The Hisense U6K is a more affordable option and offers good overall quality for the price. It is suitable for watching movies and animations, with decent performance in both dark and bright rooms. However, its gaming performance and response times are not as strong as the U8G, which might be a consideration if you're a gamer.
The Hisense U8G, while more expensive, provides a significant upgrade particularly for gaming with its higher response speed, and it performs better in bright rooms. This model also has superior speakers and supports Dolby Atmos for an enhanced audio experience.
Choose the U6K if you are looking for value and a good all-around TV, but are not necessarily focused on gaming. If you are willing to invest more for top-notch gaming performance and better brightness in sunny environments, the U8G would be a more suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8G (LCD).
Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
Very good for bright room
Very good for gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Good for use as monitor
Good for upscaling
Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5/10
8.0/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.7/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2/10
8.0/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G is better for movies and cinematic TV due its higher contrast, better local dimming, and superior black uniformity compared to the U6K, which results in deeper blacks and more defined shadows essential for dark scene details. While both TVs offer good color performance and viewing angles, the U8G's excellence in the most critical aspects for watching movies, such as contrast and black uniformity, give it the edge in creating a more immersive experience.
Gaming
6.6/10
8.3/10
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K has fair response time and very good input lag, making it suitable for gaming but with some motion blur during fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the Hisense U8G boasts very good scores in both response time and input lag, delivering smoother movement and better gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1/10
8.6/10
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.7/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Hisense U8G (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8G excels in displaying cartoons and animations due to its excellent color accuracy right out of the box and very good color gamut, ensuring vivid and consistent colors. On the other hand, the Hisense U6K also performs well with good color accuracy from the start and a very good color gamut, although it doesn't quite match the U8G's performance in color reproduction.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
8.6/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6K is well-suited for watching news and TV programs as it offers good SDR brightness and upscaling capabilities, ensuring clear images in standard definition content, with pleasing colors out of the box. On the other hand, the Hisense U8G outperforms with very good SDR brightness and excellent color accuracy initially, enhancing the viewing experience with brighter and more vibrant images right away, without the need for calibration.
Bright Room
6.9/10
8.9/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G outperforms the Hisense U6K in a bright room because it offers higher brightness levels both in standard dynamic range (SDR) and high dynamic range (HDR) content, along with better handling of reflections which makes it more suitable for well-lit environments. Additionally, the U8G's contrast is slightly better, which along with its strong color volume and gamut, ensures vivid and accurate images even under ambient light.
Cost
$690
$1,707
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the Hisense U8G (LCD) costs $1,707.
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6K has decent reflection handling but falls short in motion processing which is crucial for sports, whereas the Hisense U8G offers better motion processing and reflection handling, though both have narrow viewing angles. Both sets struggle with gray uniformity, which is somewhat important for sports content, making neither ideal for serious sports enthusiasts.
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Spec Comparison
Hisense U6K (LCD)
Hisense U8G (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$690
$1,707
Brand
Brand
Hisense
Hisense
Release Date
Release Date
August 2, 2023
May 2, 2021
Full name
Full name
65U6K
65U8G
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
miniLED FALD VA
LED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google TV
Android TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7/10
7.5/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.5/10
8.1/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7/10
8.9/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
6.7/10
8.3/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.3/10
8.1/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
6.4/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
7.6/10
8.7/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.1/10
8.7/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.8/10
7.5/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
33.1" x 57.1" x 3.1"
33.1" x 57.1" x 4.1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.3" x 57.1"
35.6" x 57.1"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
43.4 lbs
53.4 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 x 300
400 x 400
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
7.6/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
6/10
8/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
8/100
8/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
6.9/10
8.7/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
7.7/10
8.8/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
6.8/10
8.5/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.2/10
6.4/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.7/10
7.3/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.2/10
5.4/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.3/10
8.7/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
6.7/10
7.5/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
3.2/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8.3/10
8.2/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.4/10
7.8/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.7/10
8.2/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8.8/10
7.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.9/10
9/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
5.6/10
6.3/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
8/10
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
No
Yes, 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.
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