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When choosing between the Hisense A6H and the TCL S446, consider the following: The Hisense A6H is often slightly less expensive than the TCL S446. For gaming, the TCL offers a slightly better experience than the Hisense. For watching sports, the TCL also holds an advantage, offering a clearer image with better motion handling. If you watch a lot of movies, series or news and talk shows, the TCL is a stronger performer in those categories. For those who prioritize sound quality, note that the Hisense has slightly better sound than the TCL. Both TVs are budget-friendly and are LCDs with LED IPS panels, suitable for a wide viewing angle. They lack local dimming, affecting their ability to display deep blacks, which is something to consider if you view content with dark scenes. Lastly, both TVs support multiple HDR formats, but the TCL does not support Dolby Vision and HGiG, which could be important if you want the best available HDR experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A6H (LCD)
- The Hisense A6H (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S446 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.2
5.8
3.35/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) both have poor picture quality, though the TCL S446 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
4.9
5.4
3.35/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the TCL S446 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense A6H struggles with movies and cinematic TV due to a mediocre contrast ratio and the lack of local dimming, leading to less deep blacks and lessened shadow detail, while its poor black uniformity can result in cloudiness during dark scenes. Similarly, the TCL S446 also falls short in cinematic viewing, with insufficient contrast and ineffective black uniformity causing similar issues, in addition to its color performance and gray uniformity not being ideal for accurate and consistent picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
6.4
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H has been categorized as poor for watching cartoons and animation due to its very good colors out of the box but limited color gamut and color volume, impacting the vibrancy and range of colors displayed. On the other hand, the TCL S446 is seen as fair because it exhibits excellent colors right out of the box, which contributes to a more appealing initial viewing experience, despite also having a limited color gamut and color volume like the Hisense A6H.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8
6.4
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H has poor SDR brightness and poor colors out of the box, which makes the image look less vibrant and may make it difficult to see in bright rooms when watching news or talk shows. On the other hand, the TCL S446, with fair SDR brightness and excellent colors out of the box, provides a brighter image and more accurate colors initially, making it more suitable for viewing programs in various lighting conditions.
Cost
$178
$230
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The Hisense A6H (LCD) has a price of $178 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $230.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A6H struggles with response time, making fast-paced sports action appear less smooth, while its viewing angles allow for a consistent picture even from the side. The TCL S446, though it has better reflection handling for well-lit environments and slightly better motion processing than the A6H, still faces similar issues with response time and a slight advantage in gray uniformity, which can affect a uniform image during sports viewing.
Gaming
5.7
5.8
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Hisense A6H and TCL S446 are not ideal for gaming due to their poor response times, which can lead to motion blur during fast-paced games. Additionally, while the Hisense A6H has the best input lag which is great for gaming responsiveness, the TCL S446's input lag is very good; however, both TVs have a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which may not be sufficient for high-frame-rate gaming.
Bright Room
5.4
5.8
7.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Hisense A6H and the TCL S446 both have lower performance in bright rooms; the Hisense A6H struggles due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and only fair reflections handling, while the TCL S446 has somewhat better reflections handling but still has only fair SDR brightness, making it less ideal for bright environments.
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How the Hisense A6H (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense A6H (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$178 | $230 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | September 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43A6H | 43S446 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
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 37.9" x 2.9" | 22.3" x 38.2" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.2" x 37.9" | 24.6" x 38.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 15 lbs | 15.4 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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 3.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
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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