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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U6K is more budget-friendly and offers decent overall picture quality, good for movies and series with a fair performance in bright rooms. However, it might not be the best for sports content due to a lower sports content score compared to the Sony X85K. The Sony X85K costs more but delivers superior performance for gaming and sports content, with a higher score in these areas. Even so, its performance in dark rooms isn't as strong as the Hisense. The Sony X85K features a higher refresh rate screen which is beneficial for fast-moving content and sports. Based on usage, if you prioritize sports or gaming and are willing to spend more, go for the Sony X85K. For movie watchers on a tighter budget, the Hisense U6K could serve you well, especially if watching in well-lit rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Advantages of the Sony X85K (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
- Good reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.2
6.4
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
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 X85K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K is better for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its higher local dimming score, which improves contrast and black uniformity, crucial for a good cinematic experience. However, the Sony X85K, despite having superior colors out of the box and better gray uniformity, lacks local dimming, which can make dark scenes in movies appear less detailed.
Sports
6.0
7.4
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K performs better when watching sports as it has excellent motion processing compared to the Hisense U6K's fair motion processing, which means moving objects on the Sony are smoother and clearer. Additionally, the Sony has good reflection handling and response time, ensuring better visibility in bright rooms and a crisper image during fast-paced scenes, whereas the Hisense has only fair reflection handling and response time which may result in more glare and blur during rapid movements.
Gaming
6.6
7.5
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K provides fair gaming performance with better input lag but has fair response time, which might make fast-paced action a bit blurry, while the Sony X85K offers good gaming performance with good response time that delivers crisper motion but with a tradeoff in input lag. Both TVs have adequate refresh rates suitable for casual gaming, but the Sony's better response time might be more appealing for those who need clear motion in fast-moving games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
8.2
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6K performs well when watching the news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its good upscaling quality and good colors out-of-the-box, making it suitable for everyday content with less reliance on wide color gamuts or intense brightness. In comparison, the Sony X85K is considered very good for the same viewing scenarios as it offers very good upscaling and excellent colors out-of-the-box, which means it can enhance lower resolution content more effectively and provide a more vibrant picture even without specialized local dimming or the highest contrast levels.
Cost
$690
$1,098
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $1,098.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.5
7.2
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6K (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.5
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U6K displays colors very well right out of the box, and it has a very good color gamut which is crucial for vibrant and varied cartoon colors. The Sony X85K, while offering excellent color accuracy without the need for calibration, falls slightly behind in color gamut compared to the Hisense U6K, however, both TVs have a similar color volume, which ensures colors maintain their quality across different brightness levels.
Bright Room
6.9
7.4
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X85K (LCD) to be good for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K performs better in a bright room because it has a higher SDR brightness and better handling of reflections, making it more suitable for well-lit environments. In contrast, the Hisense U6K, with its lower SDR brightness and poorer reflection handling, might not be as clear and vivid when there's a lot of ambient light.
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How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6K (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $1,098 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | May 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | KD-65X85K | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" 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 | 48.5 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 | 7.5/10 | |
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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