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- Where to buy
- Contrast and black detail
- HDR effect quality
- Factory color reproduction
- Color reproduction after calibration
- Smoothness of tonal transitions
- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
- Blur and motion smoothness
- Console compatibility and gaming features
- Input lag
- Compatibility with PC
- Viewing angles
- TV efficiency during daytime
- TV features
- Apps
- Playing files from USB
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Panel type: LCD VA Odświeżanie: 165Hz Brand: HISENSE Resolution: 3840x2160 System: VIDAA Model year: 2025
Hisense U7Q PRO is a television that not only aims to replace the well-known U7NQ, but also to advance the series. Its predecessor managed to compete with technological giants in its price range last year, and even pulled a few aces from its sleeve. Now its successor steps into the game. And not just as a repeat performance, but as a real upgrade – with higher refresh rates, better contrast, and an even greater appetite for the market. Does the U7Q PRO maintain the good streak of the U7 series? We checked this thoroughly in our tests!
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Our verdict
7.4
Overall rating
The U7Q PRO is a TV that makes it clear within minutes: "speed is what matters here". Hisense has surprised us with how much they’ve packed into a device that doesn’t cost a fortune. A refresh rate of 165 Hz in 4K, and even 288 Hz in Full HD – not long ago, such figures were reserved exclusively for top-end gaming monitors. And here we have a mid-range TV with almost a full suite of features for gamers, confidently throwing down the gauntlet to much pricier competitors. But it doesn’t stop at speed. The U7Q PRO also boasts a very bright screen, peaking at an impressive 1500 nits. Like every Mini-LED, it has its typical "moods", occasionally exaggerating the image, but the overall visual effect remains very positive – especially in HDR content. It’s also worth mentioning the Vidaa operating system – fast, intuitive and equipped with features like AirPlay, a voice assistant, and a web browser. While it doesn’t offer the full range of apps found on Android, in everyday use the system performs exceptionally well. So, why is it “almost” perfect for gamers? It just lacks the HGiG feature, which allows for precise adjustment of brightness levels in HDR games. It’s a minor drawback, but it can be significant for console purists. Nevertheless, the U7Q PRO remains a very solid proposition – and a testament to the fact that Chinese manufacturers have not only caught up with competitors from Korea and Japan, but in some aspects have even begun to overtake them.
Advantages
Excellent contrast and black - true Mini-LED backlighting with VA panel (65")
Very good motion fluency - 4K@165 Hz panel
Very high HDR brightness - even above 1500 nits
Perfect for gaming - Low input lag, VRR, ALLM, 4x HDMI 2.1, 288Hz at 1080p.
Vidaa operating system has many features like Airplay, USB recording
Outstanding quality of tonal transitions
Disadvantages
No support for HGiG
Average viewing angles
Missing apps on the VIDAA platform
Movies and series in UHD quality7.2
Classic TV, YouTube7.1
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)6.7
Gaming on console8.3
TV as a computer monitor8.2
Watching in bright light6.2
Utility functions9.5
Apps7.7
Sound quality7.8
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HISENSE U7Q PRO - Competing TVs in this price range
HISENSE U7Q PRO - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) Other inputs: RCA (Chinch) Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Good
Stand type: Central
Kolor ramki: Graphite
- Regulacja podstawy: stand-Fixed
- Montaż na płasko: Nie
- Akcesoria: accessories-Stand
Hisense U7Q PRO is a television that looks like most models in this price range – decent and modern. The bezels are thin, and the screen fills the space well, so at first glance, it presents very nicely. The stand looks like one solid piece, but it’s just a plastic cover that hides two metal legs. It’s a shame because if this element were also metal, the overall impression would be better. If you want to mount the television on the wall – you can, but you need to know that the U7Q PRO is about 8 cm thick, so it may stick out a bit from the wall. Generally, it’s decent and aesthetically pleasing, without any cheap gloss. Just a classic design that doesn’t attract attention but also won’t ruin the decor of your home.
