55″ QLED TV Hisense 55E77NQ PRO costs less than 10 thousand again! It boasts a 144Hz refresh rate

The Hisense 55E77NQ PRO TV is back below the psychological threshold of 10,000 crowns. On Heureka, you can currently get it for 9,980 CZK, which represents a significant drop from the original price of 14,990 CZK. For this price, you get an interesting combination of gaming features and QLED technology.

What you actually get for less than 10 thousand

The Hisense 55E77NQ PRO combines a 55-inch QLED panel with 4K resolution and support for a 144Hz refresh rate. In this price category, this is an unusual combination – most competitors at a similar price offer either QLED with 60 Hz or a standard LED panel with 120 Hz.

The TV features Full Array Local Dimming technology, which divides the backlight into separate zones. The manufacturer states fewer than 100 zones, which is not a small number, but premium models have thousands of zones. In practice, this means solid contrast when watching movies, but occasional light bleed around bright objects on a dark background.

Maximum brightness of 450 nits is average for this price category. It’s sufficient for watching in the dark or a dimly lit room, but in a sunlit living room, you might have trouble with image readability. For a full HDR experience, at least 600-800 nits would be ideal.

Gaming features surprise at this price

The TV clearly targets gamers, as evidenced by its 144Hz panel with an 11 ms response time and support for AMD FreeSync Premium. All four HDMI ports support the 2.1 standard, with HDMI 3 and 4 capable of full 144 Hz at 4K resolution with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate).

For owners of PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, this is an interesting choice – the TV can handle 4K at 120 Hz, which many models in this price category cannot. PC gamers will appreciate the option to play at 144 Hz, although for 4K resolution, they will need a truly powerful graphics card like an RTX 4080 or better.

The VIDAA system has its limits

The VIDAA Smart OS operating system offers basic streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and Prime Video. However, some local applications such as SkyShowtime or Max are missing. The system is fast and clear, but it does not achieve the diversity of Android TV or LG’s webOS.

In terms of sound, the TV offers 2×10W speakers plus a 20W subwoofer with Dolby Atmos support. The total output of 40 W is sufficient for casual watching of news or series, but for cinematic experiences, we recommend adding at least a basic soundbar.

Who is Hisense for?

The Hisense 55E77NQ PRO for under 10 thousand crowns makes sense primarily for console gamers who will appreciate the combination of 144 Hz, HDMI 2.1, and low response time. It is also suitable for undemanding viewers, for whom the QLED panel will provide better colors than a standard LED, and for owners of darker rooms, where average brightness is not an issue.

Conversely, we do not recommend this TV for HDR enthusiasts, as the low brightness and few dimming zones limit the HDR experience. It is also not suitable for sunlit rooms, where 450 nits might be insufficient, and users dependent on Android TV applications will miss a wider selection of software.

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