
The Hisense A7G 4K TV is a budget-friendly set that feels like it’s built for those buying their first 4K TV or seeking a second tele option in the home. Additionally, the 5.5-star rating means longer sessions, as art or in use, shouldn’t be too draining on the energy bill (certainly not compared to an OLED screen). While not all art is available in 4K resolution, VIDAA Art lets you choose from 370 million free DeviantArt options. The other neat feature is the option to transform the A7G into a digital picture frame. It’s worth flagging that despite some initial confusion, the A7G doesn’t sport the HDMI 2.1 ports required to reach (not that you’d expect it at this price point).

Gamers will appreciate the inclusion of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Automatic Low-Latency Mode (ALLM), which make gaming on the A7G feel both smooth and responsive. There’s seemingly no easy way to download new apps, customise the order of existing apps or uninstall the ones you don’t want. Still, while it’s easy enough to install an array of apps, there are some big ones missing here, including Disney Plus, Binge, Paramount Plus, Apple TV Plus and BritBox, a well as free-to-air companions 7Plus, 9Now and 10 Play.

It does make searching for content easier, though.Īlternatively, you can access these apps and more via the VIDAA U5 home screen interface. Not that you really need them: the Hisense TV remote itself has a great layout with generously sized buttons, easy navigation and dedicated shortcuts for Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Stan, ABC iView and Kayo Sports. Despite a plasticky feel, I was impressed that the Hisense TV remote comes with voice support for both Alexa and Amazon Assistant. The A7G has inbuilt 4K upscaling for 2K content with admirable results. Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos support are a great starting place but so too is the Wide Colour Gamut (great selection of on-screen colours), while Direct Lighting makes for a more uniform backlighting experience compared to edge-lit sets.

Even at an RRP of $999, the 50-inch version of the Hisense A7G is a great price for an entry-level 4K TV that has surprising features.
