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
Picture Quality
7.5/10
5.6/10
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
7.2/10
5.3/10
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
6.0/10
6.7/10
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
6.6/10
4.9/10
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
8.1/10
5.7/10
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
7.5/10
5.6/10
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
6.9/10
5.7/10
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
$248
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $348 and the Samsung N5200 (LCD) costs $248.
How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the Samsung N5200 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Hisense U6K (LCD)
Samsung N5200 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$348
$248
Brand
Brand
Hisense
Samsung
Release Date
Release Date
August 1, 2023
August 2, 2019
Full name
Full name
55U6K
UN40N5200
Screen Size
Screen Size
55"
40"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
1080P
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
miniLED FALD VA
LED ADS / IPS
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google TV
Tizen
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7/10
6.4/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
0
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.5/10
5.7/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7/10
5.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
6.7/10
4.9/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.3/10
5.3/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
6.7/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
7.6/10
5.7/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.1/10
5.7/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.8/10
5.4/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
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)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
30.2" x 48.5"
21.8" x 36.3"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
30.4 lbs
15.4 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 x 200
200 x 200
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
8 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
Yes
No
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
No
Contrast
Contrast
7.3/10
5.1/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
6/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
8/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
6.9/10
5.8/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
7.7/10
5.9/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
6.8/10
5.6/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.2/10
7.8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.7/10
5.9/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.2/10
8.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.3/10
6.3/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
6.7/10
6.3/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
3.2/10
7/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8.3/10
6/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.4/10
5.5/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.7/10
5.9/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8.8/10
4.3/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.9/10
6.2/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
5.6/10
7/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
4.5/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
No
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
No
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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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