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HISENSE U7Q PRO - Contrast and black detail
8/10
Local dimming function: Yes, number of zones: 560 (20 x 28)
Result
340,000:1
Result
62,850:1
Result
42,000:1
Result
11,100:1
Result
7,500:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
Hisense U7Q PRO is a mini-LED television with a VA panel and – in the version we tested, 65 inches – 560 local dimming zones. It's worth noting straight away that this number varies depending on the size – larger diagonals get more zones, while smaller ones get fewer accordingly. But regardless, the dimming system itself works really solidly here.
The contrast is genuinely very good for the price range in which this model is placed. In optimal conditions, the U7Q PRO can achieve results close to six-figure values, which until recently was reserved for much higher-end equipment. In practice – in scenes like the one from the film Oblivion – the picture looks stunning. With the lights on in the room, it's hard at first glance to distinguish this TV from organic screens. Of course, it’s still an LCD with local dimming, so compromises are unavoidable. In more challenging scenes, where there are many small light sources, the U7Q PRO tends to dim too aggressively. Instead of a slight degradation of black – some details that should be visible disappear. This is a side effect of the algorithm, which firmly adheres to the principle of “black should be black,” even at the expense of subtle elements in the picture.
But nonetheless – contrast is one of the stronger points of this model.
HISENSE U7Q PRO - HDR effect quality
5.8/10
Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 94.3%, Bt.2020: 73.3%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
1129 nit
Result
323 nit
Result
721 nit
Result
267 nit
Result
736 nit
U7Q PRO is truly a bright television. In synthetic tests, it achieved over 1500 nits, which is an outstanding result for this price bracket. Such brightness – at least in theory – allows it to display HDR content as intended by the creators, even in more demanding scenes with strong lighting. In practice, it performs very well, but not always perfectly. In bright scenes with large areas – like the test screen with intense sunlight from the film "Pan" – the U7Q PRO makes a huge impression. It can even dazzle with its light, which is definitely an advantage in the context of HDR content. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always manage to maintain this when there are many small bright details on a dark background. In such moments, the local dimming algorithms tend to dim some bright elements to maintain good blacks – and the side effect is that some details simply vanish from the frame. This is a classic compromise in mini-LED televisions – and the U7Q PRO is no exception. With such a large number of dimming zones, however, one could have hoped for a slightly more mature algorithm responsible for their control. Fortunately, the overall perception of HDR content is very positive. The U7Q PRO is not only bright but also colourful, thanks to the PFS LED (QLED) coating, the coverage of the DCI-P3 colour palette is at 95%, and BT.2020 around 73%.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
We compared the U7Q PRO with a reference screen in two scenarios: popular content mastered at around 1000 nits (which is similar to most movies and series on streaming platforms), and more demanding material with peak brightness of 3000 nits – to see how the TV copes with adapting to the most advanced content.
As you might expect, the U7Q PRO performs excellently with typical material. A sample scene from Billy Lynn looks very good – thanks to the high peak brightness, the TV practically doesn’t need to adapt anything. The image is contrasty, details in bright areas are preserved, and a slight boost in the brightest sections doesn’t hinder the viewing experience.
It performed somewhat worse with extreme content – like the scene from the movie Mr. The brightest details may seem slightly flattened, and the colours are somewhat less saturated compared to the reference image. This effect could partially be mitigated by dynamic tone mapping (DTM), but unfortunately – as with many other TVs – in the U7Q PRO this function simply brightens the whole image, losing the sense of adaptation. Therefore, we definitely do not recommend using DTM – it’s better to leave it turned off.
