TechRadar Verdict
The Hisense U6N is a budget option in a crowded mini-LED TV market.
Black levels and contrast are solid, although blacks can sometimes look more of a gray-ish tone.
(Viewers may generally find they need to tweak picture prefs to get satisfactory performance from the U6N.)
The Hisense U6N has better-than-expected detail
Sound quality is one of the U6Ns low points.
Some may find the built-in sound fine, but Id recommend adding one of thebest soundbarsto this TV.
The U6N uses the VIDAA smart TV platform in the UK and Australia andGoogleTV in the US.
Contrast fades on the Hisense U6N when viewed from an angle
Menus, however, are well organised and there are a good number of picture controls.
US readers can check out our recentTCL QM851Greview for an idea of how Google TV works.
Value is a highlight for the U6N although this is less so in the UK.
The Hisense U6N has good contrast and strong overall picture quality when viewed front-on
It has completeHDRsupport, with the ability to display both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ high dynamic range formats.
The U6N has a 2 x 10W built-in speaker array with Dolby Atmos and DTS: Virtual X support.
The U6Ns design is pretty basic overall, favoring simplicity.
The Hisense U6N’s colors are punchy and vivid
It also has a mixed metal and plastic frame compared to the U7Ns metallic frame.
The included remote is a cheaper-feeling, button-heavy design, whereas the U7N has a smaller, rechargeable remote.
That puts it around the level of theLG B3,LGs 2023 entry-levelOLEDTV.
The Hisense U6N has a modest 2.0 speaker array
Full-screen brightness results were much better.
However, it did a good job with HD broadcast TV, maintaining clear textures across its 65-inch screen.
I next moved on to 4K and HDR sources.
The 65-inch Hisense U6N’s uses support feet
Starting with the demo footage section of theSpears & Munsil UHD Benchmark4K Blu-ray, the U6N demonstrated good detail.
Colors were also bright and punchy, as shown by images of butterflies and exotic birds.
Motion handling is where things get complicated for the U6N.
The Hisense U6N uses VIDAA (pictured) as its smart TV platform in the UK and Australia, but Google TV in the US
I generally found placing both blur and judder at the lower-end to mid-way prefs to be best.
The same motion options were very much necessary when watching a stream of a soccer game on Prime Video.
The Standard picture setting with the above motion clarity tweaks seemed to suit sports viewing the best.
Although it has only a 60Hz refresh rate, gaming on the U6N is still an enjoyable experience, and VRR is supported
Like other mini-LED TVs, the U6N is subject to backlight blooming.
While the U6N doesnt wow in any area, it has a good overall picture for a budget TV.
Unfortunately, the U6Ns speakers struggled in other areas.
The Hisense U6N’s supplied remote feels on the cheap side
There was a decent sense of directional sound, but Atmos effects like the pounding rain inThe Batmanwere inaudible.
The soundstage was also very limited, with sound never extending beyond the confines of the screen.
Id strongly recommend using a soundbar with the U6N.
Hisense U6N review: Design
The U6Ns design is safe in both good and bad ways.
However, there is no denying that the plastic elements of the screen are on the cheaper side.
Hisense uses support feet for the U6N as opposed to the pedestal stand found on the step-up U7N.
Id have expected a slimmer design given its modest speaker array.
Hisense U6N review: Gaming
The U6N has limited gaming features compared to more premium sets.
It also features a Game Bar menu where configs such as Dark Detail and FPS Viewing can be adjusted.
Despite having fewer features, gaming on the U6N is still a fun experience.
PlayingBattlefield V, intense combat sequences felt smooth.
The U6N also delivered strong picture quality while gaming, with the desert sections inBattlefieldlooking sufficiently bright.
The U6Ns picture in darker sections demonstrated solid black levels overall, but a gray wash sometimes appeared.
Textures and details were also refined, although they looked a little softer than on the Hisense U7N andSamsungQN85D.
The U6Ns input lag was average compared to other TVs in this range, yielding a result of 13.2ms.
However, this is still below the 15ms threshold that most gamers look for.
Hisense U6N review: Value
The U6Ns value is affected by region.
Thats very affordable for a mini-LED TV and even cheaper than some regular LED sets.
In the UK, the U6N doesnt demonstrate the same value.
Should I buy the Hisense U6N?
A soundbar is recommended for this TV.
Check out ourHisense U7N reviewto see what the step-up gets you.
Opt for this if you’re a Samsung fan and can spend the extra money.
Check out our fullSamsung QN85D reviewfor more info.
For a more detailed breakdown, check out our guide onhow we test TVs at TechRadar.
