We now know what the Hubbl device and TVs will cost after tonight’s launch in Sydney.
Hubbl Glass will start at A$1,595 for the 55 inch screen, rising to A$1,995 for the 65 inch model. If you use your own TV, the plug-in device will cost you A$99. Hubbl products will be sold through Harvey Norman and JB Hi Fi retail stores nationally and via Hubbl.com.au.
“Hubbl is a unique product that simplifies the TV and streaming experience so you can spend less time searching for something to watch and more time enjoying the content you love,” said Dani Simpson, Executive Director of Hubbl.
“We’re proud to partner with leading retailers Harvey Norman and JB Hi Fi to help us reach customers in-store right across the country in addition to having our own digital shopfront at Hubbl.com.au.”
WHAT IS HUBBL?
Hubbl is essentially an entertainment operating system that aggregates local and global content including premium entertainment and sports, video on demand (VOD), live channels and the internet into a simplified user interface.
Hubbl itself, does not require a subscription.
“Hubbl stands out from the pack by offering live TV without an aerial, seamless subscription management at the touch of a button, more discoverability and personalisation as well as allowing customers to stack up to five eligible streaming apps and save up to $15 per month on their subscriptions,” said Les Wigan, Managing Director of Hubbl.
“With the major free and paid apps available on Hubbl and more to come, there is nothing like the world of entertainment it unlocks.”
Hubbl is available as a small device (think Apple TV) that plugs into any compatible TV. But the interesting part of this Foxtel operation is baking Hubbl into new TVs – Hubbl Glass.
The 55″ and 65″ panels are 4K Ultra HD | Quantum Dot Displays | hands-free voice control | six powerful speakers built-in for 360° Dolby Atmos surround sound. They come in five colours (Anthracite Black, Ocean Blue, Racing Green, Dusky Pink and Ceramic White).
The universal remote also comes equipped with select app buttons at the top to navigate straight to Kayo Sports, BINGE and Netflix as well as a Watchlist (+) button to seamlessly add content you want to watch later to your own personalised profile.
These are essentially Internet TVs.
On-sale date for Hubbl will be announced soon.
TV PANEL SPECS
Screen type 4K Ultra HD Quantum Dot with Dual Brightness enhancement film
TV model 55” – LT055A-04-FXTL
65” – LT065A-04-FXTL
Screen Resolution 4K Ultra HD
Screen Size (Inches) 55, 65
Resolution (Pixels) 3840 x 2160
Colour Over 1 billion colours
Refresh Rate (Hz) 60Hz
Dimmable zones 55”: 78 – 65”: 112
Brightness control Ambient light sensor with IR filtering
Motion rate 60Hz No Motion Smoothing
HDR mode Dolby Vision®, HDR 10, HLG
Backlighting type Direct-lit
Local Dimming Supported
4K streaming compatible Yes
Upscaling Up to 4K Ultra HD
Picture Modes Auto / Vivid / Entertainment / Sport / Movie / Music / Custom
AUDIO
Speaker Configuration 3 x outwards-firing | 1 x central subwoofer | 2 x upwards-firing
Speakers Dolby 3.1.2 output
Audio Format Dolby Atmos MS12 AC4, Dolby Digital
HDMI ARC Yes
HDMI eARC Yes
Digital Audio Output No optical support
Sound Output Up to 215 W
TERRESTRIAL TV
TV Tuner(s) 1 port –DVB-T/T2 (Belling-Lee connector) Frequency range 174-870MHz
Captioning Support Yes
SOFTWARE
Smart TV Yes
Smart OS Entertainment OS
Streaming apps Please see supported apps at www.hubbl.com.au/apps
HbbTV Not Supported
Web Browser Not Supported
Motion control Glance Motion Technology (wake from standby)
Auto standby (if no motion)
Voice Control Far-field voice detection
Remote Control
Parental Controls Supported
EPG (program guide) Yes
HARDWARE
CPU Quad core ARM A55 @ 2GHz
Flash 32GB (iNand, 1h review buffer)
DRAM 4GB (LpDDR4)
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Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.1 LE and Classic
Smart home ecosystem N/A
HDMI-CEC Yes
HDMI inputs 3 ports 2.1 (HDCP 2.2) eARC (on 1 port) & CEC
USB Ports USB C -1 port -up to 15W output
Ethernet / LAN ports 1x 10/100Mbps
PC Input HDMI
Component inputs No
Wall Mountable Yes
VESA Wall Mount Type 300mm x 200mm
Energy star rating 55” – 6 Star
65” – 7 Star
Estimated yearly electricity use
(kWh)
55” – Less than 240kWh
65” – Less than 240kWh
Energy Usage SDR: 55” 72W / 65” 81W
HDR: 55” 109W / 65” 160W
Standby Energy Usage Motion/network disabled: 0.5W
Motion/network enabled: 2.5W
Power Supply Internal AC 230V 50Hz 150W
USB Playback No
Device Buttons on Device Power button, Mic mute button
Colours Ocean Blue • Dusky Pink • Racing Green
Ceramic White • Anthracite Black
Material Anodised Aluminium
Ideal viewing distance 55” – 2.3m
65” – 2.7m
IN THE BOX
Cables included AC Power Cord
Model No: ACC- 000175-00
Remote Control(s) LC203-01-FXTL
Stand Yes
Set Up Guide Yes
End User License Agreement Yes
Warranty Information Yes
Safety Sheet Yes
Wall Mount Instructions Yes
PHYSICAL SIZE
Product Height with Stand (cm) 55” – 78.89cm
65” – 91.20cm
Product Height without
Stand (cm)
55” – 78.06cm
65” – 90.37cm
Product Width with Stand (cm) 55” – 123.09cm
65” – 144.98cm
Product Width without
Stand (cm)
55” – 123.09cm
65” – 144.98cm
Product Depth with Stand (cm) 55” – 24.8cm
65” – 28.8cm
Product Depth without
Stand (cm)
55” – 4.77cm
65” – 4.77cm
Product Weight with Stand (kg) 55” – 28kg
65” – 35kg
Product Weight without
Stand (kg)
55” – 23kg
65” – 28kg