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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and looking for a TV that offers better connectivity options and black uniformity, which is great for dark room viewing, then the TCL S450F could be a suitable option. Furthermore, it supports more HDR formats including Dolby Vision, which can make a significant difference when watching compatible content. On the other hand, the Hisense A4H is more expensive but provides better gray uniformity, which may be beneficial when watching sports or playing games to avoid distracting screen imperfections. However, it lacks support for most advanced HDR formats and has fewer HDMI ports compared to the TCL S450F. Both TVs are not ideal for gaming due to their poor response times and input lag scores. If sound is important to you, the TCL also has more powerful speakers and voice command features, enhancing the experience without additional equipment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A4H (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S450F (LCD)
- The TCL S450F (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense A4H (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3
6.5
3.80/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S450F (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
6.0
3.80/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.7
6.0
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$178
$220
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Hisense A4H (LCD) has a price of $178 and the TCL S450F (LCD) costs $220.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.1
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450F (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.6
5.7
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The TCL S450F (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
6.0
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450F (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9
6.4
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450F (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
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How the Hisense A4H (LCD) and the TCL S450F (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense A4H (LCD) | TCL S450F (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$178 | $220 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43A4H | 43S450F | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Fire OS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 22" x 37.6" x 3.4" | 22" x 37.7" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.9" x 37.6" | 23.7" x 37.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 14.1 lbs | 13.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 3.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 14 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Yes | |
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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