Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Hisense U7 series 55-inch TV is our first new large-format TV in almost 20 years. As our old one recently stopped working, this gave us the perfect opportunity to finally upgrade. While the screen diagonal on this model is a bit smaller at 55”, the unit itself is considerably lighter at just under 30.5 lbs without the stand and 37.5 with, compared to the hefty 50 lbs of our previous 60” TV. Its overall profile is also smaller since it has razor thin bezels at the top and side with only a 1/2" chin along the bottom. This TV was simple to set up, and we had it up and running in under 10 minutes after unboxing, attaching the stand, and connecting it to the internet via WiFi. When assembling the stand, you can set the height of the TV to high or low by attaching its supports to different mounting points, though the height difference is only around 1-1/4”. The angled supports both have removable covers at the back that allow you to use them for cord management. You can optionally mount the TV to the wall by removing the four large screws on the back and attaching it to an appropriately sized 400mm x 400mm VESA-compatible and weight-capacitated bracket. The built-in WiFi 6E card lets you to connect to the 6 GHz band for a faster, stronger, and more stable connection, if your network supports it. As the TV uses Google TV as its native OS, you’ll have the option to scan a QR code to set it up using a mobile device or manually log into a Google account using the remote to key in your credentials. It not only supports Google Home and Chromecast but also Apple’s AirPlay and HomeKit. For inputs, the device has four 2.1 HDMI ports and a coaxial for antenna and cable connections. All HDMI ports support 4K @ 165Hz, while only HDMI 3 is eARC compatible, allowing you to transmit high-quality, uncompressed audio like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and multi-channel surround sound to a compatible soundbar or receiver. It also supports CEC, so you can control the external audio device’s volume and power using the TV’s remote and have both devices power on and off simultaneously. These is an optical audio out port and an Ethernet jack for a wired Internet connection as well. The set has two USB-A ports: the upper one is USB 2.0 which delivers 0.5 A power output, and the lower one is USB 3.0 with 1 A power output and faster data transfer speeds. You can connect a USB stick with photos, music, or movies to view on the TV or use them to power a streaming device. The remote control is backlit and even lights up automatically when the remote is picked up in dim lighting. However, only the “main” function keys in dark gray with white icons are backlit, like settings, volume, channel, mute, and menu; the power and one-touch buttons for various streaming services like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and YouTube, are not backlit. There is also a dedicated Free TV key that launches Google TV Freeplay for viewing live programming that you don't need to pay a subscription fee to watch, like local news and classic TV shows. I like that the remote does not need a line of site to the TV to work, and it has a customizable favorite button that you can set to change to a specific input or launch a particular app or function. The image quality of the display is amazingly sharp and clear with vivid colors, good contrast, and high brightness even during the day and under bright lighting conditions. The maximum resolution of the display is 4K at 3840 by 2160 pixels and compared to the 1080p that we were used to, has super fine detail and looks very realistic. In addition, you can apply AI enhancement and upscaling for additional improvement to quality and clarity, from motion smoothing to noise reduction. With most of these options set to medium or high, when watching video or movies with fast-paced action, I didn’t notice much blur, digital artifacts, or graininess. Even from a close distance, the pixels are so tiny that I couldn’t make them out. The surface of the display is matte, with an anti-glare/reflection coating, so I did not see many reflections or light halos from windows and fixtures reflected on the display. This TV has an integrated 2.1.2 speaker system on the back, which actually sounds really nice. While not as immersive as a true surround sound system, the virtualized surround sound gives you a sense of depth and movement that's more three-dimensional than stereo alone. That said, the max sound output at 50 Watts is more than it needs. I keep it set at around 15 to 20 out of 100, and when I attempted to listen to higher volumes, the sound started to get deafening and distorted above 50. I’ve not gone above 70 because I'm worried about blowing out the speakers. In lieu of increasing the volume, you can enable voice enhancement to make them clearer and louder without affecting the overall volume level. Another feature that I really like is the ability to connect with multiple Bluetooth devices simultaneously. For example, I connected the display to my Bluetooth gaming controller as well as wireless headphones and was able to privately listen to the television while gaming. With Bluetooth 5.0 or higher audio devices, there was no noticeable delay and perfect voice to video sync. The game controller’s response time was also instant and lag-free. The TV is compatible with various input devices in addition to the remote control, like a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse. Gaming on this TV is great because it has a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz, for games that support it, offering a smoother, more immersive experience compared to lower refresh rates. Both the remote and the TV itself have built-in microphones, so you can use hands-free voice control. Just press and hold the mic icon on the remote to search or give commands to Google’s AI assistant, Gemini. When the TV is on, you can also enable the wake word, “Hey Google,” but if you don't want the mic to be actively listening, there is a physical switch adjacent to its power button that allows you to disable the microphone. Overall, this Hisense television delivers an enjoyable viewing experience through its clear and rich picture quality, great sound, and ease of use. The built-in OS is super smooth and responsive and has everything I need to enjoy movies, music, and gaming on it, with fast internet connectivity, access to apps and streaming services, and multipoint Bluetooth support.

