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- 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
The Hisense U7Q PRO is a television that not only aims to replace the well-known U7NQ, but also to expand the series. Its predecessor, last year, managed to compete with technological giants in its price class, and even pulled a few aces from its sleeve. Now its successor enters 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 examined this thoroughly in our tests!
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Our verdict
7.4
Overall rating
The U7Q PRO is a television that, after just a few minutes, sends a clear signal: "speed matters here." Hisense surprised us with how much has been 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 – until recently, such numbers were reserved exclusively for top-tier gaming monitors. And here we have a mid-range television with almost a complete set of features for gamers, confidently throwing down the gauntlet to much pricier competitors. However, it doesn't stop at speed-related attributes. The U7Q PRO also boasts a very bright screen, reaching up to 1500 nits at its peak. Like every Mini-LED, it has its typical "quirks" associated with this technology, sometimes slightly 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 such as AirPlay, a voice assistant, and a web browser. While we won't find the full range of applications known from Android, the system performs really well in everyday use. So why is it "almost" ideal for gamers? The only missing feature is HGiG, which allows for precise adjustments of brightness levels in HDR games. This is a minor flaw, but it may be significant for console purists. Nevertheless, the U7Q PRO remains a very solid proposition – and a testament that Chinese manufacturers have not only caught up with their competition from Korea and Japan but in some aspects have even begun to surpass it.
Advantages
Excellent contrast and black levels - true Mini-LED backlighting with a VA panel (65")
Very good motion smoothness - 4K@165 Hz panel
Very high HDR brightness - even above 1500 nits
Ideal for gaming - Low input lag, VRR, ALLM, 4x HDMI 2.1, 288Hz at 1080p.
The Vidaa operating system has many features such as 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
The 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 itself very well. The base looks like a single piece, but it is merely a plastic cover that conceals two metal legs. It's a pity, because if this element were also metal, the overall impression would be better. If you want to mount the television on the wall – it is possible, but you should know that the U7Q PRO is about 8 cm thick, so it may protrude a bit from the wall. Generally, it is decent and aesthetically pleasing, without a cheap sheen. Just a classic design that does not attract attention but also won’t spoil the décor of your flat.
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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 65-inch version we tested – 560 local dimming zones. It's worth noting from the outset that this number varies depending on the size – larger screens will have more zones, while smaller ones will have fewer accordingly. However, regardless of this, the dimming system works really well here.
The contrast performs exceptionally well for the price range in which this model sits. In optimal conditions, the U7Q PRO can achieve results close to six-figure values, which not long ago was reserved for equipment at a much higher level. In practice – in scenes like the one from the film Oblivion – the image looks stunning. With slightly dimmed light in the room, it can be difficult at first glance to distinguish this television from organic screens. Of course, it is still an LCD with local dimming, so compromises are unavoidable. In more demanding scenes, where there are many small light sources, the U7Q PRO tends to dim too aggressively. Instead of a slight deterioration in black levels – some details that should be visible disappear. This is a side effect of the algorithm that strongly adheres to the rule of "black should be black," even at the cost of subtle image elements.
But nevertheless – 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 range. Such brightness – at least in theory – allows for HDR content to be displayed as intended by the creators, even in more demanding scenes with strong lighting. In practice, it is often very good, but not always perfect. In bright scenes with large areas – like the test chart with intense sunlight from the movie "Pan" – the U7Q PRO makes a huge impression. It can almost dazzle with its brightness, which is definitely an advantage in the context of HDR content. Unfortunately, it doesn't always manage to maintain this when many small bright details appear on a dark background. In such moments, the local dimming algorithms choose to dim some bright elements to maintain good black levels – and the side effect is that some details simply disappear from the frame. This is a classic compromise in mini-LED televisions – and the U7Q PRO is no exception. However, with such a large number of dimming zones, one could have hoped for a slightly more mature algorithm responsible for their control. Fortunately, the overall perception of HDR content is decidedly 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%, while BT.2020 is 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 around 1000 nits (meaning the majority of films and series on streaming platforms), and more demanding material with peak brightness of 3000 nits – to check how the television adapts to the most advanced content.
As one might expect, the U7Q PRO performs excellently with typical material. A sample scene from Billy Lynn looks very good – thanks to its high peak brightness, the television hardly needs to adapt anything. The image is contrasting, details in bright areas are preserved, and a slight boost in the brightest parts does not hinder the viewing experience.
