Dolby Vision 2, the updated HDR format introduced last year, is beginning its rollout to television sets. Hisense will lead the charge with support arriving on its 2026 UX, UR9, UR8, and U7 models by September’s end. Additional manufacturers including TCL and Philips plan to incorporate the technology into select televisions later in 2026.
The new standard represents a significant evolution from the original Dolby Vision technology that debuted over a decade ago. Dolby Vision 2 features an enhanced image processing engine and additional metadata capabilities. The format is structured in two levels: Dolby Vision 2 Max, which will debut on the initial Hisense lineup, and a base-tier standard version designed for mainstream models.
The Max tier incorporates motion smoothing technology alongside refined ambient light sensor adjustments and professional tone mapping controls suited for premium televisions. The standard version offers bidirectional tone mapping, local tone mapping, and intensity adjustment features while maintaining compatibility with existing Dolby Vision content. Both versions require specific hardware, currently limited to the MediaTek Pentonic 800 processor, meaning older television models cannot be updated to support the new format despite retaining the ability to display Dolby Vision 2 content.
Originally reported by Theverge →
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