Journalist Glenn Kelly puts two Mini-LED TVs to the test to see which one is worth investing in.*
Whether you are an eager football fan awaiting the imminent commencement of the World Cup, or a sucker for the latest series of Love Island, a top-performing telly is now a must. If you want the latest features without the top-end prices, this article is a must-read.
Welcome to the ultimate mid-range matchup, where premium display tech meets everyday value. In one corner, we have the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series Mini-LED, a smart-home powerhouse that turns your living room into an ambient art gallery and seamlessly integrates hands-free Alexa right into the hardware.
In the other corner stands the Hisense U7N Mini-LED, a heavy-hitting favourite renowned for its blazing 1,500-nit peak brightness and AI-driven processing that punches way above its price class.
Both of these 65-inch contenders leverage advanced Mini-LED backlighting to deliver deeper blacks and vibrant, high-contrast colours that standard LEDs can only dream of. They also come armed with ultra-smooth 144Hz refresh rates, making them a dream for next-gen gamers.
Is Amazon's superior smart eco-system enough to win the crown, or will Hisense's raw picture performance take the title?
Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED
Amazon, €1,000
Often known as the manufacturer of budget TV sets, that all changed when Amazon released this premium Mini-LED product that was set to do battle with models much higher in price.
As Amazon’s flagship display, this model transitions the brand from budget-tier compromise to a legitimate mid-range contender, combining a massive brightness injection with premium gaming and smart features.
Design
The Fire TV is a relatively forgetful unit when you take it out of the box, but it does have nice, clean lines, and the bezels aren’t too thick. As with most TVs with rear integrated subwoofers, there is a fair heft to the unit, so if you are wall mounting, you might…