Hisense U7Q review: this TV has the best picture I’ve ever seen - but should you buy it?

Deciding which TV is right for you can sometimes feel like a full time job. There are so many buzzwords, options, sizes, and factors to consider that it can make your head spin.

I dare not even try to tot up the amount of hours I spent combing through articles and videos the last time I upgraded my own hardware. In the years since it has only become more complicated with terms like QLED, OLED, Mini-LED emerging.

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But once you look beyond the buzzwords, the most important thing remains - at least for enthusiasts - is how good the picture looks. Fortunately, Hisense’s U7Q TV might just have the best image quality I’ve ever laid my eyes on.

What is the lowdown on the Hisense U7Q?

Hisense is continuing its push to be considered one of the best TV manufacturers around as the Chinese giant challenges the likes of LG, Sony, and Samsung with its latest high-end model. The U7Q features an eye-catching mini-LED screen and a boat load of features.

Like all good modern smart TVs, it has all of the major apps like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video built in. It also has Freely integrated into its OS with support from BBC, ITV, and other channels.

The TV has 2.1 CH audio with built-in subwoofer for immersive sound and visuals to give you a real cinematic experience in your home. For the gamers, it has game pro mode that enables up to 165Hz on the 100-inch model, and 144Hz on smaller screens.

I spent a couple of weeks using the 55-inch version, which will set you back around £1299 - although it can be picked up for around £700 with Currys. But is it worth that price tag?

Is it worth buying a Hisense U7Q?

If you are the kind of person who loves having that movie-like experience without having to leave the comfort of your own home, then this latest offering from Hisense is definitely one to keep on your radar.

The price tag might seem steep, but for my own accounting, it was the very best picture I had ever seen on a TV. I often found my jaw hanging open as I struggled to quite believe the clarity of images on the screen in front of me.

Last year, I reviewed the U7N and I was left awed by the picture, but somehow they have managed to take it up another level with the U7Q. It was almost startling how good the image quality was and I occasionally had to pinch myself to remember it was just a TV and not a window into another dimension.

I am a big gamer, owning pretty much all of the modern consoles, and the U7Q delivers on that front massively as well. Throughout the past few months, I have been working my way through Assassins Creed Shadows - a truly stunning graphical achievement - and the leap between how it looked on this TV than my own personal one was massive.

One minor issue I experienced during my time using the U7Q was a strange quirk with the remote. When adjusting the volume it would rocket up significantly, even if I only lightly pressed the button.

This could have just been a problem with the remote with my review copy and not a wider issue. But it is worth mentioning!

If you are a big gamer or movie enthusiast who is looking to take the jump from a regular 4K TV to the next generation of mini-LED, QLED, OLED ones and have the money to justify it then the Hisense U7Q should be on your radar.

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