Hisense 55U7Q Pro

The Hisense 55U7Q Pro represents the culmination of the Chinese brand’s Mini LED technological advances, positioning this 139 cm model as a particularly enticing option for those seeking remarkable picture quality without crossing into prohibitive price ranges. Featuring a native 165 Hz panel, Mini LED backlighting with 312 local dimming zones, and a 2.1.2-channel audio system, this TV brings together technical specifications typically reserved for higher-end ranges.

A sophisticated display architecture in service of visual precision

The 55U7Q Pro is built around a VA 4K panel enhanced by Quantum Dot technology, enabling a wide color coverage of 90% of the DCI-P3 gamut. This combination, which Hisense refers to as ULED (Ultra LED), represents a coordinated set of patents and optimizations aimed at maximizing the performance of traditional liquid crystals.

Mini LED Pro technology radically transforms backlight management. Mini LEDs, measuring less than a millimeter, allow for the integration of several thousand light sources behind the panel. On this model, 312 local dimming zones precisely modulate brightness according to the needs of each image segment, producing deep blacks while preserving the sparkle of adjacent highlights.

The Hi-View AI Engine Pro processor analyzes each frame in real time to optimize local dimming, HDR tone mapping, edge sharpness, and motion smoothness. This processing occurs without perceptible latency, even when switching between different types of content.

Calibrated brightness performance for all environments

With a typical brightness of 500 nits and peaks reaching 1600 nits, the 55U7Q Pro handles the most demanding HDR content with ease. The ambient light sensor allows the TV to automatically adapt its settings to the room’s lighting. Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive technologies leverage this data to dynamically refine HDR rendering.

HDR compatibility is universal: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, and HLG are natively supported. IMAX Enhanced certification offers a display mode specially calibrated for content remastered to IMAX standards. Filmmaker Mode automatically disables any processing likely to alter the original artistic intent, delivering an image faithful to the director’s vision.

A gaming platform designed for competitiveness

The native 165 Hz panel offers remarkable fluidity that goes beyond the usual 120 Hz. This refresh rate is accompanied by broad VRR compatibility from 48 Hz to 165 Hz, eliminating tearing and minimizing stuttering. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certification ensures superior-quality adaptive sync with low framerate compensation.

ALLM automatically switches the TV to Game Mode as soon as a console is detected, reducing input lag to just 10 ms. The four HDMI 2.1 ports each offer the maximum bandwidth of 48 Gbps, enabling transport of 4K 165 Hz signals with HDR and full 4:4:4 chroma.

The Game Bar function serves as a control center accessible during gameplay, displaying real-time framerate and allowing quick visual adjustments without leaving the game.

An ambitious sound architecture for a flat TV

The 2.1.2 audio system delivers 50 W: two 10 W front speakers, a 20 W subwoofer, and two 5 W upward-firing transducers for the Dolby Atmos effect. This physical multichannel configuration produces an impressively spacious soundstage.

DTS Play-Fi certification allows the TV to serve as a hub for creating a wireless multiroom system. The advanced parametric equalizer offers fine-tuned adjustments to the sound signature according to preferences or room acoustics.

VIDAA U9: A fluid and customizable interface

The VIDAA U9 platform starts in under 10 seconds and keeps apps in the background for instant navigation. The interface favors a content-centric approach, aggregating recommendations from multiple streaming services. Universal search scans all installed services simultaneously.

VIDAA Voice understands natural language requests and controls compatible smart home devices. Alexa integration is available for those invested in the Amazon ecosystem. AirPlay 2 compatibility enables direct streaming from Apple devices, while DLNA support ensures interoperability with local media servers.

Thoughtful physical design

Near-borderless bezels maximize screen real estate. The central metal stand integrates a cable management system to maintain a tidy appearance. The 77 mm thickness remains reasonable for a Mini LED TV, housing the backlighting system and audio components.

The ERF6G66H voice remote includes a solar cell, eliminating the need to replace batteries. The buttons include direct shortcuts to major platforms and a programmable key.

