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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U6H is less expensive and offers great performance for movies and viewing content in both bright and dark rooms. On the other hand, the Sony X85K, which is more expensive, excels in sports viewing and gaming due to better motion processing and a higher refresh rate. The Sony model, however, does not perform as well in dark rooms when compared to the Hisense. If budget is a concern and you frequently watch movies or have mixed lighting conditions, the Hisense U6H may be the better option. If you prioritize gaming and sports watching and don't mind spending more, consider the Sony X85K. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6H (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
7.7
6.4
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.3/10
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 U6H (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
6.0
7.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6H has poorer response time and motion processing compared to the Sony X85K, making fast-paced sports scenes less crisp and clear. Though reflection handling and viewing angles are similar, the Sony X85K's better performance in key areas like response time makes it a more suitable choice for sports viewing.
Gaming
6.2
7.5
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6H has a poorer response time compared to the Sony X85K, which can impact the fluidity and clarity of fast-paced gaming visuals. Additionally, while both TVs have good input lag performance, the Sony X85K also excels with a higher refresh rate, providing a smoother gaming experience.
Cost
$498
$1,098
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense U6H (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
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6H (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
8.5
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U6H and Sony X85K are both very good for watching cartoons & animation due to excellent colors out of the box which means minimal adjustments are required to achieve vibrant and accurate colors. Additionally, both TVs have a good color gamut and color volume that contribute to a wide range of colors, making animated content pop, with the Hisense having slightly better gray uniformity which enhances the viewing experience in scenes with similar color shades.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
8.2
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U6H is well-suited for watching news and TV programs because of its excellent upscaling of lower-resolution content and its great colors straight out of the box. Similarly, the Sony X85K offers impressive upscaling and good colors out of the box, ensuring a clear picture and consistent color quality for everyday viewing. Both TVs offer good SDR brightness, which is crucial for such content, making them competitive choices for these uses.
Bright Room
7.0
7.4
5.6/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Sony X85K performs better in bright rooms due to its very good SDR brightness and good handling of reflections, enhancing visibility in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Hisense U6H, while still suitable for bright rooms with good SDR brightness, is slightly less effective at managing reflections, which can impact the viewing experience in sunlight or ambient light.
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How the Hisense U6H (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6H (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$498 | $1,098 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 3, 2022 | May 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6H | KD-65X85K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 7.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33" x 57" x 3" | 32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 57" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 41.2 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 | 7.4/10 | 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 | Yes, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Tom's guide
Matthew Murray | March 2023
"A budget TV that exceeds expectations. (...) For a TV that costs as little as this one does, its brightness and color are above-average (...) The U6H may not get quite as bright as its splashier siblings, but for its class, it fares pretty well. (...) As far as input lag, the U6H is an impressive performer. (...) Costing less than most of its direct competitors, and matching or bettering them in several key areas, it’s an irresistible value proposition. (...)"
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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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