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Updated January 12, 2024·
If price is a major factor, the Hisense U6G is significantly less expensive and offers good performance for its range, making it a strong value choice. However, for a higher price, the Sony X85J provides superior motion handling which is beneficial for sports and gaming. It also has the potential to be brighter, which can improve the viewing experience in well-lit rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6G (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.6
6.5
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
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 X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G offers a better contrast and black uniformity which are crucial for a good movie-watching experience, particularly in dark scenes, resulting in deeper blacks and better shadow detail. On the other hand, the Sony X85J delivers superior colors straight out of the box, offering a more vibrant and accurate color presentation, but it lacks local dimming which can affect the richness of blacks and the overall contrast in cinematic content.
Sports
6.1
7.2
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J handles motion better than the Hisense U6G, providing a smoother experience while watching fast-paced sports. However, neither TV excels in reflections handling or viewing angles, and while gray uniformity—affecting how uniform the display looks during sports with large areas of uniform color—isn't exceptional on either, it's slightly better on the Sony X85J.
Gaming
6.8
7.6
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G has an excellent input lag which is important for responsive gameplay, but it operates at a standard 60Hz refresh rate, which is less smooth for fast-paced gaming compared to the Sony X85J that has a higher 120Hz refresh rate. While both TVs have good response times, the Sony X85J provides a more fluid gaming experience due to its higher refresh rate, important for reducing motion blur during fast action.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.6
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Sony X85J (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6G displays colors out of the box in a manner that's less refined compared to the fuller, more vibrant palette offered by the Sony X85J, which achieves an excellent color gamut, crucial for animation richness. While both TVs have a good color volume, which helps in maintaining color accuracy across different brightness levels, the Hisense U6G lags slightly behind the Sony X85J in terms of consistency, especially in brighter scenes due to its somewhat lower SDR brightness.
Cost
$498
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $498 and the Sony X85J (LCD) costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
7.3
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6G (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) both have good picture quality.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
8.2
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
7.3
7.3
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Hisense U6G is suited for bright rooms due to its very good SDR brightness and fair reflections handling, though its HDR brightness is only good, indicating that it might not stand out in extremely bright rooms. The Sony X85J also offers very good SDR brightness, enhancing visibility in sunny environments; however, its reflections handling is poor, which means it could struggle with direct light sources. Contrast and color volume are robust on both TVs, with the Hisense having slightly better contrast, enhancing the depth of images, and the Sony offering excellent colors out of the box, contributing to vibrant and true-to-life picture quality.
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How the Hisense U6G (LCD) and the Sony X85J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6G (LCD) | Sony X85J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$498 | $1,200 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2021 | April 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6G | KD-65X85J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 57" x 3.1" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.0 lbs | 48.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | 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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