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Hisense U6K Review

Name: Hisense U6K
Brand: Hisense

By

Nikshep Myle

1/16/2024 3:37 PM

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With moderately deep blacks, quick response time, and VRR compatibility, the Hisense U6K is best suited for dark room movie viewing and casual gaming. However, the 60 Hz refresh rate, poor HDR brightness, and narrow viewing angles could dissuade potential buyers.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

Launched in 2023, the Hisense U6K is an entry-level 4K TV that comes in three sizes (55, 65, and 75 inches). It has a VA panel and is part of Hisense’s flagship ULED lineup like the best TVs, it supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision. There are eARC, HDMI 2.0, and HDCP 2.2 ports for connectivity, but there is no HDMI 2.1. This TV runs version 11 of Google TV, and its remote control has a built-in mic for accessing Google Assistant and Alexa. And while there is no 120Hz panel, it is VRR compatible.

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The Hisense U6K is suitable for watching movies and casual gaming, achieving moderately deep blacks (38,324:1 contrast ratio) and a fast 10.7ms response time. However, its low 506 nits tested HDR peak brightness places it in the lower half of our verified, tested TVs, struggling to eliminate glare in a brightly lit room. And off-center viewing is nearly impossible with colors washing out at 22°.

The TV’s 10.55ms input lag combined with VRR support ensures a tear-free casual gaming experience, but the 60Hz refresh rate is comparatively less smooth for quick-moving FPS and fighting games. While blooming is noticeable in dark scenes, its wide color gamut with a 96.89% coverage of the DCI P3 xy reproduces vibrant visuals, making it rank in the top half of our verified, tested products.

Reason to Buy

Great picture quality in the dark
- The Hisense U6K is good for enjoying movies in low-light settings, thanks to its reasonably high 38,324:1 contrast ratio (ranking in the top-third of our certified, tested list).
- Reproducing colorful, life-like visuals, its wide color gamut (96.89% coverage of the DCI P3 xy) makes this TV rank in the top half of our verified, tested products.
Quick response time and low input lag
- Its 10.7ms response time ensures a sharp and smooth gaming experience, especially with dynamic, fast-moving visuals. It ranks in the top half of our verified, tested TVs.
- The 10.55ms input lag ensures minimal delay and high responsiveness for casual gaming, placing it in the top half of our certified, tested products.
VRR compatibility
- This TV ensures tear-free gaming with HDMI Forum, FreeSync, and G-SYNC support.

Reason to Avoid

Subpar peak brightness
- Its subpar 506 nits HDR peak brightness isn’t bright enough for small highlights to stand out in dark backgrounds, ranking it in the bottom half of our verified, tested products.
- Moreover, its semi-gloss screen finish struggles to handle glare when placed opposite bright windows.
60 Hz refresh rate
- The TV’s 60Hz refresh rate doesn’t have the same level of smoothness in fast-paced action scenes as higher refresh rates, and you’ll notice screen-tearing with frame rates below 48Hz.
Poor off-center viewing
- Since colors wash out at a mere 22°, it’s unsuitable for wide seating arrangements.
Average blooming
- Bright highlights blooming in dimly lit scenes could detract from the overall movie viewing experience.

Hisense U6K Specs

	Backlight Type	Mini LED
	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	4
	HDMI Type	2.0
	HDR Format	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
	HomeKit Compatible	–
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Number of Audio Channels	2.0
	Panel Type	IPS
	Refresh Rate	60 Hz
	Screen size	65"
	Smart Platform	Google TV
	Speaker Output	20 Watts
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync, G-Sync, HDR Format
	VRR	Yes

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)	96.885
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)	96.98
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)	74.1
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)	82.61
Color Gamut % (sRGB)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)	99.4728
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)	0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)	0
SDR Brightness (nits)	430.3333
HDR Brightness (nits)	505.5
Input Lag (ms)	10.55
Response Time (ms)	10.7
Color Washout (Degrees)	22
Color Shift (Degrees)	27
Brightness Loss (Degrees)	29
Reflections (%)	5.1
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)	113.14
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db	3
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db	3.08
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db	0.254
Intermodulation Distortion @80db	0.84
EOTF (600 nit delta)	0.0104
EOTF (1000 nit delta)	0.0104
EOTF (4000 nit delta)	0.0102

