If you prioritize exceptional picture quality, especially for movies and sports, and are using the TV primarily in darker environments, the Sony A90K OLED could be a great choice, although it is not as well-suited for very bright rooms. On the other hand, the Hisense U6K LCD offers good general performance at a more affordable price, but its picture quality and performance in darker settings isn't as strong. For gaming, the Sony again outperforms the Hisense, with very good capabilities compared to the fair performance of the Hisense, although with a higher price tag. If your budget allows for a higher-priced TV and you value a better viewing experience for a range of content including dark room viewing and gaming, Sony A90K OLED may be the preferred option. Conversely, if you're looking to save money and have moderate expectations regarding picture quality and performance, the Hisense U6K LCD could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90K (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A90K (OLED)
Very good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Excellent for movies & TV
Excellent for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for use as monitor
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Very good viewing angle
Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5/10
8.5/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The Sony A90K (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2/10
9.1/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
Sports
6.0/10
9.1/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
6.6/10
8.8/10
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
8.7/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
Cost
$348
$1,398
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $348 and the Sony A90K (OLED) costs $1,398.
The Sony A90K (OLED) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
Bright Room
6.9/10
6.7/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.8/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) and Sony A90K (OLED) are both only fair for bright room.
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Spec Comparison
Hisense U6K (LCD)
Sony A90K (OLED)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$348
$1,398
Brand
Brand
Hisense
Sony
Release Date
Release Date
August 1, 2023
June 2, 2022
Full name
Full name
55U6K
48A90K
Screen Size
Screen Size
55"
48"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
OLED
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
miniLED FALD VA
WOLED WBE
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google TV
Android TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7/10
7/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.5/10
8.6/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7/10
6.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
6.7/10
8.8/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.3/10
9.1/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
9.2/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
7.6/10
8.8/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.1/10
8.4/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.8/10
8.5/10
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"
24.6" x 42.1" x 2.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
30.2" x 48.5"
24.9" x 42.1"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
30.4 lbs
29.6 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 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
7.3/10
10/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
6/10
10/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
8/100
10/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
6.9/10
6.3/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
7.7/10
6.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
6.8/10
6.2/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.2/10
9.7/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.7/10
10/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.2/10
8.8/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.3/10
9/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
6.7/10
10/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
3.2/10
10/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8.3/10
8.3/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.4/10
8/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.7/10
9.4/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8.8/10
7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.9/10
7.7/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
5.6/10
10/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
8/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.1
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
25 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
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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