Hisense - 55" Class U7 Series Mini-LED QLED UHD 4K Smart Google TV (2025)

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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Great Value and Great Performance

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  The 55U75QG is the third Hisense television we have had. The first one was in 2017 and the second one was in 2021, and the brand just keeps getting better and better as time goes on. We still have the first TV and the second one has been passed on to a family member and both are still working just fine, so any reservations I may have had in the past regarding value-priced televisions have been quashed. I am also rethinking my usual “buy the best you can afford” approach when it comes to certain products. Televisions seem to benefit greatly from the trickle-down effect and while budget-priced products may not contain bleeding-edge tech, they are not far behind and now have capabilities that should satisfy all but the most discerning videophile out there. The U7 Series from Hisense, while not at the very low end of the marketplace price spectrum, does contain a great feature set for the price point they compete at. One thing that decidedly stands out to me is the sound quality from the built-in amplifier and speakers in this TV. For the longest time when I looked at power ratings of built-in audio amps on TVs, it seemed like most were coming in at 20 watts of total power. This 55-inch set has a 50-watt amp along with a 2.1.2 speaker system that provides for a built-in Dolby Atmos experience. This TV provides audio performance that is beneficial to those who are hard of hearing and need some extra “oomph” when it comes to volume and don’t want to be burdened with the complexities and expense of an additional sound bar or audio system interface. The U7 Series also contains most of the “good stuff” currently popular in the television market including, a 4K Ultra-HD Mini-LED Pro panel with local dimming, the Google TV platform that is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit, Variable Refresh Rate from 48 to 165 Hz, a Game Mode Ultra with auto low-latency, multiple HDR compatibilities, and Artificial Intelligence picture processing with upscaling capability for sources that are less than 4K in resolution. While I don’t have the capability to assign testing values to any of this stuff, those internet sites that are able to do so will have reviews out soon enough. I will say though that the 55U75QG does provide an excellent picture for those of us that do not wish to turn TV calibration into a hobby. I made only a couple of small changes, while there are a multitude of menus allowing for vast customization by those who do like to fiddle with that stuff. The picture is as good as any of the much more expensive televisions living under our roof. Some general observations I have made are: it is very welcome to get a backlit remote - EVERY TV should come with this, there is ample memory with 20GB on board, composite A/V input is via a 3.5mm mini jack requiring an adapter if your external device has the old RCA-type connectors, ALL of the four HDMI inputs are rated for up to the maximum refresh rate which hasn’t always been my observation in the past, there is a wide array of the usual jacks and ports and I can’t think of anything that is overlooked for connectivity, and Hisense includes a TWO-year warranty which is one year more than I am used to seeing on most electronic products. The TV does come with a paper “Quick Setup Guide” and there is an embedded E-Manual which provided a QR code that takes you to a version of the full manual you can view on your smartphone. Not my favorite way to read an owner’s manual, but I’ll chalk that up to my age. There is mention that you can find the User Manual on the Hisense website, but try as I might, I could not locate it. This 55 inch TV weighs just over 33 pounds without the stand and that is about half the weight of the 15-year-old, fluorescent-backlit, 55 inch TV it is replacing. The TV does not have the sexy, slim-profile a lot of modern TVs now have, but I suspect that is due to the five different speakers built in to the chassis and the need for the cabinet structure to surround the drivers and their baffling on the backside of the set. The stand for the TV consists of two very nice metal legs that securely attach using four bolts. I only mention this after having experience with TVs from other manufacturers that use plastic legs that snap into place with no attaching hardware. There is also a plastic cover that snaps over the legs to give a more finished look to the stand although the legs by themselves are very presentable. Wall-mounting utilizes a 200 x 400 VESA pattern. There are a couple controls on the bottom edge of the TV that will probably go unnoticed by most people and that is an on/off and multi-function, single pushbutton to use if the remote is not present. Short and long presses allow you to work through all of the functions. The other is a small slide switch that allows you to turn off the built-in microphone in case you don’t like smart devices that eavesdrop on your conversations, ready to accept a voice command from you (it arrives in the “on” position). The remote control, besides the welcomed back-lighting, is of an intuitive design that is easy to use and of a style that works as intended. I mention this because of another manufacturer’s remote that has a switch that toggles back and forth for volume up/down and it is very easy to depress straight down which mutes the sound, and can be very frustrating to use. The remote is a nice size and weight with a brushed metal top plate surrounding the buttons and it feels good in the hand. The Hisense U7 Series of TVs should please the frugal shopper with their price point, yet have enough features and performance to make the discriminating shopper more than happy. Remember the money you saved when in a few short years you get the yearning to upgrade to a new TV that has managed to find even more features and performance to warrant an update. Hisense continues to step up their game and it obviously shows in their product line for 2025.

