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Updated April 10, 2024·

If you're looking for affordability and don't mind compromising on quality, the Samsung N5200 represents a budget-friendly option but falls short in picture quality across movies, sports, and gaming, especially in both dark and bright rooms. Alternatively, the Hisense U6K, while more costly, offers improved overall picture quality, better performance for movies, sports, and cartoons, as well as advanced features like support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The Hisense model's performance in bright rooms is also just fair, similar to the Samsung, but it's more suited for darker environments. If you frequently engage in gaming or plan to use the TV as a monitor, the Hisense U6K has more suitable features with its 4k resolution, low input lag, and 60Hz panel. However, it has limitations in viewing angles and reflection handling. Consider the types of content you prioritize and your viewing environment when choosing between these TVs. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
  • Good for dark room
  • Good for movies & TV
  • Good for news, talk, & other TV
  • Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Samsung N5200 (LCD)
  • Good motion processing
  • Very good viewing angle

Key differences

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Picture Quality

7.5
55U6K
UN40N5200
5.6
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
ADS / IPS
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) has poor picture quality.

Movies & TV

7.2
55U6K
UN40N5200
5.3
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.

Sports

6.0
55U6K
UN40N5200
6.7
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is somewhat better.

Gaming

6.6
55U6K
UN40N5200
4.9
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

8.1
55U6K
UN40N5200
5.7
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.

News, Talk, & Other TV

7.5
55U6K
UN40N5200
5.6
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.

Bright Room

6.9
55U6K
UN40N5200
5.7
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.1/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.

Cost

$348
55U6K
UN40N5200
$248
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The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $348 and the Samsung N5200 (LCD) costs $248.
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How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the Samsung N5200 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Hisense U6K (LCD)Samsung N5200 (LCD)
Hisense U6K (LCD)Samsung N5200 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$348
$248
Brand
HisenseSamsung
Release Date
August 1, 2023August 2, 2019
Full name
55U6KUN40N5200
Screen Size
55"40"
Screen Resolution
4K1080P

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Google TVTizen
Sound Quality Score
7/106.4/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
40
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
7.5/105.7/10
Bright Room Score
7/105.8/10
Gaming Score
6.7/104.9/10
Movies & TV Score
7.3/105.3/10
Sports Score
6.1/106.7/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
28.2" x 48.5" x 3"20.9" x 36.3" x 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
30.2" x 48.5"21.8" x 36.3"
Weight without Stand
30.4 lbs15.4 lbs
VESA Mount
400 x 200200 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit8 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesNo
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesNo
Contrast
7.3/105.1/10
Local Dimming
6/102.5/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W20 W
Dolby Atmos
YesNo
DTS:X
NoNo

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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 Samsung

Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.

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