Hisense E6 85"

An 85-inch QLED with shockingly good built-in audio and Dolby Vision for just over a grand. Picture quality is average, but the size and sound make it a steal for casual viewers.

The audio is the real surprise here. At the 87th percentile, that 3.1.2 channel setup with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support punches way above what you'd expect from a TV at this level. The HDR story is solid too, with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ Adaptive both on board. But the picture quality itself lands at the 36th percentile, which tells you the panel is fine, not fantastic. Sports score a 46.7 out of 100, which is about average for this class. The MEMC helps with motion, but don't expect OLED-level clarity.

Stacked against the LG C5 OLED or Sony BRAVIA XR, the E6 gets smoked on picture quality. Those are in a completely different league, and they cost like it. The TCL QM8K is probably the closest real competitor here, offering better picture performance in a similar price bracket. But the E6's built-in audio and Fire TV integration give it a convenience edge. If you want the best picture, go TCL or save up for OLED. If you want a giant screen that's easy to set up and sounds decent out of the box, the E6 makes a case.

At $1,079 for an 85-inch QLED with Dolby Vision and a built-in 3.1.2 Atmos setup, this is a lot of screen for the money. You're not paying for cutting-edge picture tech, you're paying for size and convenience. If that's what you want, it's a solid deal.

The Hisense E6 is an 85-inch QLED that wants to be your living room centerpiece, and for the most part, it pulls that off. The one thing to know? You're getting a massive screen with Dolby Vision and a surprisingly solid 3.1.2 audio setup for a price that won't make your wallet weep. It's not going to blow away videophiles, but for everyday sports and streaming on a giant canvas, it's a serious contender.

If you care about picture quality above all else, this isn't your TV. The 36th percentile picture score means blacks aren't deep, colors aren't perfectly accurate, and HDR highlights won't pop like they do on a TCL QM8K or any OLED. Go grab a TCL QM8K or save up for an LG C5 instead.

The Hisense E6 is a big, friendly TV that doesn't pretend to be a reference monitor. It's for people who want an 85-inch screen with good enough picture, surprisingly good sound, and zero hassle. For that crowd, it's an easy recommendation. Just don't expect it to win any picture quality awards.