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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense A4H is generally a more expensive choice compared to the TCL S334, but it offers slightly better overall picture quality and is a bit better for watching news, talk shows, and animation. However, for bright rooms, both TVs do not perform very well, with the Hisense being marginally better. Meanwhile, the TCL S334 is less expensive, and slightly better for gaming and watching sports. Like the Hisense A4H, it's not ideal for bright room viewing and also has lower performance in dark rooms. Both TVs have similar capabilities as monitors, with the same support for 1080p resolution and chroma 4:4:4, catering well for typical computing tasks. Neither TV supports advanced HDR formats like HDR10+, Dolby Vision, or HLG, meaning HDR content won't be at its best on either set. If you prioritize gaming and sports and are looking to save money, the TCL S334 would be a more suitable choice. Conversely, if you favor overall picture quality and performance for news and animation content, you may find the Hisense A4H is worth the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A4H (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
- Good reflections
Key differences
Cost
$160
$178
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Hisense A4H (LCD) has a price of $160 and the TCL S334 (LCD) costs $178.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.3
5.2
3.80/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
5.2
3.80/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
No
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Hisense A4H and TCL S334 both have low contrast ratios and lack local dimming capabilities, which makes for a less impressive movie experience as they can't deliver true blacks and their picture quality in dark scenes isn't as deep or detailed. Additionally, both TVs struggle with black uniformity, which can lead to inconsistent shading across the screen, further degrading the movie-watching experience.
Sports
6.1
6.2
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
No
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A4H has poorer reflection handling which can be distracting during sports with many fast movements, especially in bright rooms, but it has very good response time minimizing motion blur. The TCL S334 manages reflections better, making it a better choice for brightly lit environments, but its response time is fair, resulting in slightly more motion blur during fast action compared to the Hisense A4H. Both models have fair gray uniformity and viewing angles, which could make the edges of the screen appear non-uniform during sports broadcasts and affect the viewing experience from wide angles.
Gaming
5.6
5.7
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Hisense A4H and the TCL S334 are both not optimal for gaming due to their poor response time and input lag, which are crucial for a smooth gaming experience. With both TVs having standard 60Hz refresh rates and performance issues in response and lag, gamers may experience motion blur and delayed reaction to inputs, which can be particularly noticeable in fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
5.8
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense A4H and TCL S334 both have "very good" marks for colors out of the box, meaning the initial, default settings offer appealing colors, but when it comes to the color gamut, they only score as "fair," which indicates a limited range of colors they can display. Additionally, factors such as low contrast in both models, and less than ideal SDR brightness in particular for the Hisense A4H, diminish the overall vibrancy and depth needed for optimal cartoon and animation viewing.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9
5.8
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense A4H and TCL S334 both have poor SDR Brightness, which affects their ability to show vibrant images in bright rooms, making them less suitable for watching news and talk shows during the day. Both TVs also scored low in upscaling, meaning they won't sharpen lower resolution content as effectively, which is common in news broadcasts, impacting overall picture quality.
Bright Room
4.7
4.6
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.1/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Hisense A4H struggles in bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and fair reflection handling, while the TCL S334 fares slightly better with good reflection handling but still has poor performance in both SDR and HDR brightness, making both less ideal for well-lit environments. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut, though somewhat important, also contribute to the subpar performance of both TVs in bright settings, as their abilities to display deep blacks and a wide range of colors are limited.
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How the Hisense A4H (LCD) and the TCL S334 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense A4H (LCD) | TCL S334 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$160 | $178 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | February 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 40A4H | 40S334 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 40" | 40" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 20.2" x 32.5" x 3.4" | 20.4" x 35.6" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 22" x 35.2" | 22.7" x 35.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 11.9 lbs | 14.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 200 | 100 x 100 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 8 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 3.8/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 14 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | No | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | No | |
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About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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