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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you are looking to save money, the Hisense U6G is the more budget-friendly option than the Sony X90K. However, the Sony X90K outperforms the Hisense in several areas, including being better suited for gaming due to its higher refresh rate and sporting a brighter screen, which is ideal for watching in well-lit rooms. Additionally, the Sony model has better local dimming for deep blacks in dark scenes for movie enthusiasts. On the downside, the Hisense U6G may not be as good for gaming or as bright as the Sony X90K, which could affect its performance in sunny rooms. Nonetheless, for typical TV and news watching, the Hisense U6G provides a considerable value for its lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6G (LCD)
- The Hisense U6G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X90K (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Sports
6.1
7.1
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K outperforms the Hisense U6G in watching sports due to its superior motion processing ability, which is critical for fast-paced content, and both have similar issues with reflections and viewing angles. While the Hisense U6G has good gray uniformity important for viewing a consistent field like a football pitch, the Sony's very good response time is crucial for reducing motion blur during dynamic action in sports.
Gaming
6.8
8.1
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
76.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G has good response time and the best input lag which is suitable for gaming, but it has a lower refresh rate at 60Hz. On the other hand, the Sony X90K offers very good response time and good input lag along with a higher 120Hz refresh rate, making it more responsive and smoother for gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
8.7
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Sony X90K (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6G and Sony X90K are both considered very good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because they excel at upscaling lower-resolution content to their native resolution, which is important for the often varying quality of such broadcasts. Additionally, both offer very good SDR brightness, ensuring that the picture remains clear and visible even in well-lit environments, which is beneficial for daytime viewing typical of news and talk shows. Both TVs also possess decent out-of-the-box color accuracy and color gamut coverage, contributing to the vivid and natural representation of standard content without the need for extensive calibration.
Bright Room
7.3
8.0
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6G provides good performance in bright rooms, thanks to its very good SDR brightness and good handling of reflections, but its HDR brightness is only rated as good, which may affect the HDR experience in well-lit environments. On the other hand, the Sony X90K excels with very good SDR and HDR brightness, which makes it superior for viewing in bright conditions, although both have similar capacities for reflections handling, and their contrast, color volume, and color gamut have comparable importance.
Cost
$498
$998
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $498 and the Sony X90K (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
7.7
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
TBD
The Sony X90K (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
7.5
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U6G (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.0
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.0/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U6G and Sony X90K both provide good colors out of the box, ensuring that cartoons and animations look vibrant and well-defined with minimal need for calibration. With both televisions boasting very good color gamuts, they can display a wide range of colors, making them suitable for the rich and varied palettes often found in animated content.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6G (LCD) | Sony X90K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$498 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2021 | May 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6G | XR-65X90K | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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" | 34" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.0 lbs | 50.5 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 | 7.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 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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Al Griffin | December 2022
"As Sony’s next-to-flagship LCD TV, the X90K series delivers impressive performance for the price. The XR90K had fairly accurate out-of-box color. The TV’s multi-position stand lets you either set the screen flush with any stand its mounted on or elevate it to clear space for a soundbar. With the latter option, you get around 3 inches of clearance enough to accommodate most soundbars. The X90K’s excellent suite of gaming features ranks it up there with the best 120 Hz 4K TVs."
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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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