Backlight – direct, multi-zone: Precise control of the brightness of the rear LEDs allows for deep blacks and exceptional contrast, enhancing picture quality.
Quantum Dot: Quantum dot technology offers billions of vibrant shades of colour, regardless of brightness levels.
Dolby Vision and HDR support: Supports Dolby Vision and other HDR formats, providing a wealth of details, deep blacks, and intense colours.
AI Picture and AI Adaptive Depth: Artificial intelligence analyses and optimises each scene, improving brightness, contrast, and realism of the image.
Filmmaker Mode: A mode that allows viewing content in a quality that aligns with the creators' vision.
Sport AI Mode: Adjusts picture and sound parameters for optimal experiences when watching sports broadcasts.
Smooth Motion and Pixel Tuning: Features that enhance picture smoothness and optimise every pixel, ensuring better contrast and noise reduction.
4K AI Upscaler: Improves the quality of lower resolution content by scaling it up to 4K.
Light Sensor: Automatically adjusts the picture brightness to the surrounding conditions.
Dolby Atmos: Multi-dimensional spatial sound that enriches audio experiences.
Game Mode PLUS (VRR, ALLM): Optimises smoothness and reduces latency, crucial for gamers.
Voice Control: The remote with a built-in microphone allows easy control of the television and its features.
VIDAA SMART TV: Smart TV system with access to global apps and streaming services.
Screen Sharing Feature: Quick display of content from a smartphone on the TV screen.
CI Slot: Enables reception of encrypted channels without an additional decoder.
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- Smoothness of tonal transitions
- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
- Blur and motion smoothness
- Console compatibility and gaming features
- Input lag
- Compatibility with PC
- Viewing angles
- TV efficiency during daytime
- Details about the matrix
- TV features
- Playing files from USB
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Panel technology: LCD VA Brand: HISENSE Resolution: 3840x2160 Operating system: VIDAA Model year: 2024
Our verdict
6.3
Overall rating
The Hisense A7NQ is one of the simplest QLED TVs available on the market, primarily enticing with its very attractive price. Equipped with a VA panel, it offers solid native contrast, and the additional PFS coating (a different type of QLED) allows for vibrant colours, particularly in older SDR content. This is a TV that works well for those who use the television more occasionally but are looking for a device with useful features. The Vidaa system, which has strengthened its position in the Polish market over time, is another plus. It supports most popular streaming apps available in Poland and offers features like USB recording, which can be rare in this class of equipment. It's clear that the manufacturer listens to user feedback and strives to implement improvements, which is a nice touch. When it comes to picture quality, it is… simply average. Brightness is limited, so the TV will not be the best choice for watching 4K HDR content. However, it performs better with older materials or regular TV, where high brightness is not crucial, and colours can look really good, especially after professional calibration. Is it a good screen for gamers? The A7NQ is not a gaming monster – the 60 Hz panel and significant motion blur may deter more demanding users. However, the manufacturer has included a few features for gamers, such as VRR, ALLM, and even 120 Hz display at a lower resolution. Additionally, there is an intuitive and user-friendly Game Bar that makes adjusting settings during gameplay easier. Despite this, the TV is not without its shortcomings. One of the stranger issues we encountered was the complete disregard for Polish subtitles from USB. We hope this is a matter of updates, but at the moment it’s hard not to notice. In short, the Hisense A7NQ is a solid mid-range option. While it may not be equipment that wins every test or aspires to be the "Formula 1 of TVs," it will certainly satisfy many people – especially those looking for something simple and affordable. It's a good choice for someone who wants to enjoy content on a large screen without having to spend a fortune.
