If you prioritize a premium viewing experience and are willing to pay more, the Samsung QN90B is a better choice. It performs exceptionally well in bright rooms, offers superior picture and motion quality, and has low input lag for gaming. Additionally, it includes great speakers and Dolby Atmos support, enhancing the audio experience.
On the other hand, the Hisense U6K comes at a lower price and still offers good overall picture quality. It's suitable for watching movies, news, and animations, but it's not as bright as the Samsung, making it less ideal for very sunny rooms. Both TVs have similar HDMI capabilities and support HDR, but the Hisense doesn't have Dolby Vision like the Samsung does. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90B (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN90B (LCD)
Best in class for bright room
Very good for gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Good for sports
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Good viewing angle
Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5/10
8.2/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2/10
8.1/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6K is good for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and decent black uniformity, but its colors out of the box and color volume may not be as vibrant, and it has a fair gray uniformity and viewing angle. On the other hand, the Samsung QN90B is very good for the same content because of its superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity that provide deep blacks and bright highlights, and it also boasts better colors out of the box, color volume, gray uniformity, and viewing angles, which contribute to a richer, more consistent image across different viewing positions.
Sports
6.0/10
7.1/10
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
8.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90B is better for watching sports due to its excellent handling of reflections and a wider viewing angle which suits group viewing, whereas the Hisense U6K, with only fair reflection handling and a narrower viewing angle, might limit the viewing experience, especially in bright rooms or larger groups. Additionally, the Samsung QN90B has a higher motion processing capability and faster response time, ensuring smoother action sequences with less blur, a significant advantage for fast-paced sports, compared to the Hisense U6K's motion processing and response time.
Gaming
6.6/10
8.3/10
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
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
9.3/10
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90B is better suited for gaming due to its higher response time and input lag ratings compared to the Hisense U6K, which means games will display with less blur and react more quickly to inputs, important for fast-paced gaming. The Hisense U6K, while offering a good input lag performance, does not match the Samsung QN90B in these critical gaming aspects.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1/10
8.8/10
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Samsung QN90B (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6K and Samsung QN90B are both very good for cartoons and animation because they deliver vibrant and accurate colors without the need for calibration. Specifically, the Hisense U6K has very good color accuracy and a very good color gamut, while the Samsung QN90B boasts the best color accuracy out of the box along with a very good color gamut and color volume, ensuring animated content is displayed with vivid and consistent colors across a wide range of brightness levels.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
9.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90B excels in upscaling and has superb SDR brightness which makes it excellent for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs; it also boasts very good performance with colors straight out of the box, color gamut, local dimming, and contrast. The Hisense U6K, on the other hand, is rated as good for upscaling and possesses adequate SDR brightness making it good for the same type of content, with colors out of the box, color gamut, local dimming, and contrast seeing somewhat lower performance compared to the Samsung QN90B.
Bright Room
6.9/10
9.7/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.4/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90B outshines the Hisense U6K in bright room viewing mainly due to its "excellent" scores in handling reflections and both SDR and HDR brightness, which are highly important for clarity and visibility in well-lit environments. On the other hand, while the Hisense U6K offers good performance with a fair SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, its HDR brightness is not on par with the Samsung's, making the latter a better choice for those environments.
Cost
$690
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the Samsung QN90B (LCD) costs $1,600.
"The QN90B delivers one of the brightest pictures we’ve ever seen, showcasing HDR content better than just about every LCD/LED TV on the market. If all you’re planning on doing is watching cable TV, broadcast channels, and a fair share of streaming shows or movies, the QN90B is sure to impress. All four of the QN90B’s HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K gaming at 120fps a centerpiece feature of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5."
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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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