Hisense U7NQ

U7NQ

Available screen sizes: 55”65”75”85”

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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, although 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 into 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 smoothness, it’s hard to have any reservations. The fast 144 Hz panel combined with low input lag and gamer features like VRR or ALLM ensures smooth operation in games and a clear image in dynamic scenes. Even sports look impeccable – everything is clear and free of blur. In everyday use, the television performs well. With high brightness at 915 nits, it can be used even in bright rooms without much problem. The programme recording function proves useful, allowing for greater flexibility in planning viewing sessions. However, there are a few minor issues that might be distracting. The VIDAA operating system, while operating quickly, does not offer as many applications as more popular platforms. It lacks Tidal and Spotify, among others, which may be a limitation for some. In HDR gaming, the lack of HGiG support means that detail rendering can be less precise. When using the television as a monitor, there are sometimes issues with font rendering, especially on dark backgrounds. The Hisense U7NQ is a television that surprises with good picture quality and motion smoothness. Despite minor drawbacks, such as a less developed operating system or the absence of HGiG, it works excellently for both everyday viewing and gaming. It's a solid choice for those seeking a modern device with rich features at an affordable price.

Advantages

  • Good contrast

  • High brightness of the panel - good performance during the day

  • Very good for gamers, sports - VRR, ALLM 144Hz

  • Low input lag

  • Recording feature from built-in tuners

Disadvantages

No like

  • Missing some applications - 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

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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

7.2/10

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

Review Hisense U7NQ Contrast and black detail

Result

40,750:1

Review Hisense U7NQ Contrast and black detail

Result

42,600:1

Review Hisense U7NQ Contrast and black detail

Result

12,000:1

Review Hisense U7NQ Contrast and black detail

Result

12,150:1

Review Hisense U7NQ Contrast and black detail

Result

3,450:1

Visibility of details in the lights:

Review Hisense U7NQ Visibility of details in the lights

Hisense U7NQ is a television that uses a VA panel, crucial 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 gain 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 713 local dimming zones. Naturally, smaller sizes will have fewer zones and larger ones more, positively impacting overall contrast.

Under very favourable conditions, the television achieves a contrast level of around 40,000:1. The local dimming technology handles managing bright and dark areas of the picture excellently, making the television brilliantly convey details in complex scenes. Despite the large number of zones, contrast issues may arise in particularly demanding scenes, where small bright elements appear against a dark background. Sometimes the television may dim these elements too much, causing a loss of their brightness, while other times it may overly brighten them, leading to a halo effect—glows of light surrounding objects. This effect can be visible, for example, in a scene from the film Sicario 2, where bright glows around the text can be bothersome.

Nevertheless, the use of Mini LED technology with local dimming ensures that the overall picture quality is significantly better than in televisions without this technology. The effect is particularly pronounced when watching films in a dark room—the black is deeper, and the contrast is more pronounced, allowing for a full appreciation of the details hidden in dark shots.

Halo effect and black detail visibility:

HDR effect quality

5.7/10

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:

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Result

1023 nit

Review Hisense U7NQ Brightness measurement

Result

290 nit

Review Hisense U7NQ Brightness measurement

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637 nit

Review Hisense U7NQ Brightness measurement

Result

198 nit

Review Hisense U7NQ Brightness measurement

Result

907 nit

The Hisense U7NQ 65 television showed considerable potential on the luminance chart, exceeding the 1000 nits barrier and easily achieving very high brightness results in the first, third, and fifth test scenes. However, as 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 a large number of dimming zones, the algorithm in the television responsible for controlling these zones fails to respond adequately — in this case, it significantly dims small elements such as the moon or the light from a helicopter. The bright light that should dazzle us is too dim to be considered HDR effect. Nevertheless, it is worth praising the television for its high coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut at 96%, which allows it to represent most film scenes well.

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

Review Hisense U7NQ Scene from movie PAN

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

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Let's check how the Hisense U7NQ 65 television performs with very bright scenes recorded in HDR. An example could be a scene from the film Pan, mastered at 2800 nits – it looks quite good compared to the reference image. The television effectively reproduces the dynamics of brightness, although a slight boost in luminance compared to the original can be observed. Importantly, however, most details remain preserved, which is crucial for the proper perception of this scene. A similar effect can be noticed in the film Billy Lynn, where the overall appearance is convincing, although a slight brightening is visible that does not significantly affect the reception of details or the atmosphere of the scene.

HDR luminance chart:

The television supports multiple HDR formats. In our test, we compared two of the most popular formats — static HDR10 and dynamic Dolby Vision. The first scene with the horses, presented using static metadata, is overly bright, and the television fails to show essential details. A drastic change can be observed 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

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Dynamic: Dolby Vision

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Factory color reproduction

6.4/10

The Chinese manufacturer offers various picture settings in its televisions, but the best mode in this model is undoubtedly Filmmaker Mode. Despite its name, this mode has its issues: white balance, although roughly correct, is characterised by a strong dominance of warm tones due to the oversaturation of red, both in 4K and HD content. The Colour Checker test confirms these errors — deviations of samples towards inappropriate hues are visible. As for brightness characteristics, the gamma responsible for HD content shows values below 2.4, leading to some brightening of the screen. Meanwhile, the EOTF curve reveals the television's struggles with displaying small bright elements, as confirmed by the previously described paragraphs.