This Hisense 55 inch U7SG 4K ULED Smart TV is one of the finest LED TVs I have ever experienced. Its combination of features, sound quality, aesthetics, picture quality and price is without match. Hisense is a major consumer electronics and appliance manufacturer. It was founded in Qingdao, China as a radio manufacturer in 1969, then began producing televisions in 1971. It purchased technology and production lines from Matsushita, Hitachi, NEC, Toshiba and others, emerging as Hisense in 1994. Today it is the largest television manufacturer in China and the fifth largest in the world. Its best-known consumer products are sold under the Hisense, Toshiba, Sharp and Hitachi brands. Its television products are very well-regarded for quality and features, on a par with the two major Korean brands and the best-known Japanese brand. The U7SG is Hisense’s best value 4K ULED TV. Consider these superb features: • Model: Hisense 55” U7SG Mini-LED 4K QLED TV (Model 55U7SG) • 55” Quantum Dot UHD Mini-LED VA (Vertical Alignment) Display (3840 x 2160 resolution: 8,294,400 pixels per image frame) • Quantum Dot display with 10 bit color (1,073,741,824 possible colors) and up to 3000 nits peak brightness • Over 2,000 local dimming zones for optimal blacks (over 40,000 to 1 contrast ratio) • MediaTek Pentonic 800 Quad-core Intelligent Video Processor provides AI-Powered optimized color, clarity and contrasts to upscale HD images to near 4K quality • Google TV with Gemini interface • Supports advanced video delivery: HDR10+, HLG (hybrid log-gamma), Dolby Vision IQ, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker mode • Native 165 Hz eliminates motion blur from sports and coupled with up to 330 Hz VRR 8 ms response, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro optimizes gaming experience • Google Assistant and Alexa connected features • 5 internal speakers tuned by Devialet deliver 50 watts of 2.1.2 channel Atmos sound (2 10-watt left-right front-firing speakers, 2 5-watt left-right upward-firing speakers, 1 20-watt woofer) • Automatic room audio calibration using the remote • Backlit Voice Remote gives quick access to all major functions • Natural language processing/intelligent voice recognition for most features; supports English, Spanish and French • Expanded electronic program guide (adds over-the-air channels to cable and internet channels) • Multiple video mode and sound profile presets, most with automatic settings • Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney, Hulu, YouTube, Hulu, HBO Max, AppleTV, Tubi, Pluto, Peacock, Paramount, Google Play already installed, 32 GB available for additional apps and system • Google Play Content Store with hundreds of additional apps, games, videos • AirPlay screen-sharing function (iPhone, Windows 11) • 4 HDMI 2.1 4K video inputs, (HDMI 3 is also eARC) • 2 USB-A ports, 3.0 and 2.0 • Optical digital audio output • Wireless WiFi 6E LAN 802.11AX 2.4/5G/6G • Gigabit Ethernet LAN • Bluetooth 5.2 (both inbound from external sources and outbound to headphones) • ATSC 3.0 coax input/digital tuner for over-the-air 4K channel reception • Beautiful appearance with a very slim bezel (0.4”) • 400 mm x 400 mm VESA mount holes • Multi-layer anti-reflective matte screen coating to reduce glare • 48.3” wide x 28.1” tall x 2.5” deep (without stand) • Stand: 14.8” wide (front), 11.5 “wide (rear) x 10.4” deep, raises TV up to 3” at high setting • Weight: 30.4 pounds, 37.5 pounds with stand • Power consumption (190 watts in use, 0.5 watt in standby mode) • 2 year parts and labor warranty A great TV, no matter the brand, has three elements – the beauty of the visual delivery system, the quality of the sound produced and the range and substance of the other features included. You will fall in love with the video quality of this TV. The 4K Quantum Dot display with 10 bit color, 3,000 nits of stunning brightness and 2,000+ local dimming zones, all managed by the powerful upscaling MediaTek Pentonic 800 Quad-core Intelligent Video Processor delivers an absolutely stunning image, easily the best I have ever seen from a non-OLED TV. Since comparable-sized OLED screens may be twice the price of this TV, there is just no other set in its price range which can match it. There are many preset video modes to choose from (e.g., vivid, standard, theater, sports, gaming, Filmmaker) or calibrate the picture yourself with an incredible degree of precision. You will be absolutely delighted with the video images created by this magnificent TV. To meet the HDR 10+ (High Dynamic Range) and Dolby Vision IQ standards the display has to attain both a very high brightness level and a very dark black level coupled with a vast range of colors presented with very subtle shading between the millions of pixels on the screen. The 2,000+ local dimming zones give deep blacks and the 10 bit color with the multiple HDR and Dolby Vision systems supported create a very wide range of colors and brightness levels. It creates an