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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U6K offers better overall picture quality, gaming performance, and is more suited for watching movies and sports. It also performs slightly better in bright rooms due to its higher reflections score. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 is a bit more affordable, offers marginally better sound quality, and is superior for viewing in dark rooms. Both TVs have similar color accuracy out of the box and support for common HDR formats. The Hisense U6K might be preferable if you're looking for a higher performance in gaming and movies, while the TCL Q6 is more budget-friendly and could be better for darker environments. 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 TCL Q6 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5
6.9
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2
5.9
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K provides a better experience for movies and cinematic TV because it has higher contrast and more effective local dimming than the TCL Q6, which helps to create deeper black levels and enhance the picture quality in darker scenes. While both TVs struggle with viewing angles, the superior black uniformity of the Hisense U6K also results in less visible uniformity issues compared to the TCL Q6, making it a better option for watching content that has many dark scenes.
Gaming
6.6
5.8
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K is considered fair for gaming due to its fair response time and very good input lag, meaning it responds reasonably quickly to your actions and you won't notice much delay. In contrast, the TCL Q6, while offering the best input lag which should make it highly responsive to gaming commands, falls short with a poor response time, indicating the images might not be as smooth or crisp during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
6.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K delivers vibrant colors straight out of the box and has a very good color gamut, which makes it ideal for the rich and varied hues often found in cartoons and animation. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 may require color adjustments for optimal display because its colors out of the box are poorer in comparison, despite having a good color gamut like the Hisense.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.2
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K is preferred for news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its higher contrast, which makes text and graphics crisp, and its well-regarded upscaling that ensures lower-resolution content looks clear. In contrast, the TCL Q6 does not fare as well with its lower contrast and colors out of the box, which means visuals may not be as sharp and colors may require adjustment for the most accurate representation.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.2
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6K is fair at motion processing but has poor reflections handling which might be problematic in bright rooms, while the TCL Q6 offers better response time which is important for sports but struggles with worse reflections handling and motion processing which can impact the viewing experience during fast-paced games. Both have limitations in viewing angles, meaning the picture quality may degrade when viewed from the side, and have fair gray uniformity which is less critical but can affect the perception of expansive playing fields.
Bright Room
6.9
7.2
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL Q6 (LCD) to be good for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q6 outperforms the Hisense U6K in a bright room because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness and better handles reflections, which are crucial for maintaining picture quality in well-lit environments. While the Hisense U6K has superior contrast, which benefits darker viewing conditions, its lower brightness and weaker reflection handling make it less suitable for bright rooms compared to the TCL Q6 that shines in these aspects.
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The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $348 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $348.
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How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6K (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$348 | $348 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U6K | 55Q650G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 28" x 48.3" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.2" x 48.5" | 29.9" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.4 lbs | 24.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 200 | 200 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 3.5/10 | |
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 | No | No | |
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"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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 TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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