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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense A4H is a budget-friendly option that provides decent performance for gaming, news, talk shows, reality TV, and animation. However, it struggles in dark and bright rooms due to low contrast and brightness. The TCL R648, on the other hand, costs significantly more, but its superior overall picture quality and higher contrast and brightness make it a better option for dark and bright rooms. It offers an excellent gaming experience, better reflection handling, and supports advanced features like Dolby Vision and higher resolution inputs. Consider the Hisense A4H if you're on a tight budget and need a TV for a variety of content without extreme lighting conditions. Choose the TCL R648 if you're willing to invest in a higher quality viewing experience for mixed usage, including better performance in challenging lighting environments and advanced gaming features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A4H (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3
7.7
3.80/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.6
3.80/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A4H offers poor contrast, inadequate local dimming, and subpar black uniformity which diminish picture quality, especially in dark scenes, making it less suitable for movies and cinematic TV. On the other hand, the TCL R648 has good contrast, excellent local dimming, and better black uniformity, ensuring deep blacks and a more immersive viewing experience in similar content.
Gaming
5.6
8.2
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A4H has poor response time and input lag, making it less suitable for gaming, whereas the TCL R648 offers very good performance in both aspects which is crucial for smooth and responsive gameplay. The TCL R648 also has a higher refresh rate which benefits gaming by providing smoother motion.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
8.6
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A4H is less suited for cartoons and animation due to its fair color gamut and color volume, which means it won't display as wide a range of colors vividly out of the box. In contrast, the TCL R648 is very good at presenting animations thanks to its excellent color accuracy upon initial setup and better color gamut and volume that allow it to produce more vibrant and diverse colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9
7.5
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A4H is less suitable for watching news and TV programs because it has poor SDR brightness, meaning it won't look as good in well-lit rooms, and its upscaling isn't as effective, leading to lower quality pictures from lower resolution content. The TCL R648, on the other hand, offers excellent SDR brightness which makes it better in bright rooms, and it has a higher quality of upscaling, making standard-definition content look clearer.
Bright Room
4.7
8.1
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A4H struggles in bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and only fair handling of reflections, which can result in a washed-out picture. Conversely, the TCL R648 excels with excellent SDR brightness and very good reflection handling, ensuring a clear and vibrant image even in well-lit environments.
Cost
$178
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense A4H (LCD) has a price of $178 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.5
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
When watching sports, the Hisense A4H struggles with response time and motion processing, leading to blur in fast scenes, and average reflection handling may affect visibility in bright rooms. In contrast, the TCL R648 has a better response time and motion processing for clearer action, but narrower viewing angles could limit the view for groups spread around the room.
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How the Hisense A4H (LCD) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense A4H (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$178 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43A4H | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.9" x 37.6" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 14.1 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 400 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 3.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 14 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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