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 similarities
Picture Quality
5.3/10
5.2/10
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
5.2/10
5.2/10
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
6.1/10
6.2/10
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
5.6/10
5.7/10
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
5.9/10
5.8/10
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
5.9/10
5.8/10
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
4.7/10
4.6/10
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.
Cost
$250
$240
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Hisense A4H (LCD) has a price of $250 and the TCL S334 (LCD) costs $240.
How the Hisense A4H (LCD) and the TCL S334 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Hisense A4H (LCD)
TCL S334 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$250
$240
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
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
LED IPS
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
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
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
None
None
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
None
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
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
6/10
5.8/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.9/10
5.9/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
5.8/10
5.8/10
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
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
2.5/10
2.5/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.7/10
5.3/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
2.5/10
2.5/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.8/10
6.2/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.5/10
5.5/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
7.4/10
6.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.7/10
7/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
2.5/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
6/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.3/10
6.3/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6/10
6.7/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8/10
8.8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.3/10
8.7/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
3.3/10
3.7/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
4.5/10
4.5/10
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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