HardwareTVs & MonitorsFor under $500, you can forget Black Friday and buy my favorite mini LED TV of the yearWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
HardwareTVs & MonitorsFor under $500, you can forget Black Friday and buy my favorite mini LED TV of the yearWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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(Image credit: Future / Phil Hayton)
I’m not exactly surprised to see Hisense’s excellent 4k 144Hz gaming TV get the Black Friday treatment early, but I do think it’ll save you waiting till November 29. If you’ve just picked up a PS5 Pro, or you’re planning on winding down with some high-spec adventures as we approach the holidays, you’ll want to sort out your living room setup ASAP. This sub-$500 screen will help you do just that, and it’s safe to say I’ll be jealous of anyone who grabs one.
In terms of current alternatives, there are plenty of the best gaming TV contenders out there with price cuts. For example, the 55-inch TCL QM7 is currently downto $347.99from $547.99, but its refresh rate taps out at 120Hz. Simply put, you’ll struggle to find a 144Hz display with similar specs for under $500 right now, so Hisense’s panel is well worth checking out.
Hisense U7N 55-inch |$798.99$497.99 at AmazonSave $301 -Currently down to its lowest ever price, this mini LED screen offers up 4K 144Hz visuals for under $500. Most options at this price point will only hit 120Hz, and the bright QLED abilities of this screen give it a higher end feel than its discounted price would suggest.Buy it if:✅ You prioritize brightness✅ You want speedy visuals✅ You’ve got a PS5 Pro or PCDon’t buy it if:❌ You’d be happy with 60Hz❌ You’d rather invest more in an OLEDPrice check:Best Buy $499.99|Walmart (out of stock)View Deal
Hisense U7N 55-inch |$798.99$497.99 at AmazonSave $301 -Currently down to its lowest ever price, this mini LED screen offers up 4K 144Hz visuals for under $500. Most options at this price point will only hit 120Hz, and the bright QLED abilities of this screen give it a higher end feel than its discounted price would suggest.Buy it if:✅ You prioritize brightness✅ You want speedy visuals✅ You’ve got a PS5 Pro or PCDon’t buy it if:❌ You’d be happy with 60Hz❌ You’d rather invest more in an OLEDPrice check:Best Buy $499.99|Walmart (out of stock)View Deal
Hisense U7N 55-inch |$798.99$497.99 at AmazonSave $301 -Currently down to its lowest ever price, this mini LED screen offers up 4K 144Hz visuals for under $500. Most options at this price point will only hit 120Hz, and the bright QLED abilities of this screen give it a higher end feel than its discounted price would suggest.Buy it if:✅ You prioritize brightness✅ You want speedy visuals✅ You’ve got a PS5 Pro or PCDon’t buy it if:❌ You’d be happy with 60Hz❌ You’d rather invest more in an OLEDPrice check:Best Buy $499.99|Walmart (out of stock)View Deal
Hisense U7N 55-inch |$798.99$497.99 at AmazonSave $301 -Currently down to its lowest ever price, this mini LED screen offers up 4K 144Hz visuals for under $500. Most options at this price point will only hit 120Hz, and the bright QLED abilities of this screen give it a higher end feel than its discounted price would suggest.Buy it if:✅ You prioritize brightness✅ You want speedy visuals✅ You’ve got a PS5 Pro or PCDon’t buy it if:❌ You’d be happy with 60Hz❌ You’d rather invest more in an OLEDPrice check:Best Buy $499.99|Walmart (out of stock)
Hisense U7N 55-inch |$798.99$497.99 at AmazonSave $301 -Currently down to its lowest ever price, this mini LED screen offers up 4K 144Hz visuals for under $500. Most options at this price point will only hit 120Hz, and the bright QLED abilities of this screen give it a higher end feel than its discounted price would suggest.Buy it if:✅ You prioritize brightness✅ You want speedy visuals✅ You’ve got a PS5 Pro or PCDon’t buy it if:❌ You’d be happy with 60Hz❌ You’d rather invest more in an OLEDPrice check:Best Buy $499.99|Walmart (out of stock)
Hisense U7N 55-inch |$798.99$497.99 at AmazonSave $301 -Currently down to its lowest ever price, this mini LED screen offers up 4K 144Hz visuals for under $500. Most options at this price point will only hit 120Hz, and the bright QLED abilities of this screen give it a higher end feel than its discounted price would suggest.
Buy it if:
✅ You prioritize brightness✅ You want speedy visuals✅ You’ve got a PS5 Pro or PC
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You’d be happy with 60Hz❌ You’d rather invest more in an OLED
Price check:Best Buy $499.99|Walmart (out of stock)
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Should you buy the Hisense U7N?
(Image credit: Future / Phil Hayton)
In myHisense U7N review, I describe the screen as a a mid-range mini-LED TV champ. While I checked out the slightly larger 65-inch version, that title extends to the 55-inch model currently on offer. If I’m being honest, it’s probably a more appropriate size for most player’s living rooms, especially since sitting back far enough will help the display’s 4K visuals appear even sharper.
That’s not to say there’s anything wrong with the U7N’s UHD capabilities, far from it. My thoughts are actually linked to checking out the beastlyLG OLED G4just before Hisense’s affordable model, as I could see a difference in upscaling clarity. It’s not exactly a fair fight since that flagship panel boasts MLA tech that serves as a QD-OLED equivalent, but it does mean things aren’t quite as sharp up close.
The thing is, you shouldn’t really bethatclose to a big screen anyway, and going for a 55-inch display means you’ll have more room to play with. So long as you’re able to sit around 2.5 meters away from your display, you shouldn’t really notice any distracting visuals when viewing upscaled content, meaning it’ll look nice with your Nintendo Switch and other lower spec systems.
(Image credit: Future / Phil Hayton)
But hey, if you’re shopping for a 144Hz display, chances are you’re rocking some serious gaming tech. Naturally, the first system that springs to mind is thePS5 Pro, as the bright abilities of this QLED model are going to help the console’s new-found clarity shine. However, unless developers bring higher frame rate support to select shooters, the fastest refresh rate will actually benefit PC gamers more, which could be a perfect excuse to put together a living room rig.
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