WIRED has reviewed the Hisense UR9, the first RGB Mini-LED television to reach the market, awarding it 8 out of 10. The review matters because RGB Mini-LED is a new display technology, and the UR9 demonstrates that it can deliver near-OLED picture quality at a relatively affordable price of $2,000 for the 65-inch model, undercutting pricier micro RGB sets from Samsung and LG.

Unlike traditional LED and QLED sets that shine white or blue light through an LCD panel, mini RGB emits red, green and blue light directly, giving better colour accuracy, contrast and brightness. The UR9 is Hisense's flagship, offering three HDMI 2.1 ports, a 180Hz refresh rate (330Hz variable via DisplayPort), Wi-Fi 6E, Google TV and full BT.2020 colour coverage in a slim 1.8-inch chassis. In testing it produced vivid colours, deep blacks and strong contrast, though the reviewer found the remote overly complex, the picture settings inconsistent, and noted the absence of a headphone jack. LG's Micro RGB Evo still offers better picture customisation.