New Hisense Mini-LED RGB TV with 170Hz refresh rate arrives

Hisense has launched the E8S Pro RGB-MiniLED TV in China. Available in three sizes, 75-inch, 85-inch and 100-inch, this model is designed for watching movies and for gaming.

The Hisense E8S Pro is a 4K model with a native 170Hz refresh rate, though this can be artificially boosted to 330 Hz. The RGB-Mini LED backlight has 4,200 local dimming zones on the 75-inch model, 7,020 zones on the 85-inch model and 9,360 zones on the 100-inch model. According to Hisense, this can deliver 6,200 nits peak brightness. The model’s Obsidian Ultra screen has a low reflectivity rate of 1.28% and a 178° viewing angle. Plus, the TV covers 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut, supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and also offers IMAX Enhanced and Filmmaker Mode. 

Gaming features of the E8S Pro include VRR, ALLM and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. There are 4.2.2 channel speakers for a surround sound experience, Tuned by Devialet and compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Plus, ports include four HDMI, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. It is a relatively slim model, measuring 44 mm (~1.7 inches) thick

In China, the 75-inch, 85-inch and 100-inch versions of the Hisense E8S Pro RGB-MiniLED TV retail for CNY 16,599 (~$2,334), CNY 20,999 (~$2,953) and CNY 27,999 (~$3,938), respectively, at retailers like JD.com. Whether or when a version of this model could be released in other markets like the US is unclear; the company already sells RGB-MiniLED TVs in this country, like the 116UX (curr. $24,999.99 at Amazon Marketplace US).