Dolby Vision 2 launches on select 2026 Hisense TVs

Dolby Vision 2, the next-generation high dynamic range (HDR) format, has begun rolling out to consumers, starting with a firmware update for select 2026 Hisense television models. The update commenced on August 6, 2026, and will expand to compatible sets across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region over the coming weeks.

The initial rollout covers Hisense's 2026 UX, UR9, UR8, and U7 lineups, including the U7 Pro in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Central and South America. The update functions on models running either Google TV or Hisense's VIDAA operating system. The technology requires specific hardware, currently the MediaTek Pentonic 800 system-on-chip, which is present in these new models. Older Dolby Vision TVs cannot be upgraded to the new standard.

Dolby Vision 2 introduces a more powerful image engine designed to enhance all existing Dolby Vision content-including movies, sports, and gaming-without requiring manual adjustments from viewers. A key feature is "Content Intelligence," which uses embedded metadata to dynamically optimize picture quality scene-by-scene based on a display's specific capabilities. The update also includes an intensity slider,...