If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Hisense U6H could be a good choice. It offers decent overall picture quality and sound, suitable for movies and general viewing, but its performance in very bright rooms and for sports content is not as strong.
On the other hand, the Sony X95K is a premium-priced TV that excels in bright room viewing and sports content, with superior motion processing and reflection handling. It also has a higher gaming performance and better sound quality. If these factors are important to you and you're willing to pay more, then the Sony X95K could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6H (LCD)
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
Best in class for bright room
Very good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Very good for sports
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Good for use as monitor
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
6.0/10
8.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels in watching sports due to its superior motion processing and reflection handling, meaning fast-paced action appears smoother and onscreen glare is minimized. Whereas, the Hisense U6H, despite its adequate performance, falls short with slower response times and less effective reflections management; however, its lower price point might still make it an appealing choice for budget-conscious sports enthusiasts.
Gaming
6.2/10
8.2/10
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
7.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K is considered better for gaming because it has a very good response time and good input lag performance, which is crucial for fast-paced games. In contrast, the Hisense U6H has a poor response time and very good input lag, making it less suitable for gaming where quick screen transitions are essential.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2/10
9.1/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U6H is very good for watching news and TV programs due to its good upscaling and SDR brightness, combined with its excellent color out of the box, which contributes to a natural and clear picture. Conversely, the Sony X95K excels in the same content viewing situations, offering even better SDR brightness and upscaling capabilities, alongside very good colors out of the box, providing a more vibrant and lifelike experience with sharper details.
Bright Room
7.0/10
9.5/10
5.6/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K performs best in a bright room owing to its superior SDR and HDR brightness, which provide brighter images that stand out in bright conditions, and its reflections handling is better, minimizing the impact of light on the screen. Meanwhile, the Hisense U6H is considered good for bright rooms with commendable SDR and HDR brightness, but it does not handle reflections as effectively as the Sony model and its image may not appear as bright.
Cost
$498
$1,788
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has a price of $498 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $1,788.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95K (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7/10
8.0/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.3/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95K (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense U6H (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K is very good for watching movies and cinematic TV mainly because it provides excellent contrast and local dimming, leading to deep blacks and a strong HDR performance, whereas the Hisense U6H is considered good as it still offers high contrast and effective local dimming, but with less refined black uniformity.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4/10
8.7/10
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U6H excels in producing vibrant colors straight out of the box, making cartoons and animation look lively, while also having a good color gamut to ensure varied hues are represented accurately. The Sony X95K boasts not only very good color accuracy from the start but also maintains good color gamut and volume, ensuring that intense colors in animations are well-displayed across different brightness levels.
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How the Hisense U6H (LCD) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
"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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