Hisense QLED 65QD65QF 65 inch Class QD6 Series 65" Review
The Hisense QD6 offers a big 65-inch QLED screen for a tempting price, but our testing reveals significant compromises in HDR performance and sound quality.
The 30-Second Version
The Hisense QD6 is a budget big-screen TV with middling performance. You get a 65-inch QLED panel for around $600, but HDR and sound are weak. Only worth it if size is your absolute top priority.
Overview
The Hisense 65QD65QF is a 65-inch 4K QLED TV that tries to punch above its weight class. It's got the right buzzwords on the box: QLED color, Dolby Vision, and a 120Hz motion rate. For around $600, it's a big screen for not a lot of cash.
But our data shows this is a classic case of specs on paper not telling the whole story. The QD6 sits firmly in the middle of the pack for most things, and it has some clear weak spots that might matter more to you than the price tag.
Performance
The picture quality lands in the 43rd percentile, which is just okay. Colors are decent thanks to the QLED layer, but HDR performance is a real letdown at the 22nd percentile, so don't expect those Dolby Vision highlights to pop like they should. The 120Hz motion rate helps with sports, but our scores show it's still not a top performer for fast action. Audio is also underwhelming, ranking in the bottom third, so you'll want a soundbar.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong hdr (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong audio (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (10th percentile) 10th
- Below average gaming (24th percentile) 24th
- Below average smart (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 65" |
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | QLED |
Picture Quality
| Motion Tech | 120Hz Motion Rate |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Smart TV
| Platform | Fire TV |
Audio
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
Value & Pricing
At $600, you're paying for screen size first and foremost. It's a solid deal if you just need a big, simple TV for casual watching in a bright room. But you're making clear trade-offs in picture quality, sound, and features. For the same money, you could get a smaller but much better-performing TV from another brand.
Price History
vs Competition
Stacked up, it's outclassed. The similarly priced Roku Pro Series Mini-LED offers far better HDR and local dimming. If you can stretch your budget, the Hisense U6 Series Mini-LED is a much better TV from the same brand. Against giants like the LG C5 OLED or Samsung Neo QLED, there's no contest—those are in a different league for picture quality, but they cost two to three times as much. This QD6 is for budget-first shoppers who are okay with compromises.
| Spec | Hisense QLED 65QD65QF 65 inch Class QD6 Series 65" | Sony Bravia Sony BRAVIA 5 65" 4K HDR Smart Mini-LED TV | Samsung Neo QLED Samsung - 65” Class QN80F Series Neo QLED Mini LED | LG OLED evo - C5 series LG - 55" Class C5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart | TCL QD Mini LED - QM6K TCL - 85" Class QM6K Series 4K UHD HDR QD Mini LED | Roku Mini-LED QLED 4K - Pro Roku - 65" Class Pro Series 4K QLED Mini-LED Smart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 65 | 65 | 65 | 55 | 85 | 65 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K (2160p) | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | QLED | MiniLED | Neo QLED | OLED | MiniLED | MiniLED |
| Refresh Rate | - | 120 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 120 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG |
| Smart Platform | Fire TV | Google TV | Tizen | webOS | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | - | 2.1 | - | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Hdr | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hisense QLED 65QD65QF 65 inch Class QD6 Series 65" | 75.3 | 70.6 | 33.1 | 24.1 | 77.7 | 9.7 | 48.8 | 43.1 |
| Sony Bravia 5 65" Compare | 97.6 | 68.2 | 91.5 | 95.3 | 62.2 | 99 | 94.3 | 97.3 |
| Samsung Neo QLED 65” Class Series Neo Compare | 89.9 | 90.4 | 96.6 | 93.3 | 80 | 92.5 | 97.6 | 86.2 |
| LG OLED evo - C5 series 55" Class C5 Series Compare | 92.8 | 90.4 | 95.3 | 99.9 | 84.5 | 99.8 | 99.5 | 43.1 |
| TCL QD Mini LED - QM6K 85" Class QM6K Series Compare | 96.5 | 90.4 | 98.6 | 98.5 | 37.3 | 96 | 94.3 | 86.2 |
| Roku Mini-LED QLED 4K - Pro 65" Class Pro Series Compare | 96.5 | 90.4 | 92.5 | 97.5 | 62.2 | 99 | 98.8 | 86.2 |
Common Questions
Q: Is the 120Hz motion rate good for sports and gaming?
It's okay, but not great. Our data puts its gaming performance in the 25th percentile, meaning it lacks features like VRR and has higher input lag than most modern TVs. For sports, it's better than a basic 60Hz TV, but don't expect flagship-level smoothness.
Q: How good is the Dolby Vision picture quality?
Not very. The TV supports the format, but its HDR capability ranks in the 22nd percentile. This means it can't get very bright, so highlights in HDR movies and shows won't have the punch they're supposed to.
Q: Do I need a soundbar with this TV?
Almost certainly yes. The audio performance is in the 30th percentile. Built-in TV speakers are rarely good, but these are weaker than most, so dialogue can sound thin and there's little bass.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you're a movie buff or a gamer. The weak HDR performance ruins the cinematic experience, and the lack of modern gaming features like HDMI 2.1 or VRR makes it a poor choice for console or PC gaming. Look at the Roku Pro Series or a TCL Q6 instead.
Verdict
Buy this if your main priority is getting the biggest possible 65-inch screen for under $600 and you're not picky about top-tier picture or sound. It's fine for daytime TV and streaming sitcoms. But if you care about movie night immersion, gaming, or future-proofing, your money is better spent elsewhere.