HDR luminance chart:
Luminancja HDR
Luminance of RGB colors
The U7Q PRO supports all the important HDR formats that matter when watching films and series – there's the classic HDR10, HDR10+, and of course, Dolby Vision. And that's good because these last ones make the biggest difference in everyday viewing. In content based on HDR10, the picture looks fine, but sometimes it lacks detail – especially where light and shadow should subtly merge. Watching the same material in Dolby Vision gives a noticeably better effect: more details, better balance, and more natural brightness. It's still not a reference level, but the difference is noticeable – and definitely a plus for the U7Q PRO.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: Dolby Vision
Factory color reproduction
6.2/10
We tested the U7Q PRO in the best possible picture mode that this model offers – Filmmaker Mode. And indeed, this mode performs the best in terms of colour reproduction. But that doesn’t mean it’s perfect. In our test unit, both in SDR and HDR content, the image had a slightly cooler tone. The white balance was shifted towards blue, which made the overall image feel a bit "cooler." It may not be glaring, but it is definitely noticeable – particularly on white backgrounds, which instead of being neutral, seemed slightly bluish. Additionally – as we mentioned earlier – the television has a tendency to slightly brighten and oversaturate the image, which is also confirmed by the gamma and EOTF charts. All of this together means that without calibration, the image may appear somewhat unnatural – too cool, with slightly exaggerated dynamics. That’s why we decided to perform our own calibration – and you can see its effects and charts below.
Color reproduction after calibration
7.5/10
Thanks to calibration, we've managed to tame the white balance in SDR and HDR content. For SDR material, the effect is really quite good – the image becomes neutral, cohesive, and simply pleasant to watch. Everything looks the way it should.
HDR performs a bit worse. Although the white balance looks correct and overall the image gains naturalness, unfortunately, the delta E errors are still noticeable. Why? Because Hisense's U7Q PRO model does not give us full control over how the television manages brightness in HDR mode. And this is where the limitation arises. When we look at the EOTF curve for HDR content, it clearly shows what we mentioned earlier – at the beginning of the graph, there’s a noticeable drop, meaning the television darkens the smallest portions more than it should. On the other hand, those brightest elements can be overly bright. As a result, some details are lost, others are too aggressive, and overall control over brightness doesn't always align with what we’re trying to achieve during calibration.
Does the image look better after calibration? Definitely, yes, in terms of colour. But when it comes to brightness management in HDR, one must accept that the Hisense U7Q PRO will still do it in its own way.
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Smoothness of tonal transitions
9.5/10
The U7Q PRO handles tonal transitions really well. Colours blend smoothly, with no banding, stripes, or strange artefacts. Even in tougher scenes that typically expose any imperfections – there was nothing to criticise here. The picture simply looks clean. The gradients – both colour and grey – are fluid, nothing tears, nothing distracts. It's one of those elements you don't notice while watching… certainly not with the U7Q PRO.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
7/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
If someone happens to come across older materials where the banding issue arises – Hisense has a solution for that. In the U7Q PRO, we find a feature called "Smooth and Gradient Picture". Set to the "Medium" level, it works really well – eliminating most gradient problems without smoothing the entire image like a blur in Photoshop. 😉 Film grain remains, details don't disappear – that's exactly how it should work. Well done on the implementation!
As for scaling weaker materials, it's simply good. It's not at the level of the most expensive TVs with advanced upscaling, but older content looks good. There is some minor banding at very low resolutions, but that's perfectly normal and hard to avoid. On the plus side – even with the oldest materials, there is no overscan effect, the image isn't cropped or artificially stretched.
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Blur and motion smoothness
7.5/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 165Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: Yes
BFI function 60Hz: Yes, 120Hz (double contours)
BFI function 120Hz: Yes, 240Hz (double contours)
Brightness drop with BFI: 60%
“Speed” – this word was most frequently mentioned during our tests of the U7Q PRO. The television is equipped with a 165 Hz panel, which in itself is impressive – especially considering we’re talking about a mid-range model. Of course, PC gamers will benefit the most from its full capabilities, but even during everyday viewing, it’s clear that this is a fast and efficient panel. Like most modern televisions, the U7Q PRO can also enhance the smoothness of films that were originally recorded at 24 frames. In the menu, we find a slider that allows us to adjust the effect to our own preferences – from a more cinematic feel, with subtle motion, to a stronger smoothing with the characteristic “soap opera effect.”
