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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a significant factor, the Hisense U6H may be the better choice as it's often much less expensive than the Sony X80K. For movies and gaming, Hisense U6H also performs better, offering a higher quality picture and better contrast. But if watching sports is a priority, the Sony X80K outperforms the Hisense U6H with its better score for sports content. However, in a dark room, the Sony may not perform as well as the Hisense. In bright rooms, both TVs perform similarly, so if bright room usage is your main concern, the difference might not be noticeable. Both models support HDR content, but only Hisense offers Dolby Vision, which could enhance your viewing experience for supported content. Both TVs are also similarly equipped with features like HDMI ports and sound quality. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
6.0
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7
5.5
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6H is preferred for movies and cinematic TV because it delivers deeper blacks and more uniform dark scenes, thanks to its superior contrast and black uniformity compared to the Sony X80K. While both TVs offer good color accuracy out of the box, the enhanced dark room performance of the Hisense U6H makes it a better fit for viewers seeking a more immersive movie-watching experience.
Sports
6.0
7.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6H is considered fair for watching sports because it has a poor response time, which means it may not handle fast movements smoothly, impacting the viewing experience during fast-paced sports. The Sony X80K, on the other hand, is regarded as good because it has better motion processing capabilities, offering a smoother representation of sports action and less motion blur, along with superior viewing angles and reflection handling which enhance viewing in various seating positions and lighting conditions.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
7.2
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6H is preferred for watching cartoons and animation because it offers excellent colors out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring that the images are vibrant and true to life. The Sony X80K, while still good for animation with its very good out-of-the-box color accuracy, does not perform as well as the Hisense in terms of color gamut and volume, which are crucial for capturing the full range of colors typically found in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
7.2
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6H excels in upscaling lower resolution content and delivers excellent colors out of the box, making it very good for watching news and other TV programs, but its local dimming is only moderate, affecting contrast consistency. On the other hand, the Sony X80K is very good at upscaling and offers good color accuracy, though it doesn't feature local dimming, which can result in less depth in dark scenes, but this TV's overall performance still makes it suitable for general TV viewing.
Bright Room
7.0
6.4
5.6/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6H is better for bright rooms compared to the Sony X80K mainly because it has a higher contrast ratio, which helps to produce deeper blacks and better overall picture quality in well-lit environments. While both TVs handle reflections fairly well, the Hisense U6H delivers better brightness in both standard and high dynamic range content, ensuring a clearer image when watching TV in a room with a lot of ambient light.
Cost
$430
$698
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has a price of $430 and the Sony X80K (LCD) costs $698.
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Key similarities
Gaming
6.2
5.8
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U6H (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6H has a slower response time which can result in motion blur during fast-paced games, contrasting with the Sony X80K which has a fair response time, making it more capable of handling such motion. However, the Hisense U6H excels in input lag, offering a more responsive gaming experience than the Sony X80K, which is also rated very good for input lag but does not reach the same level of performance as the Hisense.
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How the Hisense U6H (LCD) and the Sony X80K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6H (LCD) | Sony X80K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$430 | $698 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | March 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U6H | KD-55X80K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.1" x 48.4" x 3" | 28.1" x 48.5" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.4" x 48.4" | 30.8" x 48.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.6 lbs | 35.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes | |
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Hisense U6H (LCD)
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Matthew Murray | March 2023
"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. (...)"
Sony X80K (LCD)
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"The Sony Bravia X80K is an inexpensive LCD TV that turns out pleasing visuals and is armed with a number of other desirable features. Sony’s robust internal processing, results in generally better picture quality than you’ll usually get for this price. In practice, the X80K is satisfying to watch. You’re not going to get as sumptuous a picture as you may with other TVs from Sony or other companies, but we didn’t encounter anything that looked bad on it."
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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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