Hisense

Hisense 50E78QTUK

A 50 inch Mini-LED with a 144Hz panel and FreeSync, aimed at gamers who want smooth, tear-free play without stretching to a flagship.

75/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
50 inchMini-LED144Hz panelVRR + FreeSyncDolby AtmosAI upscaling
£350best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • 144Hz panel for smooth play
  • Mini-LED contrast
  • Quantum Dot colour
  • AI upscaling for older content
  • HDMI 2.1 caps at 4K 120Hz
  • Sound details not specified
Score profile

Where the Hisense 50E78QTUK wins and loses

Scored against the tvs class
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Gaming
84
Picture quality
74
Motion handling
80
Smart features
68
Sound
55
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Panel

Size50 "
Panel typeMini-LED
Refresh rate144 Hz
Local dimmingYes

Processor and image

AI upscalingYes

Audio

Dolby AtmosYes

Gaming

4K 120 Hz on HDMI 2.1Yes
VRRYes
FreeSyncYes
Auto low latency modeYes

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Head to head

Hisense 50E78QTUK vs Hisense Hisense 50U7QTUK

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Overall score75 /10075 /100
Size50 "50 "
Panel typeMini-LEDMini-LED
Refresh144 Hz144 Hz
Who it's for

Is the Hisense 50E78QTUK right for you?

Buy it if
Budget-conscious gamers

If smooth, tear-free gaming is your priority and you want Mini-LED contrast alongside it without flagship spend, this set is built around exactly that.

Skip it if
Bright-room film watchers

If you mainly watch films in a sunlit room and care about peak brightness and the finest contrast, a higher-zone or OLED set will serve you better.

Console gamer
Plays PS5 or Series X and wants smooth 120Hz play with VRR and low input lag.
excellent
PC gamer
Hooks up a gaming PC and wants to push the full 144Hz on a big screen.
good
Film and TV watcher
Watches mostly films and box sets and likes the Mini-LED contrast.
okay
Bright-room cinephile
Wants flagship peak brightness and the finest contrast for daytime film viewing.
skip
Common questions

Before you buy

Does the Hisense 50E78QTUK really run at 144Hz?

The panel is native 144Hz. You reach the full rate over a PC connection, while consoles run at up to 120Hz through the HDMI 2.1 input, which is still very smooth.

Is it good for PS5 and Xbox Series X?

Yes. It supports 4K at 120Hz with VRR, ALLM and FreeSync Premium Pro, and Game Mode Pro switches on automatically when it detects a console.

What is the difference between this and a standard LED TV?

The Mini-LED backlight with local dimming gives deeper blacks and stronger contrast than a basic LED set, and the 144Hz panel is far faster for gaming.

Do I need a soundbar?

It supports Dolby Atmos but does not quote a speaker spec, so for films and sport a soundbar will give noticeably fuller sound.