Hisense A4 FHD Hisense - 32" Class A4 Series LED Full HD 1080P Review

For $110, you get a 32-inch TV with one of the best smart TV interfaces on the market. But the 1080p screen is one of the lowest-resolution displays we've tested, and gaming performance is weak. Buy it for the Fire TV, not for the picture.

The Hisense A4 is a 32-inch 1080p TV that costs $110. That's the headline. It's a straightforward, no-frills screen designed for basic streaming and TV watching. For the price, it delivers a solid smart TV experience with Fire TV built-in and Alexa voice control, which our data shows are among the best features in its class.

But you're not getting a cutting-edge display here. The 1080p resolution lands in the 5th percentile for display quality compared to modern TVs, meaning it's one of the lowest-resolution screens we've tested recently. It's a trade-off: you get top-tier smart features and a very low price, but you sacrifice on picture detail and gaming performance.

Performance here is all about the smart features and the price tag. The Fire TV interface and Alexa integration are genuinely excellent, scoring in the 95th and 94th percentiles respectively. That means they're among the best on the market. Setup is quick, and finding content is easy. The audio, with DTS Virtual:X, is about average, sitting in the 69th percentile. It's fine for casual viewing.

The picture quality is middle of the pack at a 43rd percentile ranking. The 1080p resolution is crisp enough for a 32-inch screen, but it's not going to wow you. Gaming performance is a weak spot, ranking in the 25th percentile. The 60Hz refresh rate and HDMI 1.4 ports mean it's not built for modern consoles. It's fine for retro gaming or casual stuff, but you'll want something else for a PS5 or Xbox Series X.

At $110, the value proposition is simple: you're paying for the smart features, not the screen. The Fire TV and Alexa integration are legitimately best-in-class, and you get them at a price that's hard to beat. If your priority is a cheap, easy-to-use TV for streaming in a bedroom or kitchen, this delivers. But if you care more about picture quality, you're getting a below-average display for your money.

Compared to other budget 32-inch TVs, the Hisense A4 wins on smart features. Its Fire TV system is better than most basic Roku or generic Android TV implementations. But it loses on picture quality. Many competitors in this size class now offer 4K resolution, even at slightly higher prices. For gaming, it's behind almost everything. Even basic gaming TVs from TCL or Insignia often have 120Hz panels or HDMI 2.0. If you're buying this, you're choosing smart convenience over visual fidelity.

Skip this TV if you're a gamer or a picture quality enthusiast. Its gaming score is in the 25th percentile, meaning it falls behind most TVs, with only a 60Hz refresh rate. The display quality ranks in the 5th percentile, so it's one of the worst 1080p screens we've seen for detail and clarity. If you watch a lot of 4K content or play modern consoles, this isn't your screen.

We recommend the Hisense A4 if your main goal is to get a cheap, easy-to-use smart TV for casual streaming. The Fire TV experience is excellent, and $110 is a steal for that functionality. But we can't recommend it if you care about picture quality, gaming, or watching 4K content. The display is a real letdown compared to what's available now. It's a niche product for a specific, budget-conscious need.