Hisense U6SF Pro review: a richly hued mini-LED TV with strong features, especially for the price

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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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The Hisense U6SF Pro is a solid TV that gets you most of the way there for a good price.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Hisense U6SF Pro: One-minute review The Hisense U6SF Pro felt like a budget TV reaching for the mid-range when I first unboxed it. After spending some time with it, I think that impression stands. I dont mean that in a derogatory
way, either. If you had $650 for a TV, getting the 65-inch size of the
Hisense U6SF Pro is certainly worth it.

That price tag gets you a 4K resolution with a native 144Hz refresh rate, all the HDR and spatial audio support one could want, a Fire TV interface, and Alexa+ built-in. And just to clear the air, the Hisense U6SF Pro does have appreciable if somewhat hidden upgrades over the non-Pro version. The Pro version is a couple pounds heavier, comes with a built-in subwoofer (and has double the speaker wattage) and WiFi 6, and has the pro version of AMD FreeSync Premium and support for DTS Virtual:X.

The Hisense U6SF Pro has most of the bonafides of the best gaming TVs , such as two HDMI 2.1 ports for up to 4K@144Hz refresh rate passthrough support and the aforementioned AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, though I do wish there was a game-specific bar or menu. I can see an argument for putting this model among the best TVs for the price, though it still comes with some compromises, such as some vignetting all along the bottom of the screen and a lack of detail in the shadows. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: The Hisense U6SF Pro showing off its colors with a Youtube screen test (Image credit: Future / James Holland) Hisense U6SF Pro review: Price and release date Release date? March 2026 55-inch: $499.99 65-inch: $649.99 75-inch: $799.99 85-inch: $1,099.99 100-inch: $2,299.99 The Hisense U6SF and U6SF Pro, along with the Hisense U7 , hit the market in March of 2026. While the listed MSRP of the U6SF Pro is much higher on retail sites like Amazon and Best Buy,
where the TVs value at 65 inches is listed at $1,099.99, the actual and consistent prices listed above are what I consider the real prices and are what youll actually pay.

With a price range of $499.99 for the 55-inch to $2,299.99 for the 100-inch, the Hisense U6SF Pro really falls right into that area between budget TVs and more mid-range models (most TVs within a couple hundred dollars above or
below a grand). And it comes in just about every size one could need, unless youre looking for a smaller TV. The 55-inch model is the smallest it comes
in. Hisense U6SF Pro Series MiniLED TV review: Specs Swipe to scroll horizontally

