Katarzyna Petru
At IFA 2025 in Berlin, confirmation was given that could significantly shake up the premium segment. Hisense announced that by the second quarter of 2026, new LCD televisions with RGB miniLED TriChroma backlighting will hit the market – an advancement of the RGB LED technology that we had only recently seen in giants like 115 and 116 inches for 30 thousand dollars. Now it is supposed to be cheaper and much more accessible.
From 55 to 100 inches at reasonable prices
The new line – a successor to the U9 series – is set to include sizes from 55 to 100 inches. Importantly, Hisense is aiming for significantly lower prices than before:
55” – €1499
65” – €1799
75” – €2499
85” – €2999
100” – €4999
For comparison – today, for a 100-inch television of this brand with RGB LED, you might have to shell out even $20,000. The difference is therefore colossal.
ChooseTV AI Engine X and 165 Hz
Technically, the new generation will utilise the ChooseTV AI Engine X, which is responsible for intelligent backlight control and real-time image enhancement, among other things. Additionally, it supports a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, positioning these models intriguingly for gamers. Hisense will also add a new anti-reflective coating to improve viewing comfort in bright rooms. We can expect more details at the CES 2026 in January.
Dolby Vision 2 is getting closer
The first TV to support Dolby Vision 2 will be the massive 116UXQ, powered by the MediaTek Pentonic 800 chip – this chip was the first to receive certification for the new standard. There are strong indications that models from 2026 will also feature this capability. This makes sense, as Hisense is a launch partner for Dolby Vision 2.
However, it remains uncertain whether support will also be included in this year's series of U8Q and U7Q Pro, which utilise the same chip. If so, a software update could significantly extend their market lifespan.
This is a move that will significantly raise the bar for the competition. A few weeks ago, it was reported that Sony is also preparing its own LCD TVs with RGB LED in sizes ranging from 65 to 115 inches for 2026. So it seems that next year we will witness one of the more interesting rivalries in the high-end segment.
Size | Price (EUR) | Price (PLN) | Price (USD) | Price (GBP) | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
55” | 1499 € | ~6970 zł | ~1619 $ | ~1274 £ | ~2428 A$ |
65” | 1799 € | ~8365 zł | ~1943 $ | ~1529 £ | ~2914 A$ |
75” | 2499 € | ~11 620 zł | ~2699 $ | ~2124 £ | ~4048 A$ |
85” | 2999 € | ~13 945 zł | ~3239 $ | ~2549 £ | ~4858 A$ |
100” | 4999 € | ~23 245 zł | ~5399 $ | ~4249 £ | ~8098 A$ |
Source: flatpanelshd
