What's great
- Under $1,000 at 65" street
- 165Hz native + Game Booster 288Hz (1080p)
- Dolby Vision gaming support
- FreeSync Premium Pro
- Anti-glare panel
- Google TV
What's not
- Not as bright as U8N (~1,500 nits)
- Hisense reliability tier
What's new for 2026
Hisense's budget-gaming Mini-LED of 2025. 165Hz native refresh + Game Booster 288Hz mode (1080p) + Dolby Vision gaming + FreeSync Premium Pro — at sub-$1,000 pricing.
Smart TV experience & OS
Google TV. Gemini voice. AirPlay 2 + Chromecast.
Picture quality & panel tech
ULED Mini-LED. ~1,500 nits peak. 165Hz. Anti-glare.
Gaming performance
165Hz native + 288Hz @ 1080p + Dolby Vision Gaming + FreeSync Premium Pro + VRR + ALLM. Best gaming TV under $1,000.
Audio & soundbar pairing
2.1 built-in. Adequate. Soundbar recommended.
Mount & install notes
Standard VESA.
Who should buy this TV
Buy if: Console gamer · budget under $1,000 for 65" · want Mini-LED contrast at the lowest price.
Skip if: You can stretch to U8N at clearance ($1,000-$1,300) — meaningful upgrade.
Rick's final verdict
Rick's verdict: the best gaming Mini-LED under $1,000 in 2025-2026. If you can find a U8N at clearance instead, that's the smarter spend. If U7N is genuinely your budget, this is the right pick.
Final score: 8.3 / 10 — Rick's 2025 Budget Gaming Pick.