Maciej Koper
We visited the Hisense booth at this year's CES and although the manufacturer didn't showcase all the new models that will hit the stores, the presented prototypes give a clear signal regarding the direction the market is heading. Instead of focusing on minor tweaks, the company opted for fundamental changes in how screens generate colours and light.
MicroLED RGBY: The Return of Yellow in a Huge Format
One of the most popular spots at the stand was the monstrous 163-inch MicroLED screen designated 163MX. What sets it apart (besides the astronomical price of $150,000) is the use of RGBY technology, which adds a fourth yellow subpixel to the standard colour set. We examined this solution up close, and it may remind you of the old Sharp Quattron televisions. However, the goal here is much more modern. The yellow diode is incredibly bright and allows the entire screen to shine with immense power while consuming less energy. In practice, an image of such a massive diagonal looks stunning, offering cinematic scale and perfect black, although with a price nearing a million zlotys and still visible panel joins, it remains a fascinating vision of the future for the few.
Micro RGB (+C)
Another major innovation we checked out is the Micro RGB+C Evo technology, showcased in the flagship 116-inch model 116UXS. Hisense claims that previous solutions are now a thing of the past and introduces a fourth backlight colour – cyan (a shade of sea blue). This is intended to allow for an even wider colour palette, exceeding 110% of the BT.2020 standard. This is currently a value that goes beyond the capabilities of the present film industry! It was striking on-site how incredible the colour saturation was, which genuinely looks simply outstanding. The manufacturer has implemented advanced control here, which is meant to eliminate backlight errors such as the halo effect.
New Generation Laser TV
Hisense is also not slowing down in the category of 'laser televisions', which are ultra-short throw projectors. We saw the successor to the popular PX3 Pro model, the PX4 Pro, which brings a brightness increase to 3500 lumens and better contrast. This solution is ideal for those who want a 120-inch image without putting a huge glass panel in their room. However, the real star in the projector segment was the XR10 model. This device boasts a brightness of up to 6000 ANSI lumens, enclosed in a stylish retro casing. The XR10 can project an image with a diagonal of up to 300 inches and is packed with artificial intelligence that (according to the manufacturer) automatically adjusts the focus and image geometry. During our coverage, we saw how it performed in a bright room, and it must be said that the line between a projector and a traditional television is becoming increasingly blurred.
We checked all these new features live for you, analysing what is a real change and what is just a marketing slogan. If you want to see how the 163-inch giant performs in action and whether the additional colours in the backlighting actually make a difference, we invite you to watch our full material straight from Las Vegas!
