If you're on a budget and looking for a basic TV, the Hisense R6G could be a cost-effective option; however, its performance in bright rooms and for gaming is not ideal. On the other hand, the Sony X85J costs more but offers better picture quality, sports viewing, and gaming experiences, along with higher quality reflection handling which makes it suitable for well-lit environments. So, if you can stretch your budget for improvements in these areas, the Sony X85J would be the better choice. Both have a 65-inch screen and basic voice command features, but the Sony X85J also has a higher refresh rate and supports advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, enhancing the overall audio and visual experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense R6G (LCD)
The Hisense R6G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X85J (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for gaming
Good for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.6/10
7.3/10
7.5/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense R6G (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Sports
6.0/10
7.2/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
5.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense R6G (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.7/10
7.6/10
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
10.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense R6G (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
6.4/10
8.6/10
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
5.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense R6G (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.1/10
8.2/10
5.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense R6G (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
5.8/10
7.3/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
5.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense R6G (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$850
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Hisense R6G (LCD) has a price of $1,000 and the Sony X85J (LCD) costs $850.
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Hisense R6G (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
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How the Hisense R6G (LCD) and the Sony X85J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Hisense R6G (LCD)
Sony X85J (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,000
$850
Brand
Brand
Hisense
Sony
Release Date
Release Date
June 1, 2023
April 2, 2021
Full name
Full name
50R6G
KD-50X85J
Screen Size
Screen Size
50"
50"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED VA
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Roku TV
Android TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6/10
7.5/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
3
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
6.7/10
7.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
5.9/10
7.4/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.7/10
7.6/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
6.2/10
6.6/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6/10
7.3/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
6.2/10
8.3/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
6.4/10
8.6/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.1/10
6.9/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
25.4" x 44" x 2.9"
25.5" x 44" x 2.8"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
27.9" x 44"
28.1" x 44"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
21.6 lbs
28.0 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
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
No
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
7.5/10
7.9/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
3/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
1/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.6/10
7.5/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.9/10
8.5/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.4/10
7.2/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
5.7/10
8.3/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
7.4/10
6.9/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.3/10
5.4/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.7/10
5.9/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
6.7/10
10/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
3.2/10
10/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
5.9/10
7.3/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.2/10
7.3/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.1/10
7.8/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8/10
7.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.4/10
9.2/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
5.2/10
8.8/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
7.5/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
16 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only
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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 Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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