Advantages
Good native contrast
Very low input lag, even in Dolby Vision
ALLM, VRR, Game Bar and 120 Hz (Full HD) – useful features for gamers
Recording to USB from built-in tuners
Simplicity and speed of the Vidaa system
Support for AirPlay and Miracast
Support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound
Disadvantages
Average performance in HDR content
Considerable motion blur
No support for subtitles from USB (as of the date of this test)
No support for HGiG
Movies and series in UHD quality6.3
Classic TV, YouTube6.2
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)4.9
Gaming on console7.0
TV as a computer monitor5.8
Watching in bright light4.9
Utility functions9.0
Apps8.6
Sound quality5.9
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HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1 Other inputs: RCA (Chinch) Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
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Contrast and black detail
6.3/10
Local dimming function: No
Contrast between the black background and the bright spotlight illuminating Jack. Scene from the movie Oblivion (Universal Pictures).
Result
8,300:1
Contrast between the glare on the chameleon's skin and the black near the edge of the screen below. Scene from the Spears&Munsil test disc.
Result
7,200:1
Contrast between the reflection on the helmet and the black on the black film strip. Scene from the movie Arrival (Paramount Pictures).
Result
6,200:1
Contrast between the actress's face and the black film strip at the top edge of the TV. Scene from the movie Gravity (Warner Bros. Pictures).
Result
6,500:1
Contrast between the colorful balloon and the black slice between the falling objects. Scene from the Pioneer Kuro test disc (2008).
Result
6,200:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
Hisense A7NQ uses a VA panel, which by definition provides better contrast than IPS panels, and indeed – it’s quite good here. A contrast level of around 6500:1 gives the image a noticeable depth, and scenes like the one from Oblivion can look really good. We see decent separation of highlights from the darker areas of the image. However, there is one "but" – lack of local dimming. In this price range, that’s obviously standard, but unfortunately, it affects the quality of blacks. In some scenes, the blacks take on blue hues instead of that truly deep, inky black. It’s not dramatic, but if we're watching movies in a dark room, the differences can be more noticeable. In short, the contrast performs well for a VA panel – it’s solid. For the average user, this will be more than sufficient, especially in well-lit rooms. There are no fireworks here, but it’s a fair result for this class of equipment.
Halo effect and black detail visibility:
HDR effect quality
4.7/10
Supported formats: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 92.0%, Bt.2020: 70.2%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
The measured point is the setting sun against a bright sky. Scene from the movie Life of Pi (20th Century Fox).
Result
295 nit
The measured point is the moon against a dark, starry sky. Scene from the movie Life of Pi (20th Century Fox).
Result
348 nit
The measured point is the flashlight on the rifle, which shines directly at the camera. Scene from the movie Gemini Man (Paramount Pictures).
Result
379 nit
The measured point is the tail light of a helicopter flying at night. This is a very small light point, the essence of the HDR effect. Scene from the movie Sicario 2: Soldado (Lionsgate).
Result
315 nit
The measured point is the sun visible directly between the clouds. The scene is very bright and should blind the viewer as in nature. Scene from the movie The Meg (Warner Bros. Pictures).
Result
348 nit
We checked how the Hisense A7NQ performs with HDR, and there's no surprise here. The luminance chart showed a maximum brightness of 370 nits. The result? Exactly what one could expect – average. At around 350 nits, HDR doesn’t stand out much compared to SDR. Sure, there’s a subtle difference in more brightly lit scenes, but it’s not a show-stopping effect. In terms of wide colour gamut coverage, the result was 92% for DCI-P3 and 70.2% for BT.2020. These are decent values for a TV in this class, which uses a PFS coating – the same one that’s sometimes promoted as QLED. The colours look alright, but don’t expect something that competes with the best screens on the market. HDR on the Hisense A7NQ is more of an add-on than a "game changer". For those looking for solid image quality on a moderate budget – it’s definitely acceptable. However, if we expect full HDR capabilities, it’s worth looking at models from the higher price range.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
In our reviews, we don't just limit ourselves to synthetic tests – we check how the television handles real, demanding scenes. Unfortunately, the Hisense A7NQ completely fails here. In a scene from the film Pan, the picture looks... well, ugly. The dark elements are boosted, the whites are blown out, and despite attempts to recover details, the overall presentation is flat and lifeless. The scene with fireworks from the film Billy Lynn performed a bit better but still poorly. Instead of a spectacular display, all the lighting effects merge into one bright blob. It's hard to see the differences between colour temperatures, which effectively ruins the reception of the entire sequence. The television is equipped with a dynamic tone mapping feature, which in theory should help in such situations. However, in practice, it performs poorly – the result is an even greater brightening of the entire screen, which deepens the feeling of flatness in the image. Our advice? It's better to turn off this feature and give the television a chance to manage without it – though it won't guarantee miracles.