Performance was somewhat poorer with extreme content – like the scene from the film Mr. The brightest details may appear slightly flattened, and colours are a bit less saturated compared to the reference image. This effect could be partially mitigated through dynamic tone mapping (DTM), but unfortunately – as with many other televisions – in the U7Q PRO this feature simply brightens the entire image, losing the point of adaptation. Therefore, we definitely do not recommend using DTM – it is better to leave it turned off.
HDR luminance chart:
Luminancja HDR
Luminance of RGB colors
The U7Q PRO supports all the most important HDR formats that matter when watching films and series – there is classic HDR10, HDR10+, and of course Dolby Vision. This is good because it is the last of these that makes the biggest difference in everyday viewing. In content based on HDR10, the image looks fine, but sometimes it lacks detail – especially where light and shadow should subtly blend. Playing the same material in Dolby Vision gives a noticeably better effect: more details, better balance, more natural brightness. It is still not 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 offered by this model – Filmmaker Mode. And indeed, this mode performs the best in terms of colour reproduction. However, 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 skewed towards blue, giving the overall impression of being a bit "colder". It may not be glaring, but it is definitely noticeable – especially on white backgrounds, which seemed slightly bluish rather than neutral. 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 graphs. All this together means that without calibration, the image can appear somewhat unnatural – too cool, with slightly exaggerated dynamics. Therefore, we decided to carry out our own calibration – and you can see its effects and graphs below.
Color reproduction after calibration
7.5/10
Thanks to the calibration, we managed to tame the white balance in SDR and HDR content. In the case of SDR materials, the effect is really very good – the image becomes neutral, cohesive, and simply pleasant to take in. Everything looks as it should.
HDR performs a bit worse. Although the white balance appears correct and the image overall gains in naturalness, unfortunately, the delta E errors remain noticeable. Why? Because Hisense does not give us full control over how the television manages brightness in HDR mode with the U7Q PRO model. This is where the limitation comes into play. When we look at the EOTF curve for HDR content, we can clearly see what we mentioned earlier – at the beginning of the graph, there is a distinct drop, meaning the television darkens the smallest areas more than it should. On the other hand – the brightest elements can sometimes be overly bright. As a result, some details get lost, others are too aggressive, and overall control over brightness does not always match what we are trying to achieve during calibration.
Does the image look better after calibration? Definitely yes, in terms of colour. But when it comes to managing brightness in HDR, we have to accept that the Hisense U7Q PRO will 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, without any banding, stripes or strange artefacts. Even in more challenging scenes that typically expose any imperfections – there was nothing to criticise here. The image simply looks clean. Gradients – both coloured and grey – are smooth, nothing tears, nothing distracts. This is one of those elements that you don’t pay attention to while watching… certainly not in the case of 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 colour banding issue occurs – Hisense has a solution for that. In the U7Q PRO, we find a function called "Smooth and Gradient Image". Set to the "Medium" level, it works really well – removing most issues with gradation while not smoothing out the entire image, like blurring in Photoshop. 😉 Film grain remains, details do not disappear – this is exactly how it should work. Well done on the implementation!
As for upscaling weaker materials, it is simply good. It is not at the level of the most expensive televisions with advanced upscaling, but older content looks good. There is minor aliasing at very low resolutions, but this is completely normal and hard to avoid. On the plus side – even with the oldest materials, there is no overscan effect, the image is neither cropped nor 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 came up most often during our tests of the U7Q PRO. The television is equipped with a 165 Hz panel, which is impressive in itself – especially since we are talking about a model in the mid-range price category. Of course, PC gamers will benefit the most from its full capabilities, but even with everyday viewing, it's clear that this is a fast and efficient panel. Like most modern televisions, the U7Q PRO can also enhance the fluidity 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 look, with subtle motion, to stronger smoothing with the characteristic “telenovela 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 is not at the level of OLED panels. Nevertheless, in everyday use, whether for sports, action films, or dynamic games, the picture remains clear and readable. There is some blurriness present, but it does not distract and is generally not noticeable. For more demanding users, there is also a BFI (Black Frame Insertion) function, which inserts black frames. And indeed – it almost completely eliminates motion blur, but as is often the case, at the expense of brightness and sharpness of contours. When BFI is activated, the image becomes noticeably darker, and the contours of objects are doubled. We therefore treat this function more as a curiosity – nice that it exists, but it is unlikely to be something used on a daily basis.