effective 480 frame per second refresh rate (Tru-Motion 480) with each of the 8.3 million pixels set to the exact color/brightness level required to achieve the truest image. This also includes upscaling HD content (which has only 2 million pixels in the image) by interpolating the correct color and brightness to the full 8.3 million pixels of the 4K display. Most TVs produce 250-350 nits of light output, but this Hisense has a specified 3000 nits brightness level which ensures that the picture will even stand up to bright, direct sunlight. The new multi-layer anti-reflective matte coating on the screen works very well to limit distracting reflections and glare. This amazing combination of technologies creates an unmatched picture quality. How good is the sound? Most television speakers are just not comparable to the display, yet the immersive experience of movies or sporting events comes from rich sound rolling over and around you. This usually requires adding a sound bar to replace those pitiful little speakers typically built in. But this Hisense has one of the best sound systems I have ever heard on any set. Its unaided sound is so good that I watched an entire action movie with my sound bar turned off and it seemed there was very little drop off in audio quality. This is due to the 2.1.2 channel Dolby Atmos sound system, the most advanced surround sound system. It delivers sound as “objects” which are placed in three dimensional space rather than in specific channels to immerse listeners in the sound delivered through two built-in 10-watt full-range left/right speakers mounted at the bottom edge, a 20-watt woofer mounted in the center of the back of the TV and two 5-watt side/up speakers mounted on the left and right back of the TV. You can also choose preset sound modes (e.g., standard, theater, sports, clear voice, music) or make your own sound adjustments. If you use this TV in a room where a supplemental audio system would not fit in, the built-in sound system will not disappoint you. Even better, Hisense offers a nice range of modestly-priced Hi-Concerto soundbars which connect seamlessly to this TV and enable you to use both the TV speakers and the soundbar speakers together. Finally, the third element of evaluating is the set of added features available. Here you will find that this TV is like one of those Russian nesting doll sets – every time you open up a feature your find another bonus inside! • All extra features are controlled by the excellent Google TV + Gemini operating system. This facilitates an effortless setup process including installing all of your streaming services. • The lighted remote gives direct access to the most popular streaming services (Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Disney+ and a customizable button. It also accepts voice commands and provides a menu button for settings. • The Google Play Content Store contains hundreds of additional apps and games which can be downloaded. The storage capacity for the operating system and apps is a generous 32 GB. • The Google TV Live feature is amazing. It is an integrated program guide of internet program sources and over-the-air channels. It also includes Gemini. Just ask it any question and it will respond to you! It also finds any content you may want, instantly, and suggests all of the alternative viewing choices for that content. It also learns your viewing preferences and makes intelligent suggestions that you will probably enjoy. • Gamers will be thrilled by the dedicated Game Bar menu options and the superb color and 330 Hz variable refresh rate image processing capability of the TV. • The ATSC 3.0 over-the-air tuner can receive 4K broadcasts. It is very easy to receive digital broadcasts with this fine tuner and you will be amazed by their quality. • A Device Assistant button in the Apps menu gives access to a fine array of built-in utilities including a hardware check, storage cleaner and a system optimizer. • Nearly all menu options include explanations of their function. • Air Play screen sharing from a PC or phone is supported and it is effortless. There is also a Multi-View display mode which permits both a video feed from the TV and screen mirroring from a phone – great for watching two games side-by-side! • WiFi is the latest 6E standard (LAN 802.11AX 2.4/5G/6G). An Ethernet port is also available. • “Ambient Mode” gives rotating artwork or personal photos plus time/temperature on screen. • The very solid stand is easy to assemble, has a compact 10.4” x 15” footprint and provides two height choices. The taller setting raises the TV about 3 inches which is plenty to permit a soundbar to be placed in front without blocking the screen. Evaluation - the Hisense 55” U7SG is an absolutely superb premium television, offered at an attractive price and perfectly-sized for smaller rooms (den, bedrooms) - an excellent choice for those who demand the best. It earned a full five stars and my most enthusiastic endorsement!

