Compare: Hisense U7NQ vs LG QNED91T6A

Hisense, even though 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 to 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 fluidity, it's hard to have any complaints. The fast 144Hz panel combined with low input lag and gaming features like VRR and ALLM ensures smooth performance in games and a clear image in dynamic scenes. Even sports look flawless – everything is clear and without blur. On a daily basis, the television performs well. With a high brightness level of 915 nits, it can be used even in bright rooms without much issue. The program recording feature proves useful, allowing for greater flexibility in planning viewing sessions. However, there are minor things that can be annoying. The VIDAA operating system, while running quickly, doesn't offer as many apps as more popular platforms. Notably absent are Tidal and Spotify, which may be a limitation for some. In HDR gaming, the lack of HGiG support causes less precise detail reproduction. When using the TV as a monitor, sometimes font issues can be observed, especially on dark backgrounds. Hisense U7NQ is a television that surprises with its good picture quality and motion fluidity. Despite minor drawbacks, such as a less developed operating system and the absence of HGiG, it will perform well for both everyday viewing and gaming. It’s a solid choice for those looking for a modern device with rich features at an affordable price.

LG QNED91T is the only MiniLED-backlit TV from LG for 2024 that catches the eye with its innovative use of a VA panel. This is certainly a departure from the established standards of the Korean manufacturer with its top-tier LCD TVs, which typically used an IPS/ADS panel. But the result is positive – the panel combined with local dimming offers really good contrast. Blacks are deep and should satisfy most users. LG 65QNED91T6A is a very bright TV, so placing it in slightly challenging lighting conditions will not pose a challenge for it. In terms of motion fluidity, the QNED91T shows top class. The TruMotion feature works great, allowing for image adjustment according to personal preferences – from a classic, cinematic look to a more fluid effect. And the 120Hz panel makes it ideal for sports or gaming. For the latter, LG has prepared something special – four full HDMI 2.1 ports with a bandwidth of 48 Gbps, allowing for features like VRR and ALLM (and more). This, combined with low input lag, makes this equipment an excellent choice for gaming on a console or PC. Daily use of QNED91T is pure pleasure, mainly thanks to the WebOS system. The interface is intuitive, there's no lack of applications, and the Magic Remote included in the package significantly simplifies navigation through the menu. Operation is fast, and using the TV is comfortable thanks to the voice assistant. Unfortunately, the TV also has its weaknesses. Despite the advantages of the VA panel in terms of high contrast, the algorithms responsible for local dimming of the miniLED zones do not perform very well. In HDR content, there are situations where the picture is either too bright or excessively dark, which is particularly problematic in scenes requiring precision. Additionally - in practice, the differences between standard HDR10 and Dolby Vision are nearly invisible. This is a significant disappointment, especially in this class of TV. Nonetheless, the LG QNED91T is an interesting choice for those who need a TV with high brightness, considerable gaming capabilities, and appreciate the convenience of the WebOS system. If the priority is picture quality in HDR content, such as Netflix, Prime Video, or Max, we recommend considering alternative models, such as OLED B4 from the 2024 line, which is available for a similar price.

Hisense U7NQ is a television that uses a VA panel, key 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 acquire 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 number of 713 local dimming zones. Naturally, smaller sizes will have fewer zones, and larger ones more, positively affecting the overall contrast.

In very favorable conditions, the television achieves a contrast level of around 40,000:1. The local dimming technology handles managing bright and dark areas of the image exceptionally well, ensuring that the television faithfully reproduces details in complex scenes. Despite the large number of zones, there can be contrast issues in particularly demanding scenes where small, bright elements are set against a dark background. Sometimes the television may dim these elements too much, causing a loss of brightness, while at other times it may overly brighten them, leading to a halo effect—glows of light surrounding objects. This effect can be noticeable, for example, in a scene from the movie Sicario 2, where bright glows around the titles can be bothersome.

Nevertheless, the use of Mini LED technology with local dimming results in significantly better overall picture quality than televisions without this technology. The effect is particularly noticeable when watching movies in a dark room—blacks are deeper, and contrast is more pronounced, allowing you to fully appreciate the details hidden in dark shots.

QNED91T is a television with MiniLED backlighting, and in the tested size of 65", we counted 160 local dimming zones. The unit we tested, with a "1" at the end, is equipped with a VA panel, which offers significantly better contrast than IPS panels, which - note - can be found in the model LG QNED90T. Therefore, it's wise to be cautious when choosing a version to avoid disappointment regarding contrast. The model QNED90T is rather hard to acquire in Poland, but distribution can vary. Returning to our contrast tests, it performed really well in less demanding scenes. For example, in one of the scenes from the movie "Oblivion," we observed perfect separation of lights - it looked impressive. However, not everything is so straightforward. In a scene from "Sicario 2," we noticed that the screen was noticeably darker, deviating significantly from the reference image appearance. The television effectively eliminates the halo effect (i.e., the glow around objects), but this comes at the cost of brightness - and quite a considerable one at that. Despite these compromises, the contrast of LG 65QNED91T6A is genuinely solid. Of course, as is the case with MiniLED televisions, some limitations must be taken into account, but the overall impression is very positive.