Screen type

Hi-QLED Mini-LED

Refresh rate

144Hz

HDR support

Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG

Audio support

Dolby Atmos + DTS Virtual X, Bluetooth Audio

Smart TV

Fire TV with Alexa+

HDMI ports

2 HDMI 2.1 ports(4K@144Hz), 2 HDMI 2.0 (4K @ 60Hz)

Built-in tuner

ATSC 3.0 Hisense U6SF Pro Series MiniLED TV review: Benchmark results
Previous 1 / 4 Next Brightness measurements HDR Filmmaker Mode HDR Standard SDR Filmmaker Mode SDR Standard Hisense U6SF Pro HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 1265 HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 713 Hisense U7 HDR Filmmaker
Mode (10% window) 2866 HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) 793 Roku Pro Series (2025) HDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 820 HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen)
373 0 750 1,500 2,250 3,000 nits HDR Filmmaker Mode Data Product HDR
Filmmaker Mode (10% window) (nits) HDR Filmmaker Mode (Fullscreen) (nits) Hisense U6SF Pro 1265 713 Hisense U7 2866 793 Roku Pro Series (2025) 820 373 Hisense U6SF Pro HDR Standard Mode (10% window) 1033 HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 708 Hisense U7 HDR Standard Mode (10% window) 2891 HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 782 Roku Pro Series (2025) HDR Standard Mode (10% window) 841 HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) 390 0 750 1,500 2,250 3,000 nits HDR Standard Data Product HDR Standard Mode (10% window) (nits) HDR Standard Mode (Fullscreen) (nits) Hisense U6SF Pro 1033 708 Hisense U7 2891 782 Roku Pro Series (2025) 841 390 Hisense U6SF Pro SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 358 Hisense U7 SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 185 Roku Pro Series (2025) SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) 434 0 150 300 450 600 nits SDR Filmmaker Mode
Data Product SDR Filmmaker Mode (10% window) (nits) Hisense U6SF Pro 358 Hisense U7 185 Roku Pro Series (2025) 434 Hisense U6SF Pro SDR Standard Mode (10% window) 788 Hisense U7 SDR Standard Mode (10% window) 1994 Roku Pro Series (2025) SDR Standard Mode (10% window) 876 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 nits SDR Standard Data Product SDR Standard Mode (10% window) (nits) Hisense U6SF Pro 788 Hisense U7 1994 Roku Pro Series (2025) 876 HDR color gamut Closer to 100% is better. Taken using a colorimeter and test pattern generator. Hisense U6SF Pro UHDA-P3 96.1 BT.2020 75.1 Hisense U7 UHDA-P3 97.3 BT.2020 82.7 Roku Pro Series (2025) UHDA-P3 96.9 BT.2020 80.6 0 25 50 75 100 HDR Filmmaker Mode Data Product UHDA-P3 () BT.2020 () Hisense U6SF Pro 96.1 75.1 Hisense U7 97.3 82.7 Roku Pro Series (2025) 96.9 80.6 Picture accuracy A lower score is better. Taken using a colorimeter and test pattern generator. SDR Delta-E Hisense U6SF Pro 1.5 Hisense U7 3 Roku Pro Series (2025) 2.5 0 1 2 3 SDR Delta-E Data Product Value Hisense U6SF Pro 1.5 Hisense U7 3 Roku Pro Series (2025) 2.5 Input lag Lower is better. Taken using a Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI Video Signal Lag Tester. 4K 60Hz Hisense U6SF Pro 13.2 Hisense U7 9.8 Roku Pro Series (2025) 9.3 0 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 ms 4K 60Hz Data Product Value Hisense U6SF Pro 13.2 Hisense U7 9.8 Roku Pro Series (2025) 9.3 The Hisense U6SF Pro does a decent job with blooming as showcased by this scene from the movie
Soul (Image credit: Future / James Holland) Hisense U6SF Pro Series MiniLED
TV review: Features Supports all the necessary HDR and spatial audio formats Alexa+ works well but isnt hands-free Ambient mode includes options to load personal photos or AI art Lets get the basics in terms of features out of the way. The Hisense U6SF Pro supports the litany of HDR formats one would need including Dolby Vision IQ. It also comes with Dolby Atmos and DTS: Virtual X for anyone wanting or needing spatial audio support. And you can connect to the TV via Bluetooth (whether thats playing music or connecting a device like a game controller), Apple AirPlay, and Smart Home integration.

Since the Hisense U6SF Pro is a Fire TV, it comes with Alexa+, Amazons AI-powered version of the companys long-standing voice assistant. One of the places where this TVs limitations are a little more obvious than slightly
more expensive TVs like the Hisense U7 is the fact that, while there is an actual voice assistant on hand, I have to press the mic button on the remote to use it. In essence, theres no hands-free control here. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

As far as using Alexa+, its conversational and does one thing that Ive had issues with on Google TVs and Google Gemini and that is actually play content directly from the home screen when asked instead of bringing me to an intermediary landing page. Sometimes, I dont want more info. Sometimes, I
just want to watch Psych .

Since it is 2026, AI is implemented throughout this TV and not just with Alexa+. For one, it comes with what Hisense calls Hi-View AI Engine, which from what I can tell is the same thing as Dolby Vision. Also worth noting
that this TV is said to support Dolby Vision IQ but doesnt have any Dolby-Vision-related settings in its menu (it only pops up as a picture mode when watching certain media), but it does have more generic sounding settings that do the same thing. I assume this is Hisenses Hi-View AI Engine.

Also implemented on this TV is an AI-powered Ambient mode, a neat feature
that I personally dont get a lot out of, but you might. You can use premade art, create AI-generated art, or upload pictures using the Amazon Photos app. Features score: 4.5 / 5 The Hisense U6SF Pro shows plenty of detail as seen
in this scene from The Batman (Image credit: Future / James Holland) Hisense U6SF Pro Series MiniLED TV review: picture quality Not a lot of detail in shadows Smooth action; little blooming Quite a bit of vignetting The interesting thing about a TV like the Hisense U6SF Pro is that the picture quality is generally decent but looks a little two-dimensional compared to more expensive TVs. Whether Im watching Coco, Top Gun: Maverick, or The
Batman , the colors are vibrant enough this TV has around 96% P3 color coverage for me to feel like Im seeing everything as intended. Of course, I have Filmmaker Mode and Imax Mode available along with Dolby Vision IQ.

