Hisense U7NQ

U7NQ

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Panel technology: LCD VA | Brand: HISENSE | Resolution: 3840x2160 | Operating system: VIDAA | Model year: 2024

Our verdict

7.4

Overall rating

Hisense, even though it has only recently been operating in the Polish market, shows that it can create televisions that have a lot to offer. The model U7NQ stands out with excellent picture quality, thanks to Mini LED technology. The blacks look really good, and the brightness is impressive, which translates to enjoyable viewing both during the day and in the evening. Dolby Vision adds an extra effect here, especially in films with rich details and strong HDR. When it comes to motion fluidity, it's hard to have any complaints. The fast 144Hz panel combined with low input lag and gaming features like VRR and ALLM ensures smooth performance in games and a clear image in dynamic scenes. Even sports look flawless – everything is clear and without blur. On a daily basis, the television performs well. With a high brightness level of 915 nits, it can be used even in bright rooms without much issue. The program recording feature proves useful, allowing for greater flexibility in planning viewing sessions. However, there are minor things that can be annoying. The VIDAA operating system, while running quickly, doesn't offer as many apps as more popular platforms. Notably absent are Tidal and Spotify, which may be a limitation for some. In HDR gaming, the lack of HGiG support causes less precise detail reproduction. When using the TV as a monitor, sometimes font issues can be observed, especially on dark backgrounds. Hisense U7NQ is a television that surprises with its good picture quality and motion fluidity. Despite minor drawbacks, such as a less developed operating system and the absence of HGiG, it will perform well for both everyday viewing and gaming. It’s a solid choice for those looking for a modern device with rich features at an affordable price.

Advantages

Good contrast
High panel brightness - good performance during the day
Very good for gamers, sports - VRR, ALLM 144Hz
Low input lag
Recording function from built-in tuners

Disadvantages

Missing some apps - VIDAA system
Font issues with PC
Missing HGiG

Movies and series in UHD quality

6.9
Classic TV, YouTube

6.7
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

6.4
Gaming on console

8.2
TV as a computer monitor

8.0
Watching in bright light

7.6
Utility functions

9.1
Apps

8.6
Sound quality

6.9

TV appearance

HDMI inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz

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Contrast and black detail

Viewing mode Game mode

7.2/10

Viewing mode Game mode

Local dimming function: Yes, number of zones: 713 (31 x 23)

Review Hisense U7NQ Contrast and black detail

Contrast between the black background and the bright spotlight illuminating Jack. Scene from the movie Oblivion (Universal Pictures).

Result

40,750:1

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

42,600:1

Contrast between the reflection on the helmet and the black on the black film strip. Scene from the movie Arrival (Paramount Pictures).

Result

12,000:1

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

12,150:1

Contrast between the colorful balloon and the black slice between the falling objects. Scene from the Pioneer Kuro test disc (2008).

Result

3,450:1

Visibility of details in the lights:

Hisense U7NQ is a television that uses a VA panel, key for achieving good contrast and appropriate black depth. The use of this technology translates into very vivid picture quality when watching content in a dark room, where blacks acquire the right saturation and resemble deep tar rather than faded ash. Moreover, the television features Mini LED backlighting, which in the tested 65-inch variant offers an impressive number of 713 local dimming zones. Naturally, smaller sizes will have fewer zones, and larger ones more, positively affecting the overall contrast.

In very favorable conditions, the television achieves a contrast level of around 40,000:1. The local dimming technology handles managing bright and dark areas of the image exceptionally well, ensuring that the television faithfully reproduces details in complex scenes. Despite the large number of zones, there can be contrast issues in particularly demanding scenes where small, bright elements are set against a dark background. Sometimes the television may dim these elements too much, causing a loss of brightness, while at other times it may overly brighten them, leading to a halo effect—glows of light surrounding objects. This effect can be noticeable, for example, in a scene from the movie Sicario 2, where bright glows around the titles can be bothersome.

