Expert Pick #06

Hisense U9N.

Flagship Mini-LED with nearly 4,000 nits peak brightness, 5,000+ dimming zones, and a built-in 4.1.2 Dolby Atmos speaker system.

Hisense U9N

The Verdict.

8.7/ 10

Gavler Meta-Score

The U9N is Hisense's statement piece — record-breaking brightness, refined local dimming with deep blacks, and a Dolby Atmos speaker system that's genuinely good enough to use without a soundbar. At $2,000 for the 75", it undercuts Sony and Samsung flagships by a wide margin while matching or exceeding their brightness. The main compromise: only two size options and slightly higher input lag than the best gaming TVs.

The Gavler Verdict

Precision Engineering

5,000+ Dimming Zones

Precise local dimming for deep blacks and minimal blooming in dark scenes.

4K 144Hz Gaming

Dual HDMI 2.1 ports with VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, and Dolby Vision gaming support.

4.1.2 Dolby Atmos

Built-in speaker system delivers spatial audio good enough to skip the soundbar.

Technical Specifications

PanelULED Mini-LED QLED
Peak Brightness~4,000 nits (HDR)
Dimming Zones5,000+
Refresh Rate144Hz
Sizes75", 85"

The Scoreboard

Expert Consensus88%
Community Rating86%

Record-breaking brightness and excellent built-in audio. Input lag slightly high for competitive gaming.

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Best Price Availability.

Prices checked April 2026

Global Critique

The best Hisense mini-LED TV yet, with powerful Dolby Atmos sound built-in.

TechRadar

Breaking all kinds of test records for brightness.

Tom's Guide