Hisense has grown in popularity over the years, and we've written over 40 Hisense TV reviews after buying and testing their models. Although they initially started as a budget company, they're now competing with larger brands. Hisense TVs offer great value for their price, and their TVs typically provide solid image quality without breaking the bank. Many of their models even feature advanced gaming capabilities, including HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, high refresh rates, and VRR support, which allows them to compete with more expensive offerings from other brands in terms of features. However, their TVs can also suffer from issues such as bugs, uniformity problems, and quality control issues, but they have improved in these areas over the years.
You can find our picks for the best Hisense models below. You can also vote on which Hisense models you want us to buy and test. To learn more about Hisense's new TVs coming out soon, check out our 2026 TV lineup page.
Updates
- 05/25/2026Hisense CanvasTV 2026 reviewed
- 04/30/2026Hisense U7SG reviewed
- 11/21/2025Hisense 98QD5QG reviewed
- 11/12/2025Hisense 100U8QG reviewed
- 09/24/2025Hisense A7N updated
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.
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Best Hisense TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 100"The Hisense U8QG is the best Hisense TV we've tested. It has great picture quality overall, with superb contrast, displaying incredibly deep blacks in a dark room, with just a slight glow effect around bright lights and subtitles when they're displayed against a dark background. This is also one of the brightest models on the market, so bright highlight details stand out, and it overcomes glare in very bright rooms. It has limited reflection handling, though, so it's best to avoid placing the TV directly opposite a window or lamp for optimal visibility. Colors are very vibrant and have solid accuracy out of the box.
It's also packed with modern features, so whether you're a movie fan looking for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and DTS audio support, or a gamer seeking high frame rates, you're completely covered. It has three HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4k @ 165Hz and 1080p @ 288Hz with VRR, so you're totally covered if you own a modern console, and you have options if you're a PC gamer. As feature-packed as this model is, it has relatively slow pixel response times, so fast motion appears a bit blurry and lacks sharpness.
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Best Mid-Range Hisense TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 100"The Hisense U7SG is the best mid-range Hisense TV we've tested. It's a surprisingly strong performer, and you're really not giving up that much by stepping down from the higher-end Hisense U8QG. It delivers great picture quality, with high peak brightness, excellent contrast, and vibrant colors. Small bright details aren't as bright as they are on the U8QG, though, and you'll see a bit more light glow around bright objects on a dark background when you're watching TV at night, but it's not that noticeable if you're sitting directly in front of the screen.
It's an incredibly feature-rich TV, with a fast refresh rate for PC gaming, and it can take full advantage of the latest consoles like the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2. It runs the Google TV 14 interface, which includes Google's Gemini AI assistant, and it integrates quickly and easily with all of your existing smart devices.
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Best Budget Hisense TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 100"If you're on a tighter budget, the Hisense U65QF offers great value compared to similarly priced models from other brands. Even though it doesn't provide the same level of image quality as the Hisense U7SG, you still get a ton of modern features like two HDMI 2.1 ports, 4k @ 144Hz, and VRR. Although it's a bit lighter on gaming features, it still supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and DTS audio, making it a great choice for movie fans on a tight budget.
What really makes this model stand out in the budget market is its local dimming, so even though blacks aren't as bold as they are on the U7SG, they're still deep and give the image solid depth. There's more visible glow around bright highlights since the TV's dimming zones aren't as precise, but it's not too bad. The TV is bright, but since it has lackluster reflection handling, it's best suited for a room with just a few lights on.
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Best Cheap Hisense TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:60HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:43" 50" 55" 65" 75" 85" 100"If you want a basic TV and are okay with mediocre image quality, consider the Hisense QD6QF. It's a cheap TV, and unfortunately, it performs about as well as you would expect. Fast motion is noticeably blurry, and it lacks many of the advanced gaming features, like a 120Hz refresh rate, found on the higher-end models like the Hisense U65QF. You'll still find a few basic features like Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and DTS audio passthrough, so it has great compatibility when watching content.
Unlike the other Hisense models on this list, it lacks local dimming, so it's not a great choice for a dark room. Contrast is low, so dark scenes look gray instead, and there's little difference between the dark and bright parts of the scene. Bright colors appear muted, and dark colors lack richness, but since the TV still displays a wide range of colors, the image doesn't appear dull. The TV is just bright enough to use in a room with a few overhead lights on without being distracted by reflections, but it's not bright enough to handle glare in well-lit rooms.
Compared To Other Brands
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Great value for their price.
Whether you're looking at Hisense's flagship or budget-friendly models, they offer better value than similarly priced options from competitors such as Sony, LG, and Samsung.
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Good for bright and dark rooms.Hisense's options tend to perform well in both bright and dark environments. They usually have VA panels that display deep blacks, which are bright enough to fight glare in well-lit rooms.
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Great gaming features.
Many of Hisense's mid-range and high-end models are packed with modern gaming features like HDMI 2.1, VRR, and high refresh rates. Even their cheaper models have some advanced gaming features, like VRR, so they offer a lot for gamers.
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Narrow viewing angle.Their ULED TVs mostly use VA panels with a narrow viewing angle, so they aren't good choices for wide seating arrangements. They don't use viewing angle technology like Samsung, so the image looks inconsistent from the side.
