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If you have a tight budget and want a more affordable option, the Hisense A65K LCD TV would be a cost-effective choice. However, it may not perform as well in dark rooms and offers an average experience for gaming and watching sports, with less impressive picture quality overall. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series LCD TV is typically more expensive but offers better overall picture quality, which makes it a better option for watching movies and diverse content like sports and gaming. It also has higher contrast, better performance in dark rooms, and generally enhanced features across various content types. However, the improvement in picture quality comes with a higher cost. Neither of these TVs would be ideal in a very bright room, as both have similar performance in such conditions. If you want to use a TV as a monitor or for diverse HDR content, both sets have limitations but the Vizio has slightly better support for HDR formats. Keep in mind, if sound quality is a significant factor for you, both TVs have average audio systems, so you might consider an external sound solution regardless of your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7
7.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
7.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K struggles with movies and cinematic TV because it has a lower contrast ratio and less effective local dimming which results in less deep blacks and lower overall picture quality, whereas the Vizio M-Series delivers a better movie watching experience with higher contrast, superior local dimming, and better black uniformity, ensuring richer and more consistent colors in dark scenes. The Vizio M-Series also outperforms the Hisense A65K in color accuracy and color volume, presenting more vibrant and true-to-life colors straight out of the box, although both TVs have similar limitations in terms of viewing angles and gray uniformity.
Gaming
5.9
6.4
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K is rated lower for gaming primarily due to its fair response time and very good input lag, whereas the Vizio M-Series is given a fair gaming evaluation because it has fair ratings in both response time and input lag. The response time influences how quickly the screen can change from one image to another which is crucial for fast-paced gaming, and input lag affects the time delay between pressing a button and seeing the action on screen, with lower input lag being preferable for a responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
8.3
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is good.
The Vizio M-Series displays animation with more vibrant and accurate colors due to its very good color gamut, enhancing the viewing experience. The Hisense A65K, while good for cartoons, doesn't quite match the Vizio in terms of color richness and may not pop quite as much, although it is still seen as very good out of the box.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
7.6
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series displays news and talk shows better than the Hisense A65K primarily because the Vizio has superior upscaling quality and higher SDR brightness, which ensures clearer picture quality, especially in brightly lit rooms. Additionally, both TVs offer good colors out of the box and a good color gamut, which are somewhat important factors, but the Vizio's contrast and local dimming features are superior, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
Cost
$370
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $750.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.2
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Bright Room
6.4
6.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for bright room.
The Hisense A65K's performance in a bright room is limited by its fair reflection handling and SDR brightness which, although considered good, might not be sufficient to overcome glare in very bright environments. In comparison, the Vizio M-Series, while it has a better contrast which can improve visual depth, also struggles with fair reflection handling and has only a good SDR brightness, potentially leading to similar difficulties in bright conditions.
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How the Hisense A65K (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense A65K (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | July 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | M65Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 34.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 51.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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