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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense A65K is a budget-friendly option and is much less expensive than the Sony X95K. However, the Sony X95K offers superior overall picture quality, is better for gaming thanks to a higher refresh rate, performs well in bright rooms, and has better audio with great speakers. The Hisense A65K is a reasonable choice for watching news, reality TV, or animation and can perform decently in darker rooms, even though it offers lower overall picture and sound quality compared to the Sony X95K. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- The Hisense A65K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7
8.0
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
8.0
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K's lower contrast and less effective local dimming result in poorer performance for movies, as these factors are crucial for deep blacks and shadow details that enhance cinematic experience. In comparison, the Sony X95K's higher contrast and superior local dimming contribute to better black uniformity and overall picture quality that's ideal for movie watching.
Sports
6.1
8.0
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K boasts excellent motion processing, making fast-moving sports scenes look very fluid, while the Hisense A65K has motion processing that is less capable, resulting in less smooth rendering of similar content. Additionally, the Sony X95K's superior handling of reflections and wider viewing angles offers a better sports-viewing experience in various room conditions, compared to the Hisense A65K which might struggle with reflections and viewing from angles.
Gaming
5.9
8.2
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has fair response time and very good input lag, which might not satisfy gamers seeking minimal motion blur and quick game responsiveness. On the other hand, the Sony X95K offers very good response time and good input lag, providing a smoother gaming experience with less delay between user input and on-screen action.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
8.7
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K delivers colors that pop with a very good quality straight out of the box, and maintains those colors well across a wide range, which is crucial for the vivid, varied palettes found in cartoons and animation. The Hisense A65K, while good at displaying colors right away, has a slightly less comprehensive color gamut, meaning it may not render the spectrum of colors in animated content as richly as the Sony model..
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
9.1
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels in upscaling lower resolution content and delivering bright visuals, making it excellent for news and talk shows, thanks to its impressive SDR brightness and ability to handle different shades and colors. On the other hand, while the Hisense A65K is competent, it doesn't perform as well in these areas, which influences its ranking as fair for such content.
Bright Room
6.4
9.5
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels in a bright room due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness, which ensures the screen remains visible in well-lit conditions, and its strong handling of reflections, which reduces the impact of direct light on the viewing experience. In contrast, the Hisense A65K has a fair performance in bright rooms because while it has good reflection handling, its brightness is not on par with that of the Sony X95K, which hampers its ability to combat glare and maintain picture quality in bright environments.
Cost
$370
$1,788
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $1,788.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $1,788 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | XR-65X95K | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 70.8 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 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 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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