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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U6K is more affordable but falls short in gaming and sports content viewing when compared to the Sony X90K. The Sony X90K, while pricier, provides a superior experience for gaming with its higher performance in motion handling and response time. If you frequently watch sports, the Sony X90K again outshines the Hisense due to its better motion processing and brightness. For movie enthusiasts, both TVs offer a good experience; however, the Sony might marginally outperform in a dark room setting due to its slightly higher dark room performance. The brighter room performance is comparable for both. Hisense U6K has good picture quality overall and would satisfy general viewing needs at a lower cost. Consider the Sony X90K if you prioritize a higher quality gaming experience and sports viewing, and are willing to spend more. Both models support the common HDR formats and have similar sound quality, but Sony edges out slightly with a more powerful speaker setup. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
- The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X90K (LCD)
- Very 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
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
8.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K is better for watching sports as it has a superb motion processing capability that significantly reduces blur during fast-moving scenes and a much quicker response time that improves the clarity of sports action. While the Hisense U6K manages reflections decently and has a fair response time, its motion processing is not as advanced, meaning fast-paced sports might not look as smooth, which is a key factor for a good sports viewing experience.
Gaming
6.6
8.1
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
76.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K has a very good response time and good input lag, making it better for gaming, where quick screen changes and minimal delay are crucial. In contrast, the Hisense U6K has a fair response time and very good input lag, not as optimal for fast-paced gaming due to slower screen refresh but still offers low delay in response to inputs.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
8.7
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6K is appreciated for its good performance in upscaling and fairly good SDR brightness, making it suitable for news and TV programs. The Sony X90K, on the other hand, stands out with its very good upscaling and SDR brightness, enhancing the viewing experience of standard content significantly, complemented by good color performance right out of the box.
Bright Room
6.9
8.0
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K is better suited for bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness and a more effective handling of reflections; however, the Hisense U6K, despite its fair performance in these areas, offers a very good color gamut which is beneficial for vivid picture quality but not as crucial as brightness or reflections handling in well-lit environments.
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 X90K (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.5
7.7
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
TBD
The Sony X90K (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2
7.5
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90K (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U6K offers good contrast, satisfactory local dimming, and passable black uniformity which contributes to its ability to display deeper blacks and details in darker scenes, making it suitable for watching movies and cinematic TV. In comparison, the Sony X90K edges out slightly with better contrast and superior local dimming and black uniformity, enhancing the overall picture quality, especially in scenes with high contrast, thus also making it a strong option for movie enthusiasts and a more immersive cinematic experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.0/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U6K performs well for cartoons and animation due to its strong colors straight out of the box and very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and varied hues. On the other hand, the Sony X90K also delivers well in this area, with good color performance right away and a good color gamut, but adds better SDR brightness, which enhances the viewing experience in brighter room conditions.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6K (LCD) | Sony X90K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | May 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | XR-65X90K | |
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 | 7.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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" | 34" 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 | 7.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
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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Al Griffin | December 2022
"As Sony’s next-to-flagship LCD TV, the X90K series delivers impressive performance for the price. The XR90K had fairly accurate out-of-box color. The TV’s multi-position stand lets you either set the screen flush with any stand its mounted on or elevate it to clear space for a soundbar. With the latter option, you get around 3 inches of clearance enough to accommodate most soundbars. The X90K’s excellent suite of gaming features ranks it up there with the best 120 Hz 4K TVs."
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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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