# I'm NOT Keeping the World's Biggest TV Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAijMlCvfMk Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/sAijMlCvfMk Generated: 2025-10-04T17:02:07.544+00:00 --- ## Quick Overview The presenter ultimately decides not to keep the world's biggest TV, the Hisense 116UX, favoring the TCL X11G Max due to superior color volume, better black levels demonstrated by superior local dimming control around bright objects, and better gaming performance metrics like lower input lag, despite the Hisense achieving higher peak brightness in some modes. **Key Points:** - The Hisense 116UX failed to validate its peak brightness claims, achieving 4795 nits in Standard Mode and 5631 nits in Filmmaker Mode, falling short of its 8000 nit claim. - In HDR color accuracy tests (Filmmaker Mode), the Hisense 116UX showed a high maximum Delta E ITP of 19.18, indicating significant color inaccuracy compared to the TCL's better performance. - The Hisense 116UX demonstrated poor local dimming performance with noticeable blooming around bright objects (like playback icons) compared to the TCL. - Gaming input lag on the Hisense 116UX was measured at an average of 8.5ms and a max of 46ms at 165Hz, which is acceptable but slower than a comparable OLED panel. - The TCL X11G Max achieved 100% sRGB, 97.7% P3, and 90.6% BT.2020 coverage in the CIE 1931 chart, showing superior color volume compared to the Hisense. - The presenter concluded that while the Hisense 116UX is massive, the TCL X11G Max offers better overall picture quality, especially in dark scenes and color accuracy, making it the preferred choice. ![Screenshot at 00:04: Hisense 116UX achieving 20,000 dimming zones is highlighted as a key feature, contrasted with the TCL's implied superiority in handling bloom around bright objects.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/sAijMlCvfMk/00-00-04.png) **Context:** The video features a comparison and review of two massive, high-end displays: the Hisense 116UX (an RGB Mini-LED LCD TV) and the TCL X11G Max QD-Mini LED TV. The host conducts various tests focusing on peak brightness, color accuracy, local dimming performance, and input lag to determine which massive display offers superior overall picture quality for movies and gaming. ## Detailed Analysis The reviewer ultimately decides against keeping the Hisense 116UX, concluding that the TCL X11G Max is the superior display despite the Hisense's massive size and high zone count. The Hisense 116UX was tested in Standard Mode, peaking at 4795 nits, and in HDR Filmmaker Mode, peaking at 5631 nits, both falling significantly short of the advertised 8000 nits claim. Color accuracy tests using the ColorChecker in Filmmaker Mode resulted in an average dE ITP of 7.7 and a maximum of 19.18, indicating noticeable color errors, particularly in the blue region. Furthermore, the local dimming performance on the Hisense showed significant blooming around bright highlights in dark scenes, such as playback controls. In contrast, the TCL X11G Max showed better color volume (92.5% BT.2020 in the right chart) and better color accuracy metrics in its corresponding tests. For gaming, the Hisense showed an average input lag of 8.5ms at 165Hz, which is fast, but the reviewer notes that OLED technology, like the Sony A95L competitor, offers superior pixel response times. ### Size and Specs Comparison - Hisense 116UX (115.5 inches, $29,999 MSRP) vs. TCL 100UX (100 inches, $19,999 MSRP) - Both use RGB-MiniLED backlights and lack QLED. ### Peak Brightness Testing (Hisense 116UX) - Standard Mode peaked at 4795 nits; HDR Filmmaker Mode peaked at 5631 nits, missing the 8000 nit claim. Brightness dropped sharply as the window size increased. ### Color Accuracy (Hisense 116UX Filmmaker Mode) - Average dE ITP was 9.81, with a maximum error of 19.18, showing significant inaccuracy, especially in the blue tones. ### Local Dimming Performance (Hisense 116UX) - Demonstrated noticeable blooming/haloing around bright objects (like playback icons) due to the relatively large dimming zones (20,000 zones). ### Input Lag (Hisense 116UX) - Measured at an average of 4.6ms and a max of 46ms at 165Hz, which is acceptable for gaming but inferior to OLED performance. ### Color Volume Comparison - TCL X11G Max achieved 92.5% u'v' coverage of BT.2020, generally outperforming the Hisense in color gamut coverage shown on the CIE charts. ### Final Verdict - The presenter favored the TCL X11G Max over the Hisense 116UX due to better black levels, superior color accuracy, and better gaming performance, despite the Hisense's larger size. ![Screenshot at 00:01: The presenter introduces the massive TCL X11G Max TV, which is being compared against the Hisense 116UX.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/sAijMlCvfMk/00-00-01.png) ![Screenshot at 00:05: A graphic highlights the Hisense 116UX's 20,000 dimming zones feature.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/sAijMlCvfMk/00-00-05.png) ![Screenshot at 00:21: A graphic shows the Hisense 116UX achieving 90.7% BT.2020 color space coverage in the CIE 1931 chart.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/sAijMlCvfMk/00-00-21.png) ![Screenshot at 03:47: The host points out the blue backlight haloing effect around the bright edges of the sandbags in the film clip on the Hisense 116UX.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/sAijMlCvfMk/00-03-47.png) ![Screenshot at 08:34: ColorChecker chart for Hisense 116UX in Filmmaker Mode showing a high Max dE2000 of 8.42, indicating significant color inaccuracies highlighted in the blue/cyan region.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/sAijMlCvfMk/00-08-34.png) ![Screenshot at 09:01: Peak Luminance vs. Window Size chart for Hisense 116UX in HDR Vivid Mode, showing a peak brightness of 6551 nits on a small window, but a sharp drop-off for larger windows.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/sAijMlCvfMk/00-09-01.png) ![Screenshot at 10:15: The presenter discusses the pixel response time of the Hisense, showing a 4.6ms average GTG at 165Hz for gaming.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/sAijMlCvfMk/00-10-15.png) ![Screenshot at 11:17: The presenter discusses the visible blue backlight blooming effect from the Hisense's Mini-LED technology when displaying content with bright highlights.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/sAijMlCvfMk/00-11-17.png) ![Screenshot at 13:24: A comparison chart shows the Hisense 116UX MSRP at $29,999 versus the Hisense 100UX at $19,999.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/sAijMlCvfMk/00-13-24.png) ![Screenshot at 14:32: The NexiGo Nova Mini Smart Laser Projector is shown as a compact alternative, projecting a large 150-inch image.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/sAijMlCvfMk/00-14-32.png)