Hisense U65QF Mini-LED Hisense - 65" Class U6 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K Review

The Hisense 65U65QF is a budget-friendly 65-inch Mini-LED TV with a killer 144Hz refresh rate for gaming. Its HDR brightness is great, but the audio is weak and the picture quality is just okay. Worth buying if you find it under $650 and pair it with a soundbar.

The Hisense 65U65QF is a 65-inch Mini-LED QLED TV that's built for one thing: getting you a big, bright picture without a huge price tag. It's the entry point to Hisense's Mini-LED lineup, packing a 144Hz panel for gaming and Dolby Vision HDR into a package that often sells for under $700.

This TV is a solid performer where it counts. The 144Hz refresh rate puts its gaming performance in the 89th percentile, making it a great pick for fast-paced action. HDR brightness also scores well, landing in the 80th percentile. The trade-off? The audio is pretty weak, sitting in the bottom third of TVs we've tested, and the overall picture quality score is just average. You're getting great motion handling and solid brightness, but don't expect the color depth or black levels of a high-end OLED.

For the money, this TV is a compelling deal. Prices float between $580 and $698 across different vendors, so shop around. At the lower end of that range, you're getting a lot of screen and features for your dollar. You're sacrificing some polish in the smart interface and sound quality, but the core visual experience—especially for gaming—is strong for the price.

Compared to its main rivals, the Hisense U6 carves out a niche. It undercuts the Samsung Neo QLED and LG OLED evo on price by a huge margin, though those TVs will offer superior picture quality and better smart platforms. The closer fight is with the Roku Pro Series Mini-LED. The Roku often has a better smart OS, but the Hisense fights back with a higher 144Hz refresh rate. Against other Hisense models, like the larger 75-inch U6, you're getting the same tech in a more manageable (and cheaper) size.

Skip this TV if you're an audiophile or movie purist who hates adding extra gear. The weak built-in audio and middling overall picture quality score mean you'll need a soundbar to enjoy it, and cinephiles might be disappointed by the black levels compared to an OLED. If you want the absolute best picture and sound out of the box, spend more.

Buy this TV if you're a gamer or sports fan on a strict budget who wants a big, fast screen above all else. The 144Hz performance is legit, and the Mini-LED backlight gives you good HDR pop. Just plan on adding a soundbar, because the built-in speakers won't cut it.