The Hisense QD7N is a budget model in Hisense's 2024 entry-level QLED lineup and sits above the Hisense QD65NF. Unlike Hisense's popular U-Series, you won't find local dimming on this model, and it uses an IPS panel. The TV still has advanced gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, 4k @ 144Hz, 1080p @ 240Hz, and VRR. It also supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DTS audio formats. The TV has a built-in 20W 2.0 channel speaker system, runs the popular Google TV OS that's loaded with apps and smart features like voice control, and works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit. We bought and tested the 65-inch model, but it's available in four sizes total: 65, 75, 85, and 100 inches.
Our Verdict
The Hisense QD7 is inadequate for mixed usage. It looks very underwhelming in a dark room due to its terrible black levels. Additionally, HDR content is unimpressive since the TV isn't bright enough for a proper HDR viewing experience. The TV is bright enough to handle glare in a moderately lit room, but it doesn't have the reflection handling or brightness needed for a well-lit room. Fortunately, the TV has modern gaming features that make it a decent pairing with modern consoles if you care more about performance than image quality. Another positive is that the TV's viewing angle is good enough if you're viewing the screen from an angle.
Good viewing angle.
Terrible contrast means blacks are gray most of the time.
Too dim in HDR for highlights to stand out.
Direct reflections are very visible on the screen.
The Hisense QD7 is inadequate for a home theater. The TV's black levels are terrible, so blacks look gray during most scenes, and the image looks washed out. The TV doesn't have the HDR color volume needed to make dark colors look rich, and bright colors are dim. Its HDR peak brightness is sub-par, so highlights don't stand out like they should, and HDR content really lacks impact on this TV. Fortunately, the TV does a very good job cleaning up artifacts in low-quality content, and low-resolution content is upscaled well enough that the image doesn't look soft, so most SDR content looks decent on this model. It also has good motion handling, as it can remove judder from most sources and there's no micro judder at all.
Good upscaling and very good low-quality content smoothing.
Excellent pre-calibration SDR color accuracy.
Removes judder from most sources.
Terrible contrast means blacks are gray most of the time.
Too dim in HDR for highlights to stand out.
Poor PQ EOTF tracking means the brightness of HDR content isn't accurate.
The Hisense QD7 is okay for use in a bright room. The TV's SDR brightness is good enough to handle glare in a moderately lit room, but it's not bright enough for more well-lit environments. Furthermore, mirror-like reflections caused by light sources directly facing the screen are distracting. Fortunately, black levels are barely elevated, and colors don't lose saturation in a bright room, so the TV's image quality doesn't take a hit when you have your lights on.
Black levels and color saturation are barely affected by lighting.
Direct reflections are very visible on the screen.
The Hisense QD7 is adequate for watching sports. It's bright enough to fight glare in a moderately lit room, but direct reflections are visible on the screen, so it's best to avoid placing the TV directly in front of any light sources. It does a good job upscaling content, and a very good job cleaning up artifacts in low-quality cable feeds, so you don't have to watch a soft or noisy image. Unfortunately, the TV's uniformity is middling: the edges of the screen are darker than the rest, and there's noticeable direct screen effect towards the middle. There are also noticeable color artifacts in fast transitions. Thankfully, the TV's viewing angle is good enough that the image isn't severely degraded when watching from an angle.
Good upscaling and very good low-quality content smoothing.
Excellent pre-calibration SDR color accuracy.
Good viewing angle.
Noticeable uniformity issues in brighter content.
Direct reflections are very visible on the screen.
Some noticeable color artifacts.
The Hisense QD7 is a sub-par gaming TV. It has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, up to 4k @ 144Hz, and VRR, so it has solid compatibility with consoles. However, the TV's pixel response times are very slow, so fast motion looks blurry and lacks sharpness. Even though the TV has modern gaming features, its image quality is inadequate if you're looking for a screen to make your games look as good as possible due to its terrible black levels and low peak brightness.
HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, 4k @ 144Hz, 1080p @ 240Hz, and VRR support.
Low input lag for a responsive experience.
Terrible contrast means blacks are gray most of the time.
Too dim in HDR for highlights to stand out.
VRR doesn't work in 1080p @ 240Hz.
Very slow pixel response times leads to blurry motion.
The Hisense QD7 has middling brightness. Its SDR brightness is okay, so it's bright enough to handle glare in moderately lit rooms. Unfortunately, its HDR brightness is sub-par, so highlights and bright scenes don't stand out like they should in HDR content.
Too dim in HDR for highlights to stand out.
The Hisense QD7 has terrible black levels. Its contrast is very bad, so blacks look gray during most scenes, making the image look flat and washed out. Furthermore, its black uniformity is inadequate, so dark scenes are noticeably cloudy.
Terrible contrast means blacks are gray most of the time.
Inadequate black uniformity leads to cloudiness during dark scenes.
The Hisense QD7 has decent colors overall. The TV has excellent SDR color accuracy out of the box, so it stays true to the filmmaker's intent. Furthermore, its SDR color volume is good, so most SDR content doesn't look muted. On the other hand, its HDR color volume is only alright; dark colors lack depth, and it's too dim to display very bright colors. Sadly, its HDR color accuracy is unremarkable, so the TV requires calibration if you care about color accuracy in HDR, which kind of defeats the purpose of going with a cheap model like this.
