The Hisense U6K is a more affordable option and suitable for general TV watching, but with its 60Hz panel, it may not be the best for fast-paced gaming or sports. The Hisense U7K, on the other hand, offers a better overall picture quality and performance due to its higher refresh rate of 144Hz, which makes it ideal for sports and gaming. However, it comes at a higher cost. Both TVs may not offer the best experience in very bright rooms due to limited peak brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7K (LCD).
Advantages of the Hisense U7K (LCD)
Very good for bright room
Very good for gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Good for use as monitor
Good for upscaling
Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5/10
8.0/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2/10
8.1/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K performs slightly better for movies and cinematic TV with marginally higher contrast and significantly better black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and shadow detail, while also having superior color volume, enhancing the vividness of images. However, the Hisense U6K is still a good choice thanks to respectable contrast and local dimming, but it falls a bit short in black uniformity and color volume compared to the U7K, which might make darker scenes less impactful.
Gaming
6.6/10
8.8/10
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7K excels in gaming over the U6K because it has a higher refresh rate and better response time, which ensures smoother motion and quicker on-screen action response. However, although the U7K has better response time, the U6K has slightly better input lag, which could make it more responsive for competitive gaming, even if it can't match the U7K's overall smoothness due to its lower refresh rate.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1/10
8.6/10
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Hisense U7K (LCD) is somewhat better.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
8.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is good.
Bright Room
6.9/10
8.1/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7K performs better in a bright room than the Hisense U6K because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness levels, which means the picture will be more visible when there's a lot of ambient light. Additionally, the U7K handles reflections better, allowing for clearer viewing even with light sources in the room.
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6K and U7K both have limitations with viewing angles, which means colors can fade when watching from the side, an issue if you often have groups watching sports together. While both handle reflections fairly well, the U7K is slightly better, but the U6K falls short in motion processing, which can be less ideal for fast-paced sports action; however, the U7K has a better motion processing capability, which makes it more suitable for sports viewing.
Cost
$690
$678
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the Hisense U7K (LCD) costs $678.
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Spec Comparison
Hisense U6K (LCD)
Hisense U7K (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$690
$678
Brand
Brand
Hisense
Hisense
Release Date
Release Date
August 2, 2023
August 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
65U6K
65U7K
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
7/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
144Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, 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
8.1/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
6.7/10
8.8/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.3/10
8.1/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
6.4/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
7.6/10
8.3/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.1/10
8.7/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.8/10
7.7/10
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"
33.1" x 57.1" x 3.1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.3" x 57.1"
35.5" x 57.1"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
43.4 lbs
43.4 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 x 300
400 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
7.4/10
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
8.3/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
7.7/10
8.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
6.8/10
7.9/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.2/10
7/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.7/10
8/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.2/10
5.3/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.3/10
8.8/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
6.7/10
7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
3.2/10
3.6/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8.3/10
8.3/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.4/10
8.2/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.7/10
8.2/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8.8/10
7.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.9/10
8.7/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
5.6/10
5.6/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
10/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0.2
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
40 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
Yes
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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.
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