We had heard that the Hisense 2025 TVs were going to be a huge success, and the Chinese brand announced that it had launched its first 136-inch micro-LED TV for the consumer market, but we didn't expect to also be surprised by a giant 163-inch version of the micro-LED television also at CES 2025.
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Now, don't get too excited right away, Hisense still has no definitive plans for when the giant 163-inch micro-LED TV might be available, or in which countries exactly, but it's a real product coming to some countries, and the UK is likely to be one of them (although it is not confirmed).
Which made getting to see it in person even more exciting and promising for what's to come next. In fact, the mere thought of how many millions of microscope LEDs are on such a giant screen is staggering.
There really seems to be no limit to making the best TVs bigger (at this rate we're going to need to start changing regulations to make all new homes bigger) and see this achieved with micro-LED for a consumer market makes it exciting. for anyone who wants to have a cinema projector-sized screen in their home without sacrificing brightness and ease of use.
See Hisense's large micro-LED TV in person
But what is a 163-inch micro-LED TV like? Sure, it sounds great, but seeing the set in person is something else entirely. I was able to get up close to the Las Vegas Convention Center and was not only impressed by its size, but also by how the set managed to maintain such impressive colors and clarity across the large panel.
Of course, that's because of the millions of micro-LEDs that offer infinitely nuanced control over contrast, which is what makes the set appear so bright with such vivid colors: micro-LEDs are essentially the “ideal” middle ground. ” where you get the high contrast of OLED with the high brightness of mini-LED.
However, technically high-performance display technology on such a giant TV will only appeal to a very specific type of audience, meaning only those with home theaters and Hollywood budgets are likely to be in the market. for one of these.
In terms of the specs of the 163-inch micro-LED, Hisense says it's the same as the 136MX. That means both sets have Hisense's new Hi-View AI Engine X processor to power the millions of micro-LEDs. Thanks to this, there is also an 'AI-based' function to optimize image and sound quality, as well as increased power consumption.
You also get Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ HDR formats. On the audio front, the giant micro-LED arrays support Dolby Atmos and DTS: Virtual
No exact price or release date has been announced yet for any of the micro-LED models, but considering the prices we've seen for the giant micro-LEDs from TCL, LG, and Samsung, I don't expect them to be cheap, if the 163 -inches even launches.