Hisense makes a wide range of televisions, from tiny 1080p models to high-end 4K TVs. But while they’re all affordable, the savings aren’t always worth it.
Shopping for a new TV can be overwhelming, for both your wallet and your brain. There are many major TV brands to consider and multiple technologies to decide between. You have to choose a smart platform (or lack thereof) compare LED vs OLED and other higher-end panel options, and think about how many and which ports your TV needs.
If you’ve decided budget is more important than flashy features, Hisense might be one of your top brands right now. Hisense makes a few surprising non-TV products, but the company is best known for delivering reliable TVs with decent picture quality at competitive prices. The company started in 1969 with radio manufacturing, but moved to making TVs just 10 years later. Today, Hisense has several TV models to consider, some of which are gems recommended to most everyone, while other models are best avoided.
Ranking the best and worst Hisense TVs can be subjective, but the chances for a list to be as objective as possible increase when a single publication looks at the same criteria for each television reviewed, has a few standard tests run on most models, and reviews a plethora of TVs across multiple brands. We’re using Consumer Reports‘ ranking data to identify the best and worst Hisense TVs in every size category between 32 inches and 70+ inches. At the time of writing, Consumer Reports has only reviewed and ranked 51 Hisense TVs in total, so we’re only selecting TVs from that pool.Best 70-inch+ option: Hisense 75U75QG
Among the many 70-inch+ TVs Consumer Reports has reviewed, the Hisense 75U75QG ranks highly. In addition to earning Consumer Reports‘ Recommended and Smart Buy awards, this 75-inch beauty scored an impressive 8/10 rating from popular electronics publication Rtings. The TV boasts a gorgeous Mini-LED QLED panel, crisp 4K resolution, up to 3,000 nits peak brightness, and every HDR format, including Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, and Advanced HDR by Technicolor. All of those specs work together to create a vibrant, colorful picture and simultaneously deliver rich blacks and excellent contrast.
Past its visual charm, the 75U75QG TV packs some impressive internal power. It’s equipped with Hisense’s proprietary chipset, the Hi-View AI Engine Pro, which is capable of automatically adjusting the picture and sound to best support the content you’re watching, upscaling SDR content to HDR-like quality, and creating a blur-free watch, even with super motion-heavy content like sports. There’s also an AI Chrome Light Sensor inside, which helps the TV detect the surrounding light and automatically adjust brightness and color temperature.
This 75-inch TV also has an excellent variety of ports, with one USB-A 3.0 port, one USB-A 2.0 port, a LAN port, a composite video port, and four HDMI 2.1 ports in back. With all those modern HDMI ports and the TV’s smooth 165Hz refresh rate, this TV would be an excellent companion for multiple gaming consoles. Right now, the 75U75QG retails for $1,398 full price at Amazon.Worst 70-inch+ option: Hisense 75QD65NF
Consumer Reports labeled the Hisense 75QD65NF as one of the worst TVs in the 70-inch+ category. On paper, this 75-inch TV has a lot going for it. It’s a Fire TV with built-in support for Alexa, a simplified user interface that can host up to six profiles, and the ability to act as a smart home hub and pair with compatible security cameras, smart thermostats, and smart lighting. It’s also capable of upscaling content with Hisense’s 4K AI Upscaler feature and boosting auditory and visual details with AI Sports Mode.
This TV boasts sharp 4K resolution, QLED Quantum Dot Color technology to increase color saturation, and support for all HDR formats, including Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. It even has decent ports, like an Ethernet port, a USB-A 2.0 port, composite video input, and three HDMI 2.0 ports. While HDMI 2.0 ports are capable of up to 144Hz refresh rates at 1440p resolution, this TV is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate. Only a minority of games are able to run in 4K resolution at 120Hz, so this TV’s dated 60Hz refresh rate would work fine for most modern games in 4K, but wouldn’t support higher refresh rates even at lower resolutions.
The TV’s overall poor reception and lackluster features, especially compared to other TVs in its price range, likely contributes to its limited availability. At the time of writing, the Hisense 75QD65NF is only purchasable and in stock at BrandsMart.Best 65-inch option: Hisense 65U75QG
The Hisense 65U75QG isn’t a super popular TV at Best Buy, as it only has 34 reviews right now, but customers seem to be pretty impressed overall, awarding the TV a 4.8-star average. Over 200 reviews for the 65U75QG model contribute to this TV’s 4.5-star average at Amazon, too. Consumer Reports agrees with these reviews, doling out its CR Recommended and CR Smart Buy badges to this TV in addition to deeming it one of the best 65-inch Hisense TVs you can get your hands on.
It produces a beautiful picture, thanks to 4K resolution, a Mini-LED QLED display panel, up to 3,000 nits of brightness, and support for multiple HDR formats, including Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. The 65U75QG model is a Google TV, so it has built-in Google Assistant support and Google’s intuitive user interface. Though Google Assistant is the obvious voice assistant to use with the TV, it does also work with Amazon Alexa and Apple Home.
For those who plan to play games on their TV, you’ll be happy to know this model has a variable 48Hz to 165Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, helpful built-in gaming features, and four HDMI 2.1 ports for consoles, streaming sticks, and other accessories. It’s also equipped with one USB-A 3.