HDR luminance chart:
Hisense A7NQ supports both static HDR10 and dynamic Dolby Vision. In theory, this is great news because Dolby Vision usually gives a clear advantage to TVs with lower brightness, like the reviewed model. Dynamic metadata allows for optimising the picture frame by frame, which is particularly helpful in challenging scenes. However, in practice… it's hard to notice any significant difference here. Admittedly, the tonality in Dolby Vision is slightly better – blacks gain a bit of depth, and dark details are more visible (e.g., horse fur) – but it's more cosmetic. The overall picture still remains flat and doesn't make a strong impression.
While Dolby Vision should theoretically improve the TV's adaptation to demanding scenes, here the effects are very limited. Details in the blacks perform better, but overall it still doesn't impress. If we expect spectacular differences between HDR modes, the Hisense A7NQ is unlikely to deliver them.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: Dolby Vision
Factory color reproduction
6.1/10
When testing the Hisense A7NQ in Filmmaker mode, we hoped for alignment with the manufacturer's intentions, but unfortunately, reality looks different. The main issue, as with most TVs, is the white balance. In the case of the A7NQ, we noticed a clear dominance of blue, which affected both lower-quality materials and 4K HDR content. The Color Checker test results confirm this, and the comparative images speak for themselves – the lead actress in "factory" mode looks cool and pale. It appears as though she has been stripped of life.
As for brightness characteristics, both gamma and the EOTF curve show that the image is overly bright. As a result, everything seems flat, lacking depth and contrast. This state of affairs certainly does not work in favour of the A7NQ and makes the image reception in factory mode leave much to be desired. If we expect natural colour reproduction and appropriate image depth, the A7NQ in Filmmaker mode is unlikely to impress us. It’s a TV that requires significant adjustment to bring out its potential.
Color reproduction after calibration
7.6/10
Hisense A7NQ offers several tools that allow you to improve image quality, so we decided to take matters into our own hands and do some "digging" in the settings. Thanks to professional tools and measurements, we managed to correct the white balance, eliminating excessive dominance of blue in both HD and 4K content. This is a significant step forward, as in the Color Checker test, the errors in colour reproduction in lower-quality content dropped to a much more acceptable level. Unfortunately, 4K content still falls short of perfection – colour distortions are significant here and stem from the limitations of the television.
As for the gamma, we managed to set it at the correct level, which significantly reduced the excessive brightening of the image. However, the issue with the brightness characteristics in 4K content remains unresolved – the EOTF curve still shows excessive brightness across the entire screen. It's possible that a proper implementation of dynamic tone mapping could make a difference here, but as we mentioned earlier, this feature in Hisense A7NQ works rather poorly, instead of helping. Nevertheless, the calibration significantly improved the overall image perception. The director's vision is now much better represented than in the factory settings, which more demanding viewers will definitely appreciate.
Smoothness of tonal transitions
9/10
It's one of the biggest advantages of this television. The Hisense A7NQ handles tonal transitions smoothly, even in the most demanding scenes. The colour blends are practically invisible, resulting in very smooth graduations and a naturally looking image. Of course, if we are purists and look at the screen with a "hawk eye", we may notice slight joins, especially in the darker parts of the image. However, these are subtle imperfections that most users won't even notice.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
5.5/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
The Hisense A7NQ impresses with its smooth tonal transitions in 4K content, but unfortunately, we won't find any features here that improve this aspect in older, lower-quality materials. In such cases, colour transitions become more noticeable, which can slightly detract from the overall picture quality, especially in scenes with a lot of gradients.
