For students heading back to school, value is paramount. The ideal TV offers a big screen, a gorgeous picture, and the latest gaming features all at a budget-friendly price point. That's where Hisense's new U6 Pro comes in. New for 2026, this TV lineup brings all the latest tech you'd find in a premium TV - including a bright Hi-QLED Mini-LED display, up to 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ support, and upgraded audio - all at a supremely affordable price.
The New 2026 Hisense U6 Pro TV Delivers Premium Tech and the Latest Gaming Features on a Budget
- 55" model for $549.99 (originally $850)
- 75" model for $797.99 (originally $1,400)
- 85" model for $1,299.99 (originally $2,000)
- 100" model for $2,299.99 (originally $3500)
The 2026 Hisense U6 Pro won't disappoint for streaming your favorite TV shows, movies, and sports. It excels at 4K HDR content thanks to Hisense's proprietary Hi-QLED Mini-LED panel with full array local dimming. Colors are rich and saturated, blacks are true inky blacks, and whites present themselves with minimal blooming. The U6 Pro is also a very bright TV - much brighter than OLED TVs - and even brighter than the non-Pro. It's an exemplary choice for any room that gets a lot of natural light in the daytime; that's because in addition to the bright display, the U6 Pro features a matte screen that nearly entirely eliminates unwanted glare and reflections.
In addition to movie-watching, the U6 Pro is also an excellent future-proof TV for gaming on the PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series X. It has two HDMI 2.1 inputs that can run games in 4K at up to 144Hz refresh rate. VRR (variable refresh rate technology) eliminates screen tearing and stuttering and ALLM (auto low latency mode) automatically detects when you are playing a game and switches to game-optimized settings. Exclusive the the Pro model, the U6 Pro is equipped with a built-in subwoofer that pumps out immersive bass even if you don't have an external home theater system.
If you're familar with the Amazon Fire TV interface or you're invested in the Amazon Alexa ecosystem, then the smart interface on the Hisense U6 Pro should feel familiar to you. You'll have access to pretty much every streaming app on the market and you'll be able to control your TV through your remote, any mobile device that can download the Fire TV app, or with voice control via your Echo smart home device.
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