Hisense QD5 75QD5SR 74.5"

The Hisense QD5 75QD5SR delivers an 86th percentile audio score and a 74.5-inch screen for $700 USD, which is a killer combo for casual viewers. But the picture quality sits at the 36th percentile with a Direct LED panel and no local dimming. It's a big, loud budget TV, not a home theater centerpiece.

Let's talk about what this TV does well first. The audio is the standout story here. A 30W 2.0 channel setup with Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X support puts it in the 86th percentile for sound, which is genuinely impressive for a $700 USD TV. Most budget sets sound like a laptop speaker taped to the back of a plastic shell. This one actually tries, and the eARC support means you can pass high-quality audio to a soundbar later if you want more.

The picture side is where things get complicated. HDR support is solid at the 77th percentile, and you get Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG, which covers all the major formats. But the overall picture quality score sits at the 36th percentile, and the display itself is at the 45th percentile. The Direct LED backlight means no local dimming zones, so dark scenes will look more gray than black. The AI 4K Upscaler helps with lower-resolution content, and Filmmaker Mode is a nice touch for purists, but the Motion Rate 60 means fast action will smear. Gaming lands at the 35th percentile with a 60Hz panel and HDMI 2.0 ports, so no 4K at 120Hz here. Game Mode Plus reduces input lag, which helps, but this is not a competitive gaming display.

Against the TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K, the Hisense gets absolutely smoked on picture quality. The TCL is a Mini-LED set with local dimming and a much higher refresh rate, and while it costs more, the gap in display performance is massive. The Hisense's 36th percentile picture quality versus the TCL's class-leading panel is not a close fight. Against the Roku Pro Series 55R8C5, the Hisense actually has a size advantage at 74.5 inches versus 55 inches, and both use Roku TV, but the Roku Pro has better picture processing. The LG C5 OLED55C5PUA and Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L are in a completely different league, OLED panels with perfect blacks and top-tier processing, but they cost several times more. The Samsung Neo QLED QN70F splits the difference with better picture quality than the Hisense but a smaller screen. For pure size per dollar, the Hisense wins. For anything else, the competition pulls ahead.

At $700 USD for a 74.5-inch QLED with Dolby Vision and surprisingly good audio, the value proposition is real but narrow. You're paying for size and sound, not picture precision. The price per inch is excellent, and the 86th percentile audio score means you might not need a soundbar right away, which saves you another $100 to $200. But the 36th percentile picture quality means you're also paying for a panel that will frustrate you in dark movie scenes. If your budget is capped at $700 USD and you want the biggest screen possible, this is a defensible buy. If you can stretch a bit, the picture quality gap between this and the next tier up is significant.

The Hisense QD5 75QD5SR is a 74.5-inch QLED TV that gets the basics right and skips the frills. Our database puts its audio at the 86th percentile, which is a genuine surprise for a budget-minded big screen, while HDR lands at a respectable 77th percentile. But the picture quality score sits at the 36th percentile, and that tells you a lot about where corners got cut. You're getting a huge screen with Dolby Vision and a 30W 2.0 channel speaker setup for $700 USD, and that's a trade-off worth understanding before you click buy.

Roku TV is the operating system here, and it's the main reason the smart features score lands at the 62nd percentile. It's simple, fast, and easy for the whole household to navigate. But the display itself is a Direct LED panel with a Motion Rate of 60, which means no local dimming and no high refresh rate. If you're mostly streaming sitcoms and sports in a bright living room, this thing will do fine. If you're a movie buff or a gamer, keep reading because the numbers get less friendly.

Skip this TV if you care about picture quality or gaming. The 36th percentile picture quality score means dark scenes will look gray and muddy thanks to the Direct LED backlight with no local dimming. The 35th percentile gaming score with a 60Hz panel and HDMI 2.0 means no 4K at 120Hz, no VRR, and no next-gen console features. If you watch a lot of movies in a dark room or play fast-paced games, spend a bit more on a Mini-LED set like the TCL QM8K. The Hisense is for bright rooms and casual viewing, not critical watching.

The Hisense QD5 75QD5SR is a big, loud, affordable TV that makes sense for a specific buyer. If you want a massive screen for casual streaming, sports, and family movie nights, and you don't want to buy a separate soundbar, this is a solid pick at $700 USD. The 86th percentile audio and 77th percentile HDR support are genuinely good for the price. But the 36th percentile picture quality and 35th percentile gaming scores mean this is not a TV for enthusiasts. You're trading picture precision for size and sound, and for a lot of people, that's a fine trade. Just know what you're getting into.