The Hisense A65K is a more budget-friendly option compared to the Hisense U6H, which is often somewhat more expensive. If you’re looking for a more immersive gaming or sports watching experience, the Hisense U6H is the better choice due to its higher refresh rates and better motion handling. However, in a bright room, neither TV may perform at their best due to limited brightness. When considering streaming, both offer a good experience, but the Hisense U6H has slightly better capabilities.
In summary, if you're on a tight budget, the Hisense A65K could be suitable for you, but if you are willing to spend a bit more for a better gaming and sports experience, the Hisense U6H would be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U6H (LCD).
Advantages of the Hisense U6H (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for dark room
Good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7/10
7.7/10
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9/10
7.7/10
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K shows shortcomings in contrast and local dimming, which are crucial for movie watching, resulting in less impressive black uniformity and overall picture depth compared to the Hisense U6H that exhibits superior contrast and local dimming, leading to better black levels and a more cinematic experience. Colors out of the box, color volume, and gray uniformity are somewhat improved on the U6H, while its viewing angles are also slightly wider, enhancing the viewing experience from different positions in the room.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3/10
8.4/10
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense A65K presents colors quite well right out of the box, which is important for the vibrant hues often found in cartoons and animation, but the Hisense U6H has excellent performance in this area, which means the colors will be more accurate and vivid without additional adjustments. While both TVs have a good color gamut, which ensures a wide range of colors necessary for animated content, the U6H's superior contrast and SDR brightness, combined with better gray uniformity, will provide a more consistent and brighter image, especially beneficial when watching in rooms that aren't too bright.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7/10
8.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6H is considered very good for news, talk shows, and TV programs largely because it excels at upscaling lower-resolution content and offers excellent colors straight out of the box, making it immediately ready for a pleasant viewing experience. In contrast, while the Hisense A65K does well with upscaling and also has good colors out of the box, its performance is not at the same level as the U6H, especially in terms of SDR brightness and upscaling quality.
Bright Room
6.4/10
7.0/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.6/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6H performs better than the A65K in a bright room due to its higher scores in both SDR and HDR brightness, which helps it combat bright light, and it has a better handling of reflections. While both televisions exhibit good color volume and color gamut which affect picture quality, the superior brightness and reflections handling of the U6H make it more suitable for viewing in well-lit conditions.
Cost
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The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the Hisense U6H (LCD) costs $498.
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A65K and Hisense U6H both have fair performance when watching sports due to their median response times and motion processing capabilities which are crucial for fast-paced action, but their capabilities to handle reflections and provide wide viewing angles are also just fair, meaning that they might not be the best choice for bright rooms or larger viewing groups. While both TVs have adequate gray uniformity, this factor is less critical for sports viewing compared to the other mentioned aspects.
Gaming
5.9/10
6.2/10
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.8/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U6H (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
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How the Hisense A65K (LCD) and the Hisense U6H (LCD) compare to other TVs
"The A65K proved to be a rather capable TV that works great within its extreme limitations that its price dictates. It has great contrast, very low input lag and good color coverage. Add Google TV and a low price in the mix and you have an excellent low budget offering."
"A budget TV that exceeds expectations. (...) For a TV that costs as little as this one does, its brightness and color are above-average (...) The U6H may not get quite as bright as its splashier siblings, but for its class, it fares pretty well. (...) As far as input lag, the U6H is an impressive performer. (...) Costing less than most of its direct competitors, and matching or bettering them in several key areas, it’s an irresistible value proposition. (...)"
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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.
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