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The Hisense UX Series 116UX is a 116-inch 4K QLED TV with RGB Mini-LED backlighting and up to 8,000 nits of peak brightness. It's the brightest, most color-rich TV we've tested, with excellent gaming performance and surprisingly good built-in audio. At $20,000, it's a luxury purchase for dedicated home theaters, not a practical upgrade for most living rooms.

The headline spec here is the 8,000-nit peak brightness, and in our database, that puts the Hisense UX in the absolute best tier for HDR performance. Bright highlights in Dolby Vision content don't just pop, they practically sear themselves into your retinas. The RGB Mini-LED local dimming is the real story though. Instead of using a white backlight with color filters, this panel uses red, green, and blue LEDs directly, which means the color volume is on another level. The 20,000+ color control units give it fine-grained control over both brightness and saturation, so you get deep blacks without crushing shadow detail and vivid colors without looking cartoonish.

Gaming performance is a standout too. The native 165Hz panel with Game Booster and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro means fast-paced games run smooth with minimal tearing. Input lag is low, and the HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K at high refresh rates. The Hi-View AI Engine X handles upscaling well, so even 1080p content looks decent on this giant screen. Motion Rate 480 helps with fast sports action, which is why this TV scores so high for sports viewing. The 6.2.2-channel audio system with 110W of power is also one of the best built-in sound systems we've seen, with Dolby Atmos height effects that actually create a sense of space without a separate soundbar.

The most direct competitor is the Samsung Neo QLED QN75QN990FFXZA, which also uses Mini-LED technology but tops out at 75 inches. The Samsung is a great TV, but it can't match the Hisense's 116-inch screen or 8,000-nit brightness. The LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA is the best OLED option, with perfect blacks and excellent color accuracy, but OLED panels simply can't hit the peak brightness of the Hisense. If you watch in a dark room, the LG might look better for pure contrast. But in a bright room or for HDR content with intense highlights, the Hisense wins.

The Sony BRAVIA 7 II K75XR70M2 is another strong Mini-LED competitor with excellent processing and motion handling. Sony's upscaling and color accuracy are top-notch, but again, it's a 75-inch TV. The TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K is a budget-friendly Mini-LED option that offers good performance for the price, but it's in a completely different class. The SYLVOX Cinema Pro OQ85A3KHHK is an 85-inch option that's more affordable, but it doesn't have the brightness or color volume of the Hisense. If you want the biggest screen with the most impressive HDR, the UX Series is in a league of its own.

At $20,000, the Hisense UX Series 116UX is not a value play. It's a luxury purchase for people who want the biggest and brightest screen available. For comparison, you could buy a high-end 83-inch LG G5 OLED for around half the price and still have money left over for a very nice sound system. But the UX isn't really competing on price. It's competing on sheer size and brightness. If you want a 100+ inch screen with this level of HDR performance, your options are limited, and the UX is one of the best in that category. The TCL QM6K Series is a much cheaper Mini-LED option, but it doesn't come close to this size or brightness. For most people, a 75 or 85-inch premium TV makes more sense. But if you have a dedicated theater room and the budget, the UX earns its price tag.

If you're shopping for a massive 116-inch TV and have the budget for a flagship, the Hisense UX Series 116UX is the kind of set that makes other premium TVs look like they're not even trying. This is a 4K QLED with RGB Mini-LED backlighting, and Hisense is claiming up to 8,000 nits of peak brightness. That number is absurd. Most high-end OLEDs top out around 1,500 to 2,000 nits, so this thing is in a completely different league when it comes to raw light output. The 20,000+ color control units and 3D Color Master Pro are aimed at delivering color accuracy that goes beyond what standard QLED or OLED panels can do.

At $20,000, this isn't a casual upgrade. It's a statement piece for a dedicated home theater or a very serious living room. The 116-inch screen size means you'll need a big wall and a plan for getting it into your house. But if you want the brightest, most color-rich picture available right now, the UX Series is built to be exactly that. It runs Google TV, supports every major HDR format including Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, and packs a 6.2.2-channel, 110W Dolby Atmos sound system that actually sounds like a real audio setup, not the usual thin TV speakers.

For sports fans and streamers, this TV is in the top tier of our database. The anti-reflection coating helps with bright rooms, and the 165Hz native panel with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro makes it a serious option for gaming too. It's not portable, obviously, but nobody buying a 116-inch TV is planning to move it around much.

Skip the Hisense UX Series 116UX if you don't have a dedicated space for a 116-inch screen. This TV is massive, heavy, and draws 850W of power, so it's not a practical choice for an apartment or a small living room. If you mostly watch in a dark room, an OLED like the LG G5 will give you better contrast and deeper blacks for less money. And if you're on a budget, the TCL QM6K Series offers good Mini-LED performance at a fraction of the price. This TV is for people who want the biggest, brightest screen possible and are willing to pay a premium for it.

Should you buy the Hisense UX Series 116UX? If you have $20,000 and a room big enough for a 116-inch screen, yes. This is the most impressive TV Hisense has ever made, and it delivers a level of brightness and color that no other consumer TV can match right now. The RGB Mini-LED technology is genuinely different from standard QLED, and the 8,000-nit peak brightness is a real advantage for HDR content. The built-in audio is also surprisingly good, which is rare for a TV this size.

But this TV isn't for everyone. The 850W power draw means your electric bill will notice it. The 116-inch size means you'll need professional installation and a very sturdy wall. And with only 3 HDMI ports, you might need a switcher if you have multiple consoles and streaming devices. If you don't need the absolute biggest screen, a 77 or 83-inch OLED will give you better contrast in dark rooms for less money. But if you want the ultimate home theater centerpiece, the UX Series delivers.