Hisense Launches UR9 RGB Mini-LED TV with DisplayPort, High Refresh Rates, and Wide Color Gamut

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:22:00 +0200

Hisense has introduced the UR9 series, its first RGB Mini-LED backlight TV for 2026, positioning it as a strong competitor to OLED displays. The new models use full-array RGB LED backlighting instead of traditional white LEDs, promising improved color volume, brightness, and accuracy. The 65-inch version reviewed reaches peak brightness up to 4000 nits, covers colors beyond the P3 space, and aims for full BT.2020 coverage. It features a VA panel with substantial local dimming zones (up to 1320 on the 85-inch model) and typical brightness of 800 nits. A standout feature is the inclusion of a USB-C port that functions as full DisplayPort, enabling 4K at 170Hz or 180Hz when connected to a gaming PC—higher than the 120Hz limit of its three HDMI 2.1 ports. The TV supports AMD FreeSync and will receive Dolby Vision 2 via future firmware update. Available in 65, 75, 85, and 100-inch sizes, the larger models support up to 180Hz. Priced at $3,500 for the 65-inch, it competes directly with premi