The Hisense U7NQ 65 television showed impressive capabilities on the luminance chart, surpassing the 1000 nit barrier and achieving very high brightness scores effortlessly in the first, third, and fifth test scenes. However, just like 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 the large number of dimming zones, the algorithm in the television that controls these zones is unable to respond adequately — in this case, it strongly dims small elements like the moon or the light from a helicopter. Bright light that should dazzle us is too dim to be considered an HDR effect. Nevertheless, the television deserves praise for its high coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, at 96%, which allows it to accurately render most film scenes.

As befits a MiniLED television, LG QNED91T easily exceeds the magical barrier of 1000 nits on the luminance chart. In scenes where light played a key role, the effect was truly commendable. For instance, 1000 nits in the first scene of "Life of Pi" is a really impressive value, and the achieved 600 nits in the third and fifth scenes allowed for a true sense of HDR magic. However, problems arise with very small light elements on the screen, such as the moon, street lamps, or lights. Values around 100 nits - to put it bluntly - are disappointing, as these elements are so dark they are barely visible. The television deserves praise for covering 96% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and 75% of BT.2020. LG QNED91T leaves us with very mixed feelings, mainly due to the very aggressive dimming algorithms which, while effectively eliminating halo effect, do impact the brightness of smaller elements.

The Chinese manufacturer offers various picture settings in its televisions, but the best mode in this model is undeniably the Filmmaker Mode. Despite its name, this mode has its issues: the white balance, although roughly correct, is characterised by a strong dominance of warm tones due to the prominence of red hues, both in 4K and HD material. The Colour Checker test confirms these errors — deviations in samples can be seen in improper shades. As for brightness characteristics, the gamma responsible for HD material shows values below 2.4, which leads to some screen brightness. Meanwhile, the EOTF curve shows the television's problems with displaying small light elements, as confirmed by the previously described paragraphs.

All our tests are conducted in the best picture mode on each television. In this case, as usual, it’s the Filmmaker mode. The name of the mode suggests ideal colour reproduction; however, there were noticeable deviations from the correct image. Our unit, in terms of white balance, exhibited a significant drop in blue hues - both in SDR and 4K HDR materials - resulting in a noticeable yellowing of the image, evident in the comparison scenes from a movie with Tom Cruise. As we described earlier, QNED91T has a tendency to brighten the screen. This is confirmed by the gamma, which is quite significantly lower than the reference value of 2.4. Meanwhile, the EOTF curve, which is responsible for brightness in 4K content, showed some issues with the television’s ability to dim the image in the darkest areas, which we could observe in the paragraph describing the quality of the HDR effect. Although the Filmmaker mode is a pretty good "out of the box" mode, it still requires some adjustments.

Hisense TVs offer a range of image correction tools that allow you to adjust settings to your own preferences, which is why we decided to use these capabilities to bring the image quality closer to reference standards. In terms of white balance, we were able to eliminate the dominance of red, resulting in more neutral colours, which allowed for a more realistic image in both 4K and HD content. We noticed a similar improvement in brightness characteristics. The gamma, which previously led to excessive brightness on the screen, has been corrected, contributing to better detail reproduction in darker areas of the image while maintaining natural tonal balance.

However, the biggest challenge was calibrating the EOTF curve, which is responsible for brightness in 4K content. At first glance, the EOTF value looked almost perfect, but detailed tests revealed somewhat different results. When we looked closer — especially using the filter on the right side of the EOTF chart — we noticed how the TV manipulated 4K film content, often significantly boosting brightness. This effect was particularly noticeable in scenes from films like Pan and Billy Lynn, where the TV attempted to artificially increase the brightness of elements, impacting their naturalness. Despite these imperfections, the calibration yielded positive results, especially in terms of tonal improvement. For most users, the end result should be satisfying, particularly if they are looking to bring image quality closer to professional reference standards.

