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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you frequently watch movies or HDR content and want a television that performs well in dark rooms, the Hisense U6G might suit you better due to its superior contrast and local dimming feature, which are essential for those viewing conditions. On the other hand, the TCL S546 could be a better choice if you're looking for a more affordable option that still provides a good overall viewing experience, with reasonable picture quality and smart features. The TCL S546 may not perform as well as the Hisense U6G in very dark or bright rooms, but it still offers many of the modern amenities at a lower price. If you prioritize gaming features and a robust smart TV platform and can compromise on picture quality in comparison to the Hisense, the TCL S546 would be a cost-effective option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6G (LCD)
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U6G (LCD).
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.6
7.0
7.25/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U6G (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the Hisense U6G (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6G offers excellent contrast and black uniformity, making it well-suited for movies and cinematic TV in dark rooms, while the TCL S546 matches similar needs with a slightly higher contrast ratio but less effective black uniformity, which may slightly affect dark scene reproduction. However, the TCL S546 falls short in local dimming, which can impact the depth of blacks during movie watching, but its color volume is comparable to that of the Hisense U6G, ensuring rich and vibrant colors in a variety of content. Viewing angles and gray uniformity are similarly moderate on both, making them less ideal for wide seating arrangements.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
6.6
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G performs better for cartoons and animation due to its better colors out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors, which are very important for this type of content. In contrast, the TCL S546 has poor colors out of the box and the same level of color gamut, making it less suitable for content where color quality is a priority.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.4
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G outperforms the TCL S546 in watching news, talk shows, and other programs largely due to its superior upscaling ability and brighter SDR content display, which are very important for such content. Additionally, although less critical, the Hisense U6G delivers better colors out of the box and has a wider color gamut, enhancing the overall viewing experience compared to the TCL S546.
Cost
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$420
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The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $378 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $420.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
7.4
7.25/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6G (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Sports
6.1
6.3
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Hisense U6G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6G has a good response time and handles motion well, which is important when watching sports, but its performance is limited by narrow viewing angles and only fair reflection handling. The TCL S546 offers very good response times and excellent motion processing as well, but it shares similar limitations in viewing angles and reflections handling, which can reduce the sports-watching experience from wide seating arrangements or brightly-lit rooms.
Gaming
6.8
6.6
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for gaming.
The Hisense U6G and the TCL S546 both offer good response time and input lag, making them suitable for gaming; however, neither TV excels in these areas like more dedicated gaming TVs. While the Hisense U6G is slightly better in terms of input lag, which is crucial for fast-paced gaming, both TVs have the same refresh rate limitations due to their 60Hz panels.
Bright Room
7.3
7.2
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Hisense U6G offers very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, which means it can handle ambient light well, making it suitable for bright rooms, although reflections are only handled fairly which could be a concern in a very bright or directly lit environment.
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How the Hisense U6G (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6G (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$378 | $420 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U6G | 55S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android 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 | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 48.3" x 3.1" | 28.1" x 48.3" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.4" x 48.3" | 30.1" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.4 lbs | 34.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 200 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | 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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