The Hisense - 55" Class U7 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K HDR Smart Google TV (2026) is going to give other high end tv brands a run for their money. Assembly was quick and fairly easy. The instructions were in picture form, which is my least favorite, but it was doable. Two-person setup is a must, and for the part where the stand is getting screwed in, we used a 3rd person to maintain stability. The packaging was organized with specific care to protect the tv screen. There were two screws that I could not find a purpose for, they were 2 labeled M4*15, and are likely for the larger version of the same TV. I needed a Gmail account to set the TV up. I first tried my yahoo account, but the setup would not let me move forward unless I used my Gmail. If you don’t have a Gmail account, there was an option to create a new account. Adding apps is easy and logging into my apps was simple and quick. I appreciate that it took a couple minutes to log into 5 different apps. I remember the days when it took a few minutes for each one. Gaming: My first assessment was seeing the TV’s performance with my Xbox Series X console. First, I went to settings and set the DEVIALET Sound Mode to “Game Mode”. Let’s just say the sound quality literally blew me away. I was playing Call of Duty World War 2 and the cutscene at the beginning was great. I own a Bose Sound system and I could not tell the difference. The sound was crisp and at times it seemed as if the shooting was behind me. When I checked the video settings, General 4K TV details, this TV checked all the boxes for TV resolution, playing games, watching tv, and movies. The picture is just as great as the sound quality. I have a gaming monitor and I really cannot tell the difference in quality. This TV rivals my high end gaming monitor. The refresh rate is excellent and the Dolby picture rocks. You can even see face stubble on the characters, awesome detail! Sports Entertainment: Before testing out the picture and sound quality for sports entertainment, I first set the picture mode to “Sports.” Also, I set the DEVIALET Sound Mode to “Sports.” The picture quality is really clear. The stadium sound gives you the feeling as if you are in the crowd. I am running my TV off of a Wi-Fi connection with my router downstairs, and there is no lag. The picture quality is so good that the picture almost looks like a high quality video game. A true test of picture quality, while watching hockey, is if you can clearly follow the hockey puck in play. During the high action scenes, there was no “blurry puck.” I also tested out the TV with NASCAR. The sound was awesome. Hearing the engine rev was cool. The 2.1.2 Multi-Channel Surround Sound gave me the feeling as if I was in the race car. The picture quality is very clear. I viewed the NASCAR DRIVER CAM and the sound and racing experience was awesome. I sat close to my TV and the quality rivals the VR effects. I felt like I was in the race. Overall, this TV is a solid investment and has great multipurpose functions for my needs of gaming, watching TV, movies, and sporting events. Looking forward to many years of enjoyment

The Hisense - 55" Class U7SG is serious contender in the latest round of LED backlit, UHD televisions. For reference, I'm wholeheartedly an OLED purist and with each passing year, OLED televisions never cease to amaze me with increased brightness, clarity, dynamic range and mind-blowing levels of black & shadow detail. That all said, this U7SG was a very pleasant surprise - for a lot of reasons. The specs are easily found and obvious to the level of engineering that went into this new generation. I held no illusions as to what expect - because - no matter if they call it "Full Array local dimming" or Mini LED, the interaction of the filtering layers and the LED illumination behind them is what translates to what the eyes ultimately see. And it should go without saying, stuff like the room environment and one's perception of the image - is highly variable & subjective. In that order. Setting up the Hisense - 55" Class U7 was quick & painless. Based upon the Google (Android) TV platform, Hisense does a much better job of simply presenting the Google OS in an unadulterated way vs. someone like Sony. That's my opinion anyway... No complicated layout changes with unnecessary reformatting or "pop ups" or layer upon layers of sub menus - - just straight up, Google TV operating system - - which I prefer. Blends really well with people that use YouTube TV I will add. It's a Smart TV like so many others and I won't delve into those aspects. What I want to share is the overall performance and visual quality aspects of the TV. Notable mentions however: WiFi 6E, 165 Hz, 3000 nits, NextGen TV capable, 4 x HDMI 2.1 and a 2-year warranty! Out of the box, I found the 55" Class U7 Series Mini LED QLED UHD 4K presentation to be more than just a tad bit oversaturated and near blinding bright. To my eyes, the