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
The Hisense U7Q PRO is a television that seems almost designed with gamers in mind. It has practically everything one could expect from a gaming display: variable refresh rate (VRR), automatic low latency mode (ALLM), and as many as four HDMI 2.1b ports with full bandwidth of 48 Gb/s. Additionally, there is 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 perfection? Well, almost. Unfortunately, Hisense has still not implemented the HGiG feature, which means the system limitation of tone mapping on the television side. This means that when configuring HDR brightness on the console, we do it "by eye" or search for settings in online guides, as the display does not show the actual range of its brightness. It’s a pity – because HGiG indeed makes it easier to match the console to the television and helps avoid overexposure or overly dark scenes in HDR games.
Fortunately, the other features work very well. Input lag is low, responsiveness is excellent, and the handling of other functions is impeccable. And while not everything worked perfectly, the U7Q PRO can still be recommended to gamers without hesitation.
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Input lag
9.8/10
In terms of signal latency, the Hisense U7Q PRO performs really well. For 120 Hz content, the input lag remains 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 is somewhat 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 considered a very good result, even close to perfection – and in practice, it is hardly noticeable 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 PC using the Hisense U7Q PRO is pure fun. Low input lag, full 165 Hz in 4K and even 288 Hz in Full HD - these are numbers we wouldn’t expect from a television at this price. In this regard, it’s really hard to fault anything. If someone is looking for a large screen for gaming from a PC - the U7Q PRO can confidently serve as a monitor. It performs slightly worse for everyday work with text. Although chroma 4:4:4 is present, so theoretically everything should look good. But in practice, grey fonts on a dark background look strange – vertical lines are sharp, but horizontal ones can blur, disappear, or appear slightly dimmed. However, it must be honestly added that if you use the television as usual – that is, from a few metres away – you probably won’t notice this. The problem only becomes visible 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 that 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 moderately. The television is equipped with a VA panel, which inherently is not known for wide viewing angles. When we start looking at the screen at an angle, the image noticeably loses brightness, and the colours begin to wash out. This is a completely normal phenomenon in VA panels without additional coatings that widen the angles – so if you plan to watch from the side or in a larger group, it’s worth keeping this in mind. On the other hand, directly in front – the image looks great, with deep blacks and very good contrast, much better than on IPS/ADS type 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 really a bright television, especially when it comes to HDR content. For SDR material, the television dims a bit, but an average brightness of around 500 nits is still a very solid result. This means that it's easy to watch television or movies even in quite a bright room. Only in very extreme lighting conditions – for example, strong sunlight directly on the screen – can visibility be somewhat affected. Fortunately, Hisense has applied a satin anti-reflective coating that effectively suppresses reflections, and the blacks retain their depth even during the day. This makes a difference and allows for comfortable use of the television 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 might expect. The television easily supports recording to USB, you can connect headphones via Bluetooth, and the remote control is backlit, which still isn't standard even in more expensive models. Although many people today forgo these classic features in favour of streaming applications, it's good to know that the U7Q PRO still does this properly and without compromises (apart from the lack of PiP functionality).
SmartTV System: Vidaa
When it comes to smart features, this model operates on the VIDAA system in Europe. The system runs smoothly, has a built-in web browser, supports voice control (also in Polish), and AirPlay, which will delight users of Apple devices. However, it's worth noting that VIDAA is a closed system, so you won't find all the popular applications that we have gotten used to with Android TV or Google TV. Before purchasing, it's advisable to check if 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 functioned very efficiently and without issues on our U7Q PRO unit. The television effortlessly read external video and audio files, as well as subtitles, making it convenient to watch films from a USB stick or external drive. Most popular formats worked flawlessly, so there was no need to convert anything. The only drawback was a certain selectivity in handling high-resolution images – not all of them opened. Therefore, you will find a detailed list of supported photo 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
Considering the standards of built-in television speakers, the U7Q PRO sounds surprisingly good. The sound is clear, with distinct mid and high tones, and the bass – although limited – doesn’t completely disappear. It can be said that for "television speakers," the level is more than satisfactory. However, it's worth noting that in our test unit we could not play sound in DTS:X format from local files – the television simply does not support it. This means that if you are counting on a cinematic spatial effect solely from its built-in speakers, there might be a certain disappointment. Fortunately, the television smoothly passes the DTS signal to an external amplifier, so if you have a home cinema – just connect it 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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