If you're looking for a TV with a premium viewing experience and don't mind spending more, the Sony X93L offers better motion processing, higher brightness, and superior color accuracy, which is great for sports and movies. It also has better sound quality and can handle reflections well, making it suitable for bright rooms.
On the other hand, if you prefer a more budget-friendly option, the Hisense U6K costs less and still provides good picture quality for movies and gaming. However, it may not perform as well in very bright settings and the sound quality is not as impressive as the Sony. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X93L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
Excellent for bright room
Very good for gaming
Very 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
Very good reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.2/10
7.9/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the Sony X93L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6K has high contrast which is great for watching movies, local dimming to enhance that contrast further, and decent color performance out of the box; however, its performance may be less suitable for bright rooms due to its fair reflection handling. On the other hand, the Sony X93L has slightly lower contrast but excellent black uniformity and good performance in bright conditions, making it a strong choice for movies in varied lighting, with the added benefit of wider viewing angles and better color volume.
Sports
6.0/10
8.0/10
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
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L outshines the Hisense U6K when it comes to watching sports due to its excellent motion processing and better handling of reflections, which are very important for sports content, as well as superior viewing angles, enabling more consistent viewing quality from different positions. Although both TVs exhibit good gray uniformity, the Hisense U6K has a lower motion processing capability, which can lead to less smooth action during fast-paced games, and its reflections handling is only rated as fair, which can be troublesome in bright rooms.
Gaming
6.6/10
8.3/10
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L performs better in gaming, offering a very good response time which is critical for a seamless gaming experience, while the Hisense U6K has a fair response time, meaning it is slower and less ideal for fast-paced games. Additionally, the Sony model has less input lag, meaning it reacts faster to user inputs compared to the Hisense which, despite having very good input lag, might still not be as responsive as the Sony for competitive gaming scenarios.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
8.9/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L excels over the Hisense U6K in upscaling quality, which is important for viewing lower-resolution content such as standard broadcast TV, and offers superior SDR brightness, ensuring a clearer image in bright rooms. Conversely, the Hisense U6K also provides good upscaling and respectable SDR brightness but delivers richer colors straight out of the box, contributing to a more vibrant viewing experience without additional adjustments.
Bright Room
6.9/10
9.4/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.8/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$690
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the Sony X93L (LCD) costs $1,498.
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1/10
8.5/10
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.7/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U6K and Sony X93L both offer good colors right out of the box, making cartoons and animations visually appealing without the need for additional calibration. The Hisense U6K excels with a very good color gamut, while the Sony X93L has comparable color performance and also brings stronger color volume and gray uniformity to the table, enhancing the overall viewing experience for animations.
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How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the Sony X93L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Hisense U6K (LCD)
Sony X93L (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$690
$1,498
Brand
Brand
Hisense
Sony
Release Date
Release Date
August 2, 2023
June 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
65U6K
XR-65X93L
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
miniLED FALD VA
miniLED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google TV
Google TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7/10
9.2/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.5/10
8/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7/10
9.4/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
6.7/10
8.3/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.3/10
7.9/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
8.1/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
7.6/10
8.9/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.1/10
8.6/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.8/10
7.8/10
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 56.9" x 2.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.3" x 57.1"
33.4" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
43.4 lbs
70.8 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
7/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
6/10
7.6/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
8/100
8.5/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
6.9/10
8.9/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
7.7/10
9/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
6.8/10
8.9/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.2/10
8.3/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.7/10
6.8/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.2/10
5.8/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.3/10
8.4/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
6.7/10
10/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
3.2/10
10/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8.3/10
7.7/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.4/10
8.8/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.7/10
8.4/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8.8/10
7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.9/10
7.8/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
5.6/10
10/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
8/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.2
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
60 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
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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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