When it comes to upscaling, the television performs surprisingly well. The image is clearly improved, though it comes with certain compromises. It can be seen that the TV adds a touch of artificial sharpness, and background elements, like branches, tend to exhibit slight "jaggies." However, these are details that will mainly catch the eye of those who pay attention to such nuances.
Blur and motion smoothness
3.8/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 60Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: No
BFI function 60Hz: No
BFI function 120Hz: No
The Hisense A7NQ is equipped with a 60 Hz panel, which means that dynamic scenes – for example in sports or gaming – come across as rather average here. This is standard in this class of equipment, but it's worth noting that watching more intense, fast-moving content can leave a lot to be desired. However, when it comes to movies, the TV offers a motion smoothing feature that works on a 10-point scale. The "judder reduction" option allows you to adjust the smoothness of the image to your own preferences. At the lowest setting, you get a natural film frame rate, which will appeal to cinema purists. Conversely, the maximum setting provides a very smooth, theatrical image, which may be appreciated by those who prefer a more "smeared" motion.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
When it comes to motion blur, the Hisense A7NQ falls well short of expectations. The screen produces noticeable blur that is most apparent in dynamic scenes and on darker backgrounds. The test with our "ufo figure" clearly showed that there is a distinct trail behind moving objects, which heavily impacts the viewing experience. Such imperfections are typical for 60 Hz panels, but here the effect is particularly noticeable. For those sensitive to such artifacts, this could be a serious drawback, especially if we plan to use the television for watching dynamic content like sport or games.
Console compatibility and gaming features
6.3/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 60Hz
- Dolby Vision Game Mode:
Yes
- Correct implementation of HGIG:
No
- 1080p@120Hz:
Yes
- 1440p@120Hz:
No
- 4K@120Hz:
No
- Game bar:
Yes
Hisense A7NQ is a piece of gear that may pleasantly surprise gamers, although it's not without its flaws. The fact that it has a 60 Hz panel immediately suggests that the TV is not designed for the most demanding gaming scenarios. The motion blur we mentioned earlier can also be a drawback, especially in fast-paced games.
However, there are a few things worth praising. The TV supports ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), which is not always standard in this price range. The biggest surprise, however, is that the A7NQ can display visuals at 120 Hz – albeit only in Full HD resolution, but it's still a significant nod to gamers. This provides the option to choose between smoothness and resolution, which is not obvious in TVs at this price.
A nice addition is the Game Bar, which is clear and practical – all the essential features are at hand without having to dig through the settings. However, it lacks support for HGiG, which could be a disappointment for gamers seeking perfect HDR in games.
Input lag
9.9/10
Hisense A7NQ definitely has some impressive features when it comes to input lag. It is really very low, which is immediately noticeable while gaming – both in standard game mode and with Dolby Vision enabled. Regardless of the settings, the response is instant, making game control smooth and responsive. This is a definite plus for any gamer who doesn’t want to worry about delays. Even more dynamic gameplay on this television won’t be an issue. In this category, Hisense A7NQ really stands out from the competition.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 14 ms | 2160p60: 14 ms | 2160p60 DV: 14 ms |
| 1080p120: 10 ms | ||
| 2160p60: 14 ms |
Compatibility with PC
5.8/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Very Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 14ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR
Max refresh rate: 60Hz
G-Sync: Yes
Hisense A7NQ does the job if we want to use it as a monitor for work. Thanks to 4:4:4 chroma support, the text is sharp and readable, regardless of the background. This is a big plus because working with documents or browsing websites on this TV is quite good. When it comes to PC gaming, the situation is less optimistic. The 60 Hz panel unfortunately doesn’t allow for smoother experiences, which may disappoint gamers looking for something more. Even the presence of G-SYNC and low input lag doesn’t change the fact that dynamic titles may look mediocre.
