Hisense QD6 Series 84.5" 2025 Review

It's a budget Jumbo Jet. Get it if you want a huge, cheap screen for movies. Skip it if you game or care about sound.

This Hisense QD6 is a big, bright screen for a surprisingly low price. The one thing to know? It's a budget giant. For $700, you get an 85-inch Hi-QLED panel with Dolby Vision, which is frankly a steal for the size. But our data shows it's a specialist: it's surprisingly decent for movies, ranking in the 82nd percentile for HDR, but it's middling or worse in almost every other category. If you want a massive canvas for Netflix and Prime Video, this is your ticket. If you care about anything else, you'll probably be disappointed.

The HDR performance was the pleasant surprise. For a budget TV, Dolby Vision content looks genuinely good, with decent contrast and color pop. The unpleasant surprise is everywhere else. The 60Hz refresh rate and 25th percentile gaming score mean it's not for gamers. The audio and general picture quality are about average, and the smart features on the Fire TV platform are just okay. It's a TV with one standout feature in a sea of mediocrity.

At $700, the value is extreme for the sheer size and the decent HDR. You are paying for square inches and one good feature. If that's what you want, it's worth it. If you expect a well-rounded performer, it's not.

The most relevant competitor is probably the Hisense U6 Series MiniLED in a smaller size. You'd trade some screen real estate for better overall picture quality from the MiniLED tech. For gamers, the 60Hz panel puts it far behind any LG OLED or Samsung Neo QLED, which offer 120Hz or higher. Compared to a Sony BRAVIA, you're losing out on processing smarts and brand prestige, but saving a ton of cash. This TV exists in a niche: maximum size at minimum cost.

If you're a gamer, this isn't it. The 60Hz panel is a relic. Go get a TV with at least 120Hz, like an LG OLED or a higher-end Hisense. If you're an audiophile or want a balanced, premium experience for all content, this isn't it either. Look at the Sony BRAVIA 5 or a Samsung Neo QLED instead.

We'd recommend this only to a very specific buyer: someone who wants the biggest possible TV for their living room, primarily watches streaming movies and shows with Dolby Vision, doesn't game, and is on a tight budget. For that person, it's a clear buy. For anyone else, especially gamers or people who value audio quality, the compromises are too big. Look at a smaller but better TV from Hisense's own lineup or consider a different brand.