?
Nope! Not unless you want to disable local dimming 😂😂
Freesync works between 40 and 120 Hz.
HDMI Forum VRR works between 48 and 120 Hz.
That's the difference
Not a big difference there at all
So all this time I've had these settings when playing my Series X, but my Active Contrast set to Off. Should I have this on? What's your recommendation?
I personally don’t like active contrast, but others really do. It tends to crush the blacks a little more in shadows in some of the games I play
@@qwazyd0gg Thank you! I've been turning MW2 on HDR playing with settings back and forth. This can get so tedious. 😅
It can be tedious for sure! Since I have my Switch, Xbox, and PS5 all in the same input since they’re all routed through my AVR, I just leave it on base HDR game with ALL color modifications turned off. It gives me the most universal look for everything spanning HDR, SDR, 4K, 1080P, and streaming content.
How do you even get this update, my TV says I'm up to date?
It’s running over the air to North American users now. If you haven’t received it yet, it’s on a staggered weekly rollout.
Hey there, great video. 1 question though but related to audio. my TV and or my denon receiver randomly power off while watching say netflix from the built in Android. Have you heard of this before?
Is there a flashing red light or green light on the Denon. If so then it may be going into protect mode from heat. If not, try turning off power CEC on the receiver and TV.
Do you still get the Low Frame rate Compensation with HDMI VRR?. Digital Foundry did a Video about the PS5 VRR. And they said that the PS5 doesn't compensate when below 48 fps. Games like Elden Ring routeinly go below that
I can’t remember the specs now, but hdmi 2.1 VRR was high to low 40s IIRC. Freesync was only lower by 5-6 frames though when I found the actual metrics
I need help. I can find hdmi optimization in my menu.
What software are you using and is it North American or international
Still cannot turn on the “Allow variable refresh rate” in video modes
You have enhanced mode on in hdmi 3 or 4 after the newest updates?
@@qwazyd0gg oh I had it connected to hdmi 1. Should I change it to hdmi 3 or 4?
Yes, those are your full bandwidth ports. 1 and 2 are only 2.0 ports
@@qwazyd0gg thank you so much!
This works on a Hisense 55u7kq with ps5?
I checked for this update on my tv and it says there is no update. How do i get the update? Last update it says last update was September 2021
M0422 has not released yet; however, you should have received m0210 a little more than a month ago though in you’re in North America.
I got it to update to the most recent 1 now. Has there been a release date for the 0422 update.
They said in the coming weeks
How do we gets this UPDATE please
Reach out to Hisense on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or by calling their tech line.
Got the Upgrade do I have to do the TCON again
Nope. TCON update is on the TCON board and should not need redone
@@qwazyd0gg thanks
thanks a lot for the great video, just a question, i want to get a new tv and i’m really considering the Hisense u8g since the price-value ratio sounds great, but the one we have in my country is called u8gq, so would you recommend it for ps5 gaming? and can it really run 4k @ 120hz? (btw i live in the middle east😅😁)
This model only supports hdmi 2.0b in your region, so it will max out at 4K/120 or 1440p/120hz for any external device. Although it does offer a native 120hz panel, it can only be used in full by streaming apps built into the TV :(
@@qwazyd0gg thanks for clearing the difference and replying quickly , i think i’d go with the LGb1 since it is almost of a similar price of the u8gq in my country,ik it’s not as good as the c1 but still a very good choice i believe. What do u think? is it a good alternative?
If you’re looking for console based 120hz support, I would simply grab whatever has an advertised hdmi 2.1
@@qwazyd0gg I’ll come back in few days updating you with which tv i got and what do i think of it in case anyone wants to know. Thanks again bro
Anytime man!
I tried all these things on my PS5 and I’m still only getting 60hz
Have you enabled 120hz in a compatible game?
Change hdmi format on hdmi 3/4 port to enhanced
Ciao sono italiano volevo un tuo aiuto o una tv hisense qled 50a78gq ma non mi fa attivare il vrr su ps5.come posso fare?
Same thing goes for ps5 owners? Is this a good tv to upgrade too?