Viewing angles
3/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 77%
Hisense A7NQ doesn’t surprise in this category. The viewing angles are typical for a VA panel – which means that if we sit directly in front, everything looks fine, but just shifting a little to the side causes the picture to start losing quality. Colours become less saturated, and black starts to take on shades of grey. This is standard for VA panels, and it’s rather hard to expect anything different. So if we plan on watching TV with a larger group of people, it’s worth considering positioning the television so that everyone has a chance to sit as close to the centre of the screen as possible.
TV efficiency during daytime
4.9/10
Matrix coating: Satin
Reflection suppression: Average
Black levels during daytime: Good
The Hisense A7NQ doesn't make the best impression in brightly lit rooms. The panel handles glare reduction averagely, so if there's a lot of light coming in through the windows, the screen can turn into a mirror. Additionally, a brightness level of 370 cd/m² is only suitable for moderately sunny rooms. In more demanding conditions, where the sun is directly hitting the screen, the picture starts to lose visibility and it's hard to see all the details. If we plan to use the TV mainly during the day in a brightly lit room, it's worth considering this, as in such conditions the A7NQ may not be the best choice.
Matrix brightness
Average luminance SDR
Hisense A7NQ: 371 cd/m2
Details about the matrix
Software version during testing: V0000.07.60l.O0410
Subpixel Structure:
Panel uniformity:
Backlight Type: PFS LED
TV features
9/10
System operacyjny: VIDAA
TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV):
Yes
- Recording programming:
Yes
- Picture in Picture (PiP):
No
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast):
Yes
- AirPlay:
Yes
- Voice search in native language:
Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse:
Yes
- Possibility to connect Bluetooth headphones to the TV:
Yes
- Possibility to simultaneously use Bluetooth headphones and the TV speaker:
Yes
- Audio only mode:
Yes
- RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen):
RF
- Backlit remote control:
No
- Teletext:
Yes
Hisense A7NQ runs on the Vidaa system, which may not be as extensive as those from the Korean giants, but it does what it needs to do. It's clear that Hisense is starting to understand the Australian market – the latest updates have added the most important streaming apps. You can easily find the most popular streaming applications here. Unfortunately, if someone is hoping for Tidal or Spotify, they won’t find them here – it's a bit of a shame, as that would further enhance the system. The Vidaa system itself works surprisingly well. The menu is simple, and the voice control in English is a nice touch that makes everyday use easier. There are no unnecessary complications, everything is at your fingertips and works without significant delays.
In terms of features, the TV performs well too. USB recording works thanks to the built-in tuners, and connecting additional devices via Bluetooth or USB is seamless. AirPlay and Miracast are additional bonuses – it’s easy to share content from your phone or laptop.
There is a lack of PiP (picture-in-picture) functionality, but that’s something that only those who really need it will notice. Similarly, USB recording is nice to have, but not everyone will use it.
Playing files from USB
5.5/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
During testing of the USB file player, we encountered something really odd. Normally, we check if the TV handles external subtitle files so that we can comfortably watch foreign productions in Polish. Unfortunately, despite the presence of various subtitle formats on our USB drive, the TV did not display any of them. Interestingly, there was an option in the menu to change the font colour, so it seems that the feature should work. We believe this is something to be fixed in an update, but for now, the situation is just strange and somewhat concerning. As for other types of files, it's much better. The TV handles most popular audio and photo formats, so playing music or browsing holiday photos will not be a problem.
Apps
8.6/10
Sound
5.9/10
5.9/10
Subjective sound quality
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
The Hisense A7NQ performs like most mid-range televisions – it’s adequate, but without much excitement. The sound does its job in everyday use, but if you’re looking for strong experiences, it’s worth considering purchasing a soundbar. On the plus side, the television supports practically all popular surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. As a result, if we have the appropriate external equipment, we can enjoy a more immersive sound.