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Updated January 10, 2024·
When considering the Hisense A65K and the TCL S455, both are budget-friendly and similarly priced LCD TVs with 65-inch screens. If you value a better dark room watching experience and higher color quality out of the box, the Hisense A65K may be preferable. It has a slightly superior overall picture quality and is a better option for watching movies and series. On the other hand, the TCL S455 has a somewhat higher contrast, which can make for better viewing in very dark scenes. Both TVs have similar sound quality and the same number of HDMI ports but neither excels in bright room performance. Neither model supports Dolby Vision, but both support HLG, which is important for watching HDR content from broadcast sources. Given that these TVs have comparable capabilities, your choice may also be swayed by personal brand preference or specific smart TV features each model offers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense A65K (LCD).
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
6.0
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$250
$268
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $250 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $268.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.7
6.5
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
6.0
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S455 (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
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
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S455 (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A65K and TCL S455 both have fair response times for sports, which is key for minimizing motion blur, but the Hisense struggles with motion processing which can affect fast-moving content. Both models handle reflections decently but have limited viewing angles that could reduce the picture quality from the side, and while their gray uniformity is on par, it is not ideal for sports aficionados seeking the best experience.
Gaming
5.9
5.7
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Hisense A65K and TCL S455 have low response time scores making fast-paced content appear blurry, and their input lag scores indicate a delay between user input and action on the screen, which can hinder gaming performance. Both TVs also have a standard refresh rate, which does not support higher frame rates for smooth gameplay.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
6.4
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense A65K is fair for watching news and other TV programs due to its good upscaling which is important for lower resolution content and its color performance out of the box, making it a decent choice for typical broadcast content. However, the TCL S455, while having slightly better contrast which benefits overall picture quality, is only fair in SDR brightness and has poorer colors out of the box, meaning it may not be as vibrant or as well-lit for day-to-day TV viewing.
Bright Room
6.4
6.0
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for bright room.
The Hisense A65K performs somewhat better in a bright room with good SDR brightness and fair handling of reflections, but its contrast and color volume are just good, and its color gamut is also just good. In contrast, the TCL S455 has only fair SDR brightness, making it less suitable for bright rooms, and it also shares fair reflection handling, but its contrast is even slightly better, while it has poor color volume and color gamut, detracting from picture quality in well-lit conditions.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $268 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 2, 2023 | May 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 50A65K | 50S455 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 6/10 | |
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) | 25.4" x 44" x 2.9" | 25.4" x 43.8" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27.9" x 44" | 27.1" x 43.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 21.6 lbs | 18.1 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 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 3/10 | |
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 | No | No | |
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Hisense A65K (LCD)
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Home Media Entertainment
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 S455 (LCD)
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USA Today
Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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