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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense A4H is a budget-friendly option and is generally suitable for casual watching of news, animations, and reality TV. However, it has limited performance in bright rooms and may not be the best for dark room viewing due to low contrast and brightness. On the other hand, the TCL R745, while more expensive, offers a better experience for gaming and has higher brightness, making it a better choice for bright rooms. Its larger screen and support for advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10+ could enhance movie-watching experiences. However, it also has limitations in dark room performance. If you prioritize gaming and a brighter display for well-lit spaces, the TCL R745 could be a good choice despite the higher cost. If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option for casual viewing, the Hisense A4H may be sufficient, but consider its limitations in screen brightness and dark room viewing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A4H (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good reflections
Key differences
Gaming
5.6
7.4
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A4H has a poor response time which can lead to motion blur during fast-paced games, despite its very good input lag, which is beneficial for gaming responsiveness. In contrast, the TCL R745 offers better performance for gaming with a fair response time that reduces motion blur and the best input lag, ensuring minimal delay during gaming.
Bright Room
4.7
5.8
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the TCL R745 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense A4H struggles in bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness, which means it can't get very bright, and it receives only a fair rating for reflections handling. On the other hand, the TCL R745, despite having a better reflections handling, also suffers in bright rooms because of similar poor SDR and HDR brightness, and contrast, color volume, and color gamut are only somewhat better, which are less critical for bright room performance.
Cost
$178
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense A4H (LCD) has a price of $178 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.3
5.6
3.80/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
5.2
3.80/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Hisense A4H is considered poor for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its low contrast, ineffective local dimming, and poor black uniformity, which lead to washed-out dark scenes and less immersive viewing in dim environments. On the other hand, the TCL R745 also falls short for these types of content because, despite a better contrast ratio, it lacks local dimming altogether, which results in less deep black levels; and combined with its poor black uniformity, this diminishes the overall picture quality in dark scenes.
Sports
6.1
6.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
For sports watching, the Hisense A4H has suboptimal response time and lack of motion processing capability, which may result in motion blur during fast-paced scenes. On the other hand, the TCL R745 has better response time and some motion processing, offering smoother action, but it also has room for improvement in handling reflections and viewing angles, which can affect visibility in bright rooms and when viewed from the side.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
5.9
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense A4H and TCL R745 both display poor performance for watching cartoons and animation due to their inadequate color representation; the A4H has very good "Colors Out of the Box", but only fair scores in "Color Gamut" and "Color Volume", while the R745 has good "Colors Out of the Box", fair "Color Gamut", and poor "Color Volume", meaning both TVs struggle to deliver the vibrant and varied colors typically associated with animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9
6.1
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R745 (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A4H is considered poor for watching news and TV programs mainly due to its poor SDR brightness, making it unsuitable for bright rooms, and modest upscaling quality, which might not render lower-resolution content sharply. Meanwhile, the TCL R745 has better upscaling and fair color accuracy straight out of the box, providing a more satisfying viewing experience for news and talk shows despite also having poor SDR brightness, which means it's still not ideal for very bright rooms.
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How the Hisense A4H (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A4H (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$178 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43A4H | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.9" x 37.6" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 14.1 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 3.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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