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Hisense Unpacks 2026 U7 and U6 TVs With MiniLEDs and Quantum Dots

Hisense has introduced its latest TVs with full-array local dimming, and the U7 starts at $1,300.

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Hisense U7 with the FIFA World Cup trophy on the screen

The HIsense U7 is available in sizes up to 116 inches and a choice of either Google TV or Fire TV

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Hisense has unveiled its MiniLED TV range for 2026, including the U6 and U7 Series, which offer full-array local dimming and quantum dot color.

The U7 and U6 are the step-down models from the RGB MiniLED UR8, which Hisense announced at CES 2026. 

The Chinese company says its U7 delivers "MiniLED performance typically reserved for higher price tiers." It includes its Hi-QLED MiniLED Pro backlight with full-array local dimming, a technology that can turn the backlight on or off in specific zones for better contrast. The U7 features a native 165Hz refresh rate and picture processing via the company's Hi-View AI Engine Pro.

The TV features a 50-watt, 2.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos sound system and is available with your choice of smart system: Google TV (U7SG) or Fire TV (U7SF). The U7 is available in sizes from 55 to 116 inches.

Read more: Best TVs for 2026

Meanwhile, the U6 TV includes the company's Hi-QLED MiniLED with full-array local dimming, quantum dot color and an AI picture mode. The TV features a sound system with an onboard subwoofer and is available in sizes from 55 to 100 inches with Fire TV onboard.

In 2025, the entry-level QD7 won CNET's best budget TV award, and so these two midrange TVs hold a lot of promise in terms of bang for buck. 

The TVs are rolling out now, though Best Buy currently says "Coming Soon," while Hisense says the TVs are coming to Amazon and other retailers shortly. The company adds that the U6 will be rolling out in the coming weeks.Â