When the Hisense 100U76N was announced at CES 2024, we immediately knew this 4K QLED would challenge our notions what a 100-inch TV should be and how much it cost. And when it finally arrived in stores, we were surprised at its price – this massive screen launched with a 40% discount, bringing the price form an expected $5,000 down to $3,000…and in the following months, we’ve seen it drop by a further $1,000. Yes,.
Even at $3,000, we didn’t have any effective competition for this size of TV. The closest we’ve seen is the 98-inch TCL S-Series, which sells for around $2,000, but even with that price cut, you should keep in mind that it’s a bit smaller, and it’s not a QLED TV – the S-Series uses a conventional LED backlight, so it doesn’t benefit from the color and brightness enhancements offered by the quantum dots tech on the Hisense U7. But now that the U7’s price is dropping further in readiness for the shopping festive, it’s an absolute no-brainer.
With quantum dot technology, picture quality on the U76N is generally great with whatever you decide to watch. Colors are vivid and crisp, black levels and contrast are rich and detailed, and textures are refined as you’d expect on any premium TV. Motion handling is consistent, and fast-paced sources such as sports are handled well. That said, the 100U76N’s sound quality isn’t the most impressive with a limited soundstage, but Dolby Atmos support makes things better.
The Hisense 100U76N is well equipped for gaming, with features like 4K 120Hz, 144Hz for PC gaming, VRR including FreeSync Premium Pro and Dolby Vision gaming, impressive performance, and smooth gameplay. In short, in addition to the massive screen, it covers all the bases and performs well for gaming and movies, making it a versatile home entertainment hub.
About the Hisense 100U76N
• Screen size: 100-inch
• Screen type: QLED
• Refresh rate: 144Hz
• HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
• Audio support: Dolby Atmos
• Smart TV: Google TV (US/Aus), VIDAA (UK)
• HDMI ports: 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x HDMI 2.0
• Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): Yes
• AMD FreeSync : Yes
• Nvidia G-Sync
Design and Features
The Hisense 100U76N scores very little in design: it has a plain but solid design. The rear panel is made of a thick buck, cheap plastic, but a solid frame gives it a more premium look. As you’d find on more premium TVs, the bezels are trim enough to allow the picture to take centerstage. The display is supported by two metal feet that are reassuringly solid than expected.
Hisense bundles the U76N with a remote that’s the common rectangular band with a variety of hot buttons for the most commonly used apps like Disney Plus YouTube and also has an Apps button to quickly jump to your downloaded applications for easy access to content.
The only complaint about the U76N is the inclusion of just two HDMI 2.1 ports out of its four total, making it less appealing among the best HDMI 2.1 TVs. Beyond that, there’s a USB port, a 3.5mm composite video input, a headphone jack, a 3.5mm serial connector for home theater integration, and an antenna/cable connector face left. Slightly further in, a second USB port, an optical audio output, and an Ethernet port face back. The power cable plugs into the right side of the back of the TV.
For gaming, the two HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K 120Hz (with up to 144Hz refresh rate), VRR including AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync, ALLM, and Dolby Vision and HDR10+ gaming. It also features Hisense’s Game Bar, which can adjust gaming settings such as Dark Detail.
Performance
Straight out of the box, it’s clear that Hisense has finally managed to make good on its promise of a large-screen TV with a full array of local dimming and Quantum Dot technology: the 100U76N delivers bright, vibrant images. It is a fantastic option for a brighter-than-average room thanks to its decent motion smoothing that’s backed by excellent contrast and color.
While it isn’t as bright as the Samsung QN90B, which uses similar display technology, it still looks stunning, and keep in mind the QN90B is a much pricier TV. Placed side-by-side with similarly priced TVs, the U8H is one of the brightest. Not only does it offer brighter HDR (high dynamic range) highlights than the TCL 6-Series, but its overall picture is also brighter.
On the other hand, the U76N’s black levels aren’t quite as deep as we’ve seen from recent LED TVs, but paired with the screen’s higher-than-average brightness across the board, they’re deep enough to get the job done. We’re talking of around 0.08 to 0.1 nits on average, which is on par with the TCL 6-Series. Like the TCL 6-Series, the U76N’s black levels are at their deepest during dark scenes and appear slightly lifted during average-lit scenes.
More impressive, however, is Hisense’s implementation of mini-LED backlighting. The Hisense 100U76N’s local dimming is as good – if not better than what we’ve seen on several more expensive mini-LED TVs on the market since last year, including the Samsung QN90B and the Sony X95K. Like the Hisense U8G, this model handles light bloom pretty well, even while bright pictures clash with dark backdrops.
Like most top-tier TVs this year, the Hisense 100U76N comes with a Google TV smart platform built right in. A refreshed successor to Android TV, Google’s software is easy to pick up on the fly and crucially darn fast. As with all smart platforms, you’ll quickly learn to navigate around a host of sponsored content, but it’s faster than Samsung’s newest Tizen OS, and the user interface is easier to navigate than LG’s webOS.
While Hisense’s picture processing has a few quirks, we still appreciate that the U76N’s processing has undergone major improvements and offers the cleanest picture I’ve seen from a Hisense TV. Everything, from upscaling to motion handling, content just looks better on the 100U76N than it did on the Hisense U8G and Hisense U7G.
Finally, I’ve got to applaud Hisense’s engineers for packing some of the best-sounding and most powerful subwoofers into the back of a competitively priced, value-first TV. In addition to the great picture, the Hisense 100U76N sounds sweet, offering a bigger, clearer soundstage than just about every other TV in its price range. If you’re not looking forward to investing in a dedicated soundbar, the Hisense U76N is a pretty safe place to start.
Finally, with both ALLM and VRR support built into a 144Hz panel, the Hisense 100U76N packs some serious firepower into its gaming arsenal. It even has support for both FreeSync and G-Sync, meaning its handles screen tearing better, and the streamlined Game Bar makes on-the-spot game changes and settings a breeze.
Hisense 100U76N Review: Verdict
The Hisense 100U76N is a good TV, in fact, it’s the only 100-inch we’ve reviewed at this price range. While it’s outshined by the superior Hisense U8N and Hisense U9-Series, it’s still a strong performer overall, with a very bright picture and features for the price. It’s also worth noting that if you want such a massive screen, you’ll either stick with Hisense or opt for the 98-inch TCL S-Series, which isn’t a QLED TV. Otherwise, most of the available options only max at 85 inches, but some offer better image quality and superior gaming features.
If you can spend a bit more, however, the pricier Hisense 100U8K (U8-Series) is worth its higher MSRP for the jump in picture quality; it remains our Editor’s Choice for big-screen QLED TVs. Still, the Hisense 100U76N remains a great choice, delivering dynamic pictures for both movies and gaming that look more premium than the price you pay.
Recommended Configuration
Hisense 100-Inch Class U7 Series ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV (100U76N, 2024 Model) - QLED, Native 144Hz, Dolby Vision, Full Array Local Dimming, Game Mode Pro, Alexa Compatibility
$2,497.96 in stock
1 used from $2,997.50
The Review
Hisense 100U76N
The Hisense 100U76N is a 100-inch QLED TV that provides performance and features at a great price, proving that a good, massive QLED TV doesn’t have to be insanely expensive.
PROS
- Bright picture with accurate colors
- Convenient Google TV interface
- Incredible value
- Excellent suite of gaming features
CONS
- Just two HDMI 2.1 ports
- Some backlight blooming
Review Breakdown
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