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Product Comparison

	Hisense U6K Review	Hisense U7K Review	Hisense A4 TV Review	Samsung QN95C QLED TV Review	Hisense U6H TV Review
True Score	80	84	79	83	84
Ranking	# 105 / 156	# 54 / 156	# 112 / 156	# 66 / 156	# 55 / 156
Market Context	Launched in 2023, the Hisense U6K is an entry-level 4K TV that comes in three sizes (55, 65, and 75 inches). It has a VA… Launched in 2023, the Hisense U6K is an entry-level 4K TV that comes in three sizes (55, 65, and 75 inches). It has a VA panel and is part of Hisense’s flagship ULED lineup like the best TVs, it supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision. There are eARC, HDMI 2.0, and HDCP 2.2 ports for connectivity, but there is no HDMI 2.1. This TV runs version 11 of Google TV, and its remote control has a built-in mic for accessing Google Assistant and Alexa. And while there is no 120Hz panel, it is VRR compatible.	The Hisense U7K is a mid-range 4K TV with a slightly higher peak HDR brightness (787 nits) than the entry-level Hisense U6K’s lower 506 nits… The Hisense U7K is a mid-range 4K TV with a slightly higher peak HDR brightness (787 nits) than the entry-level Hisense U6K’s lower 506 nits brightness. Despite both models sporting a semi-gloss screen finish, the U7K eliminates on-screen reflections more effectively in well-lit environments than the U6K. For more information, read this Hisense U7K review.	The higher-priced Hisense U6K series offers larger TV sizes (55, 65, and 75 inches) than the budget Hisense A4 TV lineup (32, 40, and 43… The higher-priced Hisense U6K series offers larger TV sizes (55, 65, and 75 inches) than the budget Hisense A4 TV lineup (32, 40, and 43 inches). The U6K also has excellent contrast with local dimming, a feature lacking in the A4 TV. To learn more about this model, read our Hisense A4 TV review.	The Samsung QN95C QLED TV’s HDMI 2.1 ensures high refresh rates while gaming, while the Hisense U6K doesn’t support HDMI 2.1. Both offer tear-free gaming… The Samsung QN95C QLED TV’s HDMI 2.1 ensures high refresh rates while gaming, while the Hisense U6K doesn’t support HDMI 2.1. Both offer tear-free gaming with VRR compatibility, but the QN95C QLED TV’s higher 144 Hz refresh rate reduces motion blur better than the U6K’s low 60 Hz refresh rate. However, the U6K boasts a slightly better 10.7ms response time, edging out the QN95C QLED TV’s 11.5ms. For a detailed model breakdown, read this Samsung QN95C QLED TV review.	While the newer Hisense U6K and older Hisense U6H share most features, there are some differences. First, the U6K has a slightly better contrast (38,324:1… While the newer Hisense U6K and older Hisense U6H share most features, there are some differences. First, the U6K has a slightly better contrast (38,324:1 vs 25,050:1) for deeper black levels and a faster response time (10.7ms vs. 13.8ms) for speedy action sequences than the U6H. However, the U6H’s viewing angles are wider than the newer model, and it boasts superior black uniformity to compensate for the inferior contrast.
Backlight Type	Mini LED	Full-Array	Direct Lit	Ultimate UHD Dimming Pro	Full-Array
Display Type	LED	LED	LED	QLED	LED
HDMI Inputs	4	4	2	4	4
HDMI Type	2.0	2.0, HDMI 2.1	–	HDMI 2.1	–
HDR Format	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10
HomeKit Compatible	–	–	–	No	–
Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)	3840 x 2160 (4k)	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)	3840 x 2160 (4k)	3840 x 2160 (4k)
Number of Audio Channels	2.0	2.1	–	4.2.2	–
Dig Deeper		Hisense U7K Review →	Hisense A4 TV Review →	Samsung QN95C QLED TV Review →	Hisense U6H TV Review →

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Score Card

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Expert Score

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True Score

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Expert Score Breakdown

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101.4
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91.4
Category Trust Score
80
For the price, you’ll have a hard time finding a television with a better picture… read more
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Will Greenwald
77.8
Category Trust Score
90
The Hisense U6K delivers an outstanding picture for its price tag. Its Mini-LED backlighting offers… read more
By:
Nick Pino
80.4
Category Trust Score
70
A decent mid-range Mini LED TV from Hisense that’s capable of rich, punchy colours, but… read more
By:
Kob Monney
61.2
Category Trust Score
NR
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