Hisense UR9: The First RGB TV Test -- Official Review
CalebRated's review of the UR9, billed in the title as the first RGB TV test.
Hisense · 2026 · RGB Mini LED
Hisense UR9 RGB Mini LED
Hisense's flagship 2026 RGB Mini LED: very bright with wide color, but pricey at launch and criticised for gaming extras and color balance.
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Exact model · United States
65UR9SG
What Hi-Fi reports 980 dimming zones and a 3,500-nit maker claim for the 65-inch it tested. Tom's Guide's lab figures appear to come from this size.
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The verdict
The UR9 is among the brightest and widest-gamut LCD TVs reviewed so far, and it is best suited to bright living rooms and big-screen sports. Tom's Guide judged cheaper options such as the TCL QM8L and LG C6 better overall, and TechRadar notes minor blooming and a price premium for early adopters, so compare current street prices against the UR8 and rivals. Gamers should note it has three HDMI 2.1 ports and measured 12ms of input lag.
The Hisense UR9 is the top US model in Hisense's 2026 RGB Mini LED range, replacing white-LED backlights with separate red, green and blue Mini LEDs. It uses a native 180Hz panel, three HDMI 2.1 inputs, Google TV with Gemini and a 4.1.2-channel Devialet-tuned speaker system, in 65, 75, 85 and 100-inch sizes. Tom's Guide and TechRadar measured brightness above 4,000 nits and near-complete DCI-P3 coverage, though Tom's Guide found real-world color balance and gaming features lacking.
Strengths
- Brightness among the highest tested for an LCD TV, with Tom's Guide and TechRadar both reporting 4,370 nits at a 10% HDR window.
- Very wide color: roughly 99.8% UHDA-P3 and 93% Rec. 2020 in both reviewers' tests.
- Native 180Hz panel with FreeSync Premium Pro, plus a USB-C DisplayPort input for laptops and phones.
- Tom's Guide described a sturdy, well-built design and strong audio once sound modes are adjusted.
- TechRadar saw only minor blooming for an RGB-backlit set.
Weak spots
- Tom's Guide found colors less vibrant in real viewing than its test numbers implied and criticised the setup process.
- Input lag measured 12ms with no way to lower it in game mode, and Tom's Guide called the gaming features barebones.
- Only three HDMI 2.1 inputs.
- Standard mode can be too bright, per Tom's Guide, and TechRadar found Gemini voice control needs refinement.
- Launch prices were high compared with white-LED Mini LED and OLED rivals, and Tom's Guide rated alternatives such as the TCL QM8L and LG C6 above it.
Great for
- Bright rooms and daytime sports
- Viewers who want very wide color volume
- Big-screen buyers considering the 100-inch size
Skip if
- Competitive gamers who need four HDMI 2.1 ports
- Dark-room viewers who expect OLED-level contrast
- Budget-focused shoppers
How it fits
Calculated from published specs and independent tests. How this works
Tap a score to see what went into it. These are calculations, not lab results.
Claimed vs. measured
Independent test figures are kept apart from what the manufacturer says. Results vary by tester, test size and firmware.
Measured Claimed
Brightness
HDR peak brightness (10% window)The most-quoted HDR brightness figure. A 10% window is about the size of a bright object in a scene.
- 3,003 nitsTechRadarHDR Standard mode, 10% window · Nov 4, 2026
- 4,370 nitsTechRadarHDR Filmmaker Mode, 10% window · Nov 4, 2026
- 4,370 nitsTom's Guide65″ tested · Filmmaker mode, 10% window, HDR (retest on a replacement unit) · Aug 19, 2026
- 3,327 nitsTom's Guide65″ tested · 10% window, HDR, original review unit before replacement · Aug 19, 2026
- 8,000 nitsHisenseManufacturer claim · Maker's peak claim on the 100-inch page; window not stated
- 3,500 nitsWhat Hi-Fi (reporting Hisense's claim)Manufacturer claim · Maker's up-to claim for the 65-inch; window not stated
HDR full-screen brightnessBrightness of a completely bright image, like a snowfield or a hockey rink.
