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
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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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How the Hisense R6G (LCD) and the TCL S334 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Hisense R6G (LCD)
TCL S334 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$184
$196
Brand
Brand
Hisense
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
June 1, 2023
February 3, 2021
Full name
Full name
43R6G
43S334
Screen Size
Screen Size
43"
43"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
1080P
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED VA
LED IPS
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Roku TV
Android TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6/10
5.9/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
3
2
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
None
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
6.7/10
5.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
5.9/10
4.7/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.7/10
5.8/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
6.2/10
5.2/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6/10
6.3/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
6.2/10
5.8/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
6.4/10
5.9/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.1/10
5.8/10
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"
22.4" x 38.1" x 3.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
24.2" x 37.9"
24.4" x 38.1"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
14.8 lbs
14.8 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
No
No
Contrast
Contrast
7.5/10
4.3/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
3/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
1/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.6/10
2.5/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.9/10
5.3/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.4/10
2.5/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
5.7/10
6.2/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
7.4/10
5.5/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.3/10
6.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.7/10
7/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
6.7/10
7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
3.2/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
5.9/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.2/10
6.3/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.1/10
6.7/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8/10
8.8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.4/10
8.7/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
5.2/10
3.7/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
4.5/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
14 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
No
No
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
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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