Excellent pre-calibration SDR color accuracy.
The Hisense QD7N has good motion handling when watching content. It removes judder from almost all sources, ensuring a smooth frame cadence. While there's noticeable stutter in slow panning shots, its motion interpolation feature does a great job overall reducing it without adding any soap opera effect. It's also completely free of any micro judder. On the other hand, transitions aren't always clean, and there are noticeable intermediate color artifacts.
Removes judder from most sources.
Motion interpolation feature does a great job reducing stutter.
No micro judder.
Some noticeable color artifacts.
The Hisense QD7 has okay responsiveness in its dedicated gaming mode. It has modern gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, up to 4k @ 144Hz, and VRR, which is great for a cheap model. Its input lag is quite low, especially at higher refresh rates, so gaming feels responsive. Sadly, the TV has very slow pixel response times, so fast motion is blurry and lacks clarity, which really holds back the TV's gaming performance.
HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, 4k @ 144Hz, 1080p @ 240Hz, and VRR support.
Low input lag for a responsive experience.
VRR doesn't work in 1080p @ 240Hz.
Very slow pixel response times leads to blurry motion.
Note: We're in the process of improving our tests related to image processing, but this score should give you a general idea of how a TV performs overall with its image processing capabilities.
The Hisense QD7 has decent processing capabilities. It does a good job upscaling, so low-resolution content looks sharp enough that details are still present. Furthermore, the TV's very good low-quality content smoothing means artifacts are cleaned up well in heavily compressed content. HDR color gradients are mostly free from distracting banding. However, the TV has poor PQ EOTF tracking, so HDR content isn't displayed at the brightness level that the filmmaker intends.
Good upscaling and very good low-quality content smoothing.
Minimal banding in color gradients.
Poor PQ EOTF tracking means the brightness of HDR content isn't accurate.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Mar 16, 2026:
We added text to our new Cinematic Motion Handling performance usage and our new Transition Artifacts and Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation test sections after converting the review to TV 2.2.
- Updated Mar 10, 2026: This review has been updated to TV 2.2. We've added new sections for Transition Artifacts and Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation, and updated the way we test Stutter. Additionally, we removed the 'Broken' disclaimer from our Motion Handling usage.
- Updated Feb 05, 2026: We added text to the new Micro-Judder section and refreshed the text in the updated Judder and Response Time Stutter sections after converting the review to TV 2.1.
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Updated Nov 21, 2025:
Mentioned the newly reviewed Hisense 98QD5QG in the Stutter section.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the 65-inch Hisense QD7N, and the results are also valid for the 75, 85, and 100-inch models. Costco sells an 85-inch variant of the TV in the US known as the Hisense QD75N, but it performs the same and comes with an extended warranty and other store-specific perks.
| Size | Model | Costco Variant |
|---|---|---|
| 65" | Hisense 65QD7N | - |
| 75" | Hisense 75QD7N | - |
| 85" | Hisense 85QD7N | Hisense 85QD75N |
| 100" | Hisense 100QD7N | - |
Our unit was manufactured in May 2024.
Popular TV Comparisons
The Hisense QD7N is a sub-par TV overall. It's a decent option if you're specifically looking for a cheap TV to pair with your Xbox Series X, PS5, or Switch 2, since it's one of the cheapest TVs to feature modern gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, 4k @ 144Hz, and VRR, similar to the TCL Q77K. It even gives you the option to lower your resolution for a higher frame rate since it supports 1080p @ 240Hz, but unfortunately, VRR doesn't work when you do that. On the other hand, its overall picture quality leaves a lot to be desired. If you want modern gaming features but still want a model that has good image quality, you're much better off spending a bit more on the Hisense U65QF or the TCL QM6K.
For more options, check out our recommendations for the best TVs under $1,000, the best TVs for gaming, and the best TVs for watching movies. To learn more about the tests we do that inform our scores and recommendations, check out our article on how we test TVs.
The Hisense U65QF is a better TV than the Hisense QD7N. The U65QF has significantly better black levels due to its local dimming feature, giving the image more depth. The U65QF is also more suitable for bright rooms thanks to its superior SDR brightness, and its 144Hz supports makes it a better option for PC gamers.
The Hisense QD7N is better overall than the Hisense QD65NF, but it sits at a higher price point. The QD6 has a better native contrast ratio than the QD7, but the QD7 gets brighter and offers more features, especially for gamers, including HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and VRR.
The Hisense U75QG is in a completely different league when compared to the Hisense QD7N. The U75QG is far brighter, has way better black levels due to its local dimming feature, is capable of gaming at 4k @ 165Hz or 1080p @ 288Hz, and looks way more colorful.
The TCL QM6K is significantly better than the Hisense QD7N. The TCL delivers a significantly better dark room experience thanks to its higher native contrast ratio and Mini LED local dimming. It's also considerably brighter, and small specular highlights in HDR stand out better. Both TVs offer an impressive array of gaming features, but the TCL is the better choice, as it supports a higher refresh rate at lower resolutions.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
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