Updated April 10, 2024·Prices updated 24 hours ago
If price is a major factor and you're looking for a basic TV without spending much, the TCL S334 might suit your needs, but keep in mind its overall picture and gaming performance are not strong. In contrast, the Hisense R6G costs more, but offers better picture quality for movies and a little improvement for sports viewing, and it supports more advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10+, which could enrich your viewing experience if you watch HDR content. However, neither of these TVs is designed for bright rooms or offer great sound quality; you may need additional speakers for better audio. Choose the TCL S334 for the most economical option or the Hisense R6G for a slight increase in picture quality and HDR support. Give Feedback
This comparison is based on the 43" TCL S334 (LCD) and the 43" Hisense R6G (LCD). At the time of writing the 43" TCL S334 (LCD) cost $196 and the 43" Hisense R6G (LCD) cost $264. The Hisense R6G (LCD) has dropped in price by $80.
Advantages of the Hisense R6G (LCD)
The Hisense R6G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S334 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.6/10
5.2/10
7.5/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense R6G (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S334 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1/10
5.2/10
7.5/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
7.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
No
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense R6G (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
6.4/10
5.8/10
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Hisense R6G (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.8/10
4.6/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.1/10
5.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Hisense R6G (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Hisense R6G (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$184
$196
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Hisense R6G (LCD) has a price of $184 and the TCL S334 (LCD) costs $196.
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Hisense R6G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.7/10
5.7/10
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
10.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Hisense R6G (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.1/10
5.8/10
5.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense R6G (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
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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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