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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U6K is significantly less expensive than the Samsung QN85B, providing a good viewing experience at a lower midrange price point. However, the Samsung QN85B, which is more expensive, generally offers better gaming performance and is better suited for bright room conditions. If budget is a concern and your viewing needs are general, the Hisense could be a suitable option. On the other hand, if gaming and bright room performance are priorities and you're willing to spend more, the Samsung might be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
- The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN85B (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
6.0
7.1
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
6.6
8.2
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN85B provides a very good gaming experience with faster response times and the lowest input lag, making it ideal for high-speed gaming where quick on-screen reactions are critical. In contrast, the Hisense U6K, while offering a fair gaming experience with a good response time and very good input lag, may not match the performance of the Samsung in games that demand the fastest input responses.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
8.2
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6K provides good upscaling and very good colors out of the box, important for clear and vibrant news broadcasts and TV programs, while the Samsung QN85B offers better upscaling and equally good colors out of the box alongside excellent SDR brightness, which enhances visibility in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
6.9
9.2
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN85B performs better in bright rooms because it has excellent SDR brightness and very good reflection handling, helping the screen stay more visible when there's a lot of light. On the other hand, the Hisense U6K has good SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, making it less suitable for very bright environments.
Cost
$690
$1,199
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the Samsung QN85B (LCD) costs $1,199.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.5
7.5
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2
7.3
7.25/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U6K's higher contrast and effective local dimming result in better black uniformity, which enhances the viewing experience for movies and cinematic TV in darker settings. The Samsung QN85B, while offering slightly lower contrast, compensates with better color accuracy out of the box, a wider color volume, and a more uniform grayscale, resulting in vibrant and consistent colors across various content and viewing angles.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.2/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U6K is well-suited for watching cartoons and animation due to its wide color gamut and good out-of-the-box colors, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues. In comparison, the Samsung QN85B, with good out-of-the-box colors and a solid color gamut, delivers similarly pleasing visuals, benefiting from additional screen technologies that enhance overall picture quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6K (LCD) | Samsung QN85B (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $1,199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | March 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | QN65QN85B | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Tizen | |
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 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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) | 33.1" x 57.1" x 3.1" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.1" | 35.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 52.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400x300 | |
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 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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John Archer | February 2023
"Particularly key to this is the fact that black levels are unusually good, on a level we haven’t seen from any IPS TV before. Build quality is impressive too, with a gleaming silver metallic frame and stand, and enough heft to suggest plenty of quality innards. High dynamic range content jumps off the screen with enough luminosity and intensity to really sell what makes HDR special."
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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 Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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