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Hisense U6N 65-Inch 4K ULED Smart TV (2024)

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The Hisense U6N 65-inch (ASIN B0CNHFKYXZ) brings ULED local dimming, Dolby Vision IQ, and Google TV to the sub-$700 CAD market โ€” available on Amazon.ca at around $699 CAD.

ClearPick Score
8.1 / 10
Good
Value
9.5
Picture Quality
8.5
HDR Performance
8.5
Smart TV
8.5
Gaming
8
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Hisense U6N 65-Inch 4K ULED Smart TV (2024) product photo
Budget TVs
Hisense U6N 65-Inch 4K ULED Smart TV (2024)
~$699 CAD est. on Amazon.ca
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โœ… Ships to Canada
โœ… Prime eligible (most orders)
โœ… 30-day Amazon returns
โœ… No extra cost to you

โœ… What Works

  • At $699 CAD, the U6N delivers ULED local dimming and Dolby Vision support that most sub-$700 TVs can't match. Colors are vibrant and punchy โ€” streaming HDR content on Disney+ or Netflix looks noticeably better than flat VA panel competitors at this price.
  • Google TV handles content discovery well, with a unified search bar across streaming services, Chromecast built in, and responsive app performance. For cord-cutters managing multiple subscriptions, the 'For You' feed surfaces relevant content without extra effort.
  • The 40W Dolby Atmos speaker system is genuinely above-average for a TV in this price range โ€” dialogue is clear, sound staging is wider than typical, and at normal listening volumes there's acceptable bass presence without an external speaker.
  • Hisense's calibration out of the box is better than it used to be โ€” the Filmmaker Mode and Movie preset both land close to accurate without manual adjustment, which is useful for buyers who don't want to dig into picture settings.

โš ๏ธ Worth Knowing

  • The 60Hz native panel with motion processing is not the same as a true 120Hz display โ€” fast motion in sports and action sequences can show judder or soap-opera effect depending on how motion smoothing is set. Buyers who watch live sports should test the motion settings carefully.
  • Local dimming on the U6N uses fewer zones than the U8N โ€” contrast performance is good for the price but not exceptional. Side-by-side with a Mini-LED TV at the same price, the blacks are noticeably greyer in dark scenes.
  • Hisense's software updates have improved but the company's long-term support record for older models is inconsistent. Buyers planning to keep this TV for 7+ years may find app support and OS updates drop off sooner than they'd like.
  • The remote is basic โ€” no backlight, a few too many shortcut buttons for services you may not use (Peacock, for example, is US-only). A universal or voice remote upgrade improves the experience.

What Real Buyers Are Saying

What buyers love

โ€œ"I replaced a 10-year-old 1080p TV and couldn't believe the difference. HDR on Netflix is stunning for $699."โ€

Source: Amazon reviewer

โ€œ"Google TV is way better than the Samsung smart TV I had before. Everything is just faster and easier to find."โ€

Source: Amazon reviewer

โ€œ"For a bedroom TV this is incredible. Sharp picture, clear sound, Google TV โ€” I don't need anything else."โ€

Source: Reddit

โ€œ"Hisense has quietly become the best bang-for-buck TV brand. The U6N at this price is genuinely excellent."โ€

Source: Amazon reviewer

Common complaints

Motion on sports is blurryโ€ฆ

Fast pans in hockey and soccer show motion blur that my old 120Hz TV didn't have. You can tune it out with motion processing but then it looks like a soap opera.

Source: Amazon reviewer

Blacks are grayish in dark roomsโ€ฆ

Watching in a dark room you can see that deep blacks are actually dark grey. Not terrible but my friend's OLED puts it to shame.

Source: Amazon reviewer

Remote has Peacock button for no reasonโ€ฆ

Peacock isn't even available in Canada. The remote wastes a button on a US-only service. Minor annoyance but feels like it wasn't finished for the Canadian market.

Source: Reddit

Software updates slowed down after a yearโ€ฆ

My U6G from two years ago barely gets updates now. Hope Hisense improves their support cadence because the hardware is solid but the software trails.

Source: Reddit
ClearPick Verdict

The Hisense U6N is the best sub-$700 TV you can buy in Canada right now โ€” ULED local dimming, Dolby Vision, and Google TV at a price most 4K TVs can't touch. The 60Hz native panel is a real limitation for sports fans and fast-paced gaming, and blacks aren't class-leading, but for everyday streaming and casual viewing it delivers excellent picture quality for the money.