Rank #2 in Best 55 Inch TV 2026: 10 Ranked — The Refresh Rate Trap
Hisense 55E78QTUK PRO 144Hz QLED Smart TV
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Hisense 55E78QTUK PRO sits second in our guide to 55-inch TVs, at £445.00. It is the 144Hz half of a pair: the same 55E78QTUK family is also listed elsewhere in the guide at £349 with a 60Hz panel, which makes this the £96 step up for refresh rate alone. Nothing else in the two listings separates them as clearly as that figure.
This is also the cleanest of the four listings on the number that matters most in this category. The Hisense states 144 in three separate fields — Refresh Rate: 144Hz, Display Refresh Rate in Hertz: 144, and Motion Enhancement Technology: 144Hz Motion Enhancement — and none of them contradicts the others. The rating is 4.4 from 290 ratings, but the histogram on the same page adds to 100 (72 five-star, 13 four-star, 5 three-star, 2 two-star, 8 one-star), so one of those two figures is a percentage and the other is a count. Separately, one bullet calls the panel "Quantum Dot & Mini-LED" while the backlight field says plain LED. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from testing we carried out ourselves.
How those 290 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £445.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 (290 ratings) |
| Screen Size | 55 inches |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz |
| Display Refresh Rate in Hertz | 144 |
| Motion Enhancement Technology | 144Hz Motion Enhancement |
| Display Backlight Technology | LED (as listed) — a bullet in the same listing says Mini-LED |
| HDR Format Supported | Dolby Vision |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“absolutely love this tv ,stunning picture easy to setup connectivity was straightforward through the downloadable vidda app . the compatibility is great for 4k 120hz with my ps5 with stunning colour very bright .for the money i don't think there is a better tv in the same price bracket for what you get feature wise”
Verified purchase“The sound is amazing on the TV the picture is very good quality and the game mode runs perfectly with my ps5 pro really makes a difference if your looking for a cheap gaming TV that really love up to it's price it's definitely this TV”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 55 Inch TV 2026: 10 Ranked — The Refresh Rate Trap.
Questions people ask
What refresh rate does the Hisense 55E78QTUK PRO run at?
The listing gives 144 in three places: Refresh Rate 144Hz, Display Refresh Rate in Hertz 144, and Motion Enhancement Technology 144Hz Motion Enhancement. The three agree with each other.
How much does the Hisense 55E78QTUK PRO cost?
£445.00 as listed. The guide's other 55E78QTUK listing is £349 with a 60Hz panel, so the gap between the two is £96.
What gaming features does the Hisense 55E78QTUK PRO list?
144Hz Game Mode PRO with ALLM, 144Hz VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium, over 3 HDMI ports. The listing does not state an HDMI version for those ports.
What is the Hisense 55E78QTUK PRO's rating?
4.4 out of 5 from 290 ratings, with a histogram of 72 five-star, 13 four-star, 5 three-star, 2 two-star and 8 one-star. Those histogram figures total 100, not 290.
Is the Hisense 55E78QTUK PRO a Mini-LED TV?
The listing is not consistent. One bullet refers to "Quantum Dot & Mini-LED TV's", but the Display Backlight Technology field says LED and the Display Technology field says QLED.
Which apps does the Hisense 55E78QTUK PRO include?
The title lists Freely, Disney+, YouTube and Netflix, and the Internet Applications field lists Disney+, YouTube and Netflix. Connectivity is Wi-Fi.
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