Hisense A65K (LCD) vs Hisense UX (LCD)

The Hisense UX offers superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity compared to the Hisense A65K, which are very important for watching movies and cinematic TV where dark scene performance is critical. Additionally, the Hisense UX has a better color volume and gray uniformity which enhance the overall picture quality, whereas the Hisense A65K, despite having good colors out of the box, falls short in these areas.

Both the Hisense A65K and Hisense UX have fair response times, which is crucial for displaying fast movements in sports without much blur, but their performance is just moderate. Additionally, while both models deal with reflections reasonably, thereby reducing the impact of ambient light on sports viewing, their motion handling capabilities are assessed as fair, meaning some action scenes may not appear as smooth as possible. The Hisense UX has a better viewing angle, which could be an advantage if you often watch sports with a large group, but this still falls within the fair category; this tradeoff may affect the viewing experience for those not sitting directly in front of the TV. Both TVs are reported to have fair gray uniformity, which might affect the appearance of vast sports fields or courts but should be adequate for the average viewer.

The Hisense A65K has a fair response time and very good input lag, suitable for casual gaming, but may not be as responsive as desired for fast-paced games. In contrast, the Hisense UX, with its very good response time and good input lag complemented by a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, offers a smoother and more responsive gaming experience.

The Hisense A65K performs well for cartoons and animation as it has a 'Very Good' score for colors out of the box, ensuring that colors look vibrant and rich without much tweaking. However, the Hisense UX surpasses it with an overall 'Very Good' rating in color gamut and the highest score for color volume, meaning it can display a wider range of colors and more shades within those colors, which is crucial for animated content that often uses bold and varied hues.

The Hisense UX has been rated higher for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs because it exhibits superior SDR brightness, which is essential for clarity in diverse lighting environments, and has more vibrant colors right out of the box, contributing to a more engaging viewing experience. Compared to the Hisense UX, the Hisense A65K offers a lower level of SDR brightness and less impressive immediate color performance, which may result in a less vivid picture for everyday content.

The Hisense A65K struggles with reflection handling and has lower brightness in both SDR and HDR settings when compared to the Hisense UX, which offers higher brightness levels and better reflection management, making the latter more suitable for bright rooms. While the A65K's insufficient brightness and reflection handling may suffice for moderately lit rooms, the UX's superior brightness and reflections score, alongside its strong contrast and color performance, provide a more vibrant and clearer picture in brightly lit environments.