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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Hisense U6G is significantly less expensive and is a solid option for mixed usage, including watching movies and gaming at 60Hz, but it lacks advanced gaming features and doesn't perform as well in very bright rooms. The Sony X90L, while costing more, offers better overall performance, especially with its superior reflection handling in bright rooms and a 120Hz panel that benefits gamers looking for smoother gameplay. The Sony also supports advanced gaming features like variable refresh rate, which the Hisense doesn't have, making the Sony a better choice for serious gamers or those with sunlit rooms despite the higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6G (LCD)
- The Hisense U6G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Sports
6.1
7.2
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
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L outperforms the Hisense U6G in sports watching due to its superior motion processing capabilities and faster response time, which are very important for smooth action without blur. Furthermore, the Sony has better control over reflections and wider viewing angles, while the Hisense struggles more with these aspects, which affects the ability to watch sports from different angles and in brightly-lit environments. Gray uniformity, which is only somewhat important, is also slightly better on the Sony.
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
73.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G has a good response time and the best input lag, which means it's fairly responsive for gaming, but the Sony X90L has very good response time and good input lag, and it also supports a higher refresh rate, crucial for smoother gameplay, making it a superior choice for immersive gaming experiences.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.6
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Sony X90L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6G delivers good colors out of the box and has a very good color gamut, which is essential for vibrant animation viewing. Meanwhile, the Sony X90L offers very good performance for colors right when you start using it along with a very good color volume, satisfying those concerns for animated content as well.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
9.0
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X90L offers exceptional upscaling and very high SDR brightness, making it excellent for watching news and talk shows, even in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the Hisense U6G provides very good SDR brightness and solid performance in upscaling, which is why it is designated as very good for similar content but may not be as suitable for brighter environments compared to the Sony X90L.
Bright Room
7.3
8.6
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense U6G (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L outshines the Hisense U6G in bright rooms due to its higher brightness in both standard and high dynamic range content, making it better suited for such environments despite its lower performance in handling reflections. The Hisense U6G, while good in bright rooms, has lower brightness levels and better reflection handling, making it a more balanced option at a potentially more attractive price point.
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 X90L (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
7.8
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
7.6
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
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 X90L (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U6G boasts superior black uniformity, which enhances its performance for movies and cinematic content, but its color accuracy out of the box and color volume are only rated as fair, potentially requiring calibration for optimal performance. In contrast, the Sony X90L delivers a slightly better color out of the box and viewing angles, as well as effective local dimming to improve contrast, but it has lower black uniformity, potentially affecting dark scene reproduction.
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How the Hisense U6G (LCD) and the Sony X90L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6G (LCD) | Sony X90L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$498 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2021 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6G | XR-65X90L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57" | 34" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.0 lbs | 53.4 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 | 7.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
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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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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