Standard picture mode - with no Ai enabled picture enhancements I might add - looked a lot like so many other TV's set to Vivid mode. Oversaturated reds, blinding areas of white, somewhat gray leaning blacks and just way too much intensity. So then, why 4 stars? you might ask... The answers are simple. LCD based televisions are inherently limited to off-angle viewing effects and some level of light bleed and/or blooming. But here's the thing: With the evolution of LCD televisions comes improved processing speeds & capability, improved filtering and generation of color rendition and way better control of the back lighting in dynamic, increasingly critical HDR motion content. I can only imagine how impressive the higher end, whatever a company chooses to call it -- Micro LED, Micro RGB LED, RGB direct view -- I expect those televisions to approach OLED performance in new & exciting ways. But then, what about Mini LED, this actual TV and the 4 stars given? you may still ask... This 55"-inch U7SG brings super killer UHD quality to the cost-conscious shopper. Here's why: Even with the beyond Vivid presentation, fresh out the box, when you finally get around to dialing down the brightness, the color and find the right clarity settings (personal preference for sure...) this television looks amazing in both dimly lit and brightly lit, room environments. Spending a little over an hour, I was able to adjust the U7's picture settings to mimic my 65" OLED TV, sitting right beside it. And although the differences were still there - to the eye - they were much less pronounced than I've ever seen before. The processor in this television is obviously up-to-the-task of processing stunning images and does so while maintaining a very snappy, responsive UI experience. Because of the subjective nature of how people perceive what they see vs. something else, I'm going to forego doing a Pro & Con list separation and simply list out my observations. Hopefully you key into what matters to you. This Hisense Mini LED platform achieves some of the most uniform picture control I've ever seen in an LCD television - corner to corner, edge to edge. Dynamic range is super impressive, and shadow detail more than decent. (after some tweaking ofc...) The amount of brightness gain and color saturation it is capable of just means it has "system margin" to go FULL NITS and when dialed down, it can achieve a really beautiful picture. I can still detect some ever so slight blooming or glow but it’s mostly noticeable when viewing in a dark room or when using a camera sensor – which tend to reveal & expose what the human eye averages out. Off-axis viewing is still a hinderance - to my eyes - and starts to kick in even before being 20 degrees off-center and perceivable brightness, clarity & color saturation suffer big time past the 45-degree point. But this is inherent to all LCD television, to some degree and for a sub-$1000 price point, the 55-inch U7SG does a pretty amazing job staying uniform - even off-angle. In other words, this television hits way above its weight class in its sweat spot - to use a boxing analogy. I will venture a guess that the anti-reflective treatment to the screen is what is contributing the most, to the roll-off in off-axis picture brightness. And in that vein, that's a fair trade off - because this television handles ambient light - be it from windows or light sources within the room - Like an absolute Boss! Much like the brightness and saturation explosion this TV dishes out, the audio system of the Hisense - 55" Class U7SG is loud. Like, seriously LOUD. It needs to be cranked down too, IMHO - - but even at higher levels, it still sounds full - rich - commanding. This thing fills an average to larger sized great room with authoritative sound, at a volume setting of just 25 to 30. The remote control is backlit and the buttons aren't cramped. This is actually a really impressive remote! Great ergonomics, bougie brushed metal finish... and it just feels good in the hand. Summary: For anyone budget conscious, to the point of leaving plenty of room for mounting hardware, a quality sound bar system and whatever else – and not blowing the piggy bank mainly on the display – I highly recommend that you consider the Hisense U7SG series – no matter the size. It’s not quite OLED performance levels but comes darned close; closer than I’ve seen at prices like this! And if you're trying to counteract the effects of various light-source challenges, in a particular room, I'll bet you will be amazed what this 2026 U7 lineup can do for you. In conclusion, I dinged the rating 1 star because I think a future firmware update should tone down the brightness/saturation & logarithmic sound scaling - at this early juncture. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding secondary TV or an option for those wanting some cutting-edge image quality without breaking the bank. Don't ignore Hisense. They are a serious contender now!

