Two Hisense 4K Smart TVs on sale for €299: 50'' QLED or traditional LED with an extra 5 inches
Amazon is currently offering two Hisense Smart TVs from 2025 at the exact same price of €299, but with very different technical specifications: the 50E78Q with a 50" screen is the quality choice featuring a Quantum Dot QLED panel, while the 55E63QT with a 55" screen is for those who want five more inches for the same budget. Determining which one is right requires careful technical comparison.
Hisense TV 50" QLED 4K 2025 50E78Q
- Price: €299 (was €329)
- Smart TV VIDAA U8, Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Game Mode Plus, Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-in, VIDAA Voice, DVB-T2/S2 HEVC 10 tuner, 4K, 60Hz
Hisense Smart TV 55" 4K Ultra HD 2025 55E63QT
- Price: €299 (was €329)
- Smart TV VIDAA U8, Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Game Mode Plus, Alexa Built-in, VIDAA Voice, DVB-T2/S2 HEVC 10 tuner, 4K, LED
The 50E78Q features a 4K QLED panel at 60 Hz with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels, a native contrast ratio of 4000:1, a viewing angle of 178°, and a response time of 8 ms. The Quantum Dot technology ensures reproduction of over a billion shades of color, with saturation and color depth significantly superior to a traditional LED panel. HDR support includes HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG: in particular, the presence of HDR10+ and Dolby Vision ensures maximum compatibility with premium streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video.
The Hisense 55E63QT, on the other hand, comes with a 55-inch 4K LED panel, also at 60 Hz and a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels, with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10, but without HDR10+ and Quantum Dot technology. The real advantage is the larger diagonal: 139 cm compared to 126 cm of the QLED model, a tangible difference in medium-sized living rooms where the viewing distance exceeds 2 meters. Those seeking pure immersion in watching movies and TV series may find that extra five inches decisive.
On the audio side, the 50E78Q stands out with a 2×10W system featuring Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X decoding, capable of simulating spatialized three-dimensional audio without an additional soundbar. The 55E63QT does not integrate Dolby Atmos, while both models support Bluetooth connectivity for external speakers and headphones.
For gaming, both TVs offer Game Mode Plus with support for VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode). The 50E78Q claims an input lag of ≤ 20 ms in Game Mode, a value suitable for next-gen consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X. The HDMI ports on the 50E78Q are three, all HDMI 2.1 (including one with eARC for soundbars), accompanied by 2 USB 2.0 ports, an optical S/PDIF output, a composite AV input, and an Ethernet RJ45 port. The 55E63QT has similar connectivity with multiple HDMI and USB ports.
Both Smart TVs run on VIDAA U8, Hisense's smart platform based on Linux with a smooth and customizable interface, access to all major streaming apps (Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+, DAZN, RaiPlay), and guaranteed OTA updates. The integration with Alexa Built-in and VIDAA Voice allows complete voice control without external devices, while AirPlay 2 support (available on the 50E78Q) enables direct streaming from Apple devices. Hisense's AI 4K Upscaler is present on both models, improving the quality of non-native 4K sources in real-time, including DVB-T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 HEVC 10 satellite transmissions with 4K support.
In terms of installation, the 50E78Q measures 1119×649×80 mm without the stand and weighs 9.5 kg, with VESA compatibility of 200×400 mm and side bezels of just 3.1 mm. The maximum consumption is 120W, with 0.5W in standby. In conclusion, at €299, the 50E78Q offers superior QLED image quality, Dolby Atmos, and a more comprehensive HDR experience, ideal for those who do not want to compromise on color reproduction; the 55E63QT is the pragmatic choice for those prioritizing screen size, especially when a larger diagonal is required in their living room.