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Wondering which smart TV is best for the value, or if the Hisense U65QF Mini-LED is actually the best budget gaming TV around right now? Kate breaks it down in this Buy or Skip review. When it comes to the Hisense U6, this video includes performance data for input lag, HDR brightness and color reproduction, as well as anecdotal experience with the set’s motion handling and wide angling viewing.

Then there’s the situation of Fire TV vs. Google TV…

But ultimately this Hisense U6 review comes down to the value proposition. It’s one of the most affordable options among the best 85-inch TVs and even comes in a 100-inch configuration which lands under $2,000 thanks to permanent sale pricing.

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00:00Hey guys, welcome back to Buy or Skip.
00:03Today we're checking out a very tempting option, the Hisense U65 QF Mini LED TV.
00:09If you're asking which smart TV is best for budget 4K or hunting for the best budget gaming
00:14TV with bigger screen sizes, this one should definitely be on your radar.
00:19But does it deliver?
00:21Let's dive in and decide whether to buy or skip in this review.
00:26Let's talk value first because the U6 is Hisense's most entry level ULED or Mini LED TV price-wise,
00:33and it comes in a very healthy selection of size options, including big screens up to 100 inches.
00:39Now this is the 55 inch version and it's actually the smallest size,
00:43and it starts at $800 but is basically permanently on sale for $450.
00:48If you see it priced somewhere where it's much higher than that, do not buy it.
00:52In fact, I'll link the best deal down in the description.
00:55But honestly, the best deal might be this thing at 85 inches, just under $1,000.
01:01Even that 100 inch size is under $2,000, which is just ridiculous.
01:05But more importantly, at these low price points, the Hisense U6 packs a serious punch.
01:11You get 144Hz panel, HDMI 2.1, variable refresh rate, and auto low latency mode,
01:17all of which are key if you plan to game.
01:20We tested out the input lag. It measures around 13.2 milliseconds,
01:23so it's definitely usable for console or PC gaming.
01:27If you just happen to be searching for the best budget gaming TV that you can get in big sizes,
01:32this checks a lot of boxes, premium gaming features without premium pricing.
01:37As long as you can live with some trade-offs, which I'll get to later in this video,
01:41this is a standout value play.
01:44Next, something a lot of you guys always seem to care about in these videos, brightness.
01:50We ran our usual set of benchmarks, and the U6 pushes close to 1,000 nits in HDR,
01:55which translates to highlights that actually pop.
01:58Even in a bright room, movies and games look dynamic and punchy.
02:02HDR content really benefits from this.
02:05You get vivid explosions and reflections without that usual washed out look that I was kind of
02:10expecting for a TV at this price. So for HDR performance at this price point,
02:15it gets a very big thumbs up.
02:17Another selling point of the U6's performance for me is the color accuracy.
02:22It's genuinely solid, and again, kind of blew my expectations away.
02:26It covered about 99% of the Rec.709 color gamut with a Delta E under 2,
02:31meaning colors are balanced and natural right out of the box.
02:34That's how we test these TVs.
02:36Look, that's pretty rare in this price range.
02:39I mean, I've seen many LED TVs this year that cost, like,
02:42double, and the numbers aren't this good.
02:45Now, as I mentioned earlier, there are some trade-offs with the performance.
02:50In the cases of value TVs, sometimes you just have to look a little bit closer to actually find them.
02:55For me, the biggest issues come with fast motion and off-angle viewing.
02:59You might see ghosting in quick action scenes,
03:02or blooming around bright objects on dark backgrounds.
03:05And like a lot of VA panels,
03:07the picture just kind of loses contrast if you're watching from the side.
03:10If you mostly watch it straight on, no big deal.
03:13But for wide seating setups or sports nights with a crowd,
03:16this is something I would absolutely keep in mind.
03:19A final thing to keep in mind, and it is a very big one,
03:23the smart TV experience on the U6 here is powered by Amazon's Fire TV platform.
03:28Can you put on Wicked?
03:30In recent years, we've seen a lot of TV makers move away from Fire TV in favor of Google TV.
03:37And in fact, most of Hisense's 2025 TVs are Google TVs, but they're offering a little bit of variety here.
03:44And honestly, it's fine. It's also nothing special.
03:49Although you should find all of the apps that you want, navigation feels a little bit clunkier
03:54than it does on Roku or Google TV. And the home screen leans quite heavily on Amazon content.
04:00And I mean, if I wanted that, I would just buy a Fire Stick or one of those new fancy
04:04Amazon brand
04:05TVs if that's what I was going for.
04:08If you already have a Roku stick, or prefer Apple TV, or maybe even have a Google TV streamer,
04:14you'll probably want to plug that in anyway.
04:16Also, if this is a gaming TV, you know, I'm guilty of just using the streaming apps on PS5 sometimes.
04:22There's nothing wrong with that.
04:23Fire TV just is not my cup of tea, but unless you already have a platform that you strongly prefer,
04:29I don't necessarily think that it's a deal breaker.
04:33To wrap things up, if you want a massive screen with strong gaming specs, great HDR brightness,
04:39and surprisingly accurate color, the Hisense U6 delivers real value.
04:43But if you care more about perfect motion handling, wide viewing angles, or a slick smart interface,
04:49you'll probably notice the compromises.
04:51It's a little more expensive, but I would encourage you to check out the TCL QM6K,
04:56brand new TV for this year with Google TV, and maybe more consistent performance.
05:01I'll link that below alongside the Hisense U6.
05:04Take a look at both if you're torn.
05:06I know this was a little bit shorter of a TV review than I usually do here on the channel,
05:11but if you did like this format, be sure to let me know in the comments.
05:14Otherwise, that is it for this episode of Buy or Skip.
05:18Don't forget to like, subscribe, and I will catch you next time.
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05:35Sorry!
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