Absolutely
Hey! Does this work for the Hisense U7G Australian model? Because on the Aussie model there's people debating over if it has VRR and supports PC 4K 120Hz. Do you have any advice?
To my knowledge the Aussie model does not have onboard hdmi 2.1 for 120Hz :(
@@qwazyd0gg If it can do 1440p or surely 1080p@120hz , then is the hisense TV able to use AI to upscale the image in game mode? How would it compare to something like DLSS?
I haven’t played with the upscaling much on PC since my panel is used for my consoles and my H9G is my PC display; however, the U8 handles upscaling on the Switch very well. Depending on your GPU, (I believe it was called) DSR should also help clean up the 1080p feed alongside upscaling to give you a nice clean 1080p upscale.
Thanks a lot!!
Anytime!
Awesome helpful vid
Seems none of these videos apply to PS5. Only Xbox. My PS5 doesn't recognize my u8g having vrr or 120hz.
There is one extra step within the ps5, which is enabling 120hz and VRR in game itself. Only certain titles support either/both 120hz and/or VRR. I have a video on console settings for the ps5, but the last step is enabling it in game in the in game settings.
@@qwazyd0gg perhaps remove the clickbait PS5 controller from image?
Thanks for the feedback Geedub, I’ll strongly consider doing so :)
@@GreenEggsAndGraham you made an assumption rather than *asking* the guy responding *kindly* to every post and then claim the video is clickbait when he clarifies in detail..
you're an ass.
Great video. A little off topic, but does PS5 120hz VRR work on the U8g? Any chance of doing a video showing how well the U8g performs with 120hz VRR on the PS5? Im really considering getting this tv for gaming with the PS5 and would like to see how well it performs with 120hz VRR. Thanks.
It performs great! Honestly it’s the same setup as Xbox as well when it comes to using hdmi level VRR to retain full local dimming during gameplay.
@@qwazyd0gg Thanks for the reply. That's extremely helpful.
My pleasure
@@qwazyd0ggOne last question. Does Ps5 120hz VRR also work on the U7g? Thanks again.
Yes it does :)
Que tal amigo a mí me mandaron una actualización recientemente pero la mía dice MO801 la mía es una hisense u7g 75" ....!! Mi pregunta es cual actualización es mejor la MO422 o la MO801 ?
Hey bro, nice video. I have done everything in my 55u8h and have bough the power a hdmi and connected to port 4. The issue its showing me 3840x2160 -60 hz and not 120hz? I cant seem to fix it. Please i even subbed you brother.
Is it a North American panel?
@@qwazyd0gg I’m in canada yes
Can I contact you through email or WhatsApp. I can vc you
Can PayPal you for your help bro.
It should work then. What is your output device?
its way more input lag with free sync off local dimming is great but not worth the performance drop that results from trying this
the game feels alot more laggy when you do this free sync off does make a difference
trade off not worth it
Interesting feedback
@@qwazyd0gg yea apex legends feels way more laggy with free sync off i play on u7g.
@@qwazyd0gg i mean yea for netflix and stuff and streaming and all u see the diff with the color and all but not worth it for competitive gaming i think u need both for it to work maybe u dont notice it but im telling u way more laggy unplayable
it even makes the screen flicker on warzone and apex when i turn free sync off like noticable flickering
Its strange because Freesync only synchronizes the high and low frames to make it smoother, and if anything may introduce a small amount of latency due to processing vs having it off
Wait - I have a U8G and PS5. With FreeSync enabled - VRR and Local Dimming works. If I disable FreeSync - it will work however the color depth will drop from 10Bit to 8Bit.
So with PS5 with U8G with FreeSync On has 120hz VRR Local Dimming working together
Interesting! I haven’t played my ps5 since the VRR update other than a 5 minute run in spiderman to test it out. I know what I’m doing tonight! Haha
@@qwazyd0gg Let me know what you find out why PS5 is dropping bit depth when you enable and disable FreeSync. It's most apparent in Ratchet and Clank. There's also a difference in VRR refresh rate info between FreeSync On and Off. It looks like it does LFC when FreeSync is enabled with 120hz on