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  Posted 2 weeks ago by pillboy

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Incredible panel for gaming and movies

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  Being an avid gamer since childhood, I am always keeping my eyes open for anything, and everything that will take my gaming experience to the next level. Having used every type of display over the years, including hand-held devices, CRT monitors, all types of TV screens, laptops, and so on, the large format display has always seemed to be lacking one way or another for gamers. The new Hisense 4K Mini LED display has changed my mind and has become the centerpiece to my gaming setup. *** SIZE *** Having a smaller room and sitting relatively close to my screen I chose the 55” display and it has been the perfect fit for me. It still feels huge for my room and is the smallest version they offer in this model, with the size ranging from 55” all the way up to 85” If you have a bigger room and more distance between you and the display, by all means get the size that feels comfortable to you and your personal setup. I can only imagine how massive the 85” would look! *** SETUP *** Out of the box setup for my 55” panel was extremely easy and quick. In fact, I did it all by myself. The 55” version weighs about 32 pounds, so it was relatively easy to maneuver. From unboxing and attaching the base stand supports, to setting it up on my stand and getting it connected, and updated, the time was about 15 minutes. *** INITIAL REACTION *** Wow! The first thing I did was load up Avowed on my Xbox (see my attached review photo). The screen popped like no other large format TV display I have used in the past. The whites were brighter, the blacks were darker. The overall brightness of the screen was brighter being rated at 1000 nits, and the wide color gamut offered on this display is nothing short of amazing. Arguably one of the most intriguing features of this display is the 144Hz refresh rate. This is a pretty amazing feature for a large TV display, and the feature that caught my attention immediately when I learned they were being released. As stated before, being a gamer for life, having a higher refresh rate has, in the past, only been available through smaller gaming monitors and gaming laptop displays. Having a higher refresh rate on a large panel display has been a “game changer” so to speak. To summarize, there are several reasons that having a higher refresh rate is beneficial to gaming including, more frames displayed per second allowing for smoother visuals and better response times. This is more noticeable in fast paced games, but will help with all gaming titles, as everything simply looks and feels much faster, which translates to a better gaming experience no matter what you are playing. Another area that this helps, is the communication between your controller and the screen, which feels faster and more responsive. If that wasn’t enough, you also have AMD FreeSync built in which eliminates screen tearing. Another notable feature for gamers and makes this the first large format panel I would consider hooking my laptop up to for PC gaming. All of this coupled with the newer Mini-LED technology, have come together perfectly to give us a display that can satisfy every type of gamer and movie buff. Mini-LED tech has been an equal treat to my eyes for both gaming and watching movies. With this panel utilizing both Mini-LED tech (thousands of tiny LED’s), as well as full array local dimming (zone backlighting), both movies and games pop off the screen with colors, brightness, and details that are among the best in class. The first non gaming video test I tried was to load up the Blade Runner 2049 Blu-ray. This TV boasts AI features, including one Hisense calls “Filmmaker Mode” which is supposed to adapt to what you are watching and deliver the sound and visuals as the filmmaker intended. I figured what better way to test this feature than with one of my favorite sci-fi series. A film that has stunning visuals ranging from bright and vivid to dreadful rainy gloom. While I haven’t had the display long enough to test it with several films, I can honestly say that watching Blade Runner with Filmmaker mode turned on, felt like watching it in the theater. The blacks were deep and noise free, there were literally no artifacts present. The colors, when presented in this film, were rich and vibrant. The surround sound had fantastic fidelity that you could feel in the room. All in all, an extremely immersive presentation for gaming and movies alike. *** OTHER NOTABLE FEATURES AND THOUGHTS *** This panel is also both Dolby Atmos and IMAX certified. When you include these great features with the aforementioned Mini-LED and refresh rate, you have everything the human eyes and ears need to immerse you in your media choices and hold you there for hours at a time. As with most newer technology, the inclusion of smart AI features have also found their way into this TV panel. These settings include different ways to customize your TV, such as optimizing the display to your room's brightness automatically. The Google Home integration and menu screens are all presented well and are very user friendly. Setup options also include ways to integrate and use your other Google enabled smart home devices through the TV menu system if you choose to do so. The main menu screen looks sharp and provides the user with all of the options needed to customize and select apps and available inputs easily. The remote is built solidly, is backlit for dark environments, and includes quick buttons for several apps, as well as a customizable favorite button. The WiFi has been rock solid since initial setup and I have had no dropouts since I initially connected. *** IN CONCLUSION *** As technology progresses each year, and is now finding its way into large format TV panels, we are finally getting a glimpse of what the future holds for gamers in this category. Having five large TV panels (mostly from another big box manufacturer) in our home ranging in size and age, the Hisense U7 is by far the best looking, fastest, and easiest to use in the house. I dare say, I may be converted. All of the features included with this TV line are among the best in class in 2025. I can both highly recommend, and strongly urge you to stop into a local Best Buy to see this fantastic display in-person. Now, back to my gaming!

