The Hisense 32H4F, also known as the Hisense 32H4030F1, is an entry-level TV with sub-par picture quality and a 768p native resolution, which is limiting. It has good reflection handling, but can't get very bright, so it's more suitable for a dim room. There's no HDR support and, as with most IPS panels, blacks tend to look more like gray in a dark room. On the upside, it has excellent viewing angles and a fast response time that delivers crisp motion. It has a very low input lag, great for casual gaming, but unfortunately, there are no advanced gaming or motion processing features.
Our Verdict
This is a disappointing TV for mixed usage. It can't get very bright and can't display deep blacks in a dark room, making it more suitable for a dim room. It has wide viewing angles and can handle the reflections of a few extra lights well. Fast-moving content looks crisp, but the TV's 768p native resolution is limiting since most recent content is becoming available in higher resolutions.
- Excellent wide viewing angles
- Very limiting 768p resolution
- Bad contrast and bad black uniformity
- Can't get very bright
This TV delivers poor performance when watching movies. It can't display deep blacks in a dark room and the 768p native resolution is limiting for most of today's content. It has no motion processing features and can only remove judder from certain sources. On a positive note, it has good color accuracy out-of-the-box.
This is a mediocre TV for watching TV shows. It can handle reflections well but can't get very bright to fight the glare of a bright room. The viewing angles are excellent and you can easily do house chores while watching your favorite show. Unfortunately, the 768p native resolution is limiting, even for TV shows with a 720p native resolution, like the ones from most cable boxes.
This is a good TV for watching sports. It delivers crisp motion and handles reflections well, but can't get very bright so it's more suitable for a dim room. Thanks to its excellent viewing angles, you can walk around while watching your favorite game. However, if you're a demanding sports fan, you'll be bothered by the amount of dirty screen effect this TV has.
The H4F is a decent TV for playing video games. It has a very low input lag and a fast response time that delivers fast-moving objects with little blur trail. Unfortunately, the 768p native resolution is limiting and can't fully use the capabilities of modern gaming consoles or PC graphics cards.
HDR isn't supported.
HDR isn't supported.
The Hisense H4F is a decent TV for use as a PC monitor. It has a low input lag and feels very responsive. The excellent viewing angles ensure a uniform image when sitting up close and there's no risk of permanent burn-in. On the downside, the 768p resolution is limiting and the TV can't display proper chroma 4:4:4 so text isn't clear.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 18, 2020: Fixed a spelling mistake in a test comparison.
- Updated Jun 17, 2020: We corrected a minor mistake in our BFI scoring.
- Updated May 21, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Feb 21, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 32" (32H4F). For the most we expect our review to be valid for the 40" version (40H4F). There's an H4030F variant which is sold by Walmart and is also available in 43" (version 43H4030F). We expect those variants to perform the same.
| Size | Model |
Walmart Model Number |
Resolution |
| 32" | 32H4F | 32H4030F1 | 1366x768 |
| 40'" | 40H4F | 40H4030F1 | 1920x1080 |
| 43" | 43H4030F1 | 1920x1080 |
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their Hisense H4F doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we'll update the review. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units.
The Hisense 32H4F we reviewed was manufactured in April 2019.
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The Hisense H4F is an entry-level TV that serves you best as a secondary TV, especially where space is limited. See also our recommendations for the best 32" TVs, the best 40-42-43 inch TVs, and the best small TVs.
The Samsung N5300 is much better than the Hisense H4F. The 32" N5300 supports 1080p while the Hisense doesn't. The N5300 can get brighter, has better black uniformity, can handle reflections better, and supports HDR, although there's not much gain using it in this mode. The Hisense has wider viewing angles and better response time, which great for sports.
The TCL S325 and the Hisense H4F have different panel types. The TCL has a VA panel and can display deep blacks in a dark room, while the Hisense is more suitable if you have a wide seating arrangement, as the image remains accurate at an angle. The TCL has a slightly lower input lag, which is an attraction to gamers.
The Samsung M4500 and the Hisense H4F have different panel types, each with advantages and disadvantages. The M4500 has a VA panel and can display deeper blacks in a dark room, while the Hisense has wider viewing angles, which is good if you often walk around while you watch TV. The Hisense is also available in more sizes and has a lower input lag, which is great for gamers.
The Samsung Q50/Q50R QLED is a much better TV than the Hisense H4F, even though they have different panel types. The Samsung has a 4k resolution and can display most of the popular resolutions well. It can get significantly brighter and can deliver a much better dark room performance. The Hisense H4F has wider viewing angles and is available in more sizes.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
Test Results
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