- Matching (Score)
- Our verdict
- Competing TVs
- TV appearance
- Where to buy
- Contrast and black detail
- HDR effect quality
- Factory color reproduction
- Color reproduction after calibration
- Smoothness of tonal transitions
- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
- Blur and motion smoothness
- Console compatibility and gaming features
- Input lag
- Compatibility with PC
- Viewing angles
- Daytime performance
- TV features
- Apps
- Playing files from USB
- Sound
- Panel details
Hisense A6Q Review
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Panel type: LCD VA Refresh rate: 60Hz Brand: HISENSE Resolution: 3840x2160 System: VIDAA Model year: 2025
Let’s face it: relatively good televisions are expensive. And technology is advancing so quickly that after six months, our new gear is already "outdated." In this jungle of innovations, the Hisense A6Q emerges. What you need to know about this 2025 model is that its motto isn't 8K or 120Hz, but "Price." The A6Q is a basic warrior in Hisense's lineup, created to offer 4K to the largest number of people. That's why it piques curiosity. Can you really buy a decent television for such little money? Does a low price only mean compromises, or has Hisense found a way to deliver a sensible product without needing to take out a loan? We will try to find the answers to these questions.
HISENSE A6Q - Our verdict
6.0
Overall rating
Hisense A6Q from the outset shows that its main advantages are: A. Price, B. Simplicity, and C. Predictability in everyday use. It’s a television that simply does its job – you turn it on, choose an app, watch or play, and nothing gets in the way. Good black levels, quick response to gamepad movements, a smoothly operating system, and a full set of basic functions make it easy and frustration-free to use on a daily basis. On top of that, there’s loud, clear sound and a few nice extras that are not at all obvious at this price. On the flip side, the A6Q quickly reminds you that it’s still a budget segment device. HDR here looks more like brightened SDR than a true cinematic effect, motion fluidity is pretty average, and the image loses quality when viewed at an angle due to the use of a VA panel. This is not a television made for demanding screenings in a dark lounge or for gamers who expect perfect picture quality. These compromises are clear but also fully understandable at this price. Ultimately, the Hisense A6Q is best suited as a budget TV for regular TV viewing, streaming, and occasional gaming. It doesn’t try to pretend to be premium equipment, and that’s a good thing because it doesn’t disappoint with empty promises. If someone is simply looking for an affordable screen that works efficiently, causes no issues, and allows the occasional console play, the A6Q will do its job. Just remember that in this segment, every choice comes with compromises, and the A6Q is no exception.
Advantages
High native contrast, thanks to the VA panel
Dolby Vision support
Very low input lag
120 Hz at 1080p with console or PC
VRR, ALLM support for consoles
Fast and efficient Vidaa system
AirPlay, Screen Mirroring and voice search in Polish
DTS audio format support
Low price
Disadvantages
Poor HDR effect due to low brightness
Poor colour gamut coverage (no QLED filter, PFS)
Average motion fluidity and visible ghosting - 4K@60Hz panel
Poor viewing angles (typical for VA panels)
Movies and series in UHD quality5.9
Classic TV, YouTube5.8
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)5.0
Gaming on console6.9
TV as a computer monitor5.6
Watching in bright light5.0
Utility functions7.8
Apps7.7
Sound quality6.0
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HISENSE A6Q - Competing TVs in this price range
HISENSE A6Q - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1 Other inputs: RCA (Chinch) Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Average
Stand type: Legs
Bezel color: Graphite
Stand: Fixed
Flat design: No
Accessories: Stand
Hisense A6Q sits in the mid-budget segment, but that doesn't mean we have to accept an archaic look. Quite the opposite, the A6Q tries to mask its price origin with elegance at the front. The design follows a modern trend that has dominated the market for several years: we have minimalist, relatively slim bezels, with a subtle, aesthetic boldness at the bottom of the casing. From the front, the A6Q looks really elegant and doesn’t reveal at all that we’re dealing with such an affordable piece of equipment. However, the devil, as usual, is in the details... or rather at the back. Turning the device around quickly reminds us of its budget class. The casing is quite thick and features typical, large, stamped metal components. What’s worse, the connector element protrudes quite noticeably, which is a significant drawback if you plan to mount it flush against the wall. In that configuration, you’ll have to account for a noticeable distance from the wall. The package includes two extremally placed legs, which is an aesthetic and stable solution but requires a wide TV cabinet.
