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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U6K is a more budget-friendly option and offers good picture quality for its price, but in terms of overall performance and features, the Sony X90J is superior, particularly in motion handling and local dimming, which is important for watching sports and movies in dark rooms. The Sony X90J also has better out-of-the-box color accuracy and brighter picture, which is beneficial if you often watch TV in a well-lit room. If you value higher performance and are willing to invest more, the Sony X90J is a good choice. However, if you’re looking for a more affordable TV that still offers decent quality and are not as concerned with the premium features, the Hisense U6K would be a suitable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
- The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90J (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.2
7.9
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the Sony X90J (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and very good color performance, although its black uniformity is average. Conversely, the Sony X90J stands out with superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity which contribute to a deeper and more consistent cinematic image, at the expense of a slightly narrower viewing angle and poorer reflection handling.
Sports
6.0
7.1
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J outperforms the Hisense U6K during sports viewing primarily because of its significantly better motion processing and faster response time, which means it handles fast action more smoothly. While both TVs struggle with reflections to some extent, the acceptable viewing angles and gray uniformity may still offer an adequate sports watching experience on either model.
Gaming
6.6
8.2
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is a stronger choice for gaming due to its very good response times, which means on-screen action will be smoother, and it has good input lag performance, ensuring a more responsive gaming experience. In contrast, the Hisense U6K, while having very good input lag, is held back by its fair response times, which could lead to more noticeable blur during fast-paced games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
8.9
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90J offers superior upscaling and SDR brightness, enhancing clarity and detail in lower-resolution content and performing better in well-lit environments, which is key for daytime viewing of news and talk shows. On the other hand, while the Hisense U6K also provides good upscaling and SDR brightness, it doesn't match the Sony's outstanding performance, which may be noticeable, especially when watching in brighter rooms.
Bright Room
6.9
7.6
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is better suited for bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, which means it displays a brighter image that competes well with ambient light. However, the Sony might have a disadvantage with reflection handling as it is rated lower than the Hisense U6K, which could cause more glare in a very bright room.
Cost
$690
$998
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the Sony X90J (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.5
7.8
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90J (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.3
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
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How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the Sony X90J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6K (LCD) | Sony X90J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | April 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | XR-65X90J | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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" | 32.8" 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 | 50.5 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 | 7.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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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