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
Blur (BFI function enabled):
Smużenie (1080p 288Hz):
The U7Q PRO handles motion blur quite well, although – as you might guess – it’s not at the level of organic panels. Nevertheless, in everyday use, whether for sports, action films, or dynamic games, the picture remains sharp and clear. There are some blurrings present, but they are not bothersome and quite unobtrusive. For more demanding users, there is also the BFI (Black Frame Insertion) feature, which inserts black frames. And indeed – it allows for almost complete elimination of motion blur, but as is often the case, at the expense of brightness and sharpness of contours. When BFI is turned on, the image becomes noticeably darker, and the outlines of objects are doubled. Therefore, we consider this feature more of a curiosity – it’s nice that it exists, but it’s unlikely to be something you use every day.
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Console compatibility and gaming features
8.5/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 288Hz
- Dolby Vision Game Mode:
Yes
Correct implementation of HGIG:
No - 1080p@120Hz:
Yes
- 1440p@120Hz:
Yes
- 4K@120Hz:
Yes
- Game bar:
Yes
Hisense U7Q PRO is a TV that seems to have been designed with gamers in mind. We have practically everything that can be expected from a gaming screen: variable refresh rate (VRR), automatic mode (ALLM), and as many as four HDMI 2.1b ports with full bandwidth of 48 Gb/s. Additionally, there’s a clear and quite functional Game Bar, as well as a well-implemented Dolby Vision GAMING mode that works seamlessly with Xbox Series S and X consoles.
Sounds like the ideal? Well, almost. Unfortunately, Hisense has still not implemented the HGiG feature, which is the system's tone mapping limitation on the TV's end. This means that when configuring HDR brightness on the console, we do it “by eye” or look for settings in online guides, as the screen does not display its actual brightness range. It’s a shame – because HGiG makes it easier to match the console to the TV and helps avoid overexposed or too dark scenes in HDR games.
Fortunately, the other elements work very well. Input lag is low, responsiveness is excellent, and the handling of other features is faultless. And although not everything worked perfectly, the U7Q PRO can still be confidently recommended to gamers.
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Input lag
9.8/10
In terms of signal delay, the Hisense U7Q PRO performs exceptionally well. For 120 Hz content, the input lag stays below 10 ms, which translates to a lightning-fast response – the screen almost instantly reacts to our movements, something console and PC gamers will particularly appreciate. With 60 Hz content, the situation looks a bit worse, as the response time doubles – this is natural and applies to virtually all televisions. Nevertheless, it still remains below 20 ms, which can be confidently regarded as a very good result, almost close to perfection – and in practice, it’s hard to feel this during gaming.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 18 ms | 2160p60: 18 ms | 2160p60 DV: 18 ms |
| 1080p120: 9 ms | 2160p120: 9 ms | 2160p120 DV: 9 ms |
| 2160p60: 18 ms | ||
| 2160p120: 9 ms |
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Compatibility with PC
8.2/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Average
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 9ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR
Max refresh rate: 165Hz
G-Sync: Yes
Playing on a PC with the Hisense U7Q PRO is pure fun. Low input lag, a full 165 Hz in 4K and even 288 Hz in Full HD – these are numbers we wouldn't expect from a TV at this price. In this regard, it's really hard to nitpick. If someone is looking for a large screen for gaming from a PC – the U7Q PRO can confidently serve as a monitor. It performs a bit worse for everyday text work. Although chroma 4:4:4 is present, so theoretically, everything should look good. But in practice, grey text on a dark background looks strange – vertical lines are sharp, but horizontal ones can blur, disappear, or look slightly dimmed. However, it's fair to add that if you use the TV as usual – that is, from a few metres away – you're unlikely to notice this. The issue only becomes apparent when someone places the U7Q PRO on a desk, a metre from their face, and starts working with text or spreadsheets. If you plan to use it in this way – it’s worth keeping this in mind.
