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Updated April 10, 2024·
The Hisense A65K has a better contrast and local dimming feature which can be good for watching movies in darker rooms. However, its gaming performance is not ideal. The TCL S450F, on the other hand, excels in gray uniformity which may be preferable for sports watching as it reduces visual disturbances during fast-paced scenes. Both struggle in bright rooms due to lower brightness scores. If you often watch cartoons and animation, the Hisense could be a better fit as it scores higher in that area. Ultimately, your choice should reflect whether you prioritize movie watching in darker settings or sports viewing with less screen uniformity issues. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the TCL S450F (LCD)
- The TCL S450F (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense A65K (LCD).
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
6.0
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$200
$220
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $200 and the TCL S450F (LCD) costs $220.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.7
6.5
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S450F (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
6.0
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450F (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.1
6.1
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450F (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.9
5.7
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S450F (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
6.4
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S450F (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
6.4
6.0
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S450F (LCD) are both only fair for bright room.
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How the Hisense A65K (LCD) and the TCL S450F (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | TCL S450F (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $220 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43A65K | 43S450F | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Fire OS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 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 37.9" x 2.9" | 22" x 37.7" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.2" x 37.9" | 23.7" x 37.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 15 lbs | 13.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 8 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 14 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | September 2023
"The A65K proved to be a rather capable TV that works great within its extreme limitations that its price dictates. It has great contrast, very low input lag and good color coverage. Add Google TV and a low price in the mix and you have an excellent low budget offering."
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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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