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Hisense U8QG
Hisense's value-flagship ULED — 5,000-nit brightness and 165Hz for well under $2,000.
Overall score 8.4/10
Pros
- + 5,000-nit measured peak brightness — exceptional for the price
- + Native 165Hz refresh with VRR up to 288 for competitive gaming
- + Up to LD5600 local dimming zones for strong contrast control
- + Frequently cited as one of the best-value Mini LED TVs tested
Cons
- − Listed price reflects the 55" starting configuration, not necessarily the 65" price
- − Carried into 2026 without a refresh, same generation as 2025
- − Processor generation and HDMI 2.1 port count not independently confirmed
Hisense U8QG review: what the specs say
Hisense's value-flagship ULED — 5,000-nit brightness and 165Hz for well under $2,000. At $1,499, Hisense's 2025 model sits in the middle of the range — the TVs we compare run from $279.99 to $12,999.99. It scores 8.4/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.
Its strongest showing is Brightness & HDR at 9.3/10 — peak nits and HDR format support for highlight detail. The weakest is Built-in Sound at 7.8/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.
Worth knowing before you buy: listed price reflects the 55" starting configuration, not necessarily the 65" price; and carried into 2026 without a refresh, same generation as 2025. Every specification on this page comes from Hisense's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.
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Full Specifications
| Screen Size | 65 in |
| Panel Type | Mini LED (Quantum Dot) |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine (Gen not independently confirmed) |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | Not independently confirmed ports |
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Smart Platform | Google TV |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Yes |
| Built-in Audio System | 4.1.2-channel, Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X |
| Built-in Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI (port count not independently confirmed), eARC, Ethernet |
| Material | Mini LED panel with Quantum Dot color |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Compare Hisense U8QG With
Cheaper Alternative
Hisense U7SG — $1299.00
Premium Alternative
Hisense U9QG — $2999.00