- 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 be open about this: relatively good televisions are expensive. And technology is advancing so rapidly that after six months our new equipment is already "outdated". Amidst this jungle of innovations, the Hisense A6Q emerges. What you need to know about this model from the 2025 line-up is that its slogan is not 8K or 120Hz, but "Price". The A6Q is a basic warrior in Hisense's offering, created to provide 4K to as many people as possible. This is why it generates interest. Can you really buy a decent television for such a small amount of money? Does the low price only mean compromises, or has Hisense found a way to deliver a sensible product without the need to take out a loan? We will try to find answers to these questions.
HISENSE A6Q - Our verdict
6.0
Overall rating
The Hisense A6Q clearly shows from the outset that its main advantages are: A. Price, B. Simplicity, and C. Predictability in everyday use. It is a television that simply does its job – you turn it on, choose an application, watch or play, and nothing gets in the way. Good blacks, quick response to movements on the pad, a smoothly operating system, and a complete set of basic functions make it comfortable and frustration-free to use on a daily basis. Additionally, there is loud, clear sound and a few nice extras that are by no means obvious at this price point. On the other hand, the A6Q quickly reminds you that it remains a budget segment device. HDR looks more like brightened SDR than true cinematic effect, motion fluidity is quite average, and the picture loses quality when viewed at an angle due to the use of the VA panel. This is not a television designed for demanding screenings in a dark living room or for gamers who expect perfect images. These compromises are evident but fully understandable at this price. Ultimately, the Hisense A6Q finds its best place as an affordable television for regular TV watching, streaming, and occasional gaming. It does not try to pretend to be premium equipment, which is a good thing because it does not disappoint with empty promises. If someone is simply looking for an inexpensive screen that works smoothly, causes no issues, and allows you to fire up a console from time to time, then the A6Q will do its job. One just needs to remember that in this segment, every choice entails 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 for 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 spectrum coverage (lack of QLED filter, PFS)
Average motion smoothness and noticeable motion blur - 4K@60Hz panel
Poor viewing angles (typical for VA panel)
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
The Hisense A6Q positions itself in the mid-budget segment, but this does not mean that we have to accept an archaic appearance. On the contrary, the A6Q tries to mask its price point with elegance at the front. The design aligns with the modern trend that has been dominating the market for several years: we have minimalist, relatively slim bezels, with a subtle, aesthetic thicker section at the bottom of the casing. Looking at the A6Q from the front, the television looks truly elegant and does not reveal in any way that we are dealing with such an affordable piece of equipment. However, as is often the case, the devil is in the details... or rather at the back. Turning the device over quickly reminds us of the budget class of the device. The casing is quite thick and features typical large metal stampings. Worse still, the connector element protrudes quite noticeably, which is a significant drawback if you plan to mount it as flat as possible against the wall. In such a configuration, one must reckon with a noticeable distance from the wall. In the package, we find two extremally positioned feet, which is an aesthetically pleasing and stable solution, but requires a wide cabinet under the television.
