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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7K offers superior gaming performance and is more suitable for a bright room due to better reflections handling. It also provides a better overall picture quality and sound. If gaming and bright room viewing are priorities and you are willing to spend more, the Hisense U7K is a better choice. If you're looking to save money and your primary focus is watching movies and regular TV content, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is a viable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7K (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
7.4
7.38/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
7.3
7.38/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K is very good for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast and better black uniformity which are crucial for deep dark scenes, and effective local dimming that improves the detail in shadows. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is good for these viewing experiences as it also offers decent contrast and black uniformity, but its local dimming isn't as refined, which could affect the depth of blacks and shadow details.
Gaming
8.8
6.5
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7K is better for gaming because it has a very good response time and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz, which means it can deliver smoother motion and react faster to input commands. In contrast, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is fair in response time and has a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, which could result in more motion blur and slower reaction times during gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.4
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K has "Very Good" colors out of the box, which means it displays cartoons and animations with vibrant and accurate hues right away, and its "Very Good" color gamut ensures a wide range of colors, making it better than the Vizio MQ6 '23.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
7.1
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K excels in upscaling lower resolution content and delivers very good brightness for watching standard definition content like news and talk shows, making it suitable for daytime viewing. The Vizio MQ6 '23 also offers good out-of-the-box colors and adequate brightness for daytime viewing, but it falls slightly behind the Hisense in terms of upscaling and SDR content brightness.
Bright Room
8.1
6.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7K outperforms the Vizio MQ6 '23 in bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, making it more effective at overcoming ambient light, and its superior handling of reflections allows for better viewing in well-lit conditions. Conversely, the Vizio, with its lower brightness and fair reflection handling, may struggle with glare and maintaining visibility in the same environments.
Cost
$478
$448
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$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $478 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $448.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.2
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
While both the Hisense U7K and Vizio MQ6 '23 are fair for watching sports, the Hisense has a much better response time, which is very important for fast action, but limited viewing angles may affect the experience from side seats. The Vizio struggles with a fair response time and motion processing, and although it has better reflection handling than the Hisense, its poorer viewing angles also limit off-center viewing.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U7K (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$478 | $448 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | August 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U7K | M55Q6M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.2" x 48.4" x 3.1" | 28.07" x 48.35" x 3.19" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.6" x 48.4" | 30.48" x 48.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.6 lbs | 29.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 200 | 300 x 200 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | 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 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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