Great deal! 65″ Mini LED TV with excellent sound discounted by over 10 thousand

A 65″ Mini-LED television with 2048 local dimming zones under 23 thousand is rather an exceptional phenomenon in the current offer of large retailers. Hisense 65U8Q is now with code ALZADNY35 on Alza for 22,744 CZK instead of 34,990 CZK, while just a month ago it cost 39,990 CZK. It is the flagship of the U8Q series for the 2025 model year with an EISA award, which attracts with up to 165Hz refresh rate and a really powerful audio system.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you are looking for a 65″ TV with a premium Mini-LED panel, quality HDR, and rich features for movies, sports, and gaming.
⚠️ Consider if you prefer Google TV – Hisense uses its own VIDAA OS, which has fewer applications and a less refined menu.
💡 For 22,744 CZK, it is currently one of the most advantageous premium Mini-LED televisions in the 65″ format on the Czech market.

Why this TV is interesting

Hisense 65U8Q is Hisense’s flagship Mini-LED series for 2025 and won an EISA award in European tests. This is not a formality – the competition in this price range was vetted, and this TV emerged as the winner for “premium Mini-LED at a reasonable price”. The combination of 2048 local dimming zones, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, and a 4.1.2 audio system with 90 W output is typically unavailable for under 25 thousand – competing Samsung QN90D or Sony Bravia 7 with similar features cost 35,000+ CZK.

The second argument is the gaming features. Three HDMI 2.1 ports, 165Hz Game Mode Ultra, VRR, ALLM, and Dolby Vision Gaming – an unusual combination in this price category, which makes sense for both PS5/Xbox Series X players and PC setups. The value is therefore not just in the panel size, but in everything the TV can actually do.

Key parameters: Mini-LED PRO, 2048 zones, and HDR

At the heart of the TV is a Mini-LED PRO panel with 2048 local dimming zones. For context – lower U7Q models typically have around 700 zones, cheap Mini-LED TVs 200–400. A higher number of zones means more precise brightness control, deeper blacks without light bleed, and fewer halo effects around bright objects on a dark background. In practice, you’ll notice it immediately in a night scene.

In terms of HDR, it offers complete coverage of all relevant standards – Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, and HLG. This is important because Netflix, Apple TV+, and Disney+ primarily broadcast in Dolby Vision, while Amazon Prime Video more often uses HDR10+. This TV handles both with the same quality without compromise. The QLED layer with Pantone certification adds a wide color gamut and faithful color reproduction.

For gaming, it offers 165Hz Game Mode Ultra on all three HDMI 2.1 ports and gaming input lag under 7 ms at 4K/120 Hz. This means the TV is an equivalent alternative to a gaming monitor – for a PS5 Pro or a PC setup with an RTX 4080+, it’s an ideal pairing. The Anti-Reflection PRO anti-reflective layer suppresses reflections so effectively that the TV remains readable even in a sun-drenched room, which is often a problem with glossy OLED panels.

Practical aspects: ports, audio, design

Connectivity is rich in this class. 3× HDMI 2.1 (one with eARC), 2× USB (USB 2.0 + USB 3.0), USB-C supporting 4K video transmission at 165 Hz and 10 W charging, optical output, RJ45, headphone output. Wi-Fi 6E with 6 GHz band support and Bluetooth are now standard, but not every TV in this price class can handle the 6GHz band.

Audio is one of the main selling points for the U8Q. The 4.1.2 configuration with a total output of 90 W – meaning side speakers, a rear subwoofer, and upward-firing tweeters – delivers Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X spatial audio without the need to purchase a soundbar. Several reviewers on international Hisense websites confirm this, stating they no longer needed a soundbar after purchase. If you still want one, the Hi-Concerto function allows you to merge the sound of the TV and a Hisense soundbar into a single spatial output.

Design-wise, it’s a metal bezel-less panel with bezels 2.4 mm thick on the sides and top. The stand is adjustable to two heights, so even a tall soundbar can comfortably fit underneath. An additional benefit, which manufacturers in this category often silently overlook – a solar remote control with USB-C, which doesn’t need batteries and charges from ambient light. Environmentally friendly and wallet-friendly.

Smart features run on VIDAA OS – Hisense’s own platform. You’ll find Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video, Oneplay, YouTube, and Apple TV+ on it, covering practically all relevant streaming services. Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Miracast handle content sharing from mobile devices, while compatibility with Google Home, Apple Home, and Matter allows integration into a smart home. Voice control is in Czech.

If this particular model didn’t appeal to you, but you’re looking for a large TV on sale, you can also check out the current Alza Days, where other discounted Mini-LED, OLED, and QLED TVs continuously appear. Stock for best-selling models usually depletes quickly.

When it doesn’t make sense

If you prefer an OLED panel with perfect blacks and infinite contrast, Mini-LED, even with 2048 zones, still doesn’t achieve the same result. For hardcore cinephiles in a darkened room, an LG OLED77G54 or Sony Bravia 8 II makes more sense – but at a price over 50 thousand. Similarly, if you can’t live without the Google TV ecosystem and integration with a Google account, you should rather consider a TV with that platform (Sony, Philips, TCL).

The second case is smaller living rooms, where 65″ will simply be too big. For comfortable viewing from a distance of 2.5 m, 65″ is already the upper limit of comfort – if you sit closer, the 55″ U8Q variant makes more sense (which costs 26,490 CZK without a code, check the current price). And if you primarily watch classic TV content and streams without HDR, you won’t utilize a premium Mini-LED with 2048 dimming zones – a cheaper U7Q or even a competing QLED model for 18–20 thousand will serve just as well.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

The Hisense 65U8Q for 22,744 CZK makes sense if you are looking for a premium 65″ TV for movies, sports, and gaming, combined with reasonable audio without the need to purchase a soundbar. The combination of 2048 local dimming zones, a complete HDR suite including Dolby Vision IQ, 165Hz gaming mode, and a 4.1.2 audio system with 90 W output is very strong at this price. The bonus of a 3-year extended warranty and a one-year Antik TV subscription after registration further enhances the overall value of the package. Conversely, if you want absolute picture quality in the form of OLED or can’t live without Google TV, look for other models.

Do you mostly watch movies and streams on your TV, or will you also use the 165Hz gaming mode and Dolby Vision Gaming?