LG offers advanced calibration tools in its televisions such as 65QNED91T6A, which we took advantage of. When it comes to white balance, we managed to significantly correct it in SDR content. The picture mode in 4K HDR quality posed greater challenges, which, while still not perfect, looks significantly better than before calibration. The errors on the Color Checker palette and the colour palette are much smaller than in the factory settings. In terms of brightness characteristics, gamma for HD content is practically perfect, with a small exception at the end of the graph. However, the biggest issues the television faced were with brightness in 4K HDR content. Analyzing the EOTF characteristics in films, we noticed that the television manipulates brightness quite a bit, which we could observe in previous tests. Brightness is significantly boosted compared to the graph in the static test, and the television brightens certain scenes to the extent that some smaller details lose definition. Unfortunately, this is caused by an average backlight zone management algorithm in this model. Nevertheless, the calibration yields quite good results, especially regarding accurate colour reproduction.

Hisense U7NQ offers excellent smoothness in tonal transitions. Overall, the image is very well balanced, and the transitions between different shades of colour are nearly flawless. For more discerning viewers, slight banding can be noticed in darker tones; however, these imperfections are minimal and do not significantly impact the overall picture quality. The tonal smoothness is of a very high standard, making viewing content on this television exceptionally enjoyable, with no noticeable issues with gradients and colour transitions.

The gradation on LG QNED91T looks very good. There are only slight cutoffs in the brightest scenes, but the television handles blacks very well, providing smooth tonal transitions. As a result, the image is natural and pleasant to the eye, with no visible issues.

When it comes to smoothing tonal transitions, despite the presence of the "Smooth and Gradient Image" feature in the test sequence, we did not notice that the feature added anything — we recommend turning it off. As for upscaling, the television handled our model quite well, and the branches in the background are not overly jagged — the image appears quite plasticky. However, it has been slightly cropped by the so-called overscan.

When it comes to tonal transitions in lower quality materials, the television offers a well-known feature from LG TVs - "Smooth Gradation". We can control it at three levels: low, medium, and high. We recommend using the medium option, as it handles tonal transitions well without causing noticeable issues with removing the structure of objects or other artifacts.

On the other hand, when it comes to image scaling (upscaling), LG's Alpha processor performs quite well here. The image appears very smooth, with slight jaggedness in some elements, but this does not significantly affect quality. It looks really good, and the overall effect is very satisfying.

Hisense U7NQ has a refresh rate of 144 Hz, which definitely enhances motion smoothness. For movie enthusiasts, there are two features available: judder reduction and motion blur reduction. The judder reduction function minimises the effect of so-called judder, that is, unpleasant image jumps, particularly noticeable at lower frame rates. Meanwhile, motion blur reduction helps to sharpen fast-moving objects, which is useful when watching dynamic action scenes.

When it comes to trailing, the television has a decent response time, which means excessive trailing is not visible, except in specific situations, such as the test with the alien on a dark background. In such cases, slight artifacts may appear, but overall the television handles dynamic images well, providing satisfying motion quality.

The television has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which should satisfy most users in terms of motion smoothness. Additionally, QNED91T is equipped with TruMotion technology, which allows for smoother image display in films. With this feature, we can adjust the "De-Judder" and "De-Blur" sliders. The "De-Judder" slider reduces stutter in films, which is particularly useful when playing content with a lower frame rate, while "De-Blur" helps to reduce motion blur in fast scenes, which is important for sports or dynamic shots.

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

The TV also supports Dolby Vision, which is particularly important for gamers who value high contrast and rich colours in games that support this format. The Hisense U7NQ also features a Game Bar, allowing quick access to key settings during gameplay, as well as support for G-Sync technology, further reducing image tearing.

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

The LG 65QNED91T6A television is equipped with HDMI 2.1 ports with a full bandwidth of 48 Gb/s, providing full support for all the standards needed for gaming on modern consoles. We can count on variable refresh rate (VRR) support and automatic low latency mode (ALLM). This ensures smooth gameplay without delays.

Thanks to support for all popular HDR standards in gaming, such as HGiG and Dolby Vision, we can fully utilise the potential of the PS5 and XBOX One consoles. The television also easily handles lower resolutions than 4K, so even older consoles look good on it. The Game Bar makes it easier to access gaming-related settings, allowing us to quickly and intuitively adjust picture parameters and features for gamers. Additionally, the QNED91T offers NVIDIA GeForce Now functionality, allowing us to play in the cloud without needing a console. However, it's important to keep in mind that this solution is quite costly and somewhat falls behind the Xbox Game Pass, which is available only on Samsung televisions.

QNED91T LG is a great choice for both less experienced and more advanced gamers looking for a versatile television for gaming.

The input lag on the Hisense U7NQ is outstanding, at a maximum of 16 ms, which is a great result even in Dolby Vision mode. This achievement is worth noting, as the Dolby Vision mode often increases latencies in other TV models, but here it has been avoided. Thanks to the low input lag, gameplay is smooth and responsive, which will be appreciated by both casual gamers and more advanced users.

