Hisense 55" QLED Smart AI TV with Freely - 55 vs 50" 4K Ultra HD MiniLED 144Hz Freely — Comparison

The Hisense A7QTUK 55" QLED Smart AI TV with Freely is listed at £349 and the Hisense U7QTUK 50" 4K Ultra HD MiniLED 144Hz Freely at £449. Both are 2025 models with 4K panels, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, VIDAA OS and the Freely app, which buyers say removes the need for an aerial, but they differ in panel type, screen size and refresh rate.

The A7QTUK has a QLED panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, three HDMI 2.1 ports, Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Play, and a listed energy use of 135 kWh per 1,000 hours in HDR. The U7QTUK has a MiniLED panel at 144Hz with four HDMI 2.1 ports, a listed 20W built-in sound system, a Freeview HD tuner and Spotify, and a listed energy use of 110 kWh per 1,000 hours in HDR. The U7QTUK lacks AirPlay 2 and Google Play.

In daily use, the U7QTUK suits fast sport and gaming, and buyers say blacks look deep, especially in a dark room. Buyers of both say the built-in sound is good enough without a soundbar. The A7QTUK is the bigger screen for less money, and buyers describe its picture as clear and its design as slim.

Buyers of the A7QTUK praise the picture, quick setup and apps, though one finds the Freely guide slow to scroll. Buyers of the U7QTUK praise its brightness and gaming response, but some found setup harder than expected, the set heavy to carry, and the 5GHz wifi unsupported. One noted that a sunny room can affect the picture.

Bottom line: choose the A7QTUK if you want the larger 55-inch screen at £349, and choose the U7QTUK if you want the MiniLED picture, 144Hz gaming and built-in sound and can pay £100 more.