Technical Specifications

Image and Display

• Size: 139 cm (55 inches)
• Resolution: 4K Ultra HD
• Display Technology: Mini LED
• Panel Refresh Rate: 165 Hz
• Borderless Screen: yes
• Screen Thickness: slim

Image Processing and HDR

• HDR: yes
• HDR Compatibility: Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG), HDR 10 + Adaptive
• Peak Brightness: 1600 nits
• Processor: Quad Core
• ULED: yes
• Local Dimming: yes (312 zones)
• Ambient Light Sensor: yes
• Motion Enhancement (MEMC): yes
• Ultra HD - 4K Upscaling: yes
• Wide Color Gamut: Quantum Dot
• Quantum Dot (QLED): yes (Hisense QLED)
• 10-bit Color Compatible: yes
• Decoding Format: HEVC(H.265), VP8, VP9, AVC(H.264), MPEG4, MPEG1 / 2, WMV3, AV1, VC1
• Display Mode: cinema, sports, game
• Filmmaker Mode: yes
• IMAX Enhanced: yes
• Input Lag in Game Mode: 10 ms

Connectivity

• HDMI: 4
  • HDMI 2.x Type: 4 × HDMI 2.1 4K 165 Hz
  • ARC Compatible: 1 (eARC)
• VRR Compatible (Variable Refresh Rate): yes - VRR (48-165 Hz)
• Auto Game Mode Compatible (ALLM): yes
• Freesync Premium Compatible: Freesync Premium Pro
• USB: 2
• Optical Audio Output S / PDIF: 1
• Audio Input (L / R): 1 (mini)
• Headphone Jack: 1
• Antenna Inputs: 2
• Composite Input (AV): 1 (mini)
• Ethernet (RJ45): 1
• Wi-Fi Protocol: IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac (2.4 G and 5 G)

Reception and Features

• Tuner: DVB-T2 / C / S2
• HBBTV: HbbTV 2.0.3
• Common Interface (CI+): yes
• Parental Control: yes
• USB Recording (PVR): yes
• Live TV Pause (Time Shift): no
• Hotel Mode: yes
• Fransat Compatible: yes

Smart TV

• Operating System: VIDAA U 9
• Voice Assistant: Alexa, Vidaa Voice
• Voice Remote: yes
• Internet Browser: yes
• Media Player: yes (video / audio / photo)
• Built-in Wi-Fi: yes
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1
• Content Sharing (DLNA): yes
• Screen Sharing: yes (PC, tablet, mobile)
• AirPlay2: yes
• Smartphone App: RemoteNow (Android and iOS)
• App Store: yes (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video… etc)
• AI Automatic Picture Mode: no
• Direct Access on Remote: Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Rakuten TV, Canal +, Molotov, Disney +, TF1+, VIDAA Channels
• AI TV: yes

Audio

• Speaker Power: 2 × 10 W + 20 W + 2 × 5 W
• Sound System: 2.1.2 channels
• Surround Effect: yes
• Dolby Atmos: yes
• Dolby Audio: yes
• Audio Certification: DTS Play-FI
• AC-4 Compatibility: yes
• Equalizer: yes (advanced settings)
• Soundbar: no

Supported Formats

• Video: .mp4 / .mov / .mkv / .ts / .avi / .wmv / .flv / .webm
• Audio: .wav / .mp3 / .wma / .flac
• Image: .jpg / .jpeg / .png / .bmp / .gif

Energy Consumption

• Power Supply: AC100~240V - 50 Hz / 60 Hz
• SDR Energy Class: E
• HDR Energy Class: G
• Standby Consumption: ≤ 0.5 W
• SDR Consumption: 64 W
• HDR Consumption: 165 W
• Annual Consumption: 64 kWh
• Sleep Timer: yes
• Auto Standby: yes

Design and Dimensions

• Central Stand: yes
• Cable Management: yes
• Finish: metal
• VESA Mount Compatibility: 400 × 200 mm
• Product Dimensions: 1226 × 288 × 773 mm (W × D × H)
• TV Dimensions without Stand: 1226 × 77 × 713 mm (W × D × H)
• Box Dimensions: 1387 × 152 × 874 mm (W × D × H)

General Information

• Product Weight with Stand: 15 kg
• Product Weight without Stand: 14 kg
• Product + Box Weight: 20 kg
• Recommended for: gaming, enhanced entertainment, sports
• Included Accessories: ERF6G66H voice remote, power cable