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HISENSE A6Q - Contrast and black detail
5.8/10
Local dimming function: No
Result
5,150:1
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5,550:1
Result
5,300:1
Result
5,800:1
Result
3,750:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
The Hisense A6Q performs quite decently when it comes to black levels and contrast, all thanks to its VA panel. The type of panel itself provides a clear advantage over most budget models that use IPS panels, and the measured contrast of around 5500:1 confirms this. In practice, this means noticeably deeper blacks and a better separation of bright elements from the background during evening viewing. However, it must be fairly noted that there is no local dimming. Therefore, the blacks are not perfectly coal-like and in more challenging scenes, they can take on subtle, navy blue hues. This can be easily minimised by using gentle lighting behind the television. Such a measure enhances the subjective impression 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
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319 nit
Result
304 nit
Result
311 nit
The Hisense A6Q is unfortunately difficult to recommend for watching HDR content. The main issues are low brightness and rather modest coverage of a wide colour gamut. The measured brightness of around 300 nits simply isn't sufficient for HDR materials to look impressive. In practice, the picture often resembles standard SDR instead of true HDR with clear differences in brightness and dynamics. Additionally, the colours in such materials do not appear as they should. The television does not utilise additional filters such as QLED or PFS LED, and the coverage of the DCI-P3 colour space at around 80% means that some colours look rather washed out. Consequently, some scenes in HDR materials lose intensity and spectacle, making it difficult to speak of a full 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 result from the panel itself and the lack of additional coatings to expand the colour palette, it must be said that the Hisense A6Q does quite well in adapting the image to the displayed HDR content. In practice, this translates to fairly reasonable detail readability in most everyday materials. Of course, in very demanding productions mastered at 4000 nits, such as 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 up to around 1000 nits, such as in the film "Billy Lynn". In such scenes, the image can look really quite decent and at times even attractive, 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 attempts to be salvaged by the presence of Dolby Vision, and it can indeed be observed that in dynamic HDR formats the image can look more appealing than in standard HDR10. Dolby Vision manages brightness and contrast in individual scenes better, which enhances the clarity of some shots. However, looking at our comparative images, it is difficult to speak of 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 genuinely assist during challenging moments when the brightness of the panel and its own adaptive capabilities fall short.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: Dolby Vision
Factory color reproduction
4.3/10
We conducted the tests in the best available mode, namely Filmmaker, however – as is often the case – this does not mean an ideal image 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 a yellowed white, particularly noticeable on large, bright surfaces. This is not due to poor assumptions of the Filmmaker mode itself or the vision of filmmakers, but rather the factory settings requiring adjustment.
Furthermore, looking at the saturation characteristics and the 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
The colours after calibration in the Hisense A6Q should be assessed in two ways, as everything depends on the type of content. In the case of SDR material, the effect is truly very good. In everyday programmes, series, and films, it is difficult to spot any serious problems with colours. The yellow tint has been effectively removed, and the television no longer brightens the entire image. As a result, the ColorChecker test showed errors below Delta 2 values, which are already outstanding results, allowing us to speak of very high image quality in standard content. Unfortunately, the situation looks significantly worse in the case of HDR material. 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 the television still generates quite significant colour errors. Certain colours simply cannot be displayed by the screen, making them appear less saturated than they should be. It's a shame because even a simple PFS or QLED filter would significantly improve the final effect. The conclusion is therefore simple – the A6Q is really very well suited for SDR content after calibration, while watching HDR content on it should still be approached with caution.
HISENSE A6Q - Smoothness of tonal transitions
7.6/10
The situation with the tonal transitions in the Hisense A6Q is quite unusual. Classic, colourful gradients perform really well, and during everyday use, it is difficult to pinpoint any clear issues with them. Much bigger problems arise only in more demanding scenes with a lot of shades of grey and moving elements. A good example of this is the film "The Revenant." At the moment when the actor runs across a dark clearing, a very unpleasant stepping effect appears around his silhouette, resembling a grey, unattractive aura, clearly cutting off the tonal transitions. This effect looks unnatural and can effectively draw the viewer's attention, spoiling 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 quite decently for a television in this price range. Materials of lower resolution are correctly "upscaled" to a higher one, and the image remains clear without artificial edge enhancement or the typical "over-sharpening" found in cheap models. Unfortunately, the digital processing is significantly worse. In practice, it is difficult to speak of any advanced artifact smoothing or problematic tonal transition masking. In heavily compressed films – especially those from YouTube – the television practically struggles with reducing compression blocks and unwanted banding, making the imperfections in the material clearly visible. The A6Q scales the image well, but when it comes to digital processing, it leaves the user alone with the quality of the source.