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Viewing angles
3/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 70%
In this regard, the U7Q PRO performs averagely. The television is equipped with a VA panel, which is not known for its wide viewing angles. When you start looking at the screen at an angle, the image clearly loses brightness and the colours start to fade. This is a completely normal phenomenon in VA panels without additional coatings to widen the angles – so if you plan to watch from the side or with a larger group, it's worth keeping this in mind. On the other hand, head-on – the image looks great, with deep blacks and very good contrast, much better than on IPS/ADS panels.
HISENSE U7Q PRO - TV efficiency during daytime
6.2/10
Matrix coating: Satin
Reflection suppression: Good
Black levels during daytime: Very Good
As we mentioned earlier – the U7Q PRO is a really bright TV, especially when it comes to HDR content. For SDR materials, the TV dims a bit, but an average brightness level of around 500 nits is still a very solid result. This means you can easily watch TV or movies even in quite a bright room. Only under very extreme lighting – like direct strong sunlight on the screen – can visibility suffer a bit. Fortunately, Hisense has applied a satin anti-reflective coating that effectively reduces reflections, and the blacks maintain their depth even during the day. This makes a difference and allows for comfortable use of the TV in various lighting conditions.
Matrix brightness
Average luminance SDR
Hisense U7Q PRO: 472 cd/m2
HISENSE U7Q PRO - TV features
9.5/10
System: VIDAA
- HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
- Other inputs: RCA (Chinch)
- Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
- Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
- TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
Classic features:
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): Yes
- Recording programming: Yes
- Picture in Picture (PiP): No
- RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen): RF
- Backlit remote control: Yes
- Teletext: Yes
- Audio only mode: Yes
- Possibility to connect Bluetooth headphones to the TV: Yes
- Possibility to simultaneously use Bluetooth headphones and the TV speaker: Yes
Smart features:
- AirPlay: Yes
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
- Wyszukiwanie głosowe: No
- Voice search in native language: Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
Classic features of U7Q PRO
If you plan to use the television in a more "classic" way, that is, for watching daily programs or connecting headphones, the Hisense U7Q PRO has almost everything you could expect. The television easily supports recording to USB, you can connect headphones via Bluetooth, and the remote control is backlit, which is still not standard even in more expensive models. While many people today are foregoing these classic features in favour of streaming apps, it's good to know that the U7Q PRO still does this well and without compromises (aside from the lack of PiP functionality).
SmartTV System: Vidaa
When it comes to smart features, in Europe this model runs on the VIDAA system. The system operates smoothly, has a built-in web browser, supports voice control (also in Polish), and includes AirPlay, which will please users of Apple devices. However, it should be noted that VIDAA is a closed system, so you won't find all the popular apps that we've become accustomed to with Android TV or Google TV. Before purchasing, it's worth checking whether the apps you actually use are available.
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Apps
7.7/10
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Playing files from USB
8.2/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
The built-in media player in the VIDAA system worked very efficiently and seamlessly on our U7Q PRO unit. The television had no trouble reading external video and audio files, as well as subtitles, making it convenient to watch movies from a USB drive or external hard drive. Most popular formats worked flawlessly, so there was no need to convert anything. The only complaint is a certain selectiveness in handling high-resolution images – not all of them opened. Therefore, you will find a detailed list of supported image resolutions (Mpix) in our comparison table.
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Sound
7.8/10
7.8/10
Subjective sound quality
Supported codecs
(TV speakers)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
Supported codecs
(external HDMI eARC audio)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
For built-in TV speakers, the U7Q PRO sounds surprisingly good. The audio is clear, with distinct mid and high tones, and while the bass is somewhat limited, it doesn’t completely disappear. One could say that for "TV speakers," the level is more than satisfactory. However, it’s worth noting that in our test unit, we couldn't play DTS:X audio from local files – the TV simply doesn’t support it. This means that if you’re counting on a cinematic surround effect solely from its built-in speakers, there might be a bit of a letdown. Thankfully, the TV seamlessly transmits DTS signals to an external amplifier, so if you have a home theatre – just connect it up and everything works as it should.
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Details about the matrix
Software version during testing: V0000.09.01T.P0528
Panel uniformity:
Backlight Type: Mini-LED PFS LED
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