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- Our verdict
- Competing TVs
- TV appearance
- 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
- Sound
- Details about the matrix
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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 of the fun, 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 television that, after just a few minutes, gives a clear signal: "speed matters here." Hisense surprised us with how much they managed to pack into a device that doesn’t cost a fortune. A refreshing rate of 165 Hz in 4K, and even 288 Hz in Full HD – not that long ago, such numbers were reserved exclusively for top gaming monitors. And here you go, we have a mid-range television with almost a full set of gaming features that confidently throws down the gauntlet to much more expensive competitors. However, it doesn't stop at speed-related qualities. The U7Q PRO also boasts a very bright screen, which peaks at even 1500 nits. Like every Mini-LED, it has its typical "moods" associated with this technology, sometimes slightly exaggerating the image, but the overall visual effect remains very positive – especially with 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. Although you won't find the full range of apps known from Android here, the system performs really well in everyday use. So why is it "almost" ideal for gamers? It’s just missing the HGiG feature, which allows for precise adjustment of brightness levels in HDR games. This is a minor flaw, but it may be significant for console purists. Nonetheless, the U7Q PRO remains a very solid offering – and at the same time proof that Chinese manufacturers have not only caught up with their competitors from Korea or Japan but have even begun to outpace them in some aspects.
Advantages
Great contrast and blacks - 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
Perfect for gaming - Low input lag, VRR, ALLM, 4x HDMI 2.1, 288Hz at 1080p.
The Vidaa operating system has many features, e.g. 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 one piece, but it is just a plastic cover that conceals 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 – it can be done, but you should know that the U7Q PRO is about 8 cm thick, so it may stick out a bit from the wall. Generally, it is correct and aesthetically pleasing, without a cheap shine. Just a classic design that doesn't attract attention but also won't ruin the decor of your apartment.
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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:
The Hisense U7Q PRO is an mini-LED television with a VA panel and - in the 65-inch version we tested - 560 local dimming zones. It's worth noting that this number varies depending on the size - larger diagonals will have more zones, while smaller ones will have correspondingly fewer. But regardless of that, the dimming system itself works really solidly here.
The contrast performs really well, considering the price range this model falls into. Under the best conditions, the U7Q PRO can achieve results close to six-digit values, which until recently was reserved for much higher-end equipment. In practice - in scenes like the one from the movie Oblivion - the picture looks stunning. With a bit of light on in the room, it's hard at first glance to distinguish this television from organic screens. Of course, it's still an LCD with local dimming, so compromises are unavoidable. In more challenging scenes, where many small light sources appear, the U7Q PRO tends to dim too aggressively. Instead of a slight deterioration of black levels, some details that should be visible disappear. This is a side effect of the algorithm that strongly adheres to the principle of "black should be black," even at the cost of subtle image elements.
But all in all - 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 displaying HDR content as intended by creators, even in more demanding scenes with strong light. In practice, it can be very good, but not always perfect. In bright scenes with a large surface area – such as the test screen with intense sunlight from the movie "Pan" – U7Q PRO makes a huge impression. It can almost blind with light, which is definitely an advantage in the context of HDR content. Unfortunately, this is not always maintainable when a lot of small bright details appear on a dark background. In such moments, local dimming algorithms decide 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 U7Q PRO is no exception. However, with such a large number of dimming zones, one could expect a somewhat more mature algorithm responsible for controlling them. Fortunately, the overall reception of HDR content is very positive. U7Q PRO is not only bright but also colorful; thanks to the PFS LED (QLED) coating, the coverage of the DCI-P3 color palette is at 95%, and 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 (which is typical for most movies and series on streaming platforms) and more demanding materials with peak brightness of 3000 nits – to check how the TV handles adaptation to the most advanced content.
As one might expect – with typical materials, the U7Q PRO performs exceptionally well. 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 parts does not hinder the viewing experience.
