Are budget mini-LED TVs like the Hisense U6 worth it?

Consistently, yes for the money. RTINGS rates the U6 line as a decent TV with excellent contrast, PCMag calls the prior-generation U6N the best budget-friendly TV you can buy, and Best Buy reviewers highlight its anti-glare coating. The trade-offs reviewers flag are fewer dimming zones and lower peak brightness than pricier mini-LEDs.