Nevertheless, the use of Mini LED technology with local dimming results in significantly better overall picture quality than televisions without this technology. The effect is particularly noticeable when watching movies in a dark room—blacks are deeper, and contrast is more pronounced, allowing you to fully appreciate the details hidden in dark shots.

Halo effect and black detail visibility:

HDR effect quality

Viewing mode Game mode

5.7/10

Viewing mode Game mode

Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 96.0%, Bt.2020: 76.6%

Luminance measurements in HDR:

Review Hisense U7NQ Brightness measurement

The measured point is the setting sun against a bright sky. Scene from the movie Life of Pi (20th Century Fox).

Result

1023 nit

The measured point is the moon against a dark, starry sky. Scene from the movie Life of Pi (20th Century Fox).

Result

290 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

637 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

198 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

907 nit

The Hisense U7NQ 65 television showed impressive capabilities on the luminance chart, surpassing the 1000 nit barrier and achieving very high brightness scores effortlessly in the first, third, and fifth test scenes. However, just like before, in the second and fourth test scenes, such as from the film Sicario 2, there are significant issues with maintaining brightness, and results around 200 nits are very disappointing. Despite the large number of dimming zones, the algorithm in the television that controls these zones is unable to respond adequately — in this case, it strongly dims small elements like the moon or the light from a helicopter. Bright light that should dazzle us is too dim to be considered an HDR effect. Nevertheless, the television deserves praise for its high coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, at 96%, which allows it to accurately render most film scenes.

Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)

Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)

Let's check how the Hisense U7NQ 65 TV performs with very bright scenes recorded in HDR. An example might be a scene from the film Pan, mastered at 2800 nits – it looks quite good compared to the reference image. The TV effectively reproduces the dynamics of brightness, though you can notice a slight boost in luminance compared to the original. However, what is important is that most details remain intact, which is crucial for the proper reception of this scene. A similar effect can be seen in the film Billy Lynn, where the overall appearance is convincing, although there's a slight brightening that doesn't significantly affect the perception of details or the atmosphere of the scene.

HDR luminance chart:

The television supports many HDR formats. In our test, we compared the two most popular formats — static HDR10 and dynamic Dolby Vision. The first scene with the horses displayed using static metadata is overly bright, and the television fails to show important details. A drastic change can be seen when watching the same material using Dolby Vision — although the image is far from perfect, details such as blades of grass and the forest in the distance are visible. It's nice of the manufacturer that most HDR formats can be found in this model.

Static HDR10

Dynamic: Dolby Vision

Smoothness of tonal transitions

9.1/10

Hisense U7NQ offers excellent smoothness in tonal transitions. Overall, the image is very well balanced, and the transitions between different shades of colour are nearly flawless. For more discerning viewers, slight banding can be noticed in darker tones; however, these imperfections are minimal and do not significantly impact the overall picture quality. The tonal smoothness is of a very high standard, making viewing content on this television exceptionally enjoyable, with no noticeable issues with gradients and colour transitions.

Review Hisense U7NQ Smoothness of tonal transitions

Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

5.5/10

Smooth transition function

Image without overscan on the SD signal

When it comes to smoothing tonal transitions, despite the presence of the "Smooth and Gradient Image" feature in the test sequence, we did not notice that the feature added anything — we recommend turning it off. As for upscaling, the television handled our model quite well, and the branches in the background are not overly jagged — the image appears quite plasticky. However, it has been slightly cropped by the so-called overscan.

Blur and motion smoothness

7.3/10

Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 144Hz

Film motion smoothing option: Yes

Blur reduction option: Yes

BFI function 60Hz: No

BFI function 120Hz: No

Hisense U7NQ has a refresh rate of 144 Hz, which definitely enhances motion smoothness. For movie enthusiasts, there are two features available: judder reduction and motion blur reduction. The judder reduction function minimises the effect of so-called judder, that is, unpleasant image jumps, particularly noticeable at lower frame rates. Meanwhile, motion blur reduction helps to sharpen fast-moving objects, which is useful when watching dynamic action scenes.