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Color reproduction after calibration

7.8/10

Hisense televisions offer many image correction tools that allow users to adjust settings to their own preferences, which is why we decided to take advantage of these capabilities to bring the image quality closer to a reference standard. In terms of white balance, we were able to eliminate the dominance of the red colour, resulting in more neutral hues, which allowed for a more realistic image in both 4K and HD materials. We observed similar improvements in brightness characteristics. The gamma, which previously led to excessive screen brightness, was corrected, contributing to better detail reproduction in the darker areas of the image while maintaining a natural tonal balance.

However, the biggest challenge was calibrating the EOTF curve, which corresponds to brightness in 4K materials. At first glance, the EOTF value appeared nearly perfect, but detailed tests showed somewhat different results. When we examined it more closely — especially using the filter on the right side of the EOTF chart — we noticed how the television manipulated 4K film materials, often significantly boosting brightness. This effect was particularly noticeable in scenes from films such as Pan and Billy Lynn, where the television attempted to artificially increase the brightness of elements, affecting their naturalness. Despite these imperfections, the calibration yielded positive results, especially in terms of tonal improvement. For most users, the final effect should be satisfactory, particularly if they are keen on bringing the image quality closer to professional reference standards.

Review Hisense U7NQ Color reproduction before calibration
Review Hisense U7NQ Color reproduction after calibration

Smoothness of tonal transitions

9.1/10

Hisense U7NQ offers exceptional smoothness in tonal transitions. Overall, the image is very well balanced, and the transitions between different shades of colour are nearly flawless. For the more discerning viewers - one might notice slight banding in darker colours; however, these imperfections are minimal and do not significantly affect the overall image quality. The tonal smoothness is of a very high standard, making viewing content on this television exceptionally enjoyable, with no obvious issues with gradients and colour transitions.

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Review Hisense U7NQ Smoothness of tonal transitions
Review Hisense U7NQ Smoothness of tonal transitions
Review Hisense U7NQ Smoothness of tonal transitions

Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

5.5/10

No Smooth transition function

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No Image without overscan on the SD signal

Review Hisense U7NQ Image without overscan on the SD signal

When it comes to smoothing tonal transitions, despite the presence of the "Smooth and Gradient Image" function in the test sequence, we did not notice that the function made any difference — we recommend turning it off. As for upscaling, the television handled our model reasonably well, and the branches in the background are not overly jagged — the image appears quite plastic. However, it was 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

Review Hisense U7NQ Blur and motion smoothness

Hisense U7NQ has a refresh rate of 144 Hz, which definitely contributes to smooth movement. For film enthusiasts, two functions are available: judder reduction and motion blur reduction. The judder reduction function minimises the effect known as judder, or unpleasant jumps in the image, particularly noticeable at lower frame rates. Meanwhile, motion blur reduction helps to sharpen fast-moving objects, which is useful when watching dynamic action scenes.

As for ghosting, the television has a good response time, meaning excessive ghosting is not visible, except in specific situations, such as the test with the little green man on a dark background. In such cases, slight artefacts may appear, but overall the television handles dynamic images well, providing satisfactory motion quality.

Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):

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Review Hisense U7NQ Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate)
Review Hisense U7NQ Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate)

Blur (BFI function enabled):

Review Hisense U7NQ Image flickers in this mode
Review Hisense U7NQ Image flickers in this mode
Review Hisense U7NQ Image flickers in this mode

Console compatibility and gaming features

8.5/10

  • Yes ALLM: Yes
  • Yes VRR: Yes
  • Yes VRR range: 48 - 144Hz
  • Yes Dolby Vision Game Mode: Yes
  • No Correct implementation of HGIG: No
  • Yes 1080p@120Hz: Yes
  • Yes 1440p@120Hz: Yes
  • Yes 4K@120Hz: Yes
  • Yes Game bar: Yes
Review Hisense U7NQ Console compatibility and gaming features
Review Hisense U7NQ Console compatibility and gaming features

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

The television also supports Dolby Vision, which is particularly important for gamers who appreciate high contrast and rich colours in games that support this format. The Hisense U7NQ also has a Game Bar feature that allows quick access to the most important settings during gameplay, as well as support for G-Sync technology, further reducing screen tearing effects.

Unfortunately, despite a 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 other features make the Hisense U7NQ a solid choice for any console gaming enthusiast.

