Name: Hisense U65QF Review
Rating: 86

At a Glance

The U65QF remains attractive where discounts are deep, offering local dimming, bright SDR output and better-than-expected built-in sound. Its 4K/144Hz support gives gamers more headroom than many low-cost televisions.

Performance 88%

Reliability 77%

Features 66%

Value 95%

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Hisense U65QF Specifications

The 55-inch Hisense U65QF is a 4K Mini-LED QLED Fire TV with a 144Hz native refresh rate, Hi-View AI Engine, Dolby Vision and HDR10+, four HDMI inputs and Wi-Fi 6.

Display

Screen Sizes	55", 65", 75", 85", 100"; reviewed size 55"
Panel Technology	LCD with Mini-LED backlight, QLED quantum-dot color and full-array local dimming
Resolution	4K UHD
Native Refresh Rate	144Hz native
HDR Formats	Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Gaming, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10+ Gaming, HLG
Processor	Hi-View AI Engine

Gaming

HDMI 2.1 Ports	2 HDMI 2.1 ports plus 2 HDMI 2.0 ports
VRR	VRR; FreeSync Premium
Max Gaming Refresh	Up to 144Hz
ALLM / Game Mode	Yes; Game Mode Pro

Audio

Speakers	2.1-channel, 40W total
Audio Formats	Dolby Atmos
eARC	Yes; HDMI 1

Smart Platform

Smart TV Platform	Fire TV
Casting & Assistants	Alexa built-in; Apple AirPlay

Connectivity

HDMI Inputs	4 HDMI inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x HDMI 2.0
USB	2 USB ports: 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
Other Ports	Ethernet; optical digital audio; NTSC/Clear QAM/ATSC tuner
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions	Without stand: 48.3 x 28.1 x 3.0 in (1226 x 713 x 77 mm); with stand: 48.3 x 29.4 x 11.7 in (1226 x 748 x 298 mm)
Weight	Without stand: 30.9 lb (14.0 kg); with stand: 31.3 lb (14.2 kg)
VESA Mount	400 x 200 mm, M6

Power

Power Consumption

180W; standby ≤0.5W

Warranty & Support

Warranty

1-year limited warranty

Summary

The reviewed 55-inch configuration includes two HDMI 2.1 inputs, VRR and ALLM for gaming, plus Dolby Atmos audio and eARC. It also provides Ethernet, optical audio, two USB ports and Bluetooth 5.2.

Should You Buy the Hisense U65QF?

The Hisense U65QF ranks #8 of 10 in our Best Budget TVs ranking, with a CORE score of 86/100. It is strongest on value for money and owner review validation, where it ranks 2nd of 10 on both.

Buy it if

You want a budget TV for budget gamers and bright-room viewers seeking inexpensive Mini-LED performance.
You want strong value for money: it ranks 2nd of 10 on this measure.
You want strong owner review validation: it ranks 2nd of 10 on this measure.

Skip it if

Smart TV experience is your top priority. The LG B6 OLED scores 90 there, against 66 for the Hisense U65QF.

How the Hisense U65QF Scored

CORE scores every model in this category on the factors below, listed from most to least important for budget TVs. The rank shows where the Hisense U65QF places among the 10 models in our Best Budget TVs ranking.

Picture & HDR Quality 87/100 · 8th of 10

Value for Money 95/100 · 2nd of 10

Gaming & Motion 88/100 · 7th of 10

Smart TV Experience 66/100 · 10th of 10

Connectivity & Formats 88/100 · 8th of 10

Reliability, Build & Support 77/100 · 9th of 10

Owner Review Validation 94/100 · 2nd of 10

Built-In Sound 78/100 · 7th of 10

Technical Assessment

Performance

Current professional ranking/review evidence used for field-relative merits and limitations; no round-up claim was treated as a measured benchmark unless the underlying review was available. Good contrast, strong SDR brightness and 4K/144Hz; HDR over-brightening and motion blur.

Reliability and Ownership

The U65QF has a useful owner-history base and known Fire TV behaviour, but its previous-generation status makes continuing support and stock quality more relevant. Reliability scoring uses recurring ownership themes without converting them into an invented defect percentage.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Mini-LED contrast and strong SDR brightness support its picture score
4K/144Hz capability gives it a meaningful gaming advantage at the price
Low street pricing supports strong value despite its older generation

Cons

Fire TV usability is less polished than leading Google TV interfaces
Reliability confidence is only moderate on this previous-generation model
Built-in sound is decent but not a replacement for a soundbar

What Reviewers and Owners Say

Independent testing found high HDR brightness, good color and strong sale-price value, with 144Hz gaming; Fire TV, blooming, motion and viewing-angle weaknesses remain.

4.7/ 5

Owners rate the Hisense U65QF 4.7 out of 5 on average, across 432 ratings at 2 US retailers.

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How We Evaluate

Category-Specific Fit Technical Verification Performance Evidence Reliability & Support Buyer Trade-Offs Value & Ownership

Hisense U65QF Review