When it comes to trailing, the television has a decent response time, which means excessive trailing is not visible, except in specific situations, such as the test with the alien on a dark background. In such cases, slight artifacts may appear, but overall the television handles dynamic images well, providing satisfying motion quality.

Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):

Blur (BFI function enabled):

Console compatibility and gaming features

8.5/10

ALLM: Yes
VRR: Yes
VRR range: 48 - 144Hz
Dolby Vision Game Mode: Yes
Correct implementation of HGIG: No
1080p@120Hz: Yes
1440p@120Hz: Yes
4K@120Hz: Yes
Game bar: Yes

Hisense U7NQ offers everything a gamer might need for comfortable gameplay. The TV supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz, providing an extremely smooth image, especially in dynamic action games. The VRR (variable refresh rate) feature ensures the image adapts to varying frames per second, eliminating stuttering and tearing. Additionally, there is an ALLM (automatic low latency mode) function that automatically switches the TV into game mode, minimising input lag.

The TV also supports Dolby Vision, which is particularly important for gamers who value high contrast and rich colours in games that support this format. The Hisense U7NQ also features a Game Bar, allowing quick access to key settings during gameplay, as well as support for G-Sync technology, further reducing image tearing.

Unfortunately, despite its wide range of features, it lacks support for the most popular HDR format in gaming — HGiG. This may be disappointing for gamers who expect optimal detail reproduction in HDR scenes. Nevertheless, the remaining features make the Hisense U7NQ a solid choice for any console gaming enthusiast.

Input lag

9.8/10

The input lag on the Hisense U7NQ is outstanding, at a maximum of 16 ms, which is a great result even in Dolby Vision mode. This achievement is worth noting, as the Dolby Vision mode often increases latencies in other TV models, but here it has been avoided. Thanks to the low input lag, gameplay is smooth and responsive, which will be appreciated by both casual gamers and more advanced users.

SDR	HDR	Dolby Vision
1080p60: 16 ms	2160p60: 16 ms	2160p60 DV: 16 ms
1080p120: 8 ms	2160p120: 8 ms	2160p120 DV: 7 ms
2160p60: 16 ms
2160p120: 7 ms

Compatibility with PC

8/10

Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes

Font clarity: Good

Readability of dark text and shapes: Poor

Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 8ms

Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR

Max refresh rate: 144Hz

G-Sync: Yes

Hisense U7NQ offers full support for chroma 4:4:4, which ensures good font readability, especially when working with text. Overall, the image quality and visibility of letters are at a satisfactory level. However, it's worth noting the issue related to displaying fonts on a dark background — in this situation, the letters become practically invisible, and only vertical subpixels are visible.

Viewing angles

3.1/10

Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 64%

The viewing angles on the Hisense U7NQ are typical for a VA panel. Unfortunately, they leave much to be desired. The television does not have a coating that expands viewing angles, which results in a significant drop in image quality when viewed at an angle. Colours become washed out, and contrast noticeably decreases, making this television best suited for direct viewing. This is a limitation that needs to be considered, especially if we plan to watch television with a larger group, where viewers may be seated at various angles.

TV efficiency during daytime

7.6/10

Matrix coating: Satin

Reflection suppression: Average

Black levels during daytime: Good

Hisense U7NQ comes equipped with a satin-coated panel that moderately suppresses reflections. Despite this, a brightness level of 915 cd/m² is impressive and ensures the TV performs very well even in bright rooms. Thanks to such high brightness, watching content during the day is not a problem, and the image remains sharp and clear even with a large amount of external light.

Matrix brightness

Average luminance SDR

Hisense U7NQ: 915 cd/m2

Details about the matrix

Software version during testing: V0000.07.60Q.O0410

Subpixel Structure:

Panel uniformity:

Backlight Type: PFS LED

TV features

9.1/10

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: No
Audio only mode: Yes
RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen): RF
Backlit remote control: Yes
Teletext: Yes

Hisense U7NQ uses the VIDAA operating system, which generally runs quickly and smoothly, offering a user-friendly interface. There are plenty of apps available, but unfortunately, it lacks music streaming apps like Spotify and Tidal. This is a limitation that may deter users looking for a more developed app ecosystem.