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HISENSE A6Q - Contrast and black detail
5.8/10
Local dimming function: No
Result
5,150:1
Result
5,550:1
Result
5,300:1
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5,800:1
Result
3,750:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
Hisense A6Q performs quite well when it comes to blacks and contrast, thanks to its VA panel. The type of panel alone gives it a clear advantage over most budget models with IPS panels, and the measured contrast around 5500:1 only confirms this. In practice, this means noticeably deeper blacks and better separation of bright elements from the background during evening viewing. However, it must be noted that there is no local dimming. Therefore, the blacks are not perfectly jet-black and can show subtle, blueish hues in more challenging scenes. This can be easily minimised by using a gentle light behind the television. This approach enhances the subjective perception of black depth and makes the image simply look better.
Halo effect and black detail visibility:
HISENSE A6Q - HDR effect quality
4.6/10
Supported formats: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 79.5%, Bt.2020: 57.9%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
234 nit
Result
245 nit
Result
319 nit
Result
304 nit
Result
311 nit
Unfortunately, the Hisense A6Q is hard to recommend for watching HDR content. The main issue remains the low brightness and quite modest coverage of a wide colour gamut. A measured brightness of about 300 nits simply isn't enough for HDR materials to look impressive. In practice, the image often resembles standard SDR rather than true HDR with clear differences in brightness and dynamics. Additionally, colours in such content do not appear as they should. The TV does not utilise additional filters like QLED or PFS LED, and a DCI-P3 coverage of around 80% makes some colours look just too pale. As a result, some scenes in HDR materials lose intensity and spectacle, making it hard to talk about a proper HDR experience.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
Aside from the low brightness and weaker colour saturation, which directly stem from the panel itself and the lack of additional coatings to expand the colour gamut, one must give credit to the Hisense A6Q – the television manages quite well to adjust the picture to the HDR content being displayed. In practice, this translates to fairly sensible readability of details in most everyday materials. Of course, in very demanding productions mastered at 4000 nits, like the sunrise scene from the film “The King”, the A6Q clearly struggles – bright areas of the image blend together and lose structure. However, it looks completely different in more typical HDR materials at around 1000 nits, such as in the film “Billy Lynn”. In such scenes, the picture can look really decent, and at times even appealing, especially when considering the very favourable price of this model.
HDR luminance chart:
HDR luminance
In a sense, the low brightness of the Hisense A6Q is somewhat salvaged by the presence of Dolby Vision, and you can indeed notice that in dynamic HDR formats, the picture can look more appealing than in standard HDR10. Dolby Vision better manages brightness and contrast in individual scenes, which enhances the clarity of some shots. However, looking at our comparative photos, it's hard to talk about clear differences between these formats. As we mentioned earlier, the television itself adapts quite well to most HDR scenes in an acceptable manner. Nevertheless, the presence of dynamic HDR formats is worth praising, as they can really help in challenging moments when the panel's brightness and its own adaptive capabilities are no longer sufficient.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: Dolby Vision
Factory color reproduction
4.3/10
We conducted the tests in the best available mode, which is Filmmaker, however – as is often the case – this does not mean the image is perfect straight out of the box. In the case of Hisense A6Q, this mode clearly “swallowed” too much blue in everyday SDR content. In practice, this led to an image with yellowed whites, particularly noticeable on large, bright surfaces. This does not result from poor assumptions of the Filmmaker mode itself or from the vision of filmmakers, but from factory settings that require adjustment.
Additionally, looking at the saturation characteristics and gamma curve in SDR, as well as EOTF in HDR content, there is a slight tendency to brighten most scenes. As a result, the image often appears brighter than it should, losing a bit of its naturalness. For this reason, we decided to perform a professional calibration to restore the proper colour balance and a more accurate brightness characteristic.
Color reproduction after calibration
7.5/10
Colours after calibration on the Hisense A6Q need to be evaluated in two ways, as everything depends on the type of content. In the case of SDR materials, the effect is really quite good. In daily programs, series, and movies, it’s hard to find any serious issues with colours. The yellow tint has been effectively removed, and the television has also stopped washing out the entire image. As a result, the ColorChecker test showed errors below a Delta 2 value, which are already outstanding results, allowing for a discussion of very high picture quality in standard content. Unfortunately, the situation looks much worse for HDR materials. Yes, the white balance has been corrected and the EOTF curve has been improved, but the limitations of the panel itself remain insurmountable. The lack of support for a wide colour gamut means that the television still generates quite significant colour errors. Parts of the colours simply cannot be displayed by the screen, making them look less saturated than they should. It’s a pity because even a simple PFS or QLED filter would have resulted in a significantly better end effect. The conclusion is therefore simple – for SDR content, the A6Q after calibration works really very well, while viewing HDR content on it should still be approached with caution.