And the action is smooth something I noticed with my gaming tests as well. The Hisense U6SF Pro has a 144Hz refresh rate that applies to any content capable of taking advantage, including sources coming through the two 2.1
HDMI ports.

Considering that this TV has all the HDR formats one could need as well as a peak brightness of over 1200 nits (at 10% in Filmmaker Mode) in our benchmarks, I was surprised that the screen felt a little flat. Thats because I consider that flatness to be an issue with the contrast.

While a Hi-QLED mini-LED TV, the Hisense U6SF Pro doesnt have as much separation of detail in shadows, something I noticed most sharply when gaming but I think contributed to the more two dimensional quality of the picture.

That said, the TV did a good job with blooming, as I didnt notice any of that halo effect show up when watching a bright subject against a dark background.

The one other issue that I noticed with this TV is vignetting, not just in
the corners as Ive seen with TVs in this range, but along the bottom of the screen as well. Picture quality score: 4 / 5 The Hisense U6SF Pro has a 2.1 system including a subwoofer (Image credit: Future / James Holland) Hisense U6SF Pro Series MiniLED TV review: sound quality Sounds good enough to skip a soundbar Soundstage is pretty narrow Dialog enhancer and night mode work well The Hisense U6SF Pros sound quality is pretty good. With a 50 watt 2.1 built-in system, it should be good enough to skip a soundbar. And I think it is, within reason. I can hear dialog clearly with whatever Im watching and theres a bit of a sound stage where I can hear audio elements go from one
side to the other, though its only as wide as the TV itself.

Since theres a built-in sub, you do get some low-end information. For instance, one of the scenes I use to test is the Penguin chase scene in The Batman and explosions had a bit of that low-end rumble that you want when watching an action-packed movie.

I will say that the sound quality wont reach home theater levels, however, so using a soundbar system with a subwoofer (and surrounds) will still sound better. The sound here, with its crisp highs and balanced mids, will do the job if you dont want to also invest in a full system.

When deep diving into the settings, I noticed that Devialet has licensed its name to Hisense for this model so you can thank the company for the sound quality here. I also noticed that theres some Atmos and surround sound virtualization, the latter of which completely removes any stereo separation when on.

Theres also a dialog enhancer that works as intended while not sounding too hinky (this feature can sometimes do that since its basically boosting the frequencies where voices typically sit). And theres also a night mode that does a good job of compressing audio so that you can watch at night without loud sections of audio waking someone up. A five-band EQ is also available,
as well as a handful of sound modes. Sound quality score: 4 / 5 The Hisense U6SF Pro comes with two HDMI 2.1 ports (Image credit: Future / James Holland) Hisense U6SF Pro Series MiniLED TV review: Design Uses feet instead of stand but are width-adjustable Plenty of ports including two 2.1 HDMI Anti-glare screen The Hisense U6SF Pro comes in the usual sizes one would expect from most models these days with its smallest size at 55 inches and its biggest at 100. There are also 65, 75, and 85 inch sizes available.

As far as stands go, the Hisense U6SF Pro has two feet on the outer ends of the TV instead of the center base. While this means that the TV isnt height adjustable (some stands can be screwed in at different heights), there are a couple places to screw in the feet so that one can have the feet wider or narrower. This is helpful if you have a smaller entertainment console. Just
be aware that this particular feature is not available on the 55-inch model.

The ports on the TV are more than enough for most people. There are the usual four HDMI ports two 2.1 that support 4K@144Hz a single LAN, two USB (one
USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0), an optical port, and an RF Antenna port.

