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If you're on a budget, both the Hisense A65K and the Vizio V-Series are budget-friendly options. The Hisense A65K generally costs somewhat less than the Vizio V-Series and offers better motion processing for sports and gaming. It also has a higher score for use as a computer monitor and more HDMI ports. However, the Vizio offers superior contrast and better performance for movies and general TV watching in dark environments. If you frequently watch in a bright room, the Hisense may be more suitable due to a slightly better score in that environment. Additionally, consider the types of connectivity you need, as the number and type of ports may influence your peripherals and setup. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense A65K (LCD).
Key differences
Bright Room
6.4
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K delivers good SDR brightness for viewing in bright rooms and manages reflections fairly well, ensuring a clearer picture when lights are on. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series struggles with poor SDR and HDR brightness and contents with reflections just as well as the Hisense A65K, making it less suitable for well-lit environments.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.7
6.8
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
6.3
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Vizio V-Series (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K struggles with movie and cinematic TV viewing primarily due to its poor local dimming, which affects its ability to display deep blacks and diminish its contrast. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series offers better black uniformity and contrast, resulting in a fair performance for movies and cinematic content, though its colors out of the box and color volume are limited compared to other TVs.
Sports
6.1
6.1
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A65K offers fair motion processing and response time, which is suitable for watching fast-paced sports, however, it has a limited viewing angle which could affect the viewing experience from side seats. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series handles reflections well and its great black uniformity enhances the contrast during sports scenes, but it too has constrained viewing angles and comparatively poorer motion processing, potentially resulting in blur during fast movements.
Gaming
5.9
5.6
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Hisense A65K and the Vizio V-Series both have challenges with gaming performance due to their relatively slow response times and limited refresh rate of 60Hz, which can result in motion blur during fast-paced games. While both TVs have good input lag, meaning the delay between pressing a button and seeing the action on the screen is not pronounced, the Hisense has a fair response time and the Vizio performs even worse, leading to a less responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
7.0
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense A65K offers better performance for cartoons and animation thanks to its impressive 'colors out of the box', rendering vibrant hues as intended without much tweaking, whereas the Vizio V-Series, although good with 'colors out of the box', falls behind with a less versatile color gamut, limiting its range of displayed colors. Additionally, the A65K's 'color volume' also contributes to a more nuanced color display in various brightness levels, which is more pronounced than the V-Series, despite the latter's decent performance in this area.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
6.3
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense A65K offers good upscaling and SDR brightness, with fairly good color out of the box and color gamut, making it suitable for watching news and TV shows. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series struggles with SDR brightness and has a poor color gamut, but also delivers a good enough performance for standard television content due to its capable upscaling and decent colors out of the box.
Cost
$200
$199
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $200 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $199.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | June 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43A65K | V435-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 22" x 37.9" x 2.9" | 22.3" x 38.1" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.2" x 37.9" | 24.5" x 38.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 15 lbs | 15.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 14 W | 10 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Hisense A65K (LCD)
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | September 2023
"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."
Vizio V-Series (LCD)
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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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