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If you mainly watch movies and series in the evening or in a dark room, the Vizio P-Series offers better performance; it has a better contrast and local dimming which enhances dark scene detailing. However, if you are on a tighter budget and want a good all-around TV, the Hisense U6K is less expensive and still provides satisfactory performance for a variety of content. For gaming, the Vizio P-Series has an advantage with its superior gaming performance. On the other hand, for regular TV shows, news, and animation, both sets are quite comparable, with the Hisense slightly better for news and talk shows, and the Vizio excelling in animation. In bright rooms, the Vizio P-Series is superior, due to a higher bright room performance score, which means it handles reflections and maintains picture quality better than the Hisense in well-lit conditions. Both TVs support common HDR formats, but neither has standout audio quality. You might consider adding a soundbar with either choice. In summary, the Vizio P-Series is generally the better performer, particularly for gaming and bright room viewing, but comes at a higher price. The Hisense U6K is more budget-friendly and still offers decent performance across different types of content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
- The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio P-Series (LCD).
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.2
7.7
7.25/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6K excels in movies and cinematic TV due to an admirable contrast and effective local dimming, which enhances its ability to display deep black scenes, important for dark movie environments. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series stands out with outstanding contrast and black uniformity that result in rich and consistent dark scenes, coupled with strong color performance that brings movies to life.
Gaming
6.6
7.7
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
6.9
8.9
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series outperforms the Hisense U6K in bright rooms largely because it has excellent SDR and HDR brightness and handles reflections very well, meaning it can better maintain picture quality in well-lit environments. The Hisense U6K has fair performance for both SDR and HDR brightness and handling reflections, which indicates it can struggle with visibility when there is a lot of ambient light.
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 Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.5
7.9
7.25/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Sports
6.0
6.4
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6K and Vizio P-Series both have a fair response time which is crucial for displaying sports without too much blur; however the Vizio handles motion better which may make it a slightly better choice for fast-paced sports. In terms of reflections, both TVs could struggle in bright rooms, but the Vizio is rated higher here, indicating it may cope slightly better with room reflections during daytime viewing.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.3
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U6K is praised for its good colors straight out of the box and a very good color gamut, which means that cartoons will look vibrant without needing adjustments. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series is notable for a very good color volume which ensures that colors maintain their richness at different brightness levels, and its superior gray uniformity minimizes banding during panning shots in animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
7.2
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) and Vizio P-Series (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U6K excels in upscaling, which means it enhances the picture quality of lower-resolution content, making it suitable for watching everyday TV programs like news and talk shows; its color performance straight out of the box is good, providing pleasing visuals without the need for additional adjustments.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6K (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | P65Q9-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.1" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 53.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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