Haier is a name most Indian buyers associate first with ACs, refrigerators, washing machines and other home appliances. That said, the company also manufactures smart TVs, and we received the Haier M92, a 65-inch QD-Mini LED smart TV, for review. It is priced at Rs 1,05,990 and packs interesting features, including Dolby Vision IQ, Google TV OS, and KEF-tuned sound with Dolby Atmos support. It also brings AI enhancements for visuals, audio, gaming and regular performance. I used it for the better part of a month, and during this course, I tested all these different aspects. So, what began with a mix of curiosity and healthy scepticism, let’s see how it ended up.
Big Mini LED ambitions, but…
The Haier M92 is available in 65-inch and 75-inch sizes. We tested the 65-inch model with a 4K QD-Mini LED panel. Compared to a 55-inch Sony TV placed beside it, the Haier looks bigger and more cinematic. Viewing angles are fine as long as you don’t sit too off-angle. Then, you will notice a drop in brightness and saturation. Also, sharpness isn’t quite at the level you expect from a 4K panel, and finer details sometimes feel softened. This was apparent while watching regular content like YouTube, sports content, and everything else.
Colours look pleasant, but HDR performance doesn’t always deliver the punch or precision you hope for. Considering the TV supports Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+, I was left wanting more.
In Calman testing, the TV hit 99.7% BT.709 coverage in SDR and 95.42% UHDA-P3 in HDR. However, the average DeltaE was higher than ideal. So, colour support is strong, but tuning needs work to present those colours more accurately.
Haier claims an ambitious 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, supported by 448 local dimming zones. In our measurements, the IPS panel reached close to 900 nits brightness with an effective contrast of around 18,000:1. That is respectable, but not standout for Mini LED tech.
With local dimming disabled, whites look hazy, and blacks look washed out and appear more grey. In the submarine scene from Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, the vessel and Tom Cruise lack clarity compared to a competing Mini LED panel from Sony. There is visible banding and not enough detail in darker scenes, something that also shows up during night sequences in The Revenant.
The panel shows Dirty Screen Effect (DSE) too. These look like faint, uneven patches on grey backgrounds and are noticeable on the YouTube UI. Some visual issues can be tuned using the built-in picture sliders and AI controls. But DSE is a hardware trait and may be specific to this unit, which still raises questions about quality control.
Even in gaming, it packs the sought-after specs like 144Hz native refresh rate, VRR (variable refresh rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), and AMD Freesync Premium, and you can expect a reasonable experience.
Smooth UI, smart remote & strong sound
Google TV on the Haier M92 feels familiar and easy to use. Navigation between Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube and live channels is smooth. Animations are responsive, and Google Assistant handles hands-free voice searches without much delay. This is thanks to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM under the hood.
The bundled remote is very handy and has hotkeys for settings, input options, Google Assistant, OTT apps like Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, etc. It also supports solar-based eco charging, which increases its value even more.
The UI is polished well, but one dialogue box showed ‘Paring’ instead of ‘Pairing’, which looked weird.
As for sound, the 50W speaker output is a pleasant surprise. It is a 2.1-channel system with Dolby Atmos, tuned by KEF, that offers clear dialogue, notable bass and a spacious presentation.
Handsome design, healthy IO
The Haier M92 has a clean, minimalist front with slim bezels that keep focus on the picture, subtle Haier branding and a KEF badge on the right corner. The build quality feels solid with a thick chassis, neat geometric finish on the back, and plastic holders to neatly channel the cables. Beneath the Haier logo, there is a physical mic mute switch for enhanced privacy.
Connectivity covers most needs. You get four HDMI ports with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, USB-A ports (including one placed on the left edge), Ethernet, headphone out, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Wireless pairing and casting work smoothly.
Should you buy the Haier M92 TV?
The Haier M92 makes a strong first impression on paper. You get a large QD-Mini LED panel, Dolby Vision IQ, Google TV, 144 Hz support, HDMI 2.1 features, KEF-tuned speakers with Dolby Atmos and a tidy design that looks premium in the living room. Day-to-day use is smooth, the interface loads quickly, voice control works well, and the remote adds thoughtful touches like solar charging. For a brand better known for appliances, Haier clearly wants this TV to compete in the serious enthusiast space.
But living with it also shows the gaps. The panel does not always deliver the sharpness and HDR punch you expect at this price. Off-angle viewing takes a hit, blacks can look grey, and dark scenes lose detail. Measurements show decent brightness and coverage, yet colour accuracy isn’t tuned as tightly as rivals. Gaming support looks impressive on the spec sheet, but the real experience sits more in the ‘fine’ category than impressive.
Audio stands out as one of the TV’s strongest traits. The KEF tuning gives dialogue clarity, decent low-end, and a wider soundstage than most TVs in this bracket. Combined with fast Google TV performance and practical touches like good cable management and privacy controls, the Haier M92 still feels considered and capable. It is not an unfinished product, just one that prioritises features and convenience a little more than picture tuning.
So, should you buy it? If picture quality is top priority, there are competing Mini LED models that will satisfy you more. If, however, you just want a large screen for your living room with premium features, strong sound, smooth smart TV performance and a generally pleasant viewing experience without stretching into top-tier pricing, the Haier M92 could make sense.
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G.S. Vasan is the chief copy editor at Digit, where he leads coverage of TVs and audio. His work spans reviews, news, features, and maintaining key content pages. Before joining Digit, he worked with publications like Smartprix and 91mobiles, bringing over six years of experience in tech journalism. His articles reflect both his expertise and passion for technology. View Full Profile
