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If you prioritize cost savings, the Hisense U6G is the less expensive option and offers good picture quality and a decent smart platform. However, the Sony X85K, while more expensive, has a higher refresh rate and typically better motion handling, which can be important for sports and gaming. The Sony model might also have a more user-friendly interface and potentially better build quality. If brightness and handling reflections in a sunny room are concerns, both are competent, but direct comparisons in-store could help determine the best fit for your environment. Always consider what content you watch most and where the TV will be used to inform your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6G (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.6
6.4
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.7/10
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 Hisense U6G (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G is favored for movies and cinematic TV mainly due to its local dimming feature, which enhances contrast and black uniformity, creating deeper blacks for a more immersive experience. On the other hand, the Sony X85K, despite having a slightly better contrast, lacks local dimming, resulting in less accurate black levels and thus, a less optimal viewing experience for movies and cinematic content.
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
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K provides a better experience for watching sports thanks to its higher reflection handling capabilities and superior motion processing, which ensures smoother action on screen. Meanwhile, the Hisense U6G, although fair in these aspects, has lower performance in handling reflections and motion, which could affect viewing sports in well-lit environments or during fast-paced scenes.
Gaming
6.8
7.5
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K is better for gaming due to its faster response time and lower input lag, which are crucial for quick reactions in gameplay, whereas the Hisense U6G, while offering good response time, has higher input lag and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz compared to Sony's 120Hz, hindering performance in fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.5
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Sony X85K (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6G delivers colors that are 'fair' out of the box, offering a 'very good' color gamut and color volume, making cartoons and animations appear vibrant and accurate. On the other hand, the Sony X85K offers 'excellent' colors right out of the box and also has a 'good' color gamut and color volume, providing a visually rich experience for animated content.
Cost
$498
$1,098
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $498 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $1,098.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
7.2
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6G (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
8.2
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U6G excels in upscaling lower resolution content and producing good SDR brightness, making it suitable for news and talk shows in various lighting conditions. The Sony X85K also performs very well with upscaling and has a wide color gamut with effective local dimming, delivering a vivid picture ideal for general TV programming.
Bright Room
7.3
7.4
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Hisense U6G has a fair reflections handling, which can be a limitation in very bright rooms; however, it still provides very good SDR and good HDR brightness, making it suitable for well-lit settings. On the other hand, the Sony X85K not only offers good reflections handling but also has very good SDR and good HDR brightness, which, combined with its slightly better color gamut and color volume, might offer a more vibrant picture in bright room conditions.
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How the Hisense U6G (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6G (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$498 | $1,098 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2021 | May 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6G | KD-65X85K | |
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 | 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 | 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 | 6.5/10 | |
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) | 32.9" x 57" x 3.1" | 32.9" 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 | 48.5 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 | 7.5/10 | |
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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