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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget, the Hisense A65K offers a lower price but doesn't perform as well in bright rooms or for watching sports. However, it's still suitable for movies, cartoons, and as a monitor. The Samsung QN85B is more expensive but has a significant advantage with sports content, better performance in bright rooms, and superior gaming features like higher refresh rates. Both have similar sound quality and voice command features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- The Hisense A65K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN85B (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7
7.5
5.64/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
7.3
5.64/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has poor movie and cinematic TV viewing mainly because of its subpar local dimming and black uniformity, which leads to less impressive dark scenes contrast. In comparison, the Samsung QN85B offers good performance in these areas with better local dimming and good black uniformity, resulting in deeper blacks and more vibrant picture quality.
Sports
6.1
7.1
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense A65K has a fair response time and viewing angles, which can make fast movements in sports look a bit blurry and the picture can degrade when viewed from the side, while the Samsung QN85B has a very good response time and better viewing angles, providing a clearer image during fast-paced games and more consistent quality for viewers sitting off-center. Additionally, the Samsung QN85B handles reflections better and this can reduce the amount of glare on the screen from room lights during sports watching.
Gaming
5.9
8.2
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has a fair response time and a very good score for input lag which may not be ideal for gaming where quick screen updates are critical, whereas the Samsung QN85B excels with a very good response time and the best input lag, making it better suited for games demanding fast and precise reactions. Additionally, the Samsung QN85B has a higher refresh rate, ensuring smoother motion during gameplay compared to the Hisense A65K's lower refresh rate, which may exhibit more motion blur during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
8.0
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.2/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense A65K is noted to have very good colors out of the box, which is essential for vibrant and true-to-life animation, while the Samsung QN85B, being very good in the same aspect, has excellent SDR brightness that enriches colors in well-lit rooms, making animations pop.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
8.2
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN85B outperforms the Hisense A65K in upscaling and SDR brightness, crucial for clear images and viewing in well-lit environments, making it very good for watching news and TV shows. While both TVs offer good colors out of the box and adequate contrast, Samsung's superior local dimming and color gamut contribute to its higher quality for these types of content.
Bright Room
6.4
9.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense A65K provides good SDR brightness and fair handling of reflections, which may be adequate for some brightly lit rooms, but the Samsung QN85B offers excellent SDR brightness and very good reflection handling, giving it an edge in very bright environments. Additionally, while contrast and color performance are significant in picture quality, it's the higher brightness and reflection handling of the Samsung QN85B that makes it stand out for viewing in well-lit spaces.
Cost
$370
$1,199
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the Samsung QN85B (LCD) costs $1,199.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | Samsung QN85B (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $1,199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | March 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | QN65QN85B | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.9" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 35.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 52.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 400x300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | September 2023
"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."
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John Archer | February 2023
"Particularly key to this is the fact that black levels are unusually good, on a level we haven’t seen from any IPS TV before. Build quality is impressive too, with a gleaming silver metallic frame and stand, and enough heft to suggest plenty of quality innards. High dynamic range content jumps off the screen with enough luminosity and intensity to really sell what makes HDR special."
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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 Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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