Hisense QD4SR Series 43QD4SR 43"

The Hisense 43QD4SR lands in the 87th percentile for HDR, which is the best thing about this budget QLED. The Roku platform is also a standout at the 83rd percentile. But gaming sits at 17th and audio at 13th, so this is strictly a casual streaming TV for small rooms.

The HDR story is the one worth telling. At the 87th percentile, this QLED handles Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG better than most TVs in its class, which is impressive for a 1080p panel. The full-array LED backlight helps with contrast and brightness consistency, and QLED color gives it a bit more pop than a standard FHD set. Motion Rate 60 is the spec to watch here, though. Hisense's marketing calls it Motion Rate 120 in the highlights, but the actual refresh rate is 60Hz, and that's the number that matters. Fast action scenes will show some judder, and there's no high refresh rate gaming mode to lean on.

Gaming is the weak spot, plain and simple. At the 17th percentile, this TV is not built for competitive play. HDMI 1.4 ports mean no 4K passthrough, no VRR, no ALLM, and no 120Hz support. If you're plugging in a Switch or an older console, it'll work fine. If you're hoping to pair this with a PS5 or Xbox Series X, you're leaving a lot of performance on the table. Audio is even rougher, at the 13th percentile. Budget for a soundbar if you care about dialogue clarity or any kind of low end.

Against the TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K, the Hisense loses on nearly every performance metric except HDR, where it actually holds its own. The TCL is a bigger, more capable set with better gaming and picture quality, but it also costs more. The Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 is the more direct comparison in terms of platform, and it beats the Hisense on display and connectivity, though again at a higher price. The Samsung S90H QN48S90HAEXZA is in a completely different league for picture quality and gaming, but you're paying for that difference. If you want the cheapest way to get Dolby Vision and Roku in a small package, the Hisense is the pick. If you care about gaming or audio, look elsewhere.

At CAD 298 from the single Canadian listing we track, this TV is priced like a budget set and mostly delivers like one. The value proposition hinges on HDR and the Roku platform, both of which outperform the price tag. But the weak audio and gaming scores mean you may end up spending extra on a soundbar or accepting compromises. For a bedroom or secondary space where you're mostly streaming and sitting directly in front of the screen, the price per feature is solid. For a main living room TV, you'd be better off saving a bit more for something with better overall picture quality.

The Hisense 43QD4SR is a 43-inch FHD QLED that punches above its weight in HDR, landing in the 87th percentile for that metric. That's the headline here. For a budget bedroom TV, Dolby Vision support at this size is genuinely uncommon, and it's the main reason this set stands out from the sea of cheap 1080p panels. The Roku TV platform is another bright spot, sitting in the 83rd percentile for smart features, which means setup and daily navigation are about as painless as it gets.

But the numbers also tell a less flattering story. Picture quality overall sits at the 36th percentile, gaming at 17th, and audio at 13th. This is a TV built for streaming sitcoms and casual viewing, not for console sessions or movie nights where you want to feel the bass. At 5.4 kg it's light enough to wall-mount or move between rooms without a second person, and the 200x100 VESA pattern makes that easy. Just don't expect it to wow you from the couch if you're sitting off to the side.

Skip this one if you're a gamer, an audiophile, or someone who hosts movie nights. The 17th percentile gaming score means no VRR, no ALLM, and no 120Hz, and the 13th percentile audio means you'll be reaching for a soundbar immediately. If you often watch from an angle, the viewing angle limitations will bug you too. And if you're buying for a main living room, the 36th percentile picture quality overall is a sign that this set is better suited to a secondary space.

The Hisense 43QD4SR is a budget bedroom TV that gets the basics right where it counts for casual streaming. The 87th percentile HDR score and 83rd percentile smart platform are the reasons to buy, and the 4.5/5 rating from 142 reviews suggests most owners are happy with what they got for the money. But the 17th percentile gaming score and 13th percentile audio are real limitations, and the quality control reports are worth taking seriously. If your use case is streaming shows in a small room while sitting straight on, this is a good buy at CAD 298. If you want to game or host movie nights, keep looking.