Maciej Koper
We visited the Hisense booth at this year's CES and although the manufacturer did not showcase all the new models that will hit the stores, the presented prototypes send a clear signal about the direction the market is heading. Instead of focusing on minor improvements, the company has opted for fundamental changes in how screens generate colors and light.
MicroLED RGBY: The Return of Yellow Color in Huge Format
One of the most crowded points at the booth 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, meaning the addition of a fourth, yellow subpixel to the standard color set. We examined this solution up close, and it may evoke memories of the old Sharp Quattron televisions. However, the goal here is much more modern. The yellow diode is exceptionally bright and allows the entire screen to glow with immense power while consuming less energy. In practice, an image of such a large diagonal looks stunning, offering cinematic scale and perfect black, although with a price tag nearing a million złoty and still visible panel seams, it remains an intriguing 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 a thing of the past and introduces a fourth backlight color – cyan (a shade of sea blue). This is supposed to allow for an even broader color palette, exceeding 110% of the BT.2020 standard. Currently, this is a value that surpasses the capabilities of the current film industry! The incredible saturation of colors that simply looks stunning caught our eye on site. The manufacturer has implemented advanced control here that is meant to eliminate backlight errors, meaning the halo effect.
New Generation Laser TV
Hisense is also not slowing down in the category of "laser TVs," or 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 placing a huge glass panel in their room. However, the real star of the projector segment was the XR10 model. This device boasts a brightness of 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, which (according to the manufacturer) automatically adjusts the focus and image geometry. During our presentation, we saw how it performed in a bright room, and it must be admitted that the line between a projector and a traditional TV is becoming increasingly blurred.
We tested all these novelties for you live, analyzing 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 colors in the backlighting really make a difference, we invite you to watch our full material straight from Las Vegas!
