Katarzyna Petru
The television that we recently saw as a prototype at the trade fair has just arrived in Warsaw. The Hisense 116UXQ model can now be seen live at the Audiocolor showroom just outside Warsaw – and it is the first finished product using RGB MiniLED technology. Sounds interesting? Definitely, because it’s more than just another “bright screen with a thousand zones.”
What is RGB MiniLED really, without the marketing?
Most MiniLED TVs use white or blue LEDs with a layer of quantum dots that later add colour to the image. Hisense took a different approach – instead, they used RGB diodes, which are separate red, green, and blue light sources. In practice, this means that the screen doesn’t require additional colour filters, and the light we see is purer and more natural. This is an extension of the MiniLED concept, but with a significant difference – the diodes are not only smaller but also “full-colour” made up of three smaller diodes: Red, Green, and Blue. By using these smaller, full-colour diodes, we achieve: Better brightness, richer colours, and potentially lower energy consumption.
Brightness at 5000 nits. Yes, five thousand.
In tests conducted by our editorial team, in Filmmaker mode, Hisense 116UXQ achieved nearly 5000 nits on the test pattern. This is one of the highest results we've ever measured in a TV of such a large diagonal.
On real scenes, the values are of course lower – as with every MiniLED – but the level still makes a huge impression. In everyday viewing, this means that the TV performs excellently even in very bright rooms, and HDR actually looks like HDR. Colour gamut? Over 90% coverage of the BT.2020 space, which practically places this model above most QLEDs and even higher than some QD-OLED panels. Colours are just more “vibrant”!
116 inches of pure light
There's no denying it – it's a massive TV. 116 inches makes practically every movie feel like a cinema experience, provided you have a wall that can support it. The 4K resolution in this size still makes sense – the pixel density is sufficient to see all the details from the couch. Additionally, it features a 165 Hz refresh rate with VRR support and a full package of HDMI 2.1, so the 116UXQ isn't afraid of next-gen consoles. Low input lag and full bandwidth of 48 Gb/s do their part – HDR games look truly impressive here.
If you're interested in purchasing a TV like this with RGB MiniLED, the Hisense 116UXQ is available for purchase at the Audiocolor showroom near Warsaw. The link to the website is below!
Audio and details that make a difference
It’s also worth mentioning the sound because Hisense hasn’t cut corners. Inside, there’s a 6.2.2 system created in collaboration with Devialet and Opéra de Paris, which truly delivers immersive, powerful sound. You don’t need a soundbar to feel the cinematic effect. The screen is covered with a Anti-Reflection PRO coating, and the AI Chroma Light Sensor automatically adjusts brightness and colour balance to the lighting in the room. It’s a detail, but it makes a difference – especially with such high luminance.
Revolution? No. But a very strong step forward
Is RGB MiniLED a revolution? Marketers will probably say yes, but we prefer the word evolution. Evolution towards increasingly precise, colourful, and energy-efficient backlighting. Hisense has shown that MiniLED has a lot more to offer – and that it is possible to improve on what many already considered the “peak” of this technology. Brightness, colour reproduction, and the massive 116-inch scale are impressive.
When the 116UXQ model arrives in our lab, we will closely examine contrast, blacks, and viewing angles. But we can already say one thing – Hisense has entered the premium segment with a very assured step.
