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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense A65K is more budget-friendly and would save you money. If you primarily watch news, talk shows, reality TV, or cartoons, this TV could suffice as it performs well with this content. It also has decent dark room performance, which is good for watching movies in low light conditions. On the other hand, the Sony X85K is more expensive but offers a better overall viewing experience. It's more suitable for fast-paced content due to a higher gaming score and sports content score, meaning it handles motion well. It's also better for bright rooms. The Sony X85K is an excellent choice for gaming, as it supports a higher refresh rate, which leads to smoother motion in fast-moving games. Bear in mind, the higher price of the Sony X85K reflects its improved performance in several areas, including color accuracy, motion processing, and a higher contrast which benefits picture quality. If these improvements align with your viewing habits and you find them worth the extra cost, the Sony X85K would be the preferable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- The Hisense A65K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X85K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X85K (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
- Good reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
5.9
6.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K is rated as having a worse contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity which are crucial for a deep and rich movie experience compared to the Sony X85K, which has better performance in these areas, making it more suitable for movies and cinematic TV. The Hisense also has narrower viewing angles and colors out of the box, which contributes to its lower suitability for cinematic content, while the Sony offers somewhat better gray uniformity and color volume for a more consistent and vibrant display.
Sports
6.1
7.4
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K is preferred for sports viewing partly due to its excellent motion processing and better response time compared to the fair response time of the Hisense A65K, which translates into less motion blur during fast-paced scenes. Additionally, while both models have comparable reflection handling, the Sony's good score in this area means it can better mitigate the impact of light reflections during sports viewing than the Hisense A65K, which only has a fair rating for reflections. Viewing angles are similar on both, and although gray uniformity, which is somewhat important, is better on the Sony, it won't significantly affect the sports-watching experience.
Gaming
5.9
7.5
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
8.5
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85K excels in displaying cartoons and animation with excellent colors straight out of the box, ensuring a vibrant picture with minimal adjustments. In comparison, the Hisense A65K provides very good color performance, but it may not be as immediately striking in its color reproduction as the Sony model.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
8.2
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K provides a better experience for watching news and TV programs, thanks to its superior upscaling and excellent SDR brightness, which ensures clear images even in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the Hisense A65K, while fair in these aspects, does not achieve the same level of clarity and brightness, potentially resulting in a less satisfying viewing experience especially in brighter environments.
Bright Room
6.4
7.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K outperforms the Hisense A65K in a bright room primarily because it has better SDR and HDR brightness, ensuring the picture remains clear even in well-lit environments. Additionally, the Sony X85K manages reflections more effectively, which means fewer distractions from ambient light sources compared to the Hisense A65K which isn't as effective in handling reflections.
Cost
$370
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $900.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.7
7.2
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X85K (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $900 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | May 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | KD-65X85K | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" 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 | 48.5 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 | 7.5/10 | |
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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