Months after the big reveal of several new products coming from Hisense this year at CES 2025, the brand is expanding to offer new products, new Canvas TV sizes, and more. WiFi HiFi was invited to New York City to see the latest showcase, including many products that will be coming to the Canadian market. Here’s what’s new and coming soon.
Mini-LED QLED TVs
Hisense will be launching a new line of Mini-LED QLED TVs this year, including the U6QF, U7QG, and U8QG series, which feature bigger screen options, AI processing to deliver smarter and more intuitive picture enhancements, and for the U7 and U8 series, the Hi-View AI Engine Pro, which fine-tunes contrast, colour accuracy, and motion clarity in real-time.
The TVs also boast expanded local dimming and advanced Quantum Dot (QLED) technology. For gamers, there’s AI-driven motion processing, refresh rates up to 165Hz, and Dolby Vision Gaming for responsive and tear-free gameplay. AI-enhanced audio processing also optimizes Dolby Atmos soundscapes.
You’ll continue to get access to 800+ free live TV channels, plus 700,000+ movies and shows available across 10,000+ apps with Google TV. Other features include HDMI eARC, Wi-Fi 6E, and compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. All three series TVs will be available in Canada starting in May 2025.
Diving into the specific series, the U8 Series (U88QG) is the top-line series, designed for family viewing. The TVs come with Hi-View AI Engine Pro, AI-driven enhancements, peak brightness levels up to 5000 nits, and expanded local dimming zones. Quantum Dot technology enhances colour accuracy as well. With 165Hz native refresh rate, you’ll enjoy watching sports, gamig, and more with smooth motion and no lag or blur. There’s also Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, and IMAX Enhanced. AI-enhanced motion and picture processing adjust seamlessly to any content. Available in screen sizes up to 100 inches, you also get Wi-Fi 6E for ultra-fast streaming, and an 82W Dolby Atmos 4.1.2 multi-channel sound system.
Geared towards gamers and sports enthusiasts, the U7 Series (U78QG) is dubbed a “mid-premium” TV with features like 165Hz native refresh rate, 165Hz Game Mode Ultra, Game Booster 288Hz, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision Gaming, and FreeSync Premium Pro. There’s also enhanced HDR support, deeper contrast, and vibrant colours, along with an AGLR-Antiglare low reflection panel ensures glare-free visuals. Available in sizes from 55 inches up to 100 inches, the TVs come with upgraded Dolby Atmos audio with 60W 2.1.2 multi-channel sound.
Finally, there’s the U6 Series (U68QF) value option, which brings Mini-LED QLED technology to screen sizes from 55 up to 100 inches as well, but at more accessible price points. These displays are powered by Fire TV and come with an Alexa Voice Remote. You can enjoy Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos with a 2.1 built-in subwoofer, HDR10+ Adaptive, and gaming technologies like ALLM and VRR. It’s a slight step down in features with a 144Hz native refresh rate, Game Mode Pro, FreeSync Premium, and Wi-Fi 6.
Hisense CanvasTV in 75- and 85-inch Sizes
CanvasTV is Hisense’s stylish art TV that can display works of art like a digital picture frame when it isn’t in use. Art TVs is a trend started by Samsung with its The Frame TVs. Since that TV launched in 2017, others have been coming out with their own interpretations, including Hisense.
The Hisense CanvasTV, launched last summer and shown at IFA as well as CES earlier this year, boasts an anti-glare, Hi-Matte display. At the event this week, Hisense revealed that the elegant TV now comes in two bigger sizes – 75 and 85 inches – to join the existing 55-inch and 65-inch models in the line. These new sizes will be available in Canada starting in July 2025.
Just like their smaller sisters, these new CanvasTVs will ship with an ultra-slim wall mount for near zero gap installation and includes Art Mode for displaying curated artwork or personal photos when you aren’t watching TV. Worth noting, says Puneet Jain, Senior Director of Marketing and E-Commerce for Hisense Canada, is that CanvasTV does not require a subscription to access a selection of artwork. You can also connect a USB flash drive or use the Art Mode app to upload your own artwork, photos, and more.
The TV comes with a teak magnetic frame that blends into any space. You can also opt for optional frames, sold separately, to further personalize the display. These new models, like the smaller sizes, feature 4K QLED with Quantum Dot Colour technology and Dolby Vision support.
Through the CanvasTV, you can also access 800+ free live TV channels, 700,000+ movies and shows available across 10,000+ apps with Google TV. Advanced connectivity options include HDMI eARC, Wi-Fi 5, and compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.
Products From CES 2025
Hisense also showcased numerous products that those who were lucky enough to see in person at CES 2025 earlier this year. This includes the 116-inch TriChroma LED TV, which uses independent red, green, and blue LEDs to generate pure colours; and the exciting L9Q TriChroma laser TV, arguably the showstopper at the event (yes, even overshadowing that massive display).
What makes the L9Q so exciting? It’s an interesting alternative to the flat-screen TV. It can project an image up to 150 inches in size and boasts brightness of up to 5,000 lumens and 5,000:1 contrast. That means it’s a potentially viable option for a living room where you’re dealing with ambient light versus tucking it away in a dark basement, as we are often accustomed to doing with consumer-level projectors. Each one comes paired with Hisense’s own Ambient Light Rejection (ALR) screen, which comes in 100, 110, 120, 136, and 150-inch sizes. Even if you opt for the largest one, it’s easy to seamlessly switch among sizes leveraging auto screen alignment and manual keystone correction. Powered by Google TV, the L9Q could encourage some to make the switch from TV to laser TV.
Based on the demo set up at the event, the L9Q is impressive, delivering rich colours and true-to-life images at a massive size. What’s especially neat about it is the shortened throw distance, which means it can even work in an apartment or small home, or be set up in smaller rooms where you might need to position it closer to the screen than a traditional projector would allow.
While, as noted, we were able to see these products at CES as well, it’s nicer to be able to enjoy them in a more intimate setting.
There’s more coming from Hisense beyond these exciting products, including new home appliances, and some video tech we can’t quite reveal just yet. Stay tuned!