Rank #3 in Best 32 Inch TV 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the QLED Label Doesn't Set the Price
Hisense 32E5QTUK 32-Inch QLED Full HD Smart TV
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Hisense 32E5QTUK is the number three pick in this guide to 32-inch TVs, at £198.98. It is a 32-inch QLED set with a 1080p panel at 60 Hz, a declared contrast ratio of 100000:1, a maximum display brightness of 400 nits and two HDMI ports. The listing carries a 4.3 rating from 176 ratings, although the rating breakdown supplied with the listing adds up to 100.
Its place here rests on a number rather than a feature. The cheapest QLED in this list, at £138, declares 1000:1. The Hisense costs £60.98 more and declares a contrast figure one hundred times larger. The listing never says whether that 100000:1 is a static or a dynamic measurement, so how far apart the two sets sit on a test bench is not something this page can settle. Everything below comes from the Amazon listing — its specification fields, its bullets and its customer reviews — and not from any testing of our own.
How those 176 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £198.98 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 from 176 ratings |
| Screen and resolution | 32 inches, 1080p (Full HD), 60 Hz, 16:9 |
| Display technology | QLED, Mini-LED backlight (as listed) |
| Contrast ratio declared | 100000:1 — the listing does not say whether static or dynamic |
| Maximum display brightness | 400 nits |
| Connections | 2 x HDMI, DVB-T/T2, Wi-Fi; apps listed as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu |
| Item dimensions and weight | 18D x 72.6W x 45.7H cm; 5.62 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This is a top quality product.There is nothing I can fault about except maybe more hdmi ports would be nice.Picture is sharp and the interface is well designed. Freely means I can have digital terrestrial channels and play back on demand live from the tv guide such as on itv.Remote control is well layed out and obvious button functions. Setup was very easy and smooth.Im very happy with this product.”
Verified purchase“Delivered in good time. Excellent, sharp picture and wide range of functions. Simple connection to home WiFi router. Built in Freely great feature. Switched from Freeview as roof aerial needed replacing. TV cost less than aerial fitting! Now have much more reliable signal, a huge bonus.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 32 Inch TV 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the QLED Label Doesn't Set the Price.
Questions people ask
Is the Hisense 32E5QTUK a 4K TV?
No. The listing gives the resolution as 1080p, Full HD, on a 32-inch panel at 60 Hz with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Does the Hisense 32E5QTUK need an aerial?
The Freely bullet says the platform browses live TV channels and on-demand content streamed direct to the TV over the internet, so no aerial is required.
How many HDMI ports does the Hisense 32E5QTUK have?
Two, as listed under total HDMI ports. The same sheet lists the signal format as HDMI and DVB-T/T2.
Is the 100000:1 contrast ratio static or dynamic?
The listing states 100000:1 and does not label it static or dynamic. The same sheet gives maximum display brightness as 400 nits, and the set it is compared with in this guide declares 1000:1 at £138.
Does the Hisense 32E5QTUK use Mini-LED?
The first bullet refers to "our Quantum Dot & Mini-LED TV's" as a group rather than to this set alone, while the specification sheet lists the backlight technology as Mini-LED. No number of dimming zones is given.
What sound and apps does the Hisense 32E5QTUK list?
Dolby Atmos is named in the bullets, and the internet applications listed are Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu, alongside Freely for live channels.
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