The television offers many useful features that increase its versatility. The ability to record shows, support for AirPlay, as well as Bluetooth for connecting various peripheral devices ensure that the Hisense U7NQ can successfully serve as a central hub for home entertainment.

Hisense U7NQ has a modern look thanks to its narrow bezels and elegant single stand, which fits well with the rest of the device. However, the device itself isn't one of the slimmest on the market, especially compared to competing models from Korean manufacturers known for their exceptionally thin televisions. Despite this, the Hisense U7NQ still offers an aesthetic and stylish design that will easily blend into most interiors.

Playing files from USB

Video Photos Audio

9/10

Video Photos Audio

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

In our test of the Hisense U7NQ, the built-in media player handles most popular video and audio formats, making it a very versatile solution for users. However, there are some shortcomings with less common image formats, such as Apple's HEIC. For typical formats like JPEG or MP3, the television performs flawlessly, easily meeting the multimedia needs of most users.

Apps

8.6/10

Sound

6.9/10

Subjective sound quality

85dB

Maximum volume

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

Hisense U7NQ offers quite decent sound that will satisfy most users. The bass is noticeable and is definitely a plus, adding depth to action scenes and music. Unfortunately, there is an issue with the high tones — at louder volumes, the dialogues can be tiring, which affects the viewing comfort. Despite these imperfections, compatibility with all popular audio formats such as DTS and Dolby Audio is a major advantage of this model and provides versatility in sound, regardless of the source.

Mini LED Pro Technology: The use of advanced Mini LED backlighting with local dimming zones ensures deep blacks and high contrast, resulting in better picture quality.
ULED with Quantum Dot: The combination of ULED technology with Quantum Dots allows for a wide range of colours, offering vibrant and realistic hues.
Hi-View Pro Processor with AI: An advanced processor using artificial intelligence analyses and optimises each pixel in real-time, delivering incredibly realistic visual effects.
HDR Support: Compatibility with Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG formats ensures excellent picture quality with a wide dynamic range.
Game Mode Pro with 144 Hz Refresh Rate: A gaming mode offering refresh rates up to 144 Hz, an automatic low latency mode (ALLM), and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, resulting in smooth and responsive gameplay.
VIDAA Operating System: An intuitive and fast Smart TV system providing access to popular streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video.
Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X: Surround sound technologies delivering immersive audio experiences, making sound envelop the viewer from all directions.
Built-in Subwoofer: Provides deep bass, enhancing the audio experience while watching movies or listening to music.

Hisense 65U7NQ Test – Excellent Value for Money

If you are looking for a television that combines high picture quality with affordability, Hisense U7NQ 65 could be an excellent choice. Although competing models often cost more, Hisense U7NQ offers great picture quality in its price range, making it an exceptionally attractiv

e proposition. To see how this television compares to others, it's worth checking out other TV tests.

Hisense U7NQ Test – Ideal for Sports and Gaming Enthusiasts

Thanks to MEMC technology, Hisense U7NQ delivers smooth images even in dynamic scenes, making it a great choice for sports fans and video gaming enthusiasts. The low input lag demonstrated in the Hisense 65U7NQ test, along with the Game Mode Pro, makes this model particularly appealing to gamers. Furthermore, the television supports HDMI 2.1 ports, allowing for 4K gameplay at 120 Hz on next-gen consoles. This decidedly sets Hisense U7NQ apart from the competition, especially in the context of similarly priced devices.

Hisense U7NQ

Our verdict

Advantages

Disadvantages

Competing TVs in this price range

TV appearance

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Contrast and black detail

HDR effect quality

Factory color reproduction

Color reproduction after calibration

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

Apps

Sound

Hisense 65U7NQ Test – Excellent Value for Money

Hisense U7NQ Test – Ideal for Sports and Gaming Enthusiasts