Our verdict
The 65-inch Hisense A6Q is about screen size for the money. The UK model, 65A6QTUK, has a 4K (3840 x 2160) screen that refreshes at 60Hz, meaning 60 pictures a second, which is fine for TV and films. VIDAA is its built-in smart system and Freely delivers live and catch-up TV over your internet connection. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, the main HDR formats. An independent A6Q series test found reasonable contrast for the price, but limited brightness for dramatic HDR highlights. That makes everyday television and evening streaming a better reason to choose it than a cinema-grade picture or premium gaming.
Buy it if
- You want a larger screen for regular television and streaming at a low price
- You mostly watch in a room without strong light directly on the screen
- You are content with 60Hz gaming and basic built-in sound
Skip it if
- You expect bright highlights to look dramatic in modern films
- You want supported console games at 4K 120Hz
- The exact 65-inch model is unavailable at a good current price
How it would fit your home
Put the family show on a bigger screen
At 65 inches, the appeal is being able to sit back and still follow the action or subtitles. Freely and Hisense's VIDAA menus keep many live and catch-up choices on the TV without another box; check the apps your household uses before buying.
Watch a film after dark
The A6Q can make an ordinary film enjoyable on a large screen. An independent series test found its HDR highlights were not especially bright, so do not expect a lamp, sunset or explosion to leap off the screen as it would on a stronger TV.
Connect a console and soundbar
Hisense lists three HDMI 2.1 connections, with HDMI 3 carrying sound back to a compatible soundbar through eARC. The screen is 60Hz, so the HDMI 2.1 label does not turn it into a 4K 120Hz display.
The details, in plain English
Where the saving shows
The screen is big, but brightness and motion are more basic than on pricier TVs. The independent test found reasonable contrast for the price, but the picture does not get bright enough for dramatic HDR highlights. Choose it for everyday programmes and the space a 65-inch picture gives you, rather than paying for Dolby Vision or HDMI labels alone.
Gaming and connections
All three HDMI sockets are HDMI 2.1. Hisense lists automatic low latency mode (the TV switches to game settings for you) on all three, and variable refresh rate at 60Hz, which helps a game's frame rate dips look smoother. It lists input lag of 10 milliseconds or less. Because the panel is 60Hz, supported games cannot run at 4K 120Hz, so console owners after that should look elsewhere.
Sound
The built-in speakers are two 10W units with DTS Virtual:X, a processing effect that widens the sound. That is fine for news and soaps, but it is unlikely to give a 65-inch film much weight. If sound matters to you, plan for a soundbar connected through the eARC socket on HDMI 3.
Check the exact UK version
The UK model is 65A6QTUK. The recorded £389 price dates from 1 August 2026. On 23 September, its exact 65-inch Amazon listing was marked unavailable. Other UK retailers still listed that model, so it is too early to call the TV discontinued. The other screen sizes are different purchases.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- A large 65-inch 4K picture at the recorded budget price of £389 on 1 August 2026
- Freely and VIDAA put live, catch-up and streaming TV on the set without another box
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG support: compatible films and programmes use the HDR the screen can show
- Three HDMI 2.1 sockets, with eARC on HDMI 3 to send sound to a compatible soundbar
- Game Mode with automatic low latency mode and 60Hz variable refresh rate, with input lag Hisense lists at 10 milliseconds or less
What to watch out for
- The 60Hz screen cannot show 4K games at 120 frames per second, even though the sockets are labelled HDMI 2.1
- Independent A6Q series testing found limited HDR brightness
- Two 10W speakers may feel small beside a 65-inch picture
- The exact 65-inch Amazon listing was unavailable at our 23 September check, so the £389 price is historical
Compare other 65-inch TVs at today's price. If a modest extra spend brings a visibly brighter picture or better sound, that may matter more than the A6Q's low old price.
Make the Hisense A6Q easier to live with
Add-ons that answer a drawback we named above. Check compatibility with your exact model before buying.
Solves: two 10W speakers may feel small beside a 65-inch picture
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Reviewed by us
A reviewed dialogue-focused soundbar can address the named weak built-in sound. Judge voices at your normal volume and include its cost before choosing the TV.
Check first: No separate bass box included; use compatible TV ARC/eARC or the manufacturer’s optical adapter. Confirm the TV’s exact outputs and plan the occupied HDMI socket.
Solves: two 10W speakers may feel small beside a 65-inch picture
Hisense HS3100 Reviewed by us
A lower-recorded-cost reviewed soundbar with a centre speaker and included subwoofer can help voices and film weight if there is room for the bass box.
Check first: Needs floor space and a separate socket for the bass box. Check HDMI ARC or optical output; the review says it is not a very loud large-room system.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hisense A6Q (this one) | A large, affordable screen for ordinary viewing, with clear limits for bright films and for games above 60 frames a second. | £38965-inch model, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Read the review |
 LG Nano81A | Consider the Nano81A at £479 for everyday viewing and LG's familiar menus, but not as a TV for 4K 120Hz gaming. | £47965-inch model, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
 Samsung Q7F | Shortlist the Q7F for everyday television and Samsung's smart features; choose a different model if 4K 120Hz gaming is essential. | £54965-inch model, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
 Samsung M70H | A 65-inch Samsung to consider only after comparing its picture with other TVs at the same price. | £61965-inch model, Price recorded 20 Sept 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based assessment updated 23 September 2026. Hisense UK confirms the 65A6QTUK features; Choose.tv provides an independent A6Q series test but does not clearly identify the tested screen size in the accessible report. We have not tested this exact UK 65-inch unit. The exact Amazon listing was unavailable at our latest check, so the older price is historical.