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Quality control issues.
The biggest downside to Hisense TVs compared to more expensive competitors is the quality control issues. There are sometimes problems with uniformity and color accuracy, and their TVs can have more bugs and quirks than models from other brands.
Hisense vs TCL
TCL is Hisense's main competitor. Both brands offer good value in their TVs, with features typically found only on higher-end models from the major brands. Learn more about TCL vs Hisense TVs.
Hisense vs LG
Right now, LG and Hisense are offering different values. Hisense's LED TVs are not only cheaper than LG's, but they're also much better overall. However, LG has the most varied OLEDs offered by any manufacturer, and Hisense doesn't offer any OLEDs. Still, even the cheapest LG OLEDs are a bit more expensive than the best Hisense TV, so they're not competing on value.
Hisense vs Samsung
Samsung TVs are typically more expensive than Hisense TVs. That said, Hisense's lower-end and mid-range LEDs provide better picture quality and have more advanced features than Samsung's offerings. Even Hisense's higher-end LEDs generally outperform similar models from Samsung. However, Samsung makes some of the best OLEDs on the market, and Hisense doesn't offer any OLEDs at all.
Hisense vs Sony
Sony TVs tend to have amazing image processing features, which used to be a weakness of Hisense TVs, but they've started to catch up in recent years. However, Sony tends to be much more expensive than a 'budget' brand like Hisense. Like the other major brands, Hisense has the edge in value and quality until you get to Sony's expensive high-end offerings.
Generally speaking, you can't go wrong with a Hisense TV. Along with TCL, they offer among the best value of any TV brand and perform well in dark and bright environments. There are extra features for gamers, and their smart platform is great. However, they aren't a good choice for wide seating areas due to their narrow viewing angles, and you might run into some quality control issues or bugs after buying your Hisense TV.
2026 Hisense Lineup
Hisense announced most of their 2026 lineup at CES in early January, and they're utilizing the new RGB Mini LED technology in many of their TVs, which is designed to improve color vibrancy. We don't know the exact specifications for the different TVs in their lineup, but we expect to see higher refresh rates and improvements to image quality and performance across their lineup. The table below includes everything we know so far, and we'll be sure to update it as more information becomes available. For a more detailed write-up on Hisense's new models, check out our 2026 TV lineup page.
| Model | Sizes | Backlight Type | Advertised Zones | Refresh Rate | Notes |
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| 163MX | 163" | Micro LED | N/A | Unknown | Added yellow subpixel |
| 116UXS | 116" | RGB Mini LED | Unknown | Unknown | Added cyan subpixel |
| UR9S | 55–100" | RGB Mini LED | Unknown | 4k @ 180Hz, 1080p @ 300Hz | |
| UR8S | 55–100" | RGB Mini LED | Unknown | 4k @ 180Hz, 1080p @ 300Hz | |
| UR7S | Unknown | Mini LED | Unknown | Unknown | Matte coating |
| UR6S | Unknown | Mini LED | Unknown | Unknown | Matte coating |
Product Naming
Hisense uses a simple naming scheme. Starting with the 2021 Hisense TVs, the flagship ULED lineup has a U in front of the model names, while the entry-level models have an A. The first letter is followed by a number to indicate where it stands in the lineup; the last letter represents the year; Hisense uses H for 2022, K for 2023, and N for 2024. For example, the Hisense U8N is a high-end 2024 model, while the Hisense A6N is an entry-level 2024 model. In 2025, Hisense modified its naming scheme slightly, and the second-to-last letter in the model code for most of its lineup now represents the year, which is 'Q', while the last letter denotes the smart OS. For example, the Hisense U8QG runs Google TV, while the U65QF runs Fire TV.
Hisense has completely different lineups outside of North America. Some of their naming conventions stay the same; the Hisense U8N is also available in the UK but uses a different smart system. Our results for Hisense TVs are only valid for the American models.
Recent Updates
Jun 09, 2026:
We replaced the Hisense U75QG with the newer U7SG, and refreshed the text throughout the article.
Mar 30, 2026:
We revised the introduction and updated the Hisense Lineup section.
Jan 09, 2026:
We confirmed that our picks are still valid and updated some text in the 2025 Hisense Lineup section.
Nov 14, 2025:
Replaced the Hisense A7N with the Hisense QD6QF in the 'Best Cheap' category.
Aug 26, 2025:
Replaced the Hisense U8N with the Hisense U8QG, the Hisense U7N with the Hisense U75QG, and the Hisense U6N with the Hisense U65QF. We also updated the 2025 Hisense Lineup section and tweaked some other text throughout the article for clarity.
Conclusion
Overall, Hisense offers something for everybody and generally at a low cost. Their ULED TVs are versatile for any use and have features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and variable refresh rate support. Thanks to their VA panels, they generally perform well in dark rooms and become bright enough to combat glare in well-lit environments. However, no company is perfect, and Hisense's TVs can suffer from quality control issues, such as uniformity problems and motion artifacts. You can't go wrong with a Hisense if you don't think that'll bother you. For more detailed information on their models, you can find a list of our recent Hisense TV reviews below. Please note that our scores aren't comparable across different test benches, so the older TVs listed below may score higher than they would today.