Review Hisense U7NQ Console compatibility and gaming features
Review Hisense U7NQ Console compatibility and gaming features

Input lag

9.8/10

The input lag on the Hisense U7NQ is at an outstanding level, at a maximum of 16 ms, which is an excellent result even in Dolby Vision mode. This achievement is worth highlighting, as Dolby Vision mode often increases latency in other television models, but here it has been managed to avoid that. 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

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Hisense U7NQ offers full support for chroma 4:4:4, which ensures good readability of fonts, especially when working with text. Overall, the image quality and visibility of letters are at a satisfactory level. However, it is 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 a lot to be desired. The television does not have a coating to widen the viewing angles, which results in a significant drop in picture quality when viewed from an angle. Colours become washed out, and contrast noticeably decreases, making this television best suited for viewing directly in front. This is a limitation that needs to be considered, especially if we plan to watch television in a larger group, where viewers may be seated at different angles.

TV efficiency during daytime

7.6/10

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Review Hisense U7NQ TV efficiency during daytime

Matrix coating: Satin

Reflection suppression: Average

Black levels during daytime: Good

Hisense U7NQ is equipped with a satin-coated panel that moderately suppresses reflections. Despite this, a brightness level of 915 cd/m² is impressive and ensures that the television performs very well even in bright rooms. With such high brightness, watching content during the day is not an issue, and the image remains clear and legible 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:

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Panel uniformity:

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Backlight Type: PFS LED

TV features

9.1/10

  • System operacyjny: VIDAA

  • TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C

  • Yes Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): Yes
  • Yes Recording programming: Yes
  • No Picture in Picture (PiP): No
  • Yes Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
  • Yes AirPlay: Yes
  • Yes Voice search in native language: Yes
  • Yes Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
  • Yes Possibility to connect Bluetooth headphones to the TV: Yes
  • No Possibility to simultaneously use Bluetooth headphones and the TV speaker: No
  • Yes Audio only mode: Yes
  • Yes RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen): RF
  • Yes Backlit remote control: Yes
  • Yes Teletext: Yes
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Hisense U7NQ uses the VIDAA operating system, which generally operates quickly and smoothly, offering a user-friendly interface. There are plenty of applications available, but unfortunately, music apps such as Spotify or Tidal are missing. This is a limitation that may discourage users looking for a more developed application ecosystem.

The television offers many useful user features that enhance its versatility. The ability to record programmes, support for AirPlay, and Bluetooth for connecting various peripheral devices mean that the Hisense U7NQ can successfully serve as the central hub of home entertainment.

Hisense U7NQ has a modern appearance thanks to its narrow bezels and elegant single stand, which complements the rest of the device well. However, the device itself is not among the slimmest on the market, especially when compared to competing models from Korean manufacturers, who are known for 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

9/10

Review Hisense U7NQ Playing files from USB
Maximum photo resolution:Supported photo formats:
Yes 4 Mpix
Yes JPEG
Yes 6 Mpix
No HEIC
Yes 8 Mpix
Yes PNG
Yes 10 Mpix
Yes GIF
Yes 12 Mpix
No WebP
Yes 16 Mpix
No TIFF
Yes 20 Mpix
Yes BMP
Yes 24 Mpix
No SVG
Yes 28 Mpix
Yes 32 Mpix

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

Apps

8.6/10

OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
OK
Viaplay
OK
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
OK
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
OK
SkyShowtime
OK
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
No
Spotify
No
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
MAX
No
Kodi

Sound

6.9/10

6.9/10

Subjective sound quality

85dB

Maximum volume

Yes Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Yes Dolby True HD 7.1

Yes Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)

Yes Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD

Yes DTS:X in DTS-HD MA

Yes DTS-HD Master Audio

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

  • Mini LED Pro Technology: The use of advanced Mini LED backlighting with local dimming zones provides deep blacks and high contrast, resulting in better image quality.

  • ULED with Quantum Dot: The combination of ULED technology with Quantum Dots enables a wide range of colours to be displayed, offering vivid and realistic hues.

  • Hi-View Pro Processor with AI: An advanced processor that uses 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 144Hz Refresh Rate: A gaming mode offering a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, 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 applications such as Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video.

  • Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X: Spatial audio technologies that deliver immersive audio experiences, making sound surround the viewer from all directions.

  • Built-in Subwoofer: Provides deep bass, enriching audio experiences while watching films or listening to music.

Hisense 65U7NQ Test – Excellent Value for Money

If you are looking for a television that combines high picture quality with an affordable price, Hisense U7NQ 65 could be an excellent choice. While competing models often cost more, Hisense U7NQ offers great picture quality in its price category, making it a particularly attractive option. To see how this television performs against others, it’s worth checking out other TV tests.

Hisense U7NQ Test – Ideal for Sports and Gaming Fans

Thanks to the use of MEMC technology, Hisense U7NQ offers smooth images even in dynamic scenes, making it a great choice for sports and video game enthusiasts. The low input lag demonstrated by the Hisense 65U7NQ test and the Game Mode Pro make this model particularly appealing to gamers. Moreover, the television supports HDMI 2.1 ports, allowing for 4K gaming at 120Hz on next-generation consoles. This certainly distinguishes Hisense U7NQ from its competitors, especially in the context of similarly priced devices.