looking for high-end specs without paying a massive premium. As someone who deals with tech daily, I wanted a TV that didn't compromise on processing or future-proofing, and this one absolutely delivers. Picture Quality & Brightness My living room gets a ton of natural light, which was my biggest concern. With the 3000 nits of peak brightness and the anti-glare screen treatment, daytime viewing is completely hassle-free. The Mini-LED tech really shows off at night, though. The local dimming zones give you super deep blacks that make Dolby Vision movies look incredible, and the colors are natural right out of the box instead of looking artificially blown out. Sports & Motion Motion clarity was a major priority for me. Watching Mountaineers games on a Saturday afternoon has been a flawless experience. The 165Hz refresh rate and the AI Smooth Motion tech completely eliminate that annoying blur during fast camera pans and running plays. It’s fluid, crisp, and you can easily read jersey numbers while players are sprinting. Gaming & Ports A huge selling point is the inclusion of four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports. It is incredibly nice not having to constantly swap cables if you have multiple consoles or streaming devices. When gaming, the dedicated Game Mode kicks in automatically, and the response time is incredibly fast and smooth. Sound & Interface Built-in TV speakers are usually an afterthought, but the 2.1.2 surround setup tuned by Devialet actually provides some real depth and clear dialogue. The Google TV interface is snappy, and thanks to the WiFi 6E, 4K streaming has been rock solid with zero buffering. The Remote I have to give a quick shoutout to the remote. It has a "Lift to Light" feature so the buttons illuminate as soon as you pick it up in the dark, plus a "Find My Remote" function. It's a small detail, but an absolute game-changer for movie nights. Overall, it’s a powerhouse of a TV that punches well above its price tag. Highly recommend.

Overall, I am pleased with the television. The anti glare is effective, especially in our sunlit living room. Love having a TV for this room that doesn’t reflect everything back at you like a mirror. We have this in a room with lots of natural light and even with the blinds open, the picture is bright, defined, and easy to see. When I stand to the side and see the window on-screen in the brightest of the day, I can kind of see it, but it’s much diffused (hooray!). The brightness is adjustable, so if your room isn’t as bright, you can set it to what you need/want. The colors on screen are vibrant, clear, and it has several screen options, such as theater or standard modes. If you want an app to display your media, there are a LOT to choose from. The one we use is in the lineup, so we’ll be good to go. I was surprised at how good the sound from the TV is. We use speakers, but if we didn’t, the sound from it is good—I usually am annoyed at TV sound but I could be fine with this one’s sound. We paired it with eArc and it was simple to do. I like the flat-bottom plate stand that it comes with vs. feet on each end. It’s sturdy and sleek and if you can’t hang the TV on the wall (like in an apartment or something), it actually would work to set it on a mantle with the stand. I thought that I’d take a half star off for the thickness, which affects the frame I’ll have to build, but since measurements are listed, I don’t think that’s necessarily fair. We got it to frame and view art and photos mainly, and the frame we will build will need to be thicker than I had wanted, but the anti glare and picture is so good, I’m OK with that. We don’t walk up to it from the side, so it really won’t be that big of a deal. All that said, if you’re looking for a great picture plus good sound without having to use external speakers, I recommend this one.

Had been playing with the 55" Hisense U7 model for the 4th day now and coming from my, much more expensive, OLed Tv from my living room i can truly say that this TV it's worth every penny. 🤩Highlights: ->HDR ...The difference in black levels is noticeable — the OLED still wins in shadow detail and uniformity — but the U7 compensates with excellent peak brightness and very punchy color. HDR is where this TV really shines: specular highlights stand out clearly, and in bright scenes the overall contrast can actually look a bit stronger than on my G3 thanks to the U7’s higher sustained brightness. ->🖼️ ...Color accuracy out of the box is solid, and the panel produces a vibrant, high‑impact image that works especially well for HDR movies and sports. ->🚴 ...Motion handling is clean with minimal artifacts, and gaming performance is responsive with low input lag and smooth VRR support. ->💽 ...Google TV interface runs smoothly, and app performance has been one of the best i've encounter going head to head with other much more expensive flagships out there. Now there are few things that i think need some work like the blooming effect while it's not noticeable it's still present and the matte panel does help with viewing angle specially in brighter rooms i feel that it just amplifies a bit the little blooming that's happening in more challenging scenes. Overall, the Hisense U7 offers impressive brightness, strong HDR performance, and great gaming responsiveness, making it a well‑rounded and high‑value option in its price range.

