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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense A65K tends to be less expensive and generally offers a better overall picture quality than the TCL S446. The Hisense is equipped with a VA panel, which is known for better contrast and black levels, making it a suitable option for darker rooms. However, the TCL S446, with its IPS panel, may have an advantage in brightly lit rooms because it handles reflections well and usually offers better viewing angles, allowing for a more consistent picture if you often watch from different positions in the room. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7
5.8
5.64/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
6.4
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense A65K shows better performance for cartoons and animations due to its 'Very Good' color out of the box and 'Good' color gamut, ensuring more accurate and vibrant colors. In contrast, the TCL S446, despite its 'Excellent' color out of the box, has a 'Poor' color gamut, meaning it's limited in displaying the full spectrum of colors, which is more noticeable in animated content.
Bright Room
6.4
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K is better suited for bright rooms as it has a higher SDR and HDR brightness, which means it can produce brighter images that are more visible in well-lit environments, compared to the TCL S446's lower brightness levels that might result in dimmer images.
Cost
$260
$300
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $260 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $300.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
5.9
5.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Hisense A65K has poor local dimming capability and black uniformity which results in less deep blacks and reduced contrast, making it less suitable for movies and cinematic content that often require these features to produce an immersive experience. Similarly, the TCL S446 also struggles with movies and cinematic TV due to its poor contrast and black uniformity, further compounded by a limited color volume that makes it challenging to display a wide range of colors accurately.
Sports
6.1
6.4
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A65K and TCL S446 both exhibit fair performance when watching sports, with the A65K handling reflections slightly better and the S446 offering wider viewing angles; however, both TVs have challenges with response time and motion processing. Additionally, while the A65K displays moderately better gray uniformity, which is somewhat important for sports viewing, these aspects contribute to why neither is considered excellent for sports content.
Gaming
5.9
5.8
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Hisense A65K and the TCL S446, both with LCD screens, are considered poor for gaming because they have average response times which can lead to motion blur during fast-paced games, and they also exhibit higher input lag which can delay the reaction time between a player's actions and what is seen on the screen. Additionally, as they both have a standard refresh rate, they may not provide the smoothest gaming experience when compared to screens with higher refresh rates.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
6.4
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense A65K offers good upscaling which is very important for watching standard definition content like news and talk shows, while its fair SDR brightness is adequate for viewing in moderately lit rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S446, with its excellent color accuracy out of the box, provides a vivid and natural picture without adjustment for such programs, but its lack of local dimming means that contrast could be less impressive, affecting the depth of images during darker scenes.
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How the Hisense A65K (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 3, 2023 | September 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55A65K | 55S446 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 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) | 28" x 48.5" x 2.9" | 28.3" x 18.7" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.4" x 48.5" | 30.4" x 48.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 24.9 lbs | 24.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 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 | No | No | |
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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."
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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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