Hisense U6 85"

The Hisense U6 bundle pairs a bright 85-inch Mini-LED TV with a genuinely excellent 5.1.4 soundbar. Audio is the highlight at the 94th percentile, and picture quality is close behind. Just don't expect much from the smart platform or connectivity.

The picture quality is a standout, with Mini-LED tech and QLED color pushing it near the top of our charts. You'll see deep blacks and bright highlights without much halo, which is exactly what you want from a screen this size. Gaming gets a boost from the 144Hz panel and FreeSync Premium, though the 57.8 out of 100 gaming score tells you it's good, not great. The audio is the real flex here. Six front-firing speakers, two up-firing, four surrounds, and a 6.5-inch subwoofer mean you probably don't need a separate sound system. But the smart features are middle of the pack, and connectivity is a weak spot at the 20th percentile.

Against the LG OLED evo C5 and Samsung Neo QLED QN990F, the Hisense can't match their contrast or processing power. Those are flagship-tier panels with better smart platforms and more refined HDR. But they also cost a lot more, especially at 85 inches. The Sony BRAVIA 9 and TCL QM8K are closer rivals, with the TCL likely offering better gaming performance and the Sony better motion handling. The Hisense's ace is the included 5.1.4 soundbar, which none of those competitors bundle at this level.

Without a listed price, it's tough to call this a steal or a skip. But bundles like this usually exist to move inventory, and you're getting a lot of screen and a genuinely good soundbar in one box. If the price lands under what you'd pay for a comparable OLED or high-end QLED, it's a solid deal. Just know you're trading away some smart features and connectivity for that big, bright picture and room-filling audio.

Hisense is bundling an 85-inch U6 Mini-LED TV with a 5.1.4 channel soundbar, and honestly, it's a smart move. You get a massive screen with up to 1000 nits of peak brightness and around 600 local dimming zones, plus a sound system that actually tries to fill a room. The audio side is the real star here, landing in the 94th percentile in our database. Picture quality is no slouch either, sitting at the 92nd percentile. But the smart platform and connectivity are where things get a little less exciting.

Skip this if you need strong connectivity options or a snappy smart TV experience. The 20th percentile connectivity score means fewer ports and weaker wireless options than most competitors. And if you're a serious gamer chasing the lowest input lag and best HDR gaming, the TCL QM8K or a dedicated gaming monitor will serve you better.

If you want a massive screen and a legit surround sound setup without piecing together a system, this bundle makes a lot of sense. It's built for movie nights and sports, not for hardcore gamers or smart home tinkerers. The audio alone is worth the price of admission for most people.