Hisense · ULED MiniLED
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Hisense's flagship ULED Mini-LED TV from 2025, still in its 2026 UK range, sold in 55 to 85 inches with a native 165Hz panel, three HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB-C video input and 4.1.2-channel speakers.
- Sizes
- 55–85″
- Panel
- Mini-LED
- Refresh
- 165 Hz
- HDR
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+
- HDMI 2.1
- 3 of 3
- Software
- VIDAA
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree it is very bright and colourful, with strong black levels and better built-in sound than most TVs. What Hi-Fi? noted some backlight distractions and a slightly inconsistent picture, Trusted Reviews found viewing angles average and the default dimming setting too bright, and both thought it a little expensive.
From whathifi.com and trustedreviews.com
Specifications
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- Panel
- Mini-LED
- Panel detail
- Mini-LED PRO with quantum dots; native contrast 2000:1 (55″, 75″), 5000:1 (65″, 85″)
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K)
- Refresh rate
- 165 Hz
- HDR formats
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
- HDR extras
- Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, IMAX Enhanced
- Screen finish
- Anti-Reflection Pro
- Peak brightness
- Up to 5,000 nits, varying by screen size (Hisense); 1,598 nits on a 2% window and 857 nits full screen measured on the 65-inch (Trusted Reviews)
- Colour range
- Quantum Dot Colour, Pantone Validated
- Picture processing
- AI 4K Upscaler, AI HDR Upscaler, AI Scenario, AI Sports Mode; AI Chroma Light Sensor; Calman Ready
- Picture modes
- Filmmaker Mode
- Motion handling
- MEMC
- Viewing angle
- 178°
Sizes
- Sizes
- 55, 65, 75, 85″
- Largest size
- 85″
Gaming
- HDMI ports
- 3 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
- Variable refresh rate
- HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
- Auto low latency mode
- Yes
- HDMI detail
- 3 × HDMI 2.1 with ALLM and VRR up to 165 Hz; eARC on HDMI 3; USB-C input with video up to 4K 165 Hz and 10 W charging
- Input lag
- ≤ 7 ms at 4K 120 Hz (Hisense)
- Game features
- 165Hz Game Mode Ultra, Game Bar, Dolby Vision Gaming, HDR10+ Gaming
Smart TV and sound
- Smart TV platform
- VIDAA
- Processor
- Hi-View AI Engine PRO (MediaTek Pentonic 800)
- Speakers
- 4.1.2 channels
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- eARC
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2.4/5/6 GHz)
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Speaker detail
- 4.1.2 channels with side, up-firing and subwoofer drivers; 80 W (55″, 65″) or 90 W (75″, 85″)
- Audio features
- DTS Virtual:X; Hi-Concerto, TV Mode, Room Fitting Tuning and EzPlay with Hisense soundbars; WiSA SoundSend; user equaliser
- Voice assistants
- Hands-free voice control (VIDAA Voice); Alexa built in
- Casting
- AirPlay 2; screen sharing; DMP/DMR content sharing
- Software updates
- Software and firmware updates for at least 8 years (Hisense)
- TV tuners
- 2 × RF; DVB-T2/T/C/S2/S; CI+ 2.0; Freely
- USB
- 1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0, 1 × USB-C
- Ethernet
- 1 × RJ45
- Optical audio out
- 1 × S/PDIF
Design and power
- Size
- Without stand, 55″ 1229 × 714 × 47 mm; 65″ 1448 × 838 × 45 mm; 75″ 1670 × 963 × 46 mm; 85″ 1894 × 1092 × 47 mm
- Stand
- Single height-adjustable metal pedestal; the 65″ stands 914–954 mm tall on it
- VESA pattern
- 400 × 400 mm (55″, 65″); 600 × 400 mm (75″, 85″)
- Power use
- SDR/HDR on mode, 55″ 64/160 W; 65″ 82/250 W; 75″ 85/300 W; 85″ 86/350 W; maximum 220–400 W; 0.5 W standby
- Energy class
- SDR: E (55″, 65″), D (75″), C (85″); HDR: G
- Colours
- Black/dark grey
- Warranty
- 2 years (UK)
- In the box
- Solar-powered remote control
Sizes
| Size | Model | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|
| 55″ | 55U8QTUK | 17.9 kg |
| 65″ | 65U8QTUK | 24.4 kg |
| 75″ | 75U8QTUK | 34.5 kg |
| 85″ | 85U8QTUK | 47.4 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Native 165 Hz, with ALLM and VRR up to 165 Hz on all three HDMI 2.1 ports and FreeSync Premium Pro
- USB-C input that takes video at up to 4K 165 Hz and supplies 10 W
- 4.1.2-channel speakers with up-firing drivers and a subwoofer, 80 W or 90 W depending on size
Cons
- Only three HDMI inputs
- Hisense UK doesn't publish the dimming zone count
- Native contrast is 2000:1 on the 55″ and 75″, against 5000:1 on the 65″ and 85″
Closest rivals
Model | Sizes | Panel | Refresh | HDR | HDMI 2.1 | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65–85″ | RGB Mini-LED | 165 Hz | HDR10+ | 4 of 4 | Tizen | May 2026 | |
| 55–85″ | LED LCD | – | Dolby Vision | 0 of 4 | Android TV | 2019 | |
| 65–85″ | LED LCD | – | Dolby Vision | 2 of 4 | Google TV | May 2021 |
Sources
- uk.hisense.com/products/tv/uled-miniled-tv/TV-SET-65U8QTUK-HSN/p/00000000002001…
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