SDR peak brightness (10% window)How bright regular, non-HDR content gets, which matters most in a sunny room.
- 2,486 nitsTom's Guide65″ tested · 10% window, SDR peak as reported · Aug 19, 2026
Color
DCI-P3 color coverageHow much of the color range used by modern movies the TV can show.
- 99.8%TechRadarHDR Filmmaker Mode, UHDA-P3 · Nov 4, 2026
- 99.83%Tom's Guide65″ tested · UHDA-P3 coverage · Aug 19, 2026
Rec. 2020 color coverageA wider color target than DCI-P3. No consumer TV covers it fully.
- 93.1%TechRadarHDR Filmmaker Mode, BT.2020 · Nov 4, 2026
- 93.03%Tom's Guide65″ tested · Rec. 2020 coverage · Aug 19, 2026
Color accuracy out of the box (ΔE)Lower is better. Under about 3 is hard to distinguish from perfect by eye.
- ΔE 2.72Tom's Guide65″ tested · Filmmaker mode, out of the box · Aug 19, 2026
Gaming
Input lag, 4K 60 Hz (game mode)The delay between pressing a button and seeing it on screen.
- 12 msTom's Guide65″ tested · Game mode, Leo Bodnar tester · Aug 19, 2026
What changes by size
The same name doesn’t always mean the same TV. Here is every size we’ve confirmed.
| 65″ | 75″ | 85″ | 100″ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model number | 65UR9SG | 75UR9SG | — | 100UR9SG |
| Lowest price | — | — | — | — |
| Local dimming zones | 980 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Width | — | — | — | — |
| Weight | — | — | — | — |
| VESA | — | — | — | — |
Highlighted rows differ between sizes.
Will it fit?
From your seat
Viewing distance8′0″
A good fit. At this distance a 65″ screen fills 33° of your view. Most people like 59″–80″ from here.
Seen from above
Dimensions and mounting
- Without stand
- Not published
- With stand
- Not published
- Stand footprint
- Not published
- Weight
- Not published
- VESA pattern
- Not published
- Power use
- Not published
Full specifications
From the manufacturer unless noted. Shown for the 65″ model.
Picture
- Display technologyHow the screen makes its picture. OLED types light each pixel on their own for perfect black. Mini LED and QLED are LCDs with a backlight, and tend to get brighter.
- RGB Mini LED
- BacklightFull-array backlights sit behind the whole screen and allow local dimming. Edge-lit TVs are thinner but dim far less precisely.
- RGB Mini LED full-array
- Local dimming zonesHow many sections of the backlight can dim on their own. More zones usually means less glow around bright objects. Self-emissive OLED pixels do not need zones.
- 980
- Resolution
- 4K
- Picture processor
- Hi-View AI Engine RGB
- Screen finishAnti-glare and matte coatings cut reflections in bright rooms, sometimes at a small cost to perceived contrast.
- Obsidian Panel (Hisense name)
HDR & color
- HDR formatsHDR formats describe how a TV should show bright highlights and rich color. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ adjust the picture scene by scene; a source and TV must both support a format to use it.
- HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLGsource
- Wide color technology
- Hisense claims up to 100% of BT.2020 on the 100-inch page
Refresh & motion
- Native refresh rateHow many new images per second the panel can really show. Marketing “motion rates” are often double this number, so check the native figure.
- 180 Hz
- Maximum refresh rateThe highest refresh the TV accepts over HDMI. Sometimes only available at reduced resolution or from a PC.
- 180 Hz
Smart platform
- Smart TV platformThe software your TV runs. It decides your home screen, app selection and how often you’ll see ads.
- Google TV
- Platform version
- Google TV with Geminisource
- Voice assistants
- Google Geminisource
- Broadcast tunerNeeded to watch free over-the-air TV with an antenna. ATSC 3.0 is the newer US standard; a few TVs have dropped tuners entirely.
- ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV), ClearQAMsource
HDMI & connections
- HDMI ports
- 3source
- HDMI 2.1 portsPorts with enough bandwidth for 4K at 120 Hz and beyond. If you have more than one current console or a gaming PC, count these carefully.
- 3source
- HDMI notes
- Tom's Guide and TechRadar both list three HDMI 2.1 inputs with one carrying eARC, plus a USB-C DisplayPort input. Neither review says which HDMI input has eARC.source
- eARCEnhanced Audio Return Channel sends high-quality audio from your TV’s apps and inputs back to a soundbar or receiver over one HDMI cable.
- Yessource
- USB ports
- 2source
- Optical audio out
- Yessource
- Ethernet
- LAN portsource
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
Gaming
- Variable refresh rateLets the TV match its refresh to a game’s frame rate, which removes tearing and most stutter.
- FreeSync Premium Pro
- Highest 4K gaming refresh
- 180 Hz
- Game menu
- Game Bar
Built-in audio
- Speaker configuration
- 4.1.2
- Dolby Atmos
- Yessource
Primary source: hisense.com
Setup notes
- Three HDMI 2.1 inputs; one carries eARC.
- TechRadar lists Dolby Vision 2 among the UR9's features.
- A USB-C DisplayPort input accepts video from compatible laptops and phones.
Video reviews
Each video was checked to exist and to be about the Hisense UR9 RGB Mini LED.
Hisense UR9 4K RGB Mini-LED Review: Pros, Cons & Real-World Test
GregglesTV's review covering pros, cons and real-world testing of the UR9 (based on the video title).
Hisense UR9 RGB Mini-LED TV - Can It Beat OLED In 2026?
Brian Tong's video asking whether the UR9 can beat OLED in 2026.
The First REAL RGB Mini‑LED TV… and It’s Wild - Hisense UR9
B The Installer's review of the UR9, which the title calls the first real RGB Mini LED TV.
What reviewers found
Summaries in our own words. Follow the link to read each review in full.
Found the 65-inch ultra-bright and pleasant for daytime viewing, but felt color balance, gaming features and consistency fell short of cheaper rivals. A retest on a replacement unit raised its HDR brightness figure substantially.
Read the originalPraised the strong color coverage and accuracy, 180Hz gaming support and Gemini voice assistant. Noted minor blooming and a high launch price for early adopters.
Read the originalIn a side-by-side with Sony's Bravia 8 II, the 65-inch UR9 impressed with well-controlled blooming, strong blacks and spectacular HDR highlights, but the OLED won on contrast control, depth and a more natural image.
Read the original
Questions
How bright is the Hisense UR9?
Tom's Guide and TechRadar each reported 4,370 nits at a 10% HDR window in Filmmaker mode. Tom's Guide first measured 3,327 nits on its original unit, then retested on a replacement unit supplied by Hisense. Hisense claims higher peaks on the 100-inch, and What Hi-Fi reports a lower 3,500-nit claim for the 65-inch.
What is RGB Mini LED?
Instead of a white or blue backlight filtered through color layers, the backlight uses separate red, green and blue LEDs. Hisense says this lets the TV create color directly at the source and cover close to all of BT.2020.
What is the difference between the UR9 and UR8?
Per What Hi-Fi, the UR9 has the higher peak brightness claim, and TechRadar measured the UR9 above the UR8 in its tests. TechRadar's UR8 review lists four HDMI 2.1 ports, against the UR9's three.
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Sources for this page
- tomsguide.com /tvs/qled-tvs/hisense-ur9-rgb-mini-led-tv-review
- techradar.com /televisions/hisense-ur9-review
- whathifi.com /tv-home-cinema/televisions/hisense-ur9-vs-sony-br
- hisense.com /us/en/tv/ur9-series/hisense-100-class-ur9-series-
- hisense.com /us/en/tv/ur9-series/hisense-65-class-ur9-series-r
- hisense.com /us/en/tv/ur9-series/hisense-75-class-ur9-series-r
Last reviewed Nov 9, 2026. Released April 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.