The Hisense 65U7S Pro is a 65-inch Mini LED television positioned by Trusted Reviews as a performance upgrade over the standard U7S model. Reviewers noted that the set occupies a space between value and performance, incorporating headline technologies typically found in more expensive OLED or flagship Mini LED rivals. When launched in the UK, the 65U7STUK Pro cost £1,799, though it was reviewed while selling for approximately £1,299, significantly undercutting comparable OLED sets.
Currently, the TV is not available in the US or Australian markets; Hisense’s range in those regions tops out at the core U7S model. The device is available in sizes ranging from 55 to 100 inches.
In terms of physical design, the set features restrained styling and is described as conventionally handsome. It utilizes a wafer-thin bezel and maintains a relatively unobtrusive depth, despite featuring a direct Hi-QLED backlight. The construction is solid, and a central pedestal placement makes it easy to fit on standard AV furniture. The rear panel incorporates a central bass driver along with passive radiators intended to boost low-frequency output.
The user experience is supported by a premium, slender, solar-powered remote. This remote eliminates the need for batteries and provides dedicated buttons for popular services including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, and TV channels.
Technical connectivity is extensive. The TV includes two USB ports, Ethernet, an optical digital audio output, both terrestrial and satellite aerial connections, and native Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. All four HDMI inputs are specified for high frame-rate gaming, and HDMI 3 includes eARC, eliminating the need for cable swaps between soundbars and consoles.
The TV runs Hisense’s VIDAA smart platform. This interface is content-forward, featuring a live TV rail on the home screen that provides content from Freely, followed by an apps bar, and curated material from providers such as Apple TV, Disney+, and Prime Video. For UK buyers, the inclusion of Freely, the TV-over-Wi-Fi service from Freeview’s makers, delivers public service broadcasters and sympatico channels wirelessly.
Picture quality is highlighted as the set’s strongest feature. The combination of Mini LED backlighting, high peak brightness, and Dolby Vision 2 Max delivers images with noticeable depth and impact. The TV comfortably exceeds 2,000 nits of peak HDR brightness in several picture modes, achieving a measured 2,657 nits using a 10 per cent patch in Standard mode. Full-field brightness reaches 656.8 nits.
While some blooming and haloing are visible—most obvious in demanding high-contrast material, such as white credits rolling across black—the reviewer found these issues not to be overt. Shadow detail remains excellent, and the letterbox bars appear reassuringly dark. The presentation achieves artful nuance, managing brightness, contrast, and colour adjustments scene by scene, suggesting Dolby Vision 2 Max is more than a simple rebrand.
Audio is delivered by a 2.1.2-channel system tuned by Devialet. This system combines downward-firing stereo with two up-firing drivers and a rear-mounted woofer, totaling 50W (split as 2 x 10W, 20W, and 2 x 5W). The sound offers greater weight and scale than typical TVs, playing loudly and providing a decent cinematic spread. Low frequencies deliver authority, measured down to around 50Hz, sufficient for providing useful ‘slam’ to effects. Dialogue remains clear, and the set handled extreme low bass without structural wobbling.
For gamers, the set offers robust credentials. All four HDMI inputs are 2.1 compliant. The panel supports a native 165Hz refresh rate and supports ALLM and VRR. This high refresh rate is especially beneficial for PC gamers able to exceed 120 frames per second. Input lag in Game mode measured 13.1ms at 1080/60, making it comfortable for casual play. Dolby Vision gaming support is also included.
The overall verdict positions the 65U7S Pro as a great purchase for versatile daytime viewing, boasting excellent HDR capability and strong gaming features, alongside audio quality sufficient to delay an immediate soundbar purchase.
However, purists who prefer dedicated home cinema setups and perfect blacks must acknowledge that OLED still holds the edge. The lack of blooming and perfect blacks remain difficult for any LCD to match. The reviewer determined that while blooming has not been eliminated and black levels lighten in a fully darkened room, the overall performance gains outweigh these shortcomings. For the majority of consumers, the unit is a high-performing Mini LED that significantly upgrades the experience without requiring a dedicated cineplex budget.
