The Amazon Omni Series is at a lower midrange price and has decent overall picture quality. It performs reasonably well in bright rooms but isn't as good in dark environments. It has a lower response time which can be good for gaming, but it lacks local dimming which can affect contrast and deep black levels.
The Hisense A65K is a more budget-friendly option and offers good picture quality for movies, series, and especially for animated content, with slightly better performance in bright and dark environments. It has a higher response time and input lag score, which can support gaming. However, its sound quality is not as good compared to the Amazon series.
So, if you're looking for a more affordable option and slightly better picture quality for varied content, including gaming, the Hisense A65K could be suitable. On the other hand, if you're willing to pay a bit more and prefer a TV with integrated voice commands for accessibility and potentially better sound, consider the Amazon Omni Series. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni Series (LCD)
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense A65K (LCD).
Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
Good for cartoons & animation
Good for upscaling
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.1/10
6.7/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Amazon Omni Series (LCD) both have only fair picture quality, though the Hisense A65K (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8/10
7.3/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.7/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K is better for cartoons and animation because it has very good colors out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and varied colors. In contrast, the Amazon Omni Series is poor in these areas, leading to less accurate and less varied colors when watching animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0/10
6.7/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Amazon Omni Series (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV, though the Hisense A65K (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Amazon Omni Series offers fair upscaling and good SDR brightness, which makes it suitable for viewing content like news and talk shows, but its color performance might not be as vibrant out of the box. On the other hand, the Hisense A65K also provides fair upscaling and good SDR brightness for these types of programs, with somewhat better color accuracy initially, giving it a slight edge in color-related aspects.
Cost
$720
$370
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has a price of $720 and the Hisense A65K (LCD) costs $370.
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Amazon Omni Series (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Amazon Omni Series struggles with watching movies and cinematic TV due to its absence of local dimming, which affects its ability to display deep blacks and high contrast, while its poor black uniformity leads to inconsistencies in dark scenes. Similarly, the Hisense A65K, despite having some local dimming, still falls short in contrast and black uniformity, affecting the overall quality of movie scenes that demand richer blacks and uniform color presentation.
Sports
5.8/10
6.1/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense A65K (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series struggles with watching sports due to a poor response time and lack of motion processing capability, which can result in motion blur and less clear fast-moving scenes. On the other hand, the Hisense A65K performs moderately better since it provides some motion processing, though it still has fair response time; both have similar viewing angles and handle reflections somewhat adequately but may not be ideal for very bright rooms.
Gaming
5.6/10
5.9/10
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.8/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Amazon Omni Series (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Amazon Omni Series and Hisense A65K are both rated poorly for gaming due to their response time: they responded slowly to fast-moving images, which is especially essential in gaming. While both have very good input lag, meaning they are quick to reflect your actions from the controller, their slow response time negatively impacts the gaming experience, and they both have a standard refresh rate which doesn't support the smoother motion favored in gaming.
Bright Room
6.3/10
6.4/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and Amazon Omni Series (LCD) are both only fair for bright room.
The Amazon Omni Series struggles with reflection handling, making it less suitable for bright rooms, despite having decent SDR brightness. The Hisense A65K performs slightly better in handling reflections and offers better HDR brightness, which can improve the viewing experience in brighter environments, though it has slightly lower SDR brightness than the Omni Series, contrast, color volume, and color gamut are comparable for both models, with no significant impact on their performance in bright rooms.
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How the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) and the Hisense A65K (LCD) compare to other TVs
"If you want a competent budget screen with some handy features, the Amazon Omni TV delivers an experience that punches well above its price tag. You’ll also get the benefit of Fire TV’s new UI right out of the box. It’s clean and simple to understand, plus it puts content first. In the picture-quality department, the Amazon Omni is a surprising star among some of its dimmer, less colorful rivals."
"The A65K proved to be a rather capable TV that works great within its extreme limitations that its price dictates. It has great contrast, very low input lag and good color coverage. Add Google TV and a low price in the mix and you have an excellent low budget offering."
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
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.
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