While I dont want to talk too much about the screen here, Hisense does use an anti-glare screen that makes this TV a little easier to watch in a bright room. Also worth noting is that theres a 2.1 50 watt built-in sound system with an included subwoofer. Design score: 4 / 5 The Hisense U6SF Pro comes with Alexa+ built in (Image credit: Future / James Holland) Hisense U6SF Pro Series MiniLED TV review: Smart TV & Menus Amazon-focused content and ads in interface Less free content than expected Some menu settings only accessible when playing content Being a Fire TV, using the Hisense U6SF Pro is going to be a little Amazon-focused. The layout, which is composed of a banner of rotating content followed by rows of suggested content and apps, is littered with ads and content on Prime. Of course, this isnt new nor is it unique. Whenever I review a Google TV, its the same except with Youtube -related suggestions instead of Prime.

The layout itself is one that I think has been broadly adopted because its intuitive and lets you navigate to content without having to open an app just to see whats locked in there. Interestingly, maybe because Amazon wants everyone on Prime, theres less free content here than I typically find included in an OS. Sure, theres a Guide app that looks like an old school cable interface with plenty of free content, but thats about it.

The OSD menu, integrated into the Fire TV OS, seems intuitive to use.
However, certain settings, particularly for picture and sound settings, are not accessible through the settings menu in the interface. Instead, you have to press the settings button on the remote when some content is playing to
get access to advanced settings. So, if I want to turn on Intelligent Picture or change to Filmmaker Mode or Imax Mode (both of which are available on this TV), I need something to be playing first. Smart TV & menus score: 4 / 5 Hisense U6SF Pro showcasing its gaming with Alan Wake II (Image credit:
Future / James Holland) Hisense U6SF Pro Series MiniLED TV review: Gaming Screen holds gaming back a little, especially with shadows No gaming-related menu settings or game bar Smooth action thanks to fast refresh rate and a few key features There are only two things that really hold the Hisense U6SF Pro back as a gaming TV. The first are the limitations of the screen that Ive covered above. For instance, because the Hisense U6SF Pros HDR support is
good but not up to the standards of a mid-range $1,000+ TV (let alone a flagship TV), theres less differentiation in shadows so games that are
overall just darker or have a lot of shadow are harder to make out whats happening. On top of that, the colors arent quite as vibrant as they are on something like the Hisense U7 that I keep comparing this TV to.

That said, without being able to A/B the way I am, the colors probably wont bother you, as they still look good. You might have to compensate in the settings for the shadows, however.

The other is the fact that, outside of a Game Picture Mode, there arent any gaming specific menus. There certainly isnt a gaming bar. I would appreciate being able to make more specific adjustments based on the type of game or to bring up an FPS counter.

That said, I do appreciate that AMD FreeSync Premium Pro is on offer (non-Pro version for the 100-inch) that uses a variable refresh rate along with an
auto low-latency mode. I also appreciate the Motion Rate 480 feature, which gives a virtual representation (though not a true one) of having a 480 Hz refresh rate. The end result is smooth action no matter the game. Gaming score: 4 / 5 The Hisense U6SF Pro remote doesn't break any molds (Image credit: Future / James Holland) Hisense U6SF Pro Series MiniLED TV review: Value Occupies that mid-range performance at budget price point Strong value but can find slightly better TVs for slightly more The competition has at
best similar value When I think of the Hisense U6SF Pro, I think of a few other specific TVs. The Hisense U7 is a natural comparison since they came
out at the same time and is the next step up. Interestingly each TV has a slightly different issue. Whereas the U6SF Pro has more vignetting and a flatter picture, the U7 has some color bleed. But the Hisense U7 is a
slightly better TV at just $150 more at the 65-inch size and the 75-inch
model has even been cheaper in the past. While this is a rarity, the U7 is generally worth the higher price.

I also think of the TCL QM6K , which came out in 2025 and only got a mild refresh in 2026. It occupies a similar mid-range at almost budget price
space, especially since its prices have come down since first reviewed last year. Originally, a 65-inch size would have cost $999.99, but it now goes for $649.99 just like the U6SF Pro. And its basically the same or similar prices at the various other sizes as well. Thats for a TV with a slightly better picture quality and slightly worse audio and brightness. Value score: 4.5 / 5 Should I buy the Hisense U6SF Pro Series MiniLED TV? Swipe to scroll horizontally Hisense U6SF Pro Series MiniLED TV

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Features

This TV has all the features you could want from HDR and spatial audio
support to the inclusion of Alexa+, though you cant use that last one hands-free.

4.5 / 5

Picture quality

There could be a little more detail in the shadows and theres more vignetting than I would like, but the picture quality is very good for the price.

