- Dolby Vision 2 is a new dynamic HDR format that features a more powerful image engine and expanded metadata compared to its predecessor.
- Hisense has announced that Dolby Vision 2 is now available on select 2026 televisions, including the UX, UR9, UR8, and U7 models.
- The rollout of Dolby Vision 2 begins with firmware updates for the specified models, with additional models expected to receive updates in the coming weeks.
- Streaming providers CANAL+, iQIYI, and Peacock have committed to supporting Dolby Vision 2 capabilities in their future content.
- Dolby Vision 2 Max, the premium tier of the format, is available on the first group of Hisense TVs, featuring capabilities like Authentic Motion and Light Sense 2.
- Dolby Vision 2 builds on the legacy of Dolby Vision to meet the evolving expectations of today's viewers, offering a more authentic and uncompromised picture.
- The Max level of Dolby Vision 2 includes features such as Authentic Motion and an updated ambient light sensor adjustment, enhancing the viewing experience.
Dolby Vision 2 has officially rolled out on select 2026 Hisense TVs, marking a significant upgrade in HDR technology. This update enhances picture quality for all Dolby Vision content, including films, games, and live sports, without requiring new hardware.126
The initial rollout includes Hisense's UX, UR9, UR8, and U7 models, with more devices expected to receive the update in the coming weeks across North America, Europe, and APAC. According to Dolby, the upgrade introduces a new image engine and enhanced content intelligence features, which dynamically optimize picture settings on a scene-by-scene basis.
“Dolby Vision 2 sets a new standard for what television can look like,” said John Couling, Senior Vice President at Dolby Laboratories.
The update also includes features like Authentic Motion for smoother visuals and an intensity slider for adjusting the depth of the Dolby Vision effect.57
“Hisense customers expect the best, and Dolby Vision 2 delivers on that promise,” stated Sonny Ming, General Manager of TV Product Marketing at Hisense.
Dolby Vision 2 is designed to work with existing Dolby Vision content, enhancing the viewing experience without the need for new hardware. The rollout is part of a broader strategy to meet the evolving expectations of today’s viewers, with additional models set to receive the update soon.
The new features of Dolby Vision 2 include bidirectional tone mapping and local tone mapping, which take advantage of the increased brightness of modern TVs.
As the first TVs to support Dolby Vision 2, Hisense models are positioned to deliver a more authentic and uncompromised picture quality, setting the stage for future advancements in home entertainment technology.
“The rollout includes two tiers, with Dolby Vision 2 Max debuting on the same Hisense models, adding features like Authentic Motion and Light Sense 2. Streaming providers CANAL+, iQIYI, and Peacock have committed to supporting the expanded capabilities, though no launch dates were announced.”
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