- Hisense is reportedly rolling out Dolby Vision 2 on its 2026 models in some regions and plans to launch the new feature in other regions with limited availability.
- For the models, it will support UX, UR9, UR8, and U7; the new feature will be available natively without Google TV or Hisense VIDAA.
- Dolby Vision 2 comes with two variants (standard and Max) and requires separate support for playback; Authentic Motion is enabled via metered content.
Hisense has started rolling out support for Dolby Vision 2 on its 2026 TV models. According to the company, it is necessary to process only a limited number of videos, after which the feature will be available for all supported models in each region.
For Hisense models that support the feature, the company says, it will be called UX, with UR9 and UR8 as well as U7 (with the U7 designation for the US, MEA and CSA — U7 Pro). The company notes that the new feature will be available in the regions where the company has plans for the new system, including Google TV or Hisense VIDAA, and that Dolby Vision 2 will work without any additional settings.
Forbes reports that Dolby Vision 2 is already available on Hisense UR9, which is supported. The Verge also notes that rollout of Dolby Vision 2 is expected to begin with Hisense UX, UR9, UR8 and U7 in 2026 regions.
Dolby Vision 2 describes a new dynamic HDR format built on the same underlying technology as Dolby Vision. There are two variants: Dolby Vision 2 Max for Hisense’s first group of TVs with the standard Dolby Vision 2.
According to The Verge, Max includes the function of motion smoothing Authentic Motion, along with additional processing for brighter content (Light Sense 2) and a pro-style tone mapping system. The standard version, meanwhile, is described as having no dynamic processing for TVs without the ability to use Authentic Motion, but it includes an intensity slider, local tone mapping, and can process Dolby Vision content.
According to The Verge, Peacock, Canal+ and iQiyi, they have already announced support for Dolby Vision 2, and the streaming service will begin working with it on their own content. Forbes also notes that the company’s current standard HDR10+ Advanced, which is supported by other content, includes dynamic metadata.
Forbes quotes John Couling, Senior Vice President, Entertainment at Dolby Laboratories, and also Sonny Ming, General Manager of TV Product Marketing Department at Hisense, who say that the new feature will work on Hisense TVs.