Performance was somewhat lacking with extreme content – like the scene from the movie Mr. The brightest details might appear slightly flattened, and colors a bit less saturated compared to the reference image. This effect could be partially mitigated by dynamic tone mapping (DTM), but unfortunately – like in many other TVs – in the U7Q PRO this feature simply brightens the entire image, losing the point of adaptation. Therefore, we do not recommend using DTM – it is better to keep it turned off.
HDR luminance chart:
Luminancja HDR
Luminance of RGB colors
The U7Q PRO supports all the major HDR formats that matter when watching movies and series – there's the classic HDR10, HDR10+, and of course, Dolby Vision. And that's good, because it's the latter two that make the biggest difference in everyday viewing. In HDR10-based content, the image looks fine, but sometimes it lacks detail – especially where light and shadow should subtly blend. Turning on the same material in Dolby Vision delivers a noticeably better effect: more details, better balance, and more natural brightness. It's 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 that this model offers – Filmmaker Mode. And indeed, it is this mode that performs best in terms of color reproduction. But that doesn't mean it's perfect. In our test unit, both in SDR and HDR content, the image had a slightly cooled tone. The white balance was shifted towards blue, which made the overall impression feel a bit "cooler." It's not glaring, but definitely noticeable – especially on white backgrounds that, instead of neutral, appeared slightly bluish. Additionally – as we mentioned earlier – the television tends 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 seem a bit unnatural – too cool, with slightly exaggerated dynamics. That's why we decided to conduct our own calibration – and its effects and charts can be seen below.
Color reproduction after calibration
7.5/10
Thanks to calibration, we managed to tame the white balance in both SDR and HDR content. For SDR materials, the effect is really very good – the image becomes neutral, consistent, and simply pleasant to view. Everything looks as it should.
The performance in HDR is a bit worse. Although the white balance looks correct and overall the image gains in naturalness, unfortunately, delta E errors remain noticeable. Why? Because Hisense does not give us full control over how the U7Q PRO manages brightness in HDR mode. This is where the limitation appears. 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 noticeable drop, meaning the television dims the smallest sections more than it should. On the other hand, the brightest elements can be illuminated a bit too much. As a result, some details are lost, others are too aggressive, and overall control over brightness does not always align with what we are trying to achieve during calibration.
Does the image look better after calibration? Definitely yes, in terms of color. But when it comes to managing brightness in HDR, we have to accept that the Hisense U7Q PRO will do it its own way.
HISENSE U7Q PRO - Smoothness of tonal transitions
9.5/10
The U7Q PRO handles tonal transitions really well. Colors blend smoothly, without any banding, stripes, or strange artifacts. Even in more challenging scenes that usually bring out any imperfections—there was nothing to complain about here. The image simply looks clean. Gradients—both colorful and gray—are fluid, nothing tears, nothing distracts. It's one of those elements you don't notice 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 issue of color banding appears – 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 – it eliminates most of the gradation issues while not smoothing out the entire image, like blur in Photoshop. 😉 Film grain remains, details do not disappear – this is exactly how it should work. Kudos for the implementation!
As for scaling weaker materials, it’s just good. It’s not at the level of the most expensive TVs with advanced upscaling, but older content looks good. There is some mild aliasing at very low resolutions, but that’s completely normal and hard to avoid. On the plus side – even with the oldest materials, there is no overscan effect; the image is not 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 mentioned most frequently 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-price range. Of course, PC gamers will benefit the most from its full capabilities, but even during everyday viewing, it is evident that this is a fast and efficient panel. Like most modern televisions, the U7Q PRO can also enhance the smoothness of movies that are primarily shot in 24 frames. In the menu, there is a slider that allows you to adjust the effect to your preferences – from a more cinematic feel, with subtle motion, to 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 one might expect – it is not at the level of organic panels. Still, in everyday use, whether watching sports, action movies, or dynamic games, the picture remains clear and readable. Blurriness is present, but it does not hinder viewing and is rather inconspicuous. For more demanding users, there is also the BFI (Black Frame Insertion) feature, which inserts black frames. And indeed – it almost completely eliminates motion blur, but as is often the case, at the cost of brightness and sharpness of contours. When BFI is turned on, the image noticeably becomes darker, and the edges of objects are doubled. Therefore, we consider this feature more of a curiosity – it’s nice to have, 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 for gamers. It has practically everything you could expect 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 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 yet to implement the HGiG feature, which is the system's limit on tone mapping on the TV's side. This means that when configuring HDR brightness on the console, we do it "by eye" or look for settings in online guides because the screen doesn't show the real range of its brightness. It's a pity - because HGiG makes it easier to match the console to the TV and helps avoid clipping or overly dark scenes in HDR games.