This TV is pretty amazing, it only took a few minutes to setup out of the box and if you have a Google account, it's is quick as 5 minutes to get going. You also don't have to use an account to set it up and use it but it sure does make it easier to get connected and get your basic TV apps going. So, what's probably most important to me is really three things - picture, sound and ease of use/responsiveness. The first (and likely is also the case for most people) is the picture quality. Brightness, sharpness and color balance. Without any tweaking I am pretty satisfied with the color and brightness and it's pretty clear that the mini LEDs do help with this where it can be really dark in one part of the picture and really bright in the other. There's still a little bit of glow if you have something on a totally black screen but compared to other cheaper TV's it's not nearly as bad or noticeable. There are numerous settings available to customize the picture to your specific tastes and there are modes available to make picking from available settings easier for switching between sports and movies. The only thing aside to the slight glow on a dark screen (which is minor) is the viewing angle. I'd say if you don't need viewing from extreme angles on the sides or it's in a really bright room (tons of windows where there could be direct sunlight on the screen) you might want to consider a higher end model. My living room has windows on the north and south walls, and when I set it up to demo it was something I noticed. In any other room though, it's great and didn't bother me at all. For this series, compared to other TV's around this same range, this one is pretty good in my opinion and isn't a reason I wouldn't consider it. The next is the built-in sound. Normally I don't really care but if you're minimalist and don't care for having separate soundbars, speakers and "extra" stuff, I have to say I am pretty impressed with this TV. Sound is more than loud enough for a casual watcher and for casual gaming with decent bass and mid/high levels. Overall, I thought the sound that is built-into this TV is pretty impressive and is overall balanced. You can easily add a Soundbar that supports HDMI ARC and the TV and the soundbar works together to power up together flawlessly eliminating another remote. The last, and sometimes overlooked thing I see in a lot of TV's is the UI and how easy it is to navigate without having too much loaded up garbage that makes it difficult to just find what you want to watch and watch it. Google has got the UI pretty good and it does tend to remember and know what you like to watch but all of the Apps are easily accessible so you can just completely ignore what's there and go right into the apps you want to watch shows on. That said, if you're not sure what to watch I like how Google TV recommends things and the included free programming (though much of it is ad supported if it's free). Anyway, there are wildly different opinions on which TV OS is best but what I can say that is probably most useful is Google TV has TONS of apps and games. In addition and what is probably most important is this TV's OS is VERY REPONSIVE for once!! I have two other TV's (one is a Google TV) and the other is a Samsung TV. The other Google TV i have is HORRIBLY slow, and the Samsung with Tizen OS is pretty responsive, but I'd say this TV even edges out the Samsung in terms of performance and responsiveness in navigating content and menus. Bottom line, this TV was a pleasant surprise in this regard. The last thing, while small and sometimes not important to a lot of people, it is important to me and that's the remote control! My only complaint was sliding the cover to put batteries in but after that my complaints were all reversed in to praise! I love how responsive this remote is and the overall feel and touch of it. I also LOVE that it's backlit by just picking it up which is AWESOME! Not even my high end Samsung OLED TV has a remote this good. While my high end Samsung OLED outcompetes this one in picture quality, this TV definitely has a better remote and the OS is far easier to navigate and is more responsive. Overall, I'm impressed with this TV and would absolutely recommend it, especially if you see it on sale and are in the market for getting a newer one either to replace a slow TV (like my other Google TV that I can hardly stand to turn on) or just add to a room like a game room.

The Hisense 55" Class U7 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K HDR Smart Google TV is a great TV with excellent picture and sound and rich with features. Following are my observations after using it daily: - This TV was quite easy to set up, connect to WiFi and configure. It comes with a User Guide, but you can also just turn it on and it will walk you through configuring all the settings and downloading the applicable streaming Apps to get up and running in no time. - The TV comes with a 2-year warranty on parts and labor. - It is a nice looking TV with a slim design. The first feature I noticed immediately is the screen is anti-reflection and glare free. When turned off, the screen kind of looks like it has a matte finish. I absolutely love this feature. My old TV did not have this and based on where my TV sits, relative to my windows, I always had a terrible glare from the window on my TV, along with a glare from any lights I had on at night. In some cases it was hard to see some shows with the sun glare on that TV. With my new Hisense TV, I have no glare at all! It is so nice to be able to clearly see my whole TV with no window or light glare! - It has a Hi-QLED MiniLED Pro picture. The picture quality is terrific! The colors are very vivid and natural, the blacks are deep and it has good contrast, and the brightness and clarity are also great. I'm very impressed by the picture quality. - I was surprised by how good the the sound quality is on the TV. I do not use a soundbar, so I have been used to a pretty basic sound with past TV's. There is a noticeable difference in the sound quality of this TV compared to my previous TVs. It has built-in 2.1.2 multi-channel surround sound, much like many soundbars. - This TV comes with a Native 165Hz Game Mode with ultra-high165Hz refresh rate and a motion rate of 480. I have connected my XBox and played multiple games. The action sequences are great, with a clear, smooth picture. There is no lag, blur or stutter when playing war and sports games. Likewise, I have been watching NBA and NHL playoff games this past week and the picture quality and motion have been great and very crisp. - The TV has 4K resolution and an AI 4K Upscaler feature. With the upscaler, it improves the quality and sharpness of older shows that are not in 4K. - There are plenty of ports to handle a lot of connections, including four HDMI 2.1, one composite video, one LAN, one Optical Digital Audio and two USB ports. - Another useful feature is the AI RGB light sensor, which automatically adjusts the brightness and color based on the room lighting. This is noticeable when watching with the room lights on and then switching off the lights, which I like to do when watching movies. - The remote control is backlit and has voice control. I love having a backlit remote. My last TV remote did not have this feature and I often had to turn on the light on my phone to see what I was pressing on the remote in a dark room. Overall, I am very happy with the features, picture and sound of my Hisense U7 Series TV! I can easily recommend it.

