TCL C6K vs Hisense E6Q 50-inch
Get the TCL C6K. Unless you only want a cheap 50-inch for everyday TV: then the Hisense E6Q costs less than half as much.
TCL C6K
A cheap Mini LED with vibrant colour, good blacks and 144Hz gaming. TechRadar calls it very good value.
Hisense E6Q 50-inch
A 50-inch 4K TV with Dolby Vision and Freely for under £300. Owners love the sharp picture and easy setup.
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The C6K's Mini LED backlight makes it much brighter, with deeper blacks and real HDR punch, and it does 4K at 144Hz for gaming. The E6Q is a simple 4K TV with Dolby Vision and Freely for under £300.
- —You want a picture that pops.
- —You game on a PS5 or Xbox.
- —You want 55 inches or more.
- —You want the lowest price.
- —It's for a bedroom or kitchen.
- —You want Freely built in.
What verified owners report
Only reviews from checked buyers count, and every 1–3 star review is read by us. How we do this
Owners love the picture and the value for the money. Complaints are rare.
- ✓Great picture: bright, sharp and colourful
- ✓Good sound for a TV
- ✓Easy to set up
None came up often enough to list.
Owners love the sharp picture and how easy it is to set up. Complaints are rare.
- ✓Clear, sharp picture with good colour
- ✓Easy to set up and use
- ✓Great value for the price
None came up often enough to list.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Vibrant colour and good blacks for the price
- +4K 144Hz, VRR and 13.6ms lag
- +Google TV with UK catch-up apps
- −Some black crush hides detail in very dark scenes.
- −A brownish tint can show at the very edges of the screen.
- −Contrast fades and blooming shows off-centre.
- −Sponsored banners take up much of the Google TV home screen.
- +Sharp 4K picture with Dolby Vision
- +Freely: live TV without an aerial
- +Quick and easy to set up
- −One Currys owner saw a haze around the edges in dark scenes.
- −A couple of owners had trouble keeping some live channels tuned.
Ready to choose?
- Is the TCL C6K worth it?
- Is the Hisense E6Q worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the TCL C6K: 113 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Otto (Germany), read October 2026.
Owner reports for the Hisense E6Q: 39 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.