If you're on a budget, the Hisense A65K might be more appealing as it is described as a budget-friendly option.
The Hisense A65K doesn't perform as well in dark rooms or bright rooms compared to the Vizio Quantum Pro.
In summary, if cost is your primary concern, go with the Hisense A65K, but if you're looking for better room performance and gaming experience, and you're willing to pay more, opt for the Vizio Quantum Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD)
Good for bright room
Very good for gaming
Good for use as monitor
Good viewing angle
Very good reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
5.9/10
6.6/10
5.64/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has poor local dimming and black uniformity which are crucial for watching movies and cinematic TV, leading to less impressive dark scenes and contrast. In contrast, the Vizio Quantum Pro offers better local dimming and viewing angles, which enhances movie-watching experiences, but its black uniformity is not ideal either.
Gaming
5.9/10
8.1/10
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has a slower response time and higher input lag compared to the Vizio Quantum Pro, making the latter a better choice for gaming where fast response and minimal delay are crucial. The Vizio also has a higher refresh rate which provides a smoother gaming experience.
Bright Room
6.4/10
7.7/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense A65K has lower SDR and HDR brightness than the Vizio Quantum Pro, which affects its visibility in well-lit environments. The Vizio Quantum Pro also handles reflections better than the Hisense A65K, making it more suitable for watching in bright rooms.
Cost
$370
$598
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The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) costs $598.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Sports
6.1/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A65K is fair for watching sports as it has challenges with viewing angles and motion processing, making it less ideal for fast-paced action from the sides of the screen. The Vizio Quantum Pro shares similar issues with motion processing and reflections handling, affecting its performance during dynamic sports viewing, especially in well-lit environments.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.7/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense A65K is good for watching cartoons and animation because it has vibrant colors straight out of the box, which makes it convenient for those who prefer not to calibrate their TV, and a good color gamut that ensures a wide range of colors. The Vizio Quantum Pro, while requiring some adjustments for best colors out of the box, offers a very good color gamut and color volume, resulting in richer and more varied colors once properly set up.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7/10
6.6/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense A65K has good SDR brightness and colors right out of the box, making it suitable for watching news and TV programs in moderately lit rooms. The Vizio Quantum Pro offers very good SDR brightness, which is a plus for viewing in brighter rooms, but its colors out of the box are only fair, potentially requiring some adjustments for optimal color performance.
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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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