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 motion fluidity of the Hisense A6Q is… well — quite mediocre. It’s a television with a native refresh rate of 60 Hz in 4K, which means that the motion of objects on the screen doesn’t always look perfectly smooth. In dynamic scenes in movies or sports, it’s clear that this isn’t the strongest feature of this model. The situation improves significantly with 1080p content when connecting a console or computer, as the A6Q can operate even at 120 Hz then. This is a big plus, especially for gamers. Nevertheless, the clarity of motion still leaves much to be desired; blurring is noticeable, and the response time of the panel indicates that it is not one of this television’s strong points.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
Blur (1080p@120Hz):
Fortunately, these imperfections will be most strongly felt primarily by those watching very dynamic content, such as sports or games. In the case of films, the situation looks much calmer, as the source material is usually recorded in 24 frames per second. In such a situation, the operation of the motion smoother plays a much greater role. The Hisense A6Q is equipped with the "Ultra Motion Smoothness" option, which allows you to adjust the smoothness of low frame rate materials to your own preferences. This way, one can either maintain a more cinematic character of the image or clearly smooth it out — depending on 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 can truly surprise with what it offers to gamers. It operates in 4K only at 60 Hz, but when a game switches to performance mode and drops to 1080p, the panel can work even at 120 Hz. This is a significant advantage in this price range, as most titles on consoles don't achieve stable 4K at 120 frames per second anyway. In practice, we are realistically playing at 1080p, and here the A6Q provides very enjoyable gaming experiences. On top of that, there are several features 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 there's no need to dig through the entire menu. For such an affordable piece of equipment, it's a really solid set for gamers — perhaps not for the most demanding, but certainly spot on for occasional gaming.
HISENSE A6Q - Input lag
9.7/10
Input lag on the Hisense A6Q performs really well. The delay drops below 15 ms, which is a fantastic result for such a budget model. This ensures that control remains fast, precise, and fully responsive. Playing on this television is simply enjoyable, without the irritating delay between movement on the controller and the response on the screen. For such an inexpensive piece of equipment — a huge 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
The Hisense A6Q is surprisingly good for working with text. The fonts are clear, the outlines don’t waver, and your eyes don’t get tired — you can comfortably work on it, browse the internet, or even spend longer working in Word or Excel. It’s really hard to find fault with it here. As for gaming from a PC, the situation is exactly as we described earlier with consoles: this is not a screen for the most demanding gamers. There’s one more downside: the A6Q doesn’t support G-Sync synchronisation, so it won’t sync frames with NVIDIA cards. You can play, but those sensitive to 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 as one would expect from a VA panel, which is rather poor. It is enough to shift a bit to the side for the blacks to start to brighten, and the colours to lose saturation. Unfortunately, this is just the price one pays for the high native contrast in this type of panel. Straight on, the picture looks very good, but from the side it is noticeably worse. So if you plan to watch mainly centrally from the sofa — there will be no 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 deals quite well with glare reduction. In typical daytime conditions, it is comfortable to watch television without battling reflections. However, it is 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 intense sunlight. In a well-lit room, the image may appear washed out, and the contrast will be significantly weaker than in the evening. For moderately bright rooms – okay. For heavily sunlit ones – rather not.
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 operates really smoothly and quickly. The menu responds without any noticeable delays, applications launch seamlessly, 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 who are less tech-savvy will quickly find their way around. Interestingly, although Vidaa is still a less popular system here, the A6Q supports most important functional features. AirPlay works here, there is Screen Mirroring, and it even includes voice search in Polish. Thanks to this, despite the "freshness" of the system in our market, functionally there are hardly any noticeable shortcomings, and the television can be used very conveniently 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 you won’t find thousands of applications here 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 any major problems, so it is perfectly sufficient for quickly playing a film from a USB drive or viewing photos. There is no need to install external applications immediately to use this function normally. The only strange downside arises with photos — if they are taken in certain, less common resolutions, the television may simply fail to display them. This is quite an odd behaviour, so it is worth keeping it in mind, especially when someone plans to view photos taken with a camera that supports 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 deceive anyone: the Hisense A6Q doesn't perform exceptionally in terms of quality. The sound is rather straightforward and lacks significant fireworks, but one must give it credit for being really loud. Moreover, the midtones are quite decent, making dialogues clear and distinct. In practice, this television works very well as a regular screen for traditional television, especially for seniors who value volume and clear speech more than spatial effects or deep bass. A nice addition is the presence of a DTS license, which Hisense has not skimped on despite the low price of the television. This means that those connecting a home cinema system or a DVD/Blu-ray player need not worry about a lack of support for surround sound. However, it must be clearly stated that "surround sound" in the version of the television itself exists mainly in name — the true effect 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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