Hisense A6 4K UHD Hisense - 65" Class A6 4K UHD Series LED HDR Smart Review

For under $300, the Hisense A6 delivers HDR that rivals TVs twice its price. It's the best budget streamer you can buy, just don't expect it to be a gaming champ.

The Hisense A6 is a budget TV that punches way above its weight class in one key area: HDR. Seriously, its 99th percentile HDR score means it delivers Dolby Vision and HDR10+ with a pop and contrast that you just don't expect for under $300. The one thing to know? This is a fantastic streaming box with a screen attached. The Fire TV interface is snappy and complete, making it a no-brainer for anyone who lives on Netflix and Prime Video. Just don't expect it to be a gaming powerhouse or have the absolute deepest blacks.

The biggest surprise here is how good the HDR looks on a direct-lit LED panel. Our data shows it's in the 99th percentile for HDR, and you can see why. Dolby Vision content has real depth and highlights that shine. The AI upscaling is also legit for cleaning up older, lower-res streams. Where it stumbles a bit is in raw picture quality, landing in the 43rd percentile. That means while HDR is great, the overall contrast and black levels can't compete with pricier Mini-LED or OLED sets. It's a trade-off, but for the price, it's a very good one.

At $290, this is an easy win. You're getting top-tier HDR support and a great smart TV experience for the price of a mid-range soundbar. It's absolutely worth it for a living room or bedroom streamer.

Compared to the pricier Hisense U6 Mini-LED, you're giving up better local dimming and brighter highlights for a much lower price. Against an LG OLED like the C5, you lose the perfect blacks and 120Hz gaming, but you save over a thousand dollars. The real competition is the TCL S4 with Roku TV. It's a similar price, but the Hisense A6 wins on HDR format support (Dolby Vision vs. just HDR10) and has a slightly better smart OS in our testing.

If you're a competitive gamer who needs 120Hz and low input lag, this isn't it. Go get a TCL Q6 or Hisense U6 instead. Also, skip it if you're a home theater purist chasing perfect blacks—save up for an OLED.

If you want the best possible HDR movie-watching experience on a tight budget, buy the Hisense A6. It makes your streaming subscriptions look fantastic. If you're a serious gamer with a PS5 or Xbox Series X, or if you're a stickler for perfect contrast, you'll need to spend more. For everyone else looking for a great 65-inch TV without breaking the bank, this is our top pick.