For anyone trying to find the right TV, it can be a struggle. Many people would rather watch something on their phones or tablets these days than go through the hassle of picking out a new TV. While that might be a stretch, the number of TVs available is overwhelming. There are TVs for every possible size of space you have in your rooms and you'll be able to find one that is within most budgets.
A TV manufacturer you may have heard of but may not be as familiar with is Hisense. Hisense is one of the most popular TV brands outside the U.S. but has a good footprint inside the country as well. But it isn't only locked into one kind of operating system. Here's more on why Hisense might be a good fit for you.
You can choose from many OS options
There are a lot of picks you can opt for
If you're shopping at Best Buy, Target, Costco, Walmart, and Amazon, you can easily buy a Hisense TV in America. They are available in those stores, making them a solid option for pick-up and delivery purposes. Hisense TVs are available with some common operating systems like Fire TV OS and Google TV. These are both well-known operating systems in the U.S. and globally, so you can take your pick. If you want something that will work well with your Amazon smart devices, Fire TV might be the better decision. If you have Google devices, the Google TV could be right.
Hisense also has Roku TV OS and Xumo TV OS options. These are more distinctive options, with Roku TV having its grid-style system that's easy to navigate and Xumo is visually-forward with its many titles being offered as soon as you turn on the TV. So you don't have to feel like you're locked into one OS when it comes to Hisense. You have the flexibility of enjoying some of the great traits of a Hisense TV with the ability to pick the OS that you want.
You can also get VIDAA
VIDAA is unique in the US
VIDAA is incredibly popular globally and is another clean-looking operating system. It has some similarities with Fire TV OS in its design. There are a few things that make VIDAA unique. For one, it was just named the fastest smart TV OS available. It takes less than a second to switch HDMI inputs. If you're like me, and have used Samsung TVs, you know how long it can take for the TV to process that you pressed the input button at all.
You're able to do a voice search in less than two seconds and the Netflix HDR playback was found to be top-notch as well. One of the biggest selling points with VIDAA is you can have a cable subscription with it but not need a cable set top box. That's because it has all the entertainment you might need built into it, including cable subscription apps. This was a big breakthrough in Europe and VIDAA continues to spread its global presence through Hisense in the U.S.
You can get the new wave of tech
Hisense is adapting for the future
Hisense is a company that's focused on the new age of TV technology. It announced a while ago that it was going forward with RGB mini-LED TVs and has started to sell them. RGB mini-LED TVs are going to be more popular in 2026 as other manufacturers are also adopting this technology. Hisense is also making more TVs in that lineup available, as the current option for purchase is 116" and costs over $25,000.
You're able to do a voice search in less than two seconds and the Netflix HDR playback was found to be top-notch as well.
What sets RGB mini-LED TVs apart from LED and LCD TVs is the backlight. Those kinds of TVs use a blue backlight behind the pixels to help you see different colors better from the front of the TV. RGB mini-LED TVs have red, green and blue backlights that are smaller and can provide a broader spectrum of colors that you'll be able to watch. It'll be a richer and brighter color display for anyone sitting in front of the TV. Hisense, along with Samsung and TCL, are leading the charge on the RGB mini-LED front.
Hisense is also great for gaming
The refresh rate is strong
Hisense isn't only great for streaming shows and movies. It's also has plenty of TVs that are ideal to game on. That's mostly because of its high refresh rate. Many of its lineup has a 144Hz refresh rate, which reduces blur and improves gaming performance. There's also support for Variable Refresh Rate, which can help provide a smoother experience while you're trying to game either competitively or with friends.
Each Hisense TV has a gaming settings menu that allows you to fine-tune your experience easily. You don't have to go searching around in the settings to adjust one setting here and another setting there. The menu has all that you'll need to give yourself a stronger display and experience. Even if you're not a gamer, the menu setups in Hisense TVs are simple to navigate. This includes switching from different modes to make your picture look better for streaming sports, movies, TV series and more. If your TV is in a sunny room, you can easily adjust the settings to better compensate for the glare. Hisense's patented ULED TV lineup is also great for gaming. It's great for a lot of reasons, mainly that it combined technologies with Ultra Local Dimming, Ultra Wide Color Gamut, Ultra 4K Resolution, and Ultra Smooth Rate. This makes the ULED line of TVs excellent for gaming, streaming, and more.
They are generally affordable
This isn't always the case but for the most part it is
You should check out Hisense's website when looking up the TVs as it can give you different locations on where to buy your TV, helping you compare costs.
If you want one of the newest Hisense TVs, it will likely cost you a pricier penny. The company is at the forefront of some of the bigger tech innovations in the landscape and, for that kind of tech, you'll have to pay up. But, if you're in the market for one of its ULED TVs or QLED TVs, you can find them reasonably affordable. Because you will have the option for operating system preference for a lot of the TVs, it gives them a reason to keep them competitively priced compared to other manufacturers selling those same TVs.
You should compare prices at different stores to see which one is the best deal. Hisense is widely available, but VIDAA TVs might not be as widely available in the U.S. yet. You may have to look closely to find one with that OS and it might cost you a bit more until VIDAA infiltrates the U.S. market more. Regardless, Hisense TVs should be considered alongside many of the other TV manufacturer giants as it continues to impress each year.