4 / 5

Sound quality

You can skip the soundbar with this TV as its 2.1 system has enough detail
and low-end rumble for casual use.

4 / 5

Design

The port selection is good including two 2.1 HDMI ports and the screen is anti-glare. While the TV uses feet instead of a stand, they are width-adjustable.

4 / 5

Smart TV and menus

I dont like how some of the settings are separated. It makes adjusting the screen a bit counter intuitive. But the OS is generally easy to use.

4 / 5

Gaming

The Hisense U6SF Pro comes with some nifty features like AMD Freesync Premium Pro for smooth action, but theres no game-specific menu and no game bar.

4 / 5

Value

The price for what you get the Hisense U6SF Pro for is quite the deal, especially when you consider all the features on hand.

4.5 / 5 Buy it if...

You want mid-range quality at budget prices With all the features and good quality picture and sound, this TV almost reaches the heights of mid-range
TVs at a lower price point.

You dont want to buy a soundbar It wont be home theater level, but for
casual use, the 2.1 Devialet-branded system sounds good enough that you wont feel compelled to buy an external soundbar.

Youre in the Alexa Smart Home ecosystem Being a Fire TV, it comes with
Alexa+ so you can ask it all sorts of questions, not just to play content.
And being a Fire TV, you can integrate it into an Alexa-based smart home. Don't buy it if

You want hands-free control Theres something to being able to just talk to your TV, and, unfortunately, thats just not a feature on this TV. For some, its not a big deal. For others, it might be as vital as any of the accessibility ones that usually come stock in a smart TV.

You can stretch your budget a few extra hundred dollars The Hisense U6SF Pro is a good TV for the price and comes at a good price. But for just a few hundred dollars more, there are slightly better TVs, including ones from Hisense. Hisense U6SF Pro Series MiniLED TV review: Also consider Swipe to scroll horizontally Header Cell - Column 0

Hisense U6SF Pro

TCL QM6K

Hisense U7

Roku Pro Series (2025)

Price (65-inch)

$649.99

$649.99

$999.99

$899.99

Screen type

Hi-QLED Mini-LED

Mini-LED

Mini-LED Pro

QLED

Refresh rate

144Hz

144Hz

165Hz

120Hz

HDR support

Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG

Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG

HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG, Dolby Vision

Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG

Smart TV

Fire TV with Alexa+

Google TV

Google TV

Roku

HDMI ports

4 (2x HDMI 2.1)

4 (2x HDMI 2.1)

4 HDMI 2.1

4 (2x HDMI 2.1)

TCL QM6K The TCL QM6K is just as good value if youre looking for a mid-range TV for almost budget prices. It has a relatively great picture quality with vibrant colors, and good contrast, but suffers a little bit in the audio department and comes with lower brightness. Read our full TCL QM6K review .

Hisense U7 While the audio on the Hisense U7 has a little less low end and the picture has some color bleed, this TV outperforms its price by a wide margin making it an even better deal than the Hisense U6SF Pro here. However, it is at a slightly higher price point. Read our full Hisense U7 review .

Roku Pro Series (2025) The Roku Pro Series (2025) is a little more
expensive, but comes with a lot of the same features, has a similarly fast refresh rate for gamers (though no game bar), and has a unique shadowbox design that makes it sit flush on the wall when mounted, making it the better TV for that situation. Read our full Roku Pro Series (2025) review . How I tested the Hisense U6SF Pro Series MiniLED TV I used the TV for a couple
weeks Tested with both TV, movies, music, and games I used the Hisense U6SF Pro MiniLED TV regularly for a couple weeks. I tested it using streaming shows, movies, music, and games (via PS5). I went through the various features, particularly Alexa+. I also spent time listening to the audio as well as paying attention to the picture quality.

After spending some time with this TV, its my humble opinion that this TV is ideal for those who are looking for a mid-range TV but wanting to pay closer to budget prices.

Ive tested a lot of tech gear over the years from laptops to keyboards and speakers, and so have been able to use my expertise towards giving an honest and fair opinion, not to mention a critical eye, to any product I test. First reviewed: October 2026 Read TechRadar's reviews guarantee Hisense U6SF Pro: Price Comparison No price information Check Amazon We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by



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