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  Posted 3 weeks ago by MrShinyCadillackness

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Looks and Sounds great

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  This is my second Hisense TV, the first one is just over 8 years old.  It's still an excellent TV (55H9D).  It ended up in my office as a presentation device.  I thought I'd compare this 55U75 to my aging S*** (XBR55X900C) that I still think has the best picture of the 8 TVs (and 2 projectors) that I own.  So I acquired a 4K (60HZ) HDMI 2.0 pass-through splitter, allowing me to send the same 4K HDR10 signal to two TV's at the same time.   This is the first fully local dimming QLED TV that I've owned.  It's my 4th with Google TV (which I love for its combined menus).  I'm anxious to see how much TVs have improved.  I went throught the EZ setup and registration, installing the Google TV app on my iPhone.  I first started a std HD DirecTV baseball game, I attempted to get the color and brightness settings of the two sets comparable.  The Hisense allows a much more complete set of modifications than the S***, the Hisense has four times the number of options.  It allowed me to "tune In" pretty comparable settings; the S*** seemed dimmer than the Hisense and all greens were a little brighter than the Hisense.  The blacks on the Hisense were much cleaner (HDR10 probably).   I believe I got the black levels to be equal (disabling HDR). Looking at a pure white screen the Hisense was slightly whiter and more even than the S***, and the S*** had a white light seepage in all 4 corners, where the Hisense was 100% consistent.  Both of them displayed close to a perfect inky black, but the Hisense had more shades of black, offering better black detail. But onto live TV. A side by side comparison of the two showed the Hisense offered a much better detail with fast motion, both claimed to offer something like 'motion flow' 165/240, but the Hisense with full motion clearly clearly showed better resolution of the fine details, the blades of grass were clearer and the lines on the field and numbers on uniforms were SHARPer.  With both set to their Sport to their "Sport" setting the Hisense had a better/faster image display.  The more I watched for differences, the more the Hisense revealed finer details, a better picture with fast moving action. On to a UHD 4K movie, both sharing the same signal.  Now up Wonder Woman.  I again attempted to get the colors as close to the same, by adjusting the two TVs during the Menu Loop; they were close, the Hisense still had a slightly brighter overall display; blacks and bright areas were nearly identical.  Both were very detailed in the picture quality, a credit to what UHD 4K can deliver.  After more critical watching of a few scenes a couple of times, it became clear that the darkest areas on the Hisense had more details hidden in the shadows, and in the fast paced full motion scenes the Hisense captured the edges more crisply, where the S*** smoothed out the details, the edges not as fine.   I also compared the sound from the two TVs, which I would normally be using through a Home Theater system but for this side by side evaluation I would not.  The S***'s sound was not nearly as loud or as clear as the Hisense, and the Hisense had better bass and a better vocal tone as I increased the volume.  The Hisense could almost fill a big room, not surprising its 2.1.2 Multi-channel surround sound (50 watts total - 2x10W, 20W, 2x5W) was much better than the S***.  The Hisense 55U75 also supports AMD's FreeSync Premium pro, which will help if used with a gaming console (or PC).  I didn't know TV's (vs high end Computer Monitors) offered this. Both TV's support casting and screen sharing.  The Smart TV are very similar, both have Google TV, The Hisense is a later implementation that is more complete then the Hisense.  Hisense has greatly improved its user interface from the 55H9D that I have in my office.  Hisense supports Apple Home, Apple Airplay and Google Home.  Google Home continues to get upgraded and improve the Smart TV offering. With a variety of streaming services, it can present a unified menu across the different services (see image). I quickly looked at my Fandango support on each, both fully supported all formats including UHD, I tested both with a 5G wireless connection and both streamed without any problems.  The Hisense 55U75 initial setup was very easy, up and running in less than 5 minute.  The easiest set up of any TV I've installed. In conclusion, outside of OLED displays, the Hisense is state of the art.  It has the best sound I heard from any stock TV.  It's not the thinnest profile, but to get more/larger speakers into the TV I suspect it had to be thicker.  The cords and cables all exit parallel to the back of the TV so that it can be placed close to a wall.  It can be hung on a wall with a 200x400 wall mounting bracket (not supplied).   But when watching this side by side, the Hisense 55H9D was the clear winner; I asked a few others what picture they preferred and all chose the Hisense.  It's a great "high end" QLED TV, that's going to give the bigger names a run for their money. 

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  Posted 3 weeks ago by 3Tcubed