Hisense U7H QLED TV guide for PC

Tom's Guide Verdict
We loved the Hisense U7H. It was able to deliver an excellent all-around image quality in its price range, and while the HDR highlights aren’t going to stun as much as some options, the U7H is a better complete package. That’s not to mention the HDMI 2.1 ports for gaming, and smart, easy-to-use Google TV operating system.

The Hisense U8H has been making headlines for getting Mini LED backlighting and combining that with Hisense’s take on QLED tech, resulting in what many consider to be the best TV under $1,000. Having used it personally, I agree with that assessment. But what if the U8H is a little too rich for your blood. Well, Hisense wants you to turn to the step down from the U8H — with the Hisense U7H.

The Hisense U7H may not have Mini LED backlighting, but it does offer a QLED panel, and the ever-improving Google TV operating system. And, for the most part, it succeeds in delivering an impressive low-cost QLED TV-watching experience — but there are a few caveats to keep in mind.

The Hisense U7H is a lower mid-range 4k TV released in 2022. It's available in four sizes, ranging from 55" to 85", so you can choose the best size for your needs. It replaces the Hisense U7G, but Hisense has made only very minor changes. It's a step up from the entry-level Hisense U6H, with slightly better picture quality overall and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, but it doesn't feature the Mini LED backlight found on the higher-end Hisense U8H. It comes with the user-friendly Google TV 11 interface, an upgraded version of the Android TV interface found on the 2021 Hisense lineup. It has a great selection of gaming features, including HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two of its HDMI ports and FreeSync variable refresh rate support. In Canada, this TV is the U78H, which performs the same. There are international variants that use the same or similar names, but they perform differently.

I’ve given the Hisense U8H a lot of praise and recommended it as a top pick in its price class. But the ever-so-slightly lesser Hisense U7H reviewed here surprised me so much that I’ve had to spend some time re-evaluating my recommendations. The U7H is so much better than I expected that it has me wondering if it might actually be the better TV pick for most people.

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Video review
Series and size details
Picture quality
Gaming
Sound quality
Before we dig in, there are two important things to keep in mind. First, I want to point out that the 65-inch Hisense U8H sells for around $1,000 at the time of writing, while the 65-inch inch U7H is going for about $750. That price gap is worth keeping in mind as we get into this review. I also need to point out that this review is for the U7H as sold in North America; the U7H in other international markets is a completely different TV.