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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are on a budget and want a TV with better performance overall, especially for watching movies, sports, and regular TV, the Hisense A65K could be the better option, despite performing less well in bright rooms. However, if you prioritize having a slightly bigger brand recognition and you might use the TV as a computer monitor as well, the TCL S450G would be the appropriate choice, but it generally has lower performance for various content and in different lighting conditions. Both TVs are similarly priced and have similar features, such as voice commands and support for different HDR formats. Neither TV stands out for sound quality or gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense A65K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7
5.9
5.64/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
5.8
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K delivers significantly better colors straight out of the box and possesses a better color gamut, both of which are crucial for animated content that typically features vibrant colors. In contrast, the TCL S450G offers inferior colors out of the box and a more limited color gamut, making it less suitable for watching cartoons and animations that rely on these features for best visual quality.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
5.6
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K performs better for watching news and TV programs largely due to its good upscaling capabilities and satisfactory performance in colors out of the box, which are significant for clear image quality in standard definition content. In contrast, the TCL S450G shows weaknesses in upscaling and has poor color reproduction, which may result in less vibrant images, impacting the viewing experience negatively for similar content.
Bright Room
6.4
5.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K offers better performance in bright rooms primarily because it has good SDR brightness and fair handling of reflections, while the TCL S450G falls short with poor SDR brightness and similar fair reflection management, which may result in a more washed-out picture in well-lit environments. Additionally, while both TVs have similar contrast, color volume, and color gamut, the better SDR brightness of the Hisense A65K makes it more suitable for viewing in bright rooms.
Cost
$200
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $200 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $250.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
5.9
5.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Hisense A65K and TCL S450G both have limitations that affect movie and cinematic TV watching, with poor local dimming and black uniformity leading to less impressive dark scenes, which is crucial for content with many shadows and dark areas. While the Hisense A65K offers better colors out of the box, making initial setup easier, the TCL S450G has poorer color performance, affecting the vibrancy and realism when watching richly colored content.
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
6.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450G (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.9
5.6
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Hisense A65K has fair response time and input lag, which may affect fast-paced action in gaming, while the TCL S450G has poor response time but lower input lag, meaning it could be slightly more responsive but blurrier during quick movements. Both models have a 60Hz refresh rate, which is standard but not optimal for high-frame-rate gaming.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense A65K (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43A65K | 43S450G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
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 | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
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 | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Hisense A65K (LCD)
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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."
TCL S450G (LCD)
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9 to 5 Google
Ben Schoon | September 2023
"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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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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