The Hisense - 55" Class U7 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K HDR Smart Google TV is v-e-r-y impressive for it's price range. You can get 55" TVs for less these days, but not with these features and quality. Unpacking was simple and so was the process of installing the stand (which gives you an option of higher or lower lift). It comes with a Philips tool for the screws, but I recommend you use a regular screwdriver. At @ 35 lbs. it was not a problem to quickly set it on my table. Once plugged in, it started right up and went thru a few quick questions for initial setup. Being a Google-centric smart TV, the key is signing in with your Google account and going from there. Once into the Home page, you can choose from any number of streaming services to sign into. Once you've done that, the Google system will give you access to the content of the services. All worked great without any glitches. The only thing I had trouble with was getting access to the remote's battery compartment. But, with a little effort you can get it to work. The picture is excellent. The images are bright, clear, vibrant and with deep blacks - yet not overly saturated or processed. I hooked up my Apple TV and a Gaming PC and each worked great. The Hisense automatically switched to 165Hz game mode when I was gaming - a nice touch. There are a number of impressive features and technical specs I won't take time to address here. But there is one thing that has unexpectedly blown me away - the sound quality. I've pretty much gotten used to considering TV speakers as a thrown-away feature. Something that you only rely on when you can't get your externals or soundbar working. But the Hisense - 55" Class U7 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K HDR Smart Google TV has EXCELLENT SOUND! I actually checked to make sure my sound bar was off when I heard the quality of the TV's speakers. Wow. Maybe I'm out of the loop, but I have never heard this quality of sound come from a TV before. The site describes it this way: "2.1.2 Multi-Channel Surround & Tuned by Devialet Multi-channel speakers create room-filling audio with clearer dialogue, immersive stadium atmosphere, and directional sound effects — so you hear the crowd roar, cinematic soundtracks swell, and in-game action move around you." I totally agree. So? My verdict is the Hisense - 55" Class U7 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K HDR Smart Google TV is a win-win. I love mine and absolutely recommend it.

I was excited to evaluate and review the Hisense - 55" Class U7 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K HDR Smart Google TV (2026). It arrived well boxed and in perfect new condition with power cord, remote control and heavy duty stand base and legs. The base and legs needed to be assembled and installed and once they were, the Hisense stood up securely and stable. Once plugged in and powered up, the next steep was pairing the nicely designed remote control. It was easy to pair and easy to use. The buttons are well laid out and very intuitive to use. With buttons for YouTube, Netflix, Prime, Disney, Kid and a buttom that can be customized to your desired application or channel. A screensave with numerous photos and videos is included. With a 55" non-glare screen, the Hisense is easy to view in most any location or condition. The room I tested it in was brightly lit by outside sunshine and performed beautifully. It was easy to see and the color did not wash out in the bright light. It is amazing in a darkend environment. The Hisence television was quite easy to set up, download applications to it and modify it to my desired useage. Google TV is the base software driving the Hisense and comes preloaded with the following channels: Google Freeplay (165) Hit Shows (47) Movies (104) Classic TV (66) News & Opinion (58) Reality (136) Local (181) Sports (118) Crime (80) Game Shows (27) Entertainment (98) Comedy (52) Home & Design (38) Food (33) Nature & Travel (49) Lifestyle (67) Daytime (23) Gaming & Anime (21) Kids (71) Music (95) Espanol (201) International (40) Local (181) Miscellaneous (7) Wow! Who needs cable? Seperate accounts for each viewer can be set up. Applications for shows and internet browsing that can be downloaded include: Roku, Hulu. Plex, Tubi, Hisense Channels, Instagram, Vidaa, YouTube Music, Tik Tok, Google, Facebook, DuckDuckGo, Wikipedia and Global Streaming. You must connect the Hisense to your Wi-Fi network to be able to connect to the internet. The Hisense - 55" Class U7 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K HDR Smart Google TV (2026) television is a beautiful TV. There is so much content available in a fantastice design and it's quality shines through! I would recommend this to friends and family.