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The Hisense A6H is a budget-friendly choice with adequate performance for casual viewing and gaming. It's particularly suited if you're looking for a TV at a lower price point. However, it may not perform as well in a dark room or provide as immersive an experience for movies or gaming. On the other hand, the Hisense U8K is a midrange TV that offers significantly better picture quality, especially in bright and dark rooms, making it a superior choice for movie enthusiasts and gamers. The U8K also supports advanced features like higher frame rates and better sound quality, but it comes at a higher cost. If you prioritize picture quality and advanced features and are willing to spend more, the Hisense U8K is the better option. If you have a tight budget and need a TV for everyday use, the Hisense A6H is a sensible choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A6H (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Hisense U8K (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.2
8.7
3.35/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
4.9
8.5
3.35/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H suffers in movie and cinematic TV watching mainly due to its low contrast, lack of local dimming, and poor black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and detailed dark scenes, despite having very good colors out of the box.
Gaming
5.7
8.6
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.8/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H is considered poor for gaming because it has poor response time and its input lag, although better, is still not ideal. In contrast, the Hisense U8K offers very good gaming performance with fair response time and good input lag, as well as a higher refresh rate that can make a significant difference in fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
9.1
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H struggles with cartoons and animations due to subpar color representation out of the box and a limited color gamut, which are critical for vibrant, varied colors in animated content. In contrast, the Hisense U8K excels in displaying animations because of its excellent color accuracy right out of the box and wide color gamut that allows it to produce richer and more consistent colors, important aspects that improve the overall viewing experience of colorful content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8
8.6
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H struggles with watching news and TV programs due to its poor contrast and low SDR brightness, which can affect the picture quality, especially in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the Hisense U8K provides a very good experience for the same content with its excellent SDR brightness and significantly better contrast, which helps to deliver clear and vibrant images even in bright conditions.
Bright Room
5.4
9.7
7.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K outshines the A6H in bright rooms due to its superior SDR and HDR brightness, providing a clearer picture, and its very good reflection handling, which reduces glare. In contrast, the A6H has poor HDR brightness and only fair reflection handling, making it less suitable for well-lit environments.
Cost
$650
$898
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense A6H (LCD) has a price of $650 and the Hisense U8K (LCD) costs $898.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.3
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A6H has a higher rating in viewing angles which is good for sports when watching with a group, but it has lower motion processing and response time making fast-moving scenes in sports less clear. On the other hand, the Hisense U8K, while having better motion processing and fair response time for more clarity in fast scenes, it has poorer viewing angles which may affect those sitting off to the side. Both TVs have issues with reflections, but the U8K handles them better than the A6H; however, both have only fair scores for gray uniformity which can be noticed during sports with large areas of uniform color like a football field.
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How the Hisense A6H (LCD) and the Hisense U8K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense A6H (LCD) | Hisense U8K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Hisense | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | August 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A6H | 65U8K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 5.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.4/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.2" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 35.5" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 56.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 3.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 28 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Yes | |
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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.
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