Hitachi 55HK25T74U TV - customer opinion

Tech Geek - November 11, 2019

Our consumer opinion about the 55-inch 4k TV Hitachi 55HK25T74U

Hitachi 55HK25T74U TV
Hitachi 55HK25T74U - good value for money big screen TV

The Hitachi 55HK25T74U is a model of television manufactured by Hitachi. It is a 55-inch TV with 4K Ultra HD resolution, and it uses a direct-lit LED display technology. It features a high dynamic contrast ratio and it supports various picture modes and multi-language on-screen displays. 

It also has built-in speakers and it supports multiple connectivity options such as HDMI, USB, and VGA ports. This model was likely released around 2016 or 2017, and it is no longer in production.
 If we need to start explaining what is the Hitachi 55HK25T74U we should start with the hard specifications:
TV picture quality:

  • LED TV Screen

  • 4K Ultra HD Certified display resolution

  • Motion rate 50Hz

  • Viewing angle 178/178 degrees

  • Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels
Dimensions:

  • Screen size: 55 inches

  • Size of TV with stand: H76.6, W124.8, D25.3cm

  • Weight of TV with stand: 14kg

  • Suitable for wall mounting 400 x 200 bracket

  • Length of cable: 1.5m

  • Packaged size H88.4, W136.9, D15.4cm

  • Packaged weight 17.75kg
Sound quality:

  • DTS sound system

  • 2 x 10 watt RMS power output
Connectivity:

  • 2 USB ports, 3 HDMI sockets

  • Composite socket

  • VGA input socket - "video graphics array" is a video output connection that is the display standard for PC computers

  • Headphone socket

  • Optical connection

  • Built in Wi-Fi

  • Ethernet connection

  • DLNA compatibility - allows you to wirelessly send content from devices like laptops, tablets and smartphones

  • Smartphone remote

  • Remote control included
Smart TV features:

  • Smart TV

  • Web OS operating system

  • Compatible with the following smart apps: Netflix, BBC iPlayer, iTV, demand 5, 4od, youTube

  • Internet browser

  • Miracast
Digital features:

  • Features USB video playback.

  • HDR - makes whites brighter, intensifies colour and enhances the overall picture for an epic cinematic effect

  • Freeview Play digital tuner

  • Freeview Play (UK) and Saorview (ROI)

  • Saorview digital tuner (Saorview can only be received in the Republic of Ireland).

  • Single core processor

  • CI plus slot

  • Aerial required
Other features:

  • Sleep timer

  • Parental controls
Energy efficiency info:

  • Energy efficiency rating: A+

  • On mode power consumption 86 watts

  • Annual power consumption 125kWh

  • Standby power consumption 0.5 watt

With native resolution of 3840 x 2160 the Hitachi 55HK25T74U promises to be one of the affordable big-screen 4k televisions on the UK market.

Sound
Sound in the 55HK25T74U is on a good level. With 2x 10W stereo speakers one can easily go without any external sound system. But of course as we often say, if you want proper TV and cinema experience at home, better invest in quality surround sound system.

Smart TV
Hitachi 55HK25T74U is a smart TV with built-in WiFi connection. It is not an Android television but Netflix and YouTube apps are on stand-by.

Price
The current price varies around £400 (in UK). We believe it is affordable but still a bit higher than expected. If you are serious about buying the Hitachi 55HK25T74U  you better wait for the upcoming Black Friday week and see what price you can get.

Since we consider Hitachi televisions to be mostly budget oriented, here is a quick video guide for the recommended cheap TVs for 2020:

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Well, this is basically our consumer first-hand opinion about the Hitachi 55HK25T74U.
Please let us know what do you think about this big-screen television and lets get the discussion going!

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3 Comments

Roo said…
i want to buy this TV but i need to know first if some people are having issues with this TV? Thanks in advance
August 01, 2020
Tech Geek said…
Where are you buying it from and for how much?
August 02, 2020
Bren said…
Dont bother - i had one for 1 year and 6 months - if you google hitachi 58 tv reviews on trustpilot i found 10+ all said the same thing they dont last more than 18 months and argos are not interested - hi sense tvs have a 2 year warrenty
May 10, 2022
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