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Hisense has become the first TV maker to start rolling out an update that brings Dolby Vision 2 to selected 2026 models. The new HDR standard is designed not only to improve the quality of future content but also to deliver a better picture for existing Dolby Vision material. The update is particularly interesting because it includes an extended version, Dolby Vision 2 Max, offering extra motion-related features and picture adjustments to match room conditions. Initially, the new firmware will hit select Hisense TVs running Google TV and Vidaa OS. The manufacturer says the update will be rolled out gradually across additional markets in the coming weeks.
Dolby Vision 2 Max arrives on Hisense’s first TVs
Hisense has begun rolling out a Dolby Vision 2 Max update to selected TVs from this year’s lineup. The software is currently being made available for, among others, the UX, UR9, UR8 and U7 models, with the U7 series marketed in Europe as the U7 Pro. The update covers both devices using Google TV and TVs running Vidaa OS. The manufacturer stresses that users should notice an improvement in picture quality even for content that was already available in Dolby Vision. The new technology aims to deliver a more impactful and natural picture when watching movies, series, sports broadcasts and gaming. Dolby Vision 2 uses a new image processing engine and mechanisms called Content Intelligence, which are designed to better tailor how content is presented. In the Max variant, capabilities have been further extended with additional technologies. One of them is Authentic Motion, a system responsible for improving motion smoothness that Dolby says was developed with input from filmmakers. Another solution is Light Sense 2, which uses information about room lighting to automatically adjust the picture. Users will also receive additional Pro settings for those who want more granular control over how Dolby Vision operates. Hisense is the first manufacturer to actually begin rolling out Dolby Vision 2, while other makers are still preparing their updates.
Dolby Vision 2 is meant to improve the picture even before new content premieres
The new Dolby Vision standard won’t be limited only to future movies and series made specifically for its capabilities. Hisense and Dolby say that you can already notice image quality improvements, even when watching existing Dolby Vision material. That means users don’t have to wait for a large library of Dolby Vision 2 titles to take advantage of some of the new features. Particularly interesting is the Light Sense 2 feature, which is designed to react to room conditions. The TV can therefore better match the displayed picture to the surroundings, instead of using identical settings regardless of the time of day. Dolby Vision 2 Max also introduces Authentic Motion, which aims to improve motion smoothness without completely departing from the look intended by the creators. This can be important when watching movies, sports broadcasts or gaming. In the future, streaming services are expected to make even better use of the new standard. Companies that have expressed interest in Dolby Vision 2 include CANAL+, iQIYI and Peacock. TCL and Philips are also set to begin rolling out updates for selected models, but that will happen later this year. LG and Sony, however, do not plan to support Dolby Vision 2 in their TVs in 2026, and Samsung still does not support Dolby Vision on its TVs. For Hisense, this is therefore a chance to clearly differentiate this year’s models, especially in the segment of TVs using advanced Mini LED and RGB LED backlighting.
Hisense has become the first manufacturer to begin rolling out Dolby Vision 2 Max to select 2026 TV models. The update covers the UX, UR9, UR8, and U7 Pro series and introduces, among other things, a new image engine, Content Intelligence, Authentic Motion, and Light Sense 2. Importantly, some of the improvements should also be visible when watching existing Dolby Vision content. New Dolby Vision 2 content, meanwhile, is expected to make even better use of the standard's capabilities in the future. TCL and Philips are preparing similar updates, but Hisense currently has the edge because it was the first to actually start releasing them.
source: flatpanelshd
