The Vizio D-Series would be easier on your wallet and offers good performance for cartoons and animation, whereas the Hisense A65K, though typically more expensive, brings certain advantages such as better sound quality, a slightly larger screen, and it supports a broader range of HDR formats which could enhance viewing experience for HDR content. If you often watch in bright rooms, neither model is ideal, but the Vizio D-Series fares slightly poorer in bright room handling. For gaming, both TVs are comparably less favorable due to their poor response time and input lag. If budget is your main concern and cartoons are often played, Vizio could be the choice. If you can invest more for added features and better sound, the Hisense may be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio D-Series (LCD).
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
Good reflections
Key differences
Bright Room
6.4/10
5.7/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$200
$170
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $200 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9/10
6.2/10
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Vizio D-Series (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.1/10
6.1/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.9/10
5.6/10
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3/10
7.1/10
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7/10
6.7/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the Hisense A65K (LCD) and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
"The A65K proved to be a rather capable TV that works great within its extreme limitations that its price dictates. It has great contrast, very low input lag and good color coverage. Add Google TV and a low price in the mix and you have an excellent low budget offering."
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
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About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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