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The Hisense A65K generally offers better overall picture quality than the TCL S470G and performs better in bright rooms. It may cost slightly less and has an additional HDMI port. For movies, news, and animation, the Hisense is the better option. Its gaming performance is decent but not exceptional. On the other hand, the TCL S470G, while often slightly more expensive, scores a bit higher in gaming and is more suited for sports content. However, it falls short in dark room performance and overall picture quality compared to the Hisense. If you're prioritizing gaming and sports viewing in rooms without much ambient light, the TCL could be considered. Both have similar smart features, support for various HDR formats, and voice command capabilities. Neither TV is recommended if you're looking for great built-in speakers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7
5.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
5.0
5.64/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the Hisense A65K (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense A65K struggles with watching movies and cinematic TV due to its modest contrast and weak local dimming which affect deep black levels, essential for darker scenes. Conversely, the TCL S470G performs poorly because of its low contrast and subpar black uniformity, compromising picture depth and quality in darkly lit content.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
5.7
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K offers a more vivid and accurate color representation right out of the box and a broader color gamut for displaying a wider spectrum of colors, which is better suited for animated content when compared to the TCL S470G, whose colors out of the box are not as strong and with a color gamut that doesn't perform as well, potentially resulting in less vibrant cartoons and animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
5.4
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K provides better upscaling of lower-resolution content and a higher SDR brightness, making it more suitable for watching news and TV programs, especially in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S470G falls short in these areas, leading to poorer performance when displaying such content, particularly in well-lit conditions.
Bright Room
6.4
5.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K is better suited for a bright room because of its higher contrast ratio and better SDR brightness compared to the TCL S470G. Both TVs handle reflections reasonably, but the TCL S470G's lower brightness in both SDR and HDR content makes it less ideal for well-lit environments.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.2
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S470G (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A65K has moderate response times and motion processing, which might not keep up with fast-paced sports action, and it struggles with handling reflections, potentially affecting visibility in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the TCL S470G offers wider viewing angles suitable for group watching, but its poor response time could result in more motion blur during fast sports scenes, and like the Hisense, it also faces challenges with reflections.
Gaming
5.9
5.6
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Hisense A65K has a fair response time, which means it could display motion blur during fast-paced games, and with a very good input lag, it can interpret gamer commands relatively quickly, however, both TVs have a standard refresh rate of 60Hz which is less than ideal for high-frame-rate gaming. In contrast, the TCL S470G has a poor response time, indicating more motion blur, but it excels with the best input lag for minimal delay in response to gaming inputs, still limited by a 60Hz refresh rate.
Cost
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The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $260 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $260.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $260 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 3, 2023 | September 4, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55A65K | 55S470G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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) | 28" x 48.5" x 2.9" | 28" x 48.3" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.4" x 48.5" | 29.8" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 24.9 lbs | 22 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 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 2.8/10 | |
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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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 S470G (LCD)
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | November 2023
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
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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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