Have you not read Dodgexanders guide?
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Hisense 55U8B - The king of the mid range, slightly brighter than budget models, 120hz panel for better motion, rudimentary local dimming and Dolby Vision HDR support. Its a step up with HDR from cheaper models.
Samsung 55RU8000 - The next best option, gamers may prefer this TV compared to the Hisense as it includes HDMI 2.1 features: Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode(ALLM). It however comes with very poor dimming and low peak brightness for a mid range model, with no Dolby Vision HDR support. That makes it pretty poor on the HDR front.
- Samsung 55Q60R - Since the above two have low availability this is the next best model. I'd strongly suggest spending extra on the Samsung Q70R or Sony XF9005 instead of this TV though."
- Philips 55PUS8303 (or if you want good built in sound, the 55PUS8804) - Good motion processing, poor smart TV. HDMI v2.1 Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) included for gamers. The higher end model comes with B and W speakers, and is the only way to get a mid range TV with decent integrated sound. It also comes with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ format support.
- LG 55SM8500/55SM8600 - If you can stretch to this you get mid range specs at low prices. The SM8600 is another Currys exclusive of the same TV. Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) included for gamers. Dolby Vision HDR support."
All listed together alongside the U8B under "lower midrange models under £700"
Where have you read that it's a lottery on if you get a good or bad Hisense? I haven't seen any comments that imply that and haven't experienced it with the Hisense I got for my parents either.
You seem rather quick to blame other people for not responding on your threads or providing information, but there's already a wealth of information here.
Dunno where you are getting you are getting the impression Hisense are dying in the UK, that there's a lottery on getting a good set or that they're unreliable and Richer Sounds sell very few due to hypothetical unreliability/returns? Big claims, but seemingly little evidence, alot of taking a dirty dump on Hisense though!