The Chinese group is therefore taking advantage of the global media coverage of the CES 2025 show in Las Vegas to unveil the new flagship of its Laser TV range, the Hisense LQ9. Five technical screen sizes (see below) are announced: 100" (254 cm), 110" (279 cm), 120" (305 cm), 136" (345 cm) and 150" (381 cm). As usual, we will have to wait a few weeks, the time for the brand to exchange with the resellers/distributors, to know the model(s) that will finally be marketed in France.
Laser TV, what is it?££££
As a reminder, with Laser TVs based on ultra-short throw video projector technology, a few dozen centimeters of distance are enough (around 40 cm) to obtain an XXL image (from 100'' and more). As their name indicates and like the previous models, Laser TVs have a [abc]DVB-T[/abc]2 tuner, [abc]DVB-C[/abc], [abc]DVB-S[/abc]2 to enjoy [abc]TNT[/abc], cable or satellite channels. Similarly, the Hisense L9Q TriChroma Laser TVs are marketed with a specific screen (Fresnel type), the particularity of which is to absorb ambient light to make way for the projected image.
Hisense L9Q Laser TV, new design££££
In 2025, the Hisense L9Q TriChroma Laser TV series sports a new aesthetic. Gone is the bio design with its soft curves, making way for a much straighter architecture with metal inserts and a sophisticated finish for a device whose size is similar to that of a 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray player.
Hisense L9Q Laser TV, key video specifications££££
For the rest, the Hisense L9Q TriChroma Laser TVs benefit from [abc]HDR Dolby Vision[/abc] compatibility, a peak brightness of 5,000 lumens, a native contrast of 5,000:1 and 110% coverage of the Rec.2020 gamut (more or less what the human eye sees). Thus, with a 2.9 gain screen (like the one planned for the product demonstration at CES starting next Tuesday on the brand's stand), the peak brightness reaches 1,500 nits. Enough to watch any content, or play on your console, in broad daylight. Of course, the equipment remains the same with a triple [abc]RGB[/abc] laser but the projection ratio changes, to 0.18. However, we do not yet have any details on the nature of the [abc]DMD[/abc] chip.
Hisense L9Q Laser TV, connectivity, connectivity and sound section££££
In terms of connectivity, among other things, we find an [abc]HDMI[/abc] 2.1 input, two HDMI 2.0, [abc]eARC[/abc] and [abc]ALLM[/abc] compatibilities and an [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port. Namely, the first named is announced as compatible with 4K/120 Hz by the brand, which would be good news. But that remains to be confirmed. Not forgetting the headphone jack, two antenna jacks and a [abc]CI+ port[/abc] compatible with [abc]Fransat[/abc].
In terms of connectivity, the [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] 6E, [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] and the [abc]UPnP[/abc] ([abc]DLNA[/abc]) audio-video gateway function are all part of it.
Hisense L9Q Laser TV, the key audio specifications££££
To be precise, the 6.2.2 audio equipment of the Hisense L9Q TriChroma Laser TV delivers a total power of 116 W (!). And the arrangement of the speakers, at 15° like for Roman amphitheaters, creates an enveloping 3D sound environment, especially considering the compatibilities [abc]Dolby Atmos[/abc] and DST Virtual X.
We also note the compatibility [abc]HBBTV[/abc], the PVR functions (recording on external [abc]HDD[/abc]) and [abc]Time Shifting[/abc], the management of the [abc]VP9[/abc] codec (in addition to [abc]HEVC[/abc]) and a [abc]Upscaling[/abc] UHD 4K of course. Finally, Hisense reminds us that its Laser TV L9Q displays an energy consumption 3.5x lower than that of a television of equivalent diagonal.
Hisense L9Q Laser TV, Google TV interface££££
Hisense's announcement of the L9Q Laser TV series is associated with the Google TV Smart TV function. This is a point to be confirmed later with the brand's French representatives given its history on the subject. Hisense prefers to highlight the Vidaa interface on its products in France. The same goes for voice assistants, if Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri are announced in the United States, what about France?
More details later.
Availability expected in spring. Indicative price(s) still unknown.
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