Hisense is introducing a new line of mini LED TVs to Samsung, Visio, and TCL for improved HDR performance and deeper black levels; like TCL, Hisense will also be using Google TV. These sets will also likely be more affordable, given that Hisense TVs tend to be lower priced than well-known brands.

As seen at CES 2022, Hisense's two main TVs this year will be the U9H and U8H series. Both will feature mini-LED backlighting for improved performance.

Hisense also announced a lineup of affordable A series TVs and an update to its Laser TV short-throw projector, but it is the U series TVs that we are most excited about from this TV maker. [The U9H and U8H are the top-of-the-line models in Hisense's 2022 TV lineup, both of which feature mini LED backlighting.

Hisense claims that the U9H will have a peak brightness of 2,000 nits and 1,280 full array local dimming zones. If Hisense's claim is true, it would surpass the Samsung QN90A Neo QLED, which was selected as the best TV for 2021. Incidentally, the Samsung QN90A has 792 zones and reached a peak brightness of 1,813 nits in our tests.

However, the U9H is Hisense's top-of-the-line model and may be more of a showcase for the company's capabilities than a sales volume driver. More people will look to upgrade to the popular Hisense U8G Android TV; the U8H has 1,500 nits of brightness and features IMAX Enhanced and FilmMaker modes. Presumably, the U8H will be less expensive than the U9H, but will add a new 75-inch screen size.

The U9H and U8H will feature Quantum Dot technology, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, and "next generation" features that provide tear-free and stutter-free gaming. It will also include Game Mode Pro, which aims to reduce input latency. Presumably, Hisense refers to the variable refresh rate technology licensed by AMD or Nvidia as Freesync or G-Sync, respectively. For gamers, both models will run at 120 Hz, allowing for smooth gaming on the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

For those looking for a more affordable all-around TV, the U7H is a good choice. Hisense has branded this TV as ideal for gaming. With features like Game Mode Pro and 120Hz, gamers will be able to stay competitive in shooters like Halo Infinite.

Now, the U7H does not have a mini-LED backlight like its more premium siblings, but instead uses a full array LED backlight solution. In its announcement, Hisense did not reveal how many LED zones will be present, but said it will feature IMAX Enhanced, FilmMaker mode, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, Quantum Dot, and AMD Freesync.

Not everyone is willing to shell out big bucks for a top-of-the-line TV. Brands like Hisense and TCL have differentiated themselves by offering solid sets at the lower end of the market, and the U6H aims to make this kind of TV a bargain, just as the U6 did last year. Hisense also claims to offer a 75-inch variant of this product due to the growing demand for larger TVs.

The U6H will feature Quantum Dot, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR 10+, and FiImMaker modes; it will run at 60 Hz, which is fine for gaming but will not be as smooth as a 120 Hz set for fast-moving content. Game Mode Plus and Variable Refresh Rate technology will help provide a clean experience, and pricing for the U6H will start at $579.

Google TV's integration into Hisense's 2022 TV product line is a big deal. The company will boot Google's VIDAA OS, Google's operating system for TVs, and join TCL.

Now, TCL's first foray into Google TV was a bit tricky, with Best Buy suspending sales last year due to performance issues. Hisense is presumably hoping not to run into the same problems.

In any case, Google TV brings every imaginable streaming app, child-specific profile, smartphone cast, and voice control.