Choosing between the Hisense U6K and the Samsung S90C mainly involves balancing price against performance. The Hisense U6K is much less expensive and offers decent overall quality, suitable for various content types, including gaming and watching movies or animation. However, its performance in a bright room is just adequate.
On the other hand, the Samsung S90C costs significantly more, but provides superior performance across all content, including exceptional performance in dark and bright rooms, making it ideal for high-quality movie viewing and gaming. It also boasts better viewing angles, reflection handling, and motion processing.
Therefore, if the budget is a constraint and you're looking for good value for an array of content, the Hisense U6K could suffice. If you prioritize top-notch picture quality and performance in all lighting conditions, and are willing to invest more, the Samsung S90C is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S90C (OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung S90C (OLED)
Very good for bright room
Excellent for dark room
Best in class for gaming
Excellent for movies & TV
Very good for sports
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Excellent for use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Best in class viewing angle
Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5/10
9.4/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2/10
9.4/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C's OLED panel is considered excellent for movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect blacks and contrast, superior local dimming, and outstanding black uniformity. In comparison, the Hisense U6K, with its LCD screen, offers good performance with a high contrast ratio and satisfactory black uniformity but falls short in local dimming capability and viewing angles that are critical for a cinematic experience.
Sports
6.0/10
8.7/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) provides an excellent experience for watching sports thanks to its superior response time and best-in-class handling of reflections, making it a great choice for fast-paced action and brightly lit environments. On the other hand, the Hisense U6K (LCD) has lower motion processing capabilities and a fair response time, resulting in less ideal performance during sports with fast movements, and it does not handle reflections as well, which might be noticeable in well-lit rooms.
Gaming
6.6/10
10.0/10
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C offers a better gaming experience with its best-in-class response time and input lag, which are crucial for fast-paced games, whereas the Hisense U6K has fair response time and input lag, making it less ideal for competitive gaming but still serviceable for casual play.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1/10
9.3/10
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation largely due to its 'Very Good' colors out of the box and 'Good' color volume, which make animations look vivid and bright. In contrast, the Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation because it has 'Very Good' colors out of the box that deliver a richer palette and an 'Excellent' color volume, allowing animations to appear with more lifelike and varied hues.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
9.1/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6K provides good upscaling and SDR brightness, with satisfactory colors out of the box and color gamut, making it a solid option for regular TV programs. However, the Samsung S90C excels with better performance in upscaling and color reproduction including a wider color gamut and superior SDR brightness, offering a more vibrant and clear viewing experience for such content.
Bright Room
6.9/10
8.5/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) outperforms the Hisense U6K (LCD) in a bright room mainly because it offers "Best" reflections handling, which means it significantly reduces glare, paired with a "Very Good" HDR Brightness, ensuring that the picture remains clear even when there is a lot of ambient light. In contrast, the Hisense U6K's "Fair" reflections handling is less effective at mitigating glare, and its "Fair" HDR Brightness means that its picture won't be as vibrant or clear under the same conditions.
Cost
$690
$2,598
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the Samsung S90C (OLED) costs $2,598.
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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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