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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Hisense U6K is significantly more affordable than the Sony X90L, making it a good option if you're on a tighter budget. However, in a bright room, the Sony X90L will perform much better due to its superior reflection handling. For avid sports fans or those who watch a lot of fast-moving content, the Sony also has a higher refresh rate, meaning smoother motion. Gamers may favor the Sony as well for its gaming features. On the other hand, the Hisense is a solid choice for general viewing with decent picture quality and smart features for those who want to save money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
- The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Excellent 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
7.2
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
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L outperforms the Hisense U6K in sports viewing primarily due to its superior motion processing which minimizes blur during fast action, along with better handling of reflections which keeps the picture clear in bright rooms. Conversely, the Hisense U6K falls short in these areas, offering only fair motion processing which can result in more motion blur and poor reflection handling, which means it may struggle to maintain a clear picture in well-lit environments.
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
73.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K has fair response time and very good input lag, making it adequate for gaming, while the Sony X90L has very good response time and good input lag, offering a more responsive gaming experience that is preferable for fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Sony X90L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6K and the Sony X90L both excel in displaying cartoons & animation, thanks to their commendable color representation out of the box, with the Hisense U6K being very good and the Sony X90L being very good as well. Both TVs also boast good color gamuts which is essential for vibrant and diverse colors in animated content, while the Sony X90L slightly surpasses the Hisense U6K in color volume, providing richer and more nuanced colors across various brightness levels.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
9.0
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6K performs well with upscaling and has good colors out of the box, which are important for watching news and talk shows, providing a satisfactory viewing experience without needing many adjustments. In comparison, the Sony X90L offers excellent SDR brightness and better local dimming, delivering a clearer picture in various lighting conditions and a more pronounced contrast, making it an exceptional choice for the same content.
Bright Room
6.9
8.6
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
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 X90L (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.5
7.8
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2
7.6
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U6K and Sony X90L are both well-suited for movies and cinematic TV due to their strong contrast and local dimming capabilities, which contribute to deep blacks and vivid scenes. While the Hisense U6K shows strength in black uniformity which is essential for dark room viewing, the Sony X90L has better color performance out of the box and a wider color volume for richer and more varied colors.
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How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the Sony X90L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6K (LCD) | Sony X90L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | XR-65X90L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.1" | 34" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 53.4 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 | 7.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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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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