Let me start by saying this: the Hisense 85QD7N blew me away. As someone who's used premium TVs from Samsung and LG, I was skeptical about Hisense - but this QLED beast changed my mind completely.

The quantum dot color technology is no joke. When I first fired up Planet Earth II in 4K, the colors popped like I was looking through a window rather than a screen. Those Caribbean ocean blues? Absolutely mesmerizing. The TV handles dark scenes surprisingly well too, though hardcore cinephiles might still prefer OLED for perfect blacks.

Where this TV truly shines (pun intended) is gaming. Hooked up to my PS5, the native 144Hz refresh rate with Game Mode Pro made every frame buttery smooth. Playing Call of Duty, I noticed zero input lag - my shots registered instantly. The Game Bar feature is genius; being able to quickly adjust settings without leaving the game is a quality-of-life improvement I didn't know I needed.

The smart features work seamlessly with Google TV (a relief after dealing with clunky proprietary systems). Voice control through the remote actually works reliably - something I can't say about other brands' implementations.

Now for some real talk: The built-in speakers are just okay - fine for casual viewing but you'll want a soundbar for serious movie nights. Also, while the upscaling is good, older SD content still looks... well, old. But for streaming modern content? Chef's kiss.

After two months of daily use (including some marathon gaming sessions), this TV has earned its spot in my living room. For the price? It's an absolute steal that punches way above its weight class.