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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you want to save money, the Hisense U6K would be the more economical option. It's suitable for various types of content but might not perform as well in very bright rooms. On the other hand, the Sony A80J, being an OLED TV, offers better picture quality, especially for movies and when viewing in dark rooms. It also has superior viewing angles and handles reflections better, making it a good fit for bright rooms. However, it's significantly more expensive. When it comes to gaming, both have support for 4k at 120Hz, but the Sony may provide a better experience due to its higher picture quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
- The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A80J (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
- Good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5
8.7
7.25/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2
9.1
7.25/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J, an OLED TV, excels in watching movies and cinematic TV primarily because of its perfect contrast and exceptional black uniformity, ensuring deep blacks and vibrant colors, which is critical for a cinematic experience. In contrast, the Hisense U6K, using LCD technology with local dimming, offers good but less impressive contrast and black uniformity, failing to match the OLED's performance in these critical viewing aspects.
Sports
6.0
9.0
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
7.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J excels in watching sports due to its outstanding motion processing and response time, ensuring fast-moving scenes are crisp and smooth, and it handles reflections better, preserving clarity in various lighting conditions. In contrast, the Hisense U6K falls short, particularly in motion processing and response time, leading to less smooth movement in sports, and its performance with reflections is not as effective, which might reduce visibility in bright rooms.
Gaming
6.6
8.8
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J has an excellent response time and good input lag, making it very responsive for gaming, while the Hisense U6K has a fair response time and very good input lag, but doesn't quite match the Sony A80J's performance. If you prioritize smooth motion and responsiveness in games, the Sony would be preferable, however, if you are more concerned with input lag and are okay with a slight compromise on motion blur, the Hisense could be an acceptable, more budget-friendly option.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Sony A80J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6K, with its high contrast and good color accuracy out of the box, is a strong choice for animation, and its substantial color gamut ensures vibrant and diverse colors. Conversely, the Sony A80J excels with its perfect blacks thanks to its OLED panel, offering a superior color gamut and good color volume, which allows for rich and nuanced colors in animated content, making it an exceptional choice for those prioritizing the highest color fidelity.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
9.0
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6K provides good upscaling and SDR brightness, which are important for watching news and regular TV programs, but it may fall short in displaying rich colors and deep contrasts when compared to the Sony A80J. The Sony A80J excels with its upscaling and exceptional picture quality, including SDR brightness, contrast, and color accuracy, making it excellent for news and talk shows where clarity and color fidelity are key, albeit at a possibly higher cost.
Cost
$690
$1,698
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the Sony A80J (OLED) costs $1,698.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
6.9
7.2
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A80J (OLED) to be good for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K's SDR and HDR brightness are classified as good and fair respectively, along with fair reflection handling, which can impact its performance in a brightly lit room. Conversely, the Sony A80J exhibits good SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, contributing to its superior performance in the same conditions.
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How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the Sony A80J (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6K (LCD) | Sony A80J (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $1,698 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | March 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | XR-65A80J | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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" x 2.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.1" | 33.8" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 49.2 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 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Kob Monney | July 2022
"For home cinema fans the Sony A80J puts in a talented HDR performance, while daytime TV viewers benefit from its impressive upscaling and motion processing. Whites are portrayed in a clean and bright manner and black levels are strong, making for a very satisfying and consistent HD upscale. The A80J’s motion processing is hugely impressive. The Sony A80J takes content at any resolution and makes it look great, its motion skills are class-leading and its HDR performance boasts plenty of detail, contrast and expressive colours."
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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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