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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Hisense U6K and the Sony X85J, consider the following tradeoffs: The Hisense U6K has a lower midrange price and is typically less expensive than the Sony X85J, which has an upper midrange price. If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Hisense could be appealing. It performs well in dark rooms and bright rooms, making it versatile for different lighting conditions, offers good picture quality for movies and series, and has decent gaming performance. However, it might not be the best for watching sports due to its lower sports content performance. The Sony X85J, while typically more expensive, offers better gaming capabilities and sports viewing experience. It provides superior sound quality and is designed better for bright rooms. However, its performance in dark rooms is not as strong as the Hisense U6K. Both TVs support various HDR formats and have similar port options. The Hisense features a miniLED FALD VA panel, while the Sony has an LED VA panel. The Sony also offers a better motion processing experience, which is crucial for gaming and action-packed content. If budget is a primary concern and you watch a lot of movies or series in different lighting conditions, the Hisense U6K may suit your needs. However, if you're willing to invest more for superior performance in gaming, sports, and action content, especially in bright rooms, the Sony X85J would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.2
6.5
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K is better for movies and cinematic TV due to its good local dimming and fair black uniformity which enhance contrast and deeper blacks, crucial for watching content with dark scenes, while the Sony X85J, despite having excellent colors out of the box, lacks local dimming, which can make its fair black uniformity less impactful for movies in dark environments. However, the Sony X85J has better gray uniformity and viewing angles, making it slightly more suited for viewing in well-lit rooms and from wider angles, although these are of somewhat lesser importance for cinematic content.
Sports
6.0
7.2
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K has a slower response time and less effective motion processing compared to the Sony X85J, which means the Sony is better at delivering smooth action during fast-paced sports without blurring. Additionally, the Sony X85J has better reflection handling which makes it more suitable for watching sports in rooms with a lot of light, although its viewing angles are not as wide as some other TVs, which can be a drawback when watching with a group.
Gaming
6.6
7.6
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K has a fair response time and very good input lag, making it suitable for casual gaming, while the Sony X85J has good response time and input lag, providing a more responsive and smoother gaming experience, especially for fast-paced games. Both sets offer different strengths, but the Sony's better response time makes it a better fit for gamers who prioritize performance and fluid motion.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
8.2
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6K does well with upscaling lower resolution content and has good SDR brightness which is suitable for news and TV programs, however, the Sony X85J stands out with very good SDR brightness and excellent upscaling capabilities, enhancing clarity and detail for a variety of content including standard TV programs. While both TVs can display vibrant colors right out of the box and have good color gamuts, the Hisense U6K has an overall lower contrast ratio which is somewhat important for picture quality, whereas the Sony X85J benefits from a higher contrast, offering deeper blacks and potentially a better viewing experience in both bright and dark scenes.
Cost
$690
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the Sony X85J (LCD) costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.5
7.3
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6K (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U6K's colors out of the box are good and its color gamut is very good, which contributes to vibrant and accurate colors when watching animations. The Sony X85J, however, has excellent colors out of the box and a good color gamut, offering a bright and lively picture quality that is also suitable for animations.
Bright Room
6.9
7.3
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X85J (LCD) to be good for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J provides better visibility in bright rooms due to its higher brightness for both standard and high dynamic range content, and despite having a lower reflections handling score, its overall light handling capabilities outweigh those of the Hisense U6K, which has a lower brightness performance and only fair reflection handling.
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How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the Sony X85J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6K (LCD) | Sony X85J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $1,200 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | April 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | KD-65X85J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
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 | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.1" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 48.7 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 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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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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