If you're looking for a TV with better dark room performance, the TCL S450R offers excellent black uniformity, which might be preferable for watching movies in low-light conditions. However, if gaming response time and input lag are critical for you, the Hisense A6H excels in these areas, providing a smoother gaming experience. For general use in bright rooms, neither TV is ideal, but the TCL has a slight edge. Keep in mind that the TCL has an extra HDMI port which could be useful if you plan to connect multiple devices. The Hisense, on the other hand, is slightly less expensive and supports Dolby Atmos, which may enhance the audio experience. Both TVs are equipped with VA panels, which typically offer better contrast ratios but narrower viewing angles. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A6H (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S450R (LCD)
The TCL S450R (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense A6H (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.2/10
6.5/10
3.35/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S450R (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
4.9/10
6.0/10
3.35/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8/10
6.4/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.4/10
6.0/10
7.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S450R (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.7/10
5.7/10
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense A6H (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7/10
6.0/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450R (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
Cost
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The Hisense A6H (LCD) has a price of $239 and the TCL S450R (LCD) costs $240.
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Spec Comparison
Hisense A6H (LCD)
TCL S450R (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$239
$240
Brand
Brand
Hisense
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
April 1, 2022
August 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
43A6H
43S450R
Screen Size
Screen Size
43"
43"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google TV
Roku TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
5.9/10
6/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
3
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.3/10
6.6/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
5.4/10
6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.8/10
5.7/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5/10
6/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
6.2/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
5.8/10
6.5/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.8/10
6.1/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.6/10
6.1/10
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
3.4/10
6.4/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
2.5/10
3/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
1/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.5/10
5.8/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.5/10
6.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.3/10
5.6/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.8/10
5.8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.4/10
9.3/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
7.8/10
5.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6/10
6.3/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
7.5/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
2.5/10
4.6/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
5.9/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.2/10
6.4/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
5.9/10
6/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
10/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.3/10
6.6/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
4.8/10
6/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
16 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
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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