Input lag on QNED91T is really very low, even in Dolby Vision mode. This means we can expect a quick response time, which is very important in fast-paced games, where every millisecond counts. Regardless of whether we are playing in standard mode or HDR, the television offers very good results that will satisfy even the most demanding gamers.

Hisense U7NQ offers full support for chroma 4:4:4, which ensures good font readability, especially when working with text. Overall, the image quality and visibility of letters are at a satisfactory level. However, it's 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.

When it comes to gaming on a computer, LG QNED91T synchronises effortlessly with NVIDIA graphics cards and supports G-Sync functionality. The very low input lag makes gaming with a personal computer a real joy. The TV supports chroma 4:4:4, which provides excellent text readability. While we did notice slight blurring of fonts around the edges, overall the image looks very good, and readability is at an acceptable level.

The viewing angles on the Hisense U7NQ are typical for a VA panel. Unfortunately, they leave much to be desired. The television does not have a coating that expands viewing angles, which results in a significant drop in image quality when viewed at an angle. Colours become washed out, and contrast noticeably decreases, making this television best suited for direct viewing. This is a limitation that needs to be considered, especially if we plan to watch television with a larger group, where viewers may be seated at various angles.

As we mentioned in the paragraph about contrast, the television is equipped with a VA panel, which generally offers very good contrast compared to IPS panels. Unfortunately, VA panels have their weakness in the form of limited viewing angles, which is also evident in the case of QNED91T LG. The viewing angles here are not the best, and while the use of an angle-enhancing coating could significantly improve the situation, unfortunately, we don’t have that here. As a result, the picture loses quality when viewed from a greater angle, which can be problematic when more people are watching at the same time.

Hisense U7NQ comes equipped with a satin-coated panel that moderately suppresses reflections. Despite this, a brightness level of 915 cd/m² is impressive and ensures the TV performs very well even in bright rooms. Thanks to such high brightness, watching content during the day is not a problem, and the image remains sharp and clear even with a large amount of external light.

The TV LG 65QNED91T6A is equipped with a satin panel, which handles direct light reflections, such as from lamps or wall sconces, moderately well. In the first test photo with a large lamp, you can see how the reflection "spills across the screen." However, the QNED91T makes up for it in terms of brightness - an average SDR brightness of 580 cd/m² is sufficient for watching television even in more challenging lighting conditions. Because of this, despite issues with reflections, the TV performs well during the day.

Hisense U7NQ uses the VIDAA operating system, which generally runs quickly and smoothly, offering a user-friendly interface. There are plenty of apps available, but unfortunately, it lacks music streaming apps like Spotify and Tidal. This is a limitation that may deter users looking for a more developed app ecosystem.

The television offers many useful features that increase its versatility. The ability to record shows, support for AirPlay, as well as Bluetooth for connecting various peripheral devices ensure that the Hisense U7NQ can successfully serve as a central hub for home entertainment.

Hisense U7NQ has a modern look thanks to its narrow bezels and elegant single stand, which fits well with the rest of the device. However, the device itself isn't one of the slimmest on the market, especially compared to competing models from Korean manufacturers known for their exceptionally thin televisions. Despite this, the Hisense U7NQ still offers an aesthetic and stylish design that will easily blend into most interiors.

The most important thing in today's televisions, apart from picture quality, is the operating system. The one available in LG models is really very good. Of course, we're talking about the WebOS system, which offers most of the popular apps available in Poland, much like GoogleTV. What sets this system apart is primarily the excellent remote control with an accelerometer - the Magic Remote, which resembles a magic wand. Controlling with this remote is incredibly convenient. Additionally, the television offers a very good voice assistant that understands Polish perfectly.

In terms of user features, the television offers practically everything one could wish for. Here we find the ability to record programs from built-in tuners, support for AirPlay to connect an iPhone, and a mirroring function. We can easily connect keyboards, mice, or headphones, although keyboards are not essential thanks to the handy Magic Remote. Unfortunately, the PiP (Picture-in-Picture) feature is missing here, but it's such a specific function that only those who really need it will feel its absence. The QNED91T is a television that does not disappoint when it comes to daily enjoyment of its use.

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

The built-in player in QNED91T should satisfy most users. It handles Polish characters without issue and plays movies with subtitles from external drives. The player also manages most audio formats and photos, except for Apple HEIC files.

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

LG QNED91T comes with a set of 4 speakers in a 2.2 configuration with a total power of 40W. The TV sounds quite pleasant, and the subtle bass is noticeable. Of course, it's not on the level of an external audio system, such as a soundbar or home theatre, but it's sufficient for everyday use. It's also worth praising the support for audio formats DTS:X and Dolby Atmos, which significantly enhance the audio experience.

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