Hisense M7 Mini-LED QLED 4K Google TV vs Hisense A7 55" 4K Google TV

Buy the M7 if you want the better picture. Its Mini-LED backlight reaches about 1000 nits and adds local dimming, so HDR highlights and dark scenes look far more convincing than the edge-lit A7. The M7 also adds a 20 W subwoofer, Dolby Atmos and a fourth HDMI port. The A7 is the simpler, cheaper-feeling set: plain LED, 5000:1 contrast, DTS Virtual:X and three HDMI ports. Owners rate the M7 well at 4.4 out of 5, and the main complaints are about shipping damage, not the panel. Neither set has a 120 Hz panel, so serious gamers should look higher in either range.

• Choose the Hisense M7 if you watch a lot of HDR movies, sports or dark-room TV and want real brightness and contrast.
• Choose the Hisense A7 if you want a basic 4K Google TV for a bright room, a spare room or light everyday viewing.