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Updated January 12, 2024·

The Hisense U6G offers better contrast and color depth, making it a strong choice for movie watching and gaming in darker rooms, with full-array local dimming enhancing darker scenes. However, it lacks in sound quality compared to the Sony X80K. On the other hand, the Sony X80K delivers superior reflection handling and has a higher peak brightness, making it more suitable for bright rooms and varied viewing angles due to its IPS panel. It also offers better out-of-the-box color accuracy. When considering smart features, both are capable, but the Sony may have a slight edge with a more user-friendly interface. Both TVs support essential gaming features, but neither is exceptional for high-end gaming due to their 60Hz panels. If you prefer watching movies or gaming in a dim room and want better contrast, go with the Hisense. If you watch TV in a bright room or value usability and sound quality, the Sony could be a better fit. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Hisense U6G (LCD)
  • Good for bright room
  • Good for dark room
  • Good for movies & TV
  • Very good for news, talk, & other TV
  • Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
  • Good for sports
  • Best in class for upscaling
  • Best in class motion processing
  • Good viewing angle

Key differences

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Picture Quality

7.7
65U6G
KD-65X80K
6.0
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.

Movies & TV

7.6
65U6G
KD-65X80K
5.5
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.

Sports

6.1
65U6G
KD-65X80K
7.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair.

Gaming

6.8
65U6G
KD-65X80K
5.8
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

8.0
65U6G
KD-65X80K
7.2
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.

News, Talk, & Other TV

8.1
65U6G
KD-65X80K
7.2
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.

Bright Room

7.3
65U6G
KD-65X80K
6.4
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.

Cost

$498
65U6G
KD-65X80K
$798
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The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $498 and the Sony X80K (LCD) costs $798.
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How the Hisense U6G (LCD) and the Sony X80K (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Hisense U6G (LCD)Sony X80K (LCD)
Hisense U6G (LCD)Sony X80K (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$498
$798
Brand
HisenseSony
Release Date
May 3, 2021March 4, 2022
Full name
65U6GKD-65X80K
Screen Size
65"65"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Android TVAndroid TV
Sound Quality Score
6.9/106.7/10
NextGen Ready
NoYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
7.7/106/10
Bright Room Score
7.3/106.4/10
Gaming Score
6.9/105.9/10
Movies & TV Score
7.7/105.5/10
Sports Score
6.1/107.4/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.9" x 57" x 3.1"32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.5" x 57"35.6" x 57.2"
Weight without Stand
43.0 lbs47.8 lbs
VESA Mount
300 x 200300 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
7.3/105.1/10
Local Dimming
6.5/102.5/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W20 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass onlyYes

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Tom's guide

Matthew Murray | February 2023
"The Sony Bravia X80K is an inexpensive LCD TV that turns out pleasing visuals and is armed with a number of other desirable features. Sony’s robust internal processing, results in generally better picture quality than you’ll usually get for this price. In practice, the X80K is satisfying to watch. You’re not going to get as sumptuous a picture as you may with other TVs from Sony or other companies, but we didn’t encounter anything that looked bad on it."

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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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