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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense A6H is a budget-friendly option and typically much less expensive than the Sony X85K. It has decent performance for general content, but it won't perform as well in a bright room or for dark room viewing. Deciding between the two depends on your budget constraints and what type of content you prioritize. If cost is a major factor and you need a TV for typical daily use in a less sunny room, the Hisense A6H could meet your needs. If you're willing to invest more for enhanced sports and gaming experiences, as well as stronger performance in bright environments, the Sony X85K would be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A6H (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
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
Picture Quality
5.2
7.2
3.35/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
4.9
6.4
3.35/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H has a significantly lower contrast and poor black uniformity, making dark scenes in movies look washed out. The Sony X85K has better contrast and black uniformity but loses out on viewing angles, which means the picture quality degrades at an angle, affecting group viewing.
Sports
6.1
7.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K outperforms the Hisense A6H for sports viewing due to Sony's superior motion handling and faster response time, reducing blur in fast-moving scenes, and better reflection handling for clearer visibility in bright rooms. However, the Hisense A6H has wider viewing angles which makes it easier to watch from the side, but its slower response time and poorer motion processing may result in more blur during fast action.
Gaming
5.7
7.5
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H has a poor response time, which can lead to more motion blur during fast-paced games, whereas the Sony X85K has a good response time, making it more suitable for smoother gameplay. Additionally, both TVs have a good input lag score, but the superior response time of the Sony X85K significantly enhances its gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
8.5
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K is rated higher in reproducing colors out of the box, which results in more vibrant and accurate animations compared to the Hisense A6H. Additionally, the Sony X85K has a better color gamut and color volume, meaning it can display a wider range of colors, which is crucial for animated content where vividness and variety of colors are often emphasized.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8
8.2
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K delivers a very good upscaling of lower-resolution content, such as standard definition TV, which is crucial when watching news and talk shows, and it also has excellent color accuracy right out of the box, making for a more vivid and true-to-life picture. In contrast, the Hisense A6H, while it does upscale content to a certain extent, isn't as proficient, leading to a less crisp image for standard TV programs, and it has a lower performance regarding initial color fidelity, which can affect the overall viewing experience.
Bright Room
5.4
7.4
7.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H struggles in bright rooms because it has poor SDR and HDR brightness, and only fair reflection handling, so it doesn't overcome glare well. In contrast, the Sony X85K performs well in bright settings with very good SDR and good HDR brightness, combined with good reflection handling to minimize the impact of light sources.
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The Hisense A6H (LCD) has a price of $650 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $678.
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How the Hisense A6H (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A6H (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $678 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | May 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A6H | 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 | 6.1/10 | 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 | 5.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5/10 | 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 | 400 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 | 3.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 28 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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