In 2023, the Hisense L9HE TriChroma Laser TVs will sport a new design, integrate the Smart TV Vidaa U6 function, an HDMI 2.0b input with the eARC function and new image processing announced by the manufacturer to be more efficient, in particular in terms of motion compensation MEMC (Motion Estimation/Motion Compensation). As a reminder, the name Trichroma reveals the presence of a tripe RGB laser source for extremely excellent colorimetric accuracy.
Laser TV Hisense L9HE, Main Specifications
For the rest, the Hisense L9HE TriChroma Laser TVs finally benefit from HDR Dolby Vision compatibility, announced by the brand on the L9GE specimens at the CES show in Las Vegas 2022 and ultimately absent from the marketed product. Otherwise, a bright peak of 2,800 lumens and 107% coverage of the Rec.2020 gamut (more or less what the human eye sees) are still in order. The equipment also remains the same with the X-Fusion Laser Light Engine module, exclusive to the brand and based on a triple RGB laser.
Laser TV, késako?
As a reminder, with Laser TVs, based on ultra-short focal length video projector technology, a few tens of centimeters of distance are enough (less than 40 cm) to obtain an image up to 100'' (254 cm). And as their surname suggests, the Laser TVs have a DVB-T2/DVB-C/DVB-S2 tuner to enjoy DTT, cable or satellite channels.
Laser TV Hisense L9HE, ALR screen provided
For the rest, the Hisense TriChroma Laser TVs Hisense L9HE incorporate a TI DLP chip with a response time of 32 µs, ie 500 times faster than an LCD TV. Like its predecessors, a specific screen (Fresnel type), whose particularity is to absorb ambient light to make room for the projected image, is delivered with the product.
To find out all about the Laser TV concept and Fresnel mirror screens, click on the following link to discover the special file: The ultra-short focal length video projector replaces the TV in living rooms.
Laser TV Hisense L9HE, connectors, connectivity and sound section
On the connection side, in addition to the first HDMI 2.0b eARC input, there are two others, plus a Composite, an RCA stereo, an optical output, two USB ports including a USB 3.0 and an Ethernet port. Not to mention the headphone socket, two aerial sockets and a Fransat-compatible CI+ port. Similarly, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth compatibility and the UPnP (DLNA) audio-video gateway function are included. Precision, the audio equipment of the TriChroma Laser TV Hisense L9HE, Dolby Atmos compatible delivers a total power of 40 W (2 x 20 W). We also note HBBTV compatibility, PVR functions (recording on external HDD) and Time Shifting, management of the VP9 codec (in addition to HEVC) and UHD 4K Upscaling of course.
Vidaa U6 Interface
On the menu again, the Vidaa U6 Smart TV function, the sixth version of the Hisense platform, combined with a particularly fast Quad Core processor. Vidaa U6 is still the integration of the Amazon Alexa voice assistant, and artificial intelligence is in the game to, for example, display Netflix recommendations on the right of the screen according to the tastes of the viewer(s). , real-time information on the weather, or even information on the best applications of the moment. Vidaa U6 will also allow automatic recognition of peripherals connected to the TV (decoder, game console, Blu-Ray player, etc.) for greatly improved ergonomics. Finally, Vidaa U6 is also a totally redesigned remote control with various keys giving direct and quick access to your favorite applications.
Scheduled availability end of February, beginning of March. Indicative prices: €4,290 for the Hisense 100L9HE and €4,790 for the Hisense 120L9HE.
Reminder of the key characteristics of Hisense 100L9HE Laser TVs:
• Mono-DLP type
• Ultra HD 4K resolution
• Encoder wheel: yes
• Light source: triple RGB laser
• Brightness: 2,800 lumens
• Input Lag: 50 ms
• MEMC motion compensation functions
• XPR wobulation functions
• Amazon Alexa functions
• Vidaa U6 functions
• HDR10 compatibility
• HDR Dolby Vision compatibility
• HDR HLG compatibility
• HDCP 2.3 compatibility
• Bluetooth compatibility
• Wi-Fi compatibility
• UPnP (DLNA) compatibility
• Dolby Vision HDR compatibility
• Gamut: 107% Rec.2020
• Sound section: integrated 2.0 soundbar
• Power: 40 W (2 x 20 W)
• DVB-S2 tuner
• DVB-C tuner
• DVB--T2 tuner
• Connectors: 3 inputs HDMI CEC 2.0b (including one eARC compatible), 2 USB ports including 1 3.0, 1 Composite, 1 RCA stereo, 1 optical output, 1 CI+ port and 1 Ethernet port
• Certification: Dolby Atmos
• Hard lamp life: 25,000 hours