HISENSE A6Q - Smoothness of tonal transitions
7.6/10
The situation with tonal transitions in the Hisense A6Q is quite unusual. Classic, colourful gradients perform really well, making it difficult to find any clear issues during everyday use. Much bigger problems arise only in more demanding scenes with a lot of shades of grey and moving elements. A good example is the film "The Revenant". At the moment when the actor runs through a dark clearing, a very unpleasant banding appears around his silhouette, resembling a grey, ugly aura that clearly cuts into the tonal transitions. This effect looks unnatural and can effectively draw the viewer's attention, ruining the perception of the scene.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
5/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
Upscaling on the Hisense A6Q works really well for a TV in this price range. Lower resolution materials are correctly “upscaled” to higher resolutions, and the image remains clear without any artificial edge sharpening or the typical "over-sharpening" found in cheap models. Unfortunately, the digital processing is significantly poorer. In practice, it’s hard to talk about any advanced artifact smoothing or masking of problematic tonal transitions. In heavily compressed films—especially those from YouTube—the TV struggles with reducing compression blocks and unwanted banding, making the material's imperfections clearly visible. The A6Q scales the image well, but when it comes to digital processing, it leaves the user alone with the source quality.
HISENSE A6Q - Blur and motion smoothness
4.3/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 60Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: No
BFI function 60Hz: No
BFI function 120Hz: No
The fluidity of motion on the Hisense A6Q is... well, quite average. It's a TV with a native refresh rate of 60 Hz in 4K, which means the movement of objects on the screen doesn't always look perfectly smooth. In dynamic scenes in films or sports, it's evident that this is not the strongest point of this model. The situation looks much better with 1080p content when connecting a console or computer, as the A6Q can then operate at up to 120 Hz. That's a big plus, especially for gamers. However, the sharpness of motion still leaves a lot to be desired, with noticeable ghosting, and the response time of the panel shows that it isn't one of the TV's strong suits.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
Blur (1080p@120Hz):
Fortunately, these imperfections will primarily be felt by those watching very dynamic content, such as sport or games. In the case of movies, the situation looks much calmer, as the source material is most often recorded at 24 frames per second. In such situations, the motion smoothing feature plays a much bigger role. The Hisense A6Q comes with an "Ultra Motion Smoothing" option that allows you to adjust the smoothness of low frame rate content to your own preferences. This way, you can either maintain a more cinematic character to the image or clearly smooth it out — depending on your taste.
HISENSE A6Q - Console compatibility and gaming features
6.3/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 60Hz
- Dolby Vision Game Mode:
Yes
- Correct implementation of HGIG:
No
- 1080p@120Hz:
Yes
- 1440p@120Hz:
No
- 4K@120Hz:
No
- Game bar:
Yes
For such an inexpensive television, the Hisense A6Q really can surprise with what it offers gamers. It operates in 4K only at 60 Hz, but when the game switches to performance mode and drops to 1080p, the panel can work at even 120 Hz. In this price range, that's a big plus, as most titles on consoles don’t deliver a stable 4K at 120 frames. In practice, we are realistically gaming in 1080p, and here the A6Q provides a very enjoyable gaming experience. Additionally, it has a few features that are usually found in more expensive models: ALLM, VRR, and Dolby Vision Gaming for Xbox Series X/S. Everything is gathered in one place, in a simple and convenient Game Bar, so you don't need to dig through the entire menu. For such an affordable piece of equipment, it's really a solid setup for gamers — maybe not for the most demanding, but definitely spot on for occasional gaming.
HISENSE A6Q - Input lag
9.7/10
The input lag on the Hisense A6Q is really quite impressive. The delay drops below 15 ms, which is an outstanding result for such a budget model. This means the controls remain quick, precise, and fully responsive. Playing on this TV is simply enjoyable, with no annoying delay between the movement on the controller and the reaction on the screen. For such an affordable piece of equipment — a massive plus.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 14 ms | 2160p60: 14 ms | 2160p60 DV: 15 ms |
| 1080p120: 21 ms | ||
| 2160p60: 14 ms |
HISENSE A6Q - Compatibility with PC
5.6/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Very Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 14ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR
Max refresh rate: 60Hz
G-Sync: No
For working with text, the Hisense A6Q surprisingly performs quite well. The fonts are clear, the outlines don’t waver, and the eyes don’t get tired — you can comfortably work on it, browse the internet, or even spend longer periods in Word or Excel. It’s really hard to find fault with it here. As for gaming from a PC, the situation looks exactly as we described earlier with consoles: this is not a screen for the most demanding gamers. On top of that, there's another downside: the A6Q does not support G-Sync synchronisation, so it won’t sync frames with NVIDIA cards. You can play, but those sensitive to screen tearing may notice it.
