Would You Move House for This 116-Inch TV?
▼ Summary
– The Hisense 116in TV is the world’s largest single panel TV, priced at $25,000/£25,000 and available through major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Harrods.
– It features Google TV, a 6.2.2 CineStage X Surround speaker system, and audio tuned with Devailet and the Opéra de Paris for opera house acoustics.
– The TV uses RGB-MiniLED technology with individual red, green, and blue Mini LEDs, offering 8,000 nits peak brightness and 95% BT.2020 color coverage.
– Hisense claims to be the first to achieve mass production of RGB-MiniLED TVs, though competitors like Sony have also promoted this technology.
– Hisense plans to release an even larger 136in microLED TV in 2026, with 10,000 nits brightness, 95% BT.2020 coverage, and over 24 million microscopic LEDs.
The trend toward massive television screens continues to gain momentum, especially among consumers in the United States seeking premium home entertainment experiences. While European markets have traditionally shown more restraint when it comes to supersized displays, manufacturers like Hisense are pushing boundaries with models designed to captivate even the most reserved audiences.
Take, for instance, the newly released Hisense Class UX Series, a behemoth measuring 116 inches diagonally. This isn’t just another large TV; it represents a significant engineering achievement, combining a RGB-MiniLED 4K UHD HDR panel with integrated Google TV functionality. What truly sets it apart, however, is its audio system. Developed in collaboration with French acoustics specialist Devialet and tuned with input from the Opéra de Paris, the built-in 6.2.2 CineStage X Surround system aims to replicate the immersive sound quality of a live opera performance.
Dubbed “Infinity Vision,” this model currently holds the title of the world’s largest single-panel television. With a price tag of $25,000 (or £25,000 in the UK), it’s positioned firmly in the luxury segment. For those considering a screen of this magnitude, it’s worth noting that high-end projectors also offer compelling alternatives, including short-throw and native 4K models that can deliver similarly expansive images.
In the United States, the 116UX is available through major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. UK shoppers can find it at Harrods, Selfridges, Harvey Norman, and other select premium outlets.
Under the hood, the TV utilizes an advanced RGB mini-LED backlight system. Hisense claims to be the first manufacturer to achieve mass production with this technology, which employs individual red, green, and blue Mini LEDs across thousands of precise dimming zones. This architecture enables a remarkable peak brightness of 8,000 nits and covers 95% of the BT.2020 color gamut. Additional high-end certifications include IMAX Enhanced support, ensuring a cinematic viewing experience right in your living room.
But even this colossal screen may soon be overshadowed. Earlier this year at CES, Hisense unveiled an even more ambitious product: the 136MX, a 136-inch microLED TV slated for release in 2026. This model incorporates over 24 million microscopic LEDs, enabling near-infinite contrast ratios and a staggering peak brightness of 10,000 nits. It also features embedded black nanocrystals to minimize reflectivity and will cover 95% of the BT.2020 color space, positioning it as a formidable competitor to existing OLED technologies.
(Source: Stuff.tv)
