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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense A65K is a budget-friendly option that could save you money, but its overall picture quality, sports content viewing, and gaming experience aren't as strong as the Sony X85J. The Hisense suffers especially in a dark room and has poorer motion processing, which might not be ideal for fast-moving content like sports or action movies. The Sony X85J, while typically more expensive, offers better performance across the board — including gaming, watching sports, and handling reflections in a bright room. Its response time and motion processing capabilities are superior, enhancing the viewing experience for dynamic content. However, the Sony doesn't do as well as the Hisense in upscaling lower resolution content and has a similar limitation in a dark room. In summary, if you're looking for a higher performance for gaming and sports, and better handling of bright room conditions, the Sony X85J is a good choice despite the higher cost. If budget is a priority and you mainly watch news, talk shows, or animations, the Hisense A65K could satisfy your needs while saving you money. Both TVs struggle in dark rooms and neither supports advanced formats like HDR10+ or Dolby Vision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- The Hisense A65K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X85J (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7
7.3
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
6.5
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has a lower contrast, no local dimming, and worse black uniformity compared to the Sony X85J, which results in a less satisfying movie and cinematic TV experience because these features are crucial for deep blacks and nuanced shadows. The Sony X85J, despite its fair colors out of the box and gray uniformity, offers better contrast and local dimming capabilities, which enhances the overall picture quality for movies and TV shows, especially in dark scenes.
Sports
6.1
7.2
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J is rated better for watching sports because it has significantly better motion processing, which is important for capturing the fast action without blur. On the other hand, the Hisense A65K, while fair in other categories, falls short in motion processing, response time, and does not handle reflections as well, making it less suitable for sports viewing in bright rooms.
Gaming
5.9
7.6
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85J is favored for gaming primarily due to its higher refresh rate, allowing smoother motion portrayal and its reduced input lag, which means faster response to gaming commands compared to the Hisense A65K, which has lower performance in these areas.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
8.6
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J delivers exceptional color quality straight out of the box, which enhances the vibrancy necessary for cartoons and animation, while the Hisense A65K offers very good color performance, but not to the same level. Both TVs have good color gamut and volume, contributing to a satisfying viewing experience, but the Sony's superior color accuracy can make a noticeable difference, particularly for content that relies heavily on bold, precise colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
8.2
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J provides a very good overall experience for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs, mainly because it excels at upscaling lower-resolution content and offers very good SDR brightness, making it better suited for daytime viewing in bright rooms. In comparison, the Hisense A65K, while offering good performance, has lower SDR brightness and upscaling quality, which can affect picture clarity and visibility in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
6.4
7.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J is superior in a bright room primarily due to its excellent SDR brightness, which outshines the Hisense A65K's good SDR brightness, allowing it to maintain picture quality even in well-lit environments. However, the Hisense A65K has a better handling of reflections despite its lower brightness, reducing glare compared to the Sony X85J, which can be important if the room has many light sources.
Cost
$370
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the Sony X85J (LCD) costs $1,200.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | Sony X85J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $1,200 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | April 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | KD-65X85J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 48.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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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 Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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