Fortunately, the other elements work very well. Signal delay (input lag) is low, responsiveness is excellent, and the handling of other functions is flawless. And although 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 delay, the Hisense U7Q PRO performs really well. For 120 Hz content, the input lag stays below 10 ms, which translates into lightning-fast response – the screen reacts almost instantly to our movements, something that console and PC gamers will particularly appreciate. For 60 Hz content, the situation is slightly worse, as the response time doubles – this is natural and applies to almost all televisions. Nevertheless, it still remains below 20 ms, which can easily be considered a very good result, almost close to perfection – and in practice, it’s hard to feel this during gameplay.
| 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 using the Hisense U7Q PRO is pure fun. Low input lag, full 165 Hz at 4K, and even 288 Hz at Full HD – these are numbers we wouldn't expect from a TV at this price. In this regard, it's really hard to complain about 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 a bit worse for everyday work with text. Although chroma 4:4:4 is present, so theoretically everything should look good. But in practice, gray fonts on a dark background look strange – vertical lines are sharp, but horizontal ones can blur, disappear, or look slightly dimmed. However, it must be honestly added that if you use the TV as usual – that is, from a few meters away – you probably won't notice this. The problem only becomes apparent when someone places the U7Q PRO on a desk, a meter from their face, and starts working with text or spreadsheets. If you plan to use it 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 is average. The television is equipped with a VA panel, which is not known for its wide viewing angles. When we start to look at the screen from an angle, the image clearly loses brightness, and the colors begin to wash out. 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 truly a bright television, especially when it comes to HDR content. In the case of SDR material, the television dims a bit, but an average brightness of around 500 nits is still a very solid result. This means that you can easily watch TV or movies even in a quite bright room. Only in very extreme lighting – for example, strong sunlight directly on the screen – visibility may suffer a bit. Fortunately, Hisense has applied a satin anti-reflective coating that effectively reduces glare, and blacks maintain 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, meaning for watching daily programs or connecting headphones, the Hisense U7Q PRO has almost everything you could expect. The TV supports USB recording without any issues, you can connect headphones via Bluetooth, and the remote control is backlit, which still isn't standard even in more expensive models. While many people today forego these classic features in favor of streaming applications, it's good to know that the U7Q PRO still does this properly and without compromises (aside from the lack of a PiP feature).
SmartTV System: Vidaa
As for smart features, in Europe, this model operates on the VIDAA system. The system works smoothly, has a built-in web browser, supports voice control (also in Polish), and 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 applications that Android TV or Google TV have accustomed us to. Before purchasing, it's worth checking 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 worked very smoothly and without any issues on our U7Q PRO unit. The television effortlessly read external video and audio files, as well as subtitles, making it convenient to watch movies from a USB flash drive or external hard drive. Most popular formats worked flawlessly, so there was no need to convert anything. The only point of contention is a certain selectiveness in handling high-resolution images – not all of them opened. Therefore, you will find an exact list of supported image resolutions (Mpix) in our comparison chart.
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 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 – while obviously limited – does not completely disappear. One could say that for "TV speakers," the level is more than satisfactory. However, it’s worth noting that in our test model, we were unable to play DTS:X audio 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 may be a bit of disappointment. Fortunately, the television seamlessly transmits DTS signal to an external amplifier, so if you have a home theater – 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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