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Updated January 10, 2024·
When comparing the Hisense U6H and the TCL S555, both are budget-friendly LCD TVs with similar features. The Hisense U6H offers a slightly better experience for watching movies, news, and cartoons, thanks to its higher scores in these specific categories. It also has slightly better reflection handling which is beneficial if you'll be placing the TV in a brighter room. However, the TCL S555 has a slight edge in overall picture quality and gaming performance, making it a better choice if you're into video games or want the best possible picture within this budget range. Both have similar audio capabilities and do not have great speakers built-in, so an external sound system may be a good investment regardless of your choice. The TCL S555 is also noted to be a bit more expensive than the Hisense U6H, so if budget is a key factor for you, the Hisense might be the more cost-effective choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6H (LCD)
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U6H (LCD).
Key differences
Gaming
6.2
6.7
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
7.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both only fair for gaming, though the TCL S555 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6H has slower response times compared to the TCL S555, which might not be as smooth for fast-moving scenes in gaming, but the Hisense model offers lower input lag, which means commands from game controllers to the screen may be slightly more responsive compared to the TCL S555.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
7.0
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
7.8
7.38/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7
7.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U6H has good black uniformity and contrast, which is important for a cinematic experience, but the TCL S555 excels in contrast and black uniformity, with better performance overall, which enhances movie and cinematic TV watching by providing deeper blacks and more distinct shadow detail. While the Hisense U6H offers excellent colors out of the box, the TCL's superior contrast and black uniformity give it an edge in producing more vibrant and true-to-life images, although its colors out of the box are rated as very good, which is slightly lower than the Hisense.
Sports
6.0
6.3
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6H has a poor response time which can cause motion blur when watching sports, but its reflection handling is adequate for moderately lit rooms. In contrast, the TCL S555 has a good response time reducing motion blur, yet struggles more with reflections which can be distracting in bright environments.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
8.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U6H is rated as excellent for colors out of the box, meaning it can display cartoons and animation with vibrant and accurate colors immediately upon setup, and its color gamut is evaluated as good, ensuring a wide range of colors can be depicted.
Bright Room
7.0
7.3
5.6/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both good for bright room.
Cost
$430
$433
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$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has a price of $430 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $433.
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How the Hisense U6H (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U6H (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$430 | $433 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U6H | 55S555 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.1" x 48.4" x 3" | 27.7" x 48.3" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.4" x 48.4" | 30" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.6