Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 50"
Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43"
What Buyers Say
Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 50"
The Hisense QD7 series mini-LED TV generally receives high praise for its picture quality, brightness, and value for the price. Many users highlight the vibrant colors, sharpness, and easy setup, with several noting it's a significant upgrade over older TVs. However, some reviewers report issues with color accuracy out of the box, occasional stuttering on streaming apps, and a slow response to remote inputs. A few negative experiences involve a defective panel and a frustrating warranty process that requires destroying the TV rather than repairing it. Overall, it's seen as a great budget-friendly option with some caveats.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and brightness
- Great value for the price
- Vibrant and sharp colors
- Easy setup and intuitive interface
- Good sound quality from built-in speakers
Cons
- Color accuracy issues out of the box
- Occasional stuttering on streaming apps
- Slow response to remote inputs
- Frustrating warranty process requiring TV destruction
- HDMI port failure after driver update
Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43"
This TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, great sound, and smart features. Users find it affordable and easy to set up, with many praising its value for money. A few minor concerns about size and missing technical details are noted, but overall sentiment is very favorable.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great sound
- Affordable price
- Easy setup
- Smart features
Cons
- Size may feel too small for some
- Missing technical details in Q&A
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 50" | Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | Quantum HDR | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | — |
| Processor | Quantum HDR | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 180W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 274 kWh | 117 kWh★ |
| Weight | 10.79 kg | 5.85 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 50"
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong picture quality (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong smart (78th percentile)
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43" offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 40 specs.
