If you prioritize overall picture quality and performance in dark rooms, the Hisense U6H would be a better choice. It's particularly suitable for movie watching and has better contrast and local dimming capabilities, which will enhance your experience in darker settings. Additionally, this model also performs better in bright rooms.
However, if budget is a significant concern and you are looking for a slightly less expensive option, the Hisense A6H is a viable alternative. It won't perform as well in dark or bright rooms compared to the U6H and is not as strong overall in picture quality, but it's still a decent choice for news, cartoons, and can be used as a monitor. Both models have limitations when it comes to gaming and sports content, so they may not be the best choices if that is your primary use case. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A6H (LCD)
The Hisense A6H (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U6H (LCD).
Advantages of the Hisense U6H (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for dark room
Good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7/10
7.7/10
4.74/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.4/10
7.7/10
4.74/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0/10
8.4/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense A6H has colors that are considered very good out of the box but has a poor color gamut, which can make cartoons and animations look less vibrant. On the other hand, the Hisense U6H offers excellent colors out of the box and a good color gamut, providing richer and more diverse colors essential for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0/10
8.2/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense A6H has lower contrast and poor SDR brightness, which results in a duller image, particularly in well-lit rooms, making it less suitable for watching news and TV programs. In contrast, the Hisense U6H delivers much better contrast and good SDR brightness, providing a clearer and more vibrant image that enhances the viewing experience for such content.
Bright Room
5.5/10
7.0/10
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.6/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H struggles in a bright room due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and only fair handling of reflections, meaning it may appear dimmer and reflect more ambient light. In contrast, the Hisense U6H performs better in bright conditions thanks to its good SDR brightness and better control of reflections, making the display appear brighter and less prone to glare.
The Hisense A6H (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A6H and Hisense U6H both have fair performance in handling reflections and motion processing, making them suitable for watching sports; however, the A6H has better viewing angles, which could be favorable in a wide seating arrangement, while the U6H has superior black uniformity that enhances contrast, important in a darker viewing environment.
Gaming
5.8/10
6.2/10
6.5/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U6H (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H (LCD) has a slower response time and better input lag compared to the Hisense U6H (LCD); however, both TVs have lower refresh rates, which makes the U6H a better choice for gaming due to its better response time despite having slightly worse input lag.
Cost
$360
$340
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$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Hisense A6H (LCD) has a price of $360 and the Hisense U6H (LCD) costs $340.
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How the Hisense A6H (LCD) and the Hisense U6H (LCD) compare to other TVs
"A budget TV that exceeds expectations. (...) For a TV that costs as little as this one does, its brightness and color are above-average (...) The U6H may not get quite as bright as its splashier siblings, but for its class, it fares pretty well. (...) As far as input lag, the U6H is an impressive performer. (...) Costing less than most of its direct competitors, and matching or bettering them in several key areas, it’s an irresistible value proposition. (...)"
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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.
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