If affordability is a top priority and you mainly watch news, reality TV, or cartoons and animations, the Vizio D-Series is a sensible pick; it also handles reflections well for sunny rooms but may disappoint in terms of picture quality and gaming experience. Conversely, if you're looking to spend a bit more for a larger screen, better overall picture and sound quality, and a TV that supports the latest HDR formats for a richer movie experience, the Hisense U6K would be the way to go, although it has limitations when viewing from wide angles and isn't as good in bright rooms. 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 Vizio D-Series (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5/10
6.6/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2/10
6.2/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
6.6/10
5.6/10
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1/10
7.1/10
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
6.7/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
6.9/10
5.7/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$348
$170
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $348 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
Get a great deal on the Hisense U6K (LCD) or the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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