HISENSE A6Q - Viewing angles
3.1/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 70%
The viewing angles on the Hisense A6Q are exactly what you'd expect from a VA panel, which is rather poor. Just moving a little to the side causes the blacks to start to lighten, and the colours lose their saturation. Unfortunately, this is just the price you pay for high native contrast in this type of panel. Directly in front, the picture looks very good, but from the side, it is noticeably worse. So if you plan to watch mainly from the centre of the sofa — there won't be a problem. With a larger number of viewers sitting at an angle, the compromise becomes apparent.
HISENSE A6Q - Daytime performance
5/10
Panel finish: Satin
Reflection suppression: Decent
Black levels during daytime: Good
Thanks to the satin coating on the A6Q panel, it handles glare quite decently. In typical daytime conditions, you can comfortably watch TV without fighting reflections. However, it's important to remember that this is not a screen for very bright living rooms. A brightness level of around 350 nits can simply be too low to cut through strong sunlight. In a well-lit room, the picture may appear washed out, and the contrast will be significantly weaker than in the evening. For moderately bright rooms – okay. For heavily sunlit rooms – not really.
Panel brightness
Average luminance SDR
Hisense A6Q: 341 cd/m2
HISENSE A6Q - TV features
7.8/10
System: VIDAA
System performance: Good
- HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1
- Other inputs: RCA (Chinch)
- Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
- Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
- TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
Classic features:
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): No
- Recording programming: No
- Picture in Picture (PiP): No
- RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen): RF
- Backlit remote control: No
- Teletext: Yes
- Audio only mode: Yes
- Bluetooth headphones support: Yes
- Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio: Yes
Smart features:
- AirPlay: Yes
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
- Voice search: Yes
- Voice search in native language: Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
The Vidaa system in the Hisense A6Q works really smoothly and quickly. The menu reacts without noticeable delays, applications launch smoothly, and daily use of the television is not frustrating. We have access to the most important VOD applications, such as Netflix, YouTube, or Prime Video, so for basic usage, nothing is lacking here. The whole thing is simple, clear, and even those less tech-savvy will find it easy to navigate. Interestingly, even though Vidaa is still a less popular system for us, the A6Q supports most important user functions. AirPlay works here, there's Screen Mirroring, and it even includes voice search in Polish. Thanks to this, despite the "novelty" of the system in our market, in practice, there's no significant functional deficit, and the television can be used very comfortably on a daily basis. However, it is worth keeping in mind the list of available applications on the Vidaa system. It is not an open system like GoogleTV, so we won't find thousands of applications as in competing solutions.
Sound connection options
HDMI audio:
Other audio outputs:
- Toslink: Yes
- Stereo (Mini-Jack): Yes
Wireless audio:
- Bluetooth: Yes
Supported audio formats (external HDMI eARC audio):
- Dolby Digital Plus 7.1: Yes
- Dolby True HD 7.1: Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC): No
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD: No
- DTS:X in DTS-HD MA: Yes
- DTS-HD Master Audio: Yes
Senior accessibility
- Numeric keyboard on TV: Yes
- Font size adjustment: Yes
- Audio description: Yes
HISENSE A6Q - Apps
7.7/10
HISENSE A6Q - Playing files from USB
8.3/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
The built-in player in the Hisense A6Q works really quite well. It handles most video, audio, and photo files without much issue, making it perfectly sufficient for quickly launching a film from a USB drive or viewing photos. There’s no need to immediately install external applications to use this function normally. The only odd downside appears with photos — if they are taken in certain, less popular resolutions, the television may simply fail to display them. This is quite strange behaviour, so it’s worth keeping in mind, especially when someone plans to view photos taken with a camera supporting specific resolutions.
HISENSE A6Q - Sound
6/10
86dB
Maximum volume
Supported codecs
(TV speakers)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
When it comes to sound, we won't kid anyone: the Hisense A6Q doesn't perform exceptionally in terms of quality. The sound is rather straightforward and lacks any major flair, but we have to give it one thing: it can be really loud. Additionally, the mid-tones are quite decent, so dialogues are clear and distinct. In practice, this TV works very well as a regular screen for traditional television, especially for seniors who value loudness and clear speech more than spatial effects or deep bass. A nice bonus is the presence of a DTS license, which Hisense didn't skimp on despite the TV's low price. This means that those connecting home theatres or DVD/Blu-ray players don't have to worry about the lack of surround sound support. However, it must be clearly stated that "surround sound" in the context of the TV itself mainly exists in name — true effects will only be achieved with external audio equipment.
Sound Quality Test:
Acoustic Measurements
86dBC (Max)
75dBC
HISENSE A6Q - Panel details
Software version during testing: V0004.09.01W.P0617
Subpixel Structure:
Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:
Backlight Type: White LED
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