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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a TV with better overall picture quality and higher contrast, making it more suitable for enjoying movies and series in both bright and dark rooms, the Hisense U6K would be a good choice. It also has better performance for gaming. On the other hand, the Sony X77L provides a wider viewing angle which could be beneficial in a room where people will be seated at various positions around the TV. However, it may not perform as well in a very bright room or in dark room settings. The sound quality is comparable, but the Hisense U6K has an additional HDMI port which could be convenient if you have multiple devices to connect. Both are priced similarly and offer different strengths depending on your viewing preferences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Sony X77L (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5
5.6
7.25/10
CONTRAST
3.58/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Sony X77L (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2
5.2
7.25/10
CONTRAST
3.58/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K displays deep blacks and has effective local dimming to enhance movie and cinematic TV viewing, likely due to its high contrast and miniLED technology, which also aids in producing good black uniformity. In contrast, the Sony X77L struggles due to its significantly lower contrast ratio, weaker local dimming capabilities, and IPS panel that may not produce blacks as deep, affecting the overall viewing experience for movies and cinematic content.
Sports
6.0
6.8
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X77L (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Sony X77L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6K offers better reflections handling, which is essential for clear sports viewing in well-lit rooms, but it has a narrower viewing angle compared to the Sony X77L, making it less ideal for groups spread out across a room. While both TVs show motion decently with fair response times for watching sports, the Sony X77L has superior motion processing which minimizes blur during fast action, but its reflections handling is not as strong, potentially reducing visibility in bright environments.
Gaming
6.6
5.8
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.5/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.4/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K is deemed fair for gaming primarily because it has a better response time and very good input lag, which are crucial for a smooth gaming experience. On the other hand, the Sony X77L is rated poor for gaming because it has a poor response time even though it shares very good input lag.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
6.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K is very good for watching cartoons and animation because it displays colors accurately right out of the box and has a very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and varied colors. In contrast, the Sony X77L is only fair in this regard, facing challenges that might stem from its less impressive color accuracy initially and a poorer color gamut, which can result in less vivid colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.0
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K performs well for news, talk shows, and TV programs due to its good upscaling capability, which makes lower resolution content look better, and its good SDR brightness, ensuring the picture is bright enough for most room settings. The Sony X77L, while also good in upscaling, has a weaker contrast performance which may affect the depth of the image and make it less suitable for these types of content.
Bright Room
6.9
6.0
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.7/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both only fair for bright room, though the Hisense U6K (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6K is suited for bright rooms mainly because it has higher contrast and better local dimming capabilities, which helps maintain image quality despite ambient light, though its reflection handling is only fair, which might still cause issues in very bright rooms. In contrast, the Sony X77L, while also having fair reflection handling, performs worse in contrast and lacks local dimming, making its picture quality more susceptible to deterioration in bright conditions.
Cost
$690
$598
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the Sony X77L (LCD) costs $598.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U6K (LCD) | Sony X77L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $598 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | July 4, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | KD-65X77L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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" | 33.3" x 57.6" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.1" | 36" x 57.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 45 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 3.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 3/10 | |
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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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"For an entry-level model, Sony’s X77L is a decent 4K TV. It’s color reproduction, along with crisp and clean picture images revealed plenty of detail and clarity thanks in part to Sony’s excellent video processing."
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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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