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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8K offers a better overall picture quality, gaming experience, and brighter rooms performance than the Vizio MQ6 '23, albeit at a midrange price which is significantly higher. It's especially good for dark rooms and has superior reflection handling. It also includes great speakers and offers advanced features like a higher refresh rate and Dolby Vision support, making it more suitable for a high-quality multimedia experience. The Vizio MQ6 '23, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly but doesn't perform as well in bright or dark rooms. It's less ideal for gaming and doesn't come with built-in speakers of the same quality. However, it still supports essential HDR formats and has low input lag, so it could suffice for general TV viewing and casual gaming if you're on a budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8K (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.4
8.21/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
7.3
8.21/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K stands out for movies and cinematic TV due to its excellent contrast and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and detailed dark scenes, whereas the Vizio MQ6 '23, while good in those areas, offers a slightly lower performance in contrast and black uniformity. While both TVs have adequate colors out of the box, the Hisense's local dimming also contributes to better picture quality in movie settings compared to the Vizio's.
Gaming
8.6
6.5
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K offers a higher refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming, allowing for smoother motion, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 has a lower refresh rate, resulting in less fluid on-screen movement. Additionally, the Hisense U8K has a better response time and lower input lag than the Vizio MQ6 '23, leading to quicker on-screen reactions to user inputs which is crucial for gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
7.4
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its very good colors out of the box and excellent color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues. In contrast, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 also has very good color gamut, its colors out of the box are considered merely good, which might result in less accurate color representation without calibration.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.1
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K is considered very good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs as it has excellent upscaling, which enhances lower resolution content, and very bright SDR brightness which maintains clarity in various lighting conditions. The Vizio MQ6 '23, while still good for these types of content, has slightly lower capability in upscaling and SDR brightness, which might make it less optimal in very bright rooms or with lower-quality sources.
Bright Room
9.7
6.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K outperforms the Vizio MQ6 '23 in bright room viewing primarily because it has excellent SDR and HDR brightness, which is crucial for overcoming ambient light, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 has only good SDR brightness and poor HDR brightness. Additionally, the Hisense U8K has very good reflection handling capabilities that further enhance its performance in bright rooms, compared to the fair reflection handling by the Vizio MQ6 '23.
Cost
$898
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.2
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8K has a better handling of reflections than the Vizio MQ6 '23, which is advantageous for viewing in bright rooms, although both TVs have fair motion processing as reflected in their response time, affecting how they display fast-moving sports content. While both have limitations in viewing angles and gray uniformity, these issues are somewhat less detrimental when watching sports.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8K (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | August 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | M65Q6M | |
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 | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.2" x 3" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 35.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 39.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 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 | 8.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | 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 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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