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Dolby Vision 2 starts reaching TVs, beginning with Hisense
A firmware update brings the new HDR format to select Hisense sets, but almost no content uses it yet.
By TV Reviews Editors 2 min read
Key takeaways
- Dolby Vision 2 began rolling out on August 12, 2026 via firmware on select Hisense TVs.
- The first sets listed are the UX, UR9, UR8 and U7/U7 Pro.
- Streaming partners including Peacock and Canal+ have committed to Dolby Vision 2 content, per Dolby as reported by Tom's Guide.
- Little native content exists yet, so there is no reason to buy a TV for the format alone.
Dolby Vision 2 started reaching TVs on August 12, 2026, according to Tom's Guide. The first sets to get it are from Hisense, through a firmware update.
Which TVs
Tom's Guide lists the Hisense UX, UR9, UR8 and U7 and U7 Pro (sold as the U7SG in the US). The first models to receive it run Google TV or VIDAA, and Dolby told the outlet the rollout would expand in the following weeks.
What it adds
Like the original, Dolby Vision 2 uses dynamic metadata, which tells the TV how to adjust the picture scene by scene. Tom's Guide reports the new format, and a top tier named Dolby Vision 2 Max, give filmmakers new tools. Authentic Motion lets creators control motion smoothing shot by shot, and Light Sense 2 adjusts brightness to room lighting. Dolby also says it is built for displays reaching 10,000 nits, well above today's TVs, per the report. Dolby claims ordinary Dolby Vision content looks better on supporting TVs.
What it means for shoppers
The format is not a reason to buy now. Tom's Guide says there is little to watch: Peacock and Canal+ are among the platforms committed to carrying it, but real Dolby Vision 2 content has yet to arrive. The reviewer calls the U7SG the cheapest way in at the time, listing it at $1,499 for 65 inches. Check current prices and use /finder to narrow Hisense options.
What is still unknown
The report says it remains to be seen how well the U7SG shows Dolby Vision 2 content. Other brands had not been named as getting the format, and Dolby had not detailed when more Hisense models would be added.
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Questions people ask
What is Dolby Vision 2?
It is a successor to Dolby Vision, an HDR format that uses dynamic metadata, instructions embedded in content that guide the picture scene by scene. Tom's Guide says it adds Authentic Motion and Light Sense 2.
Do I need to replace my TV?
Not for now. Tom's Guide says viewers without support miss little today, aside from a possible slight improvement on existing Dolby Vision content for those who have it.
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- Dolby Vision 2 is finally live — here are the TVs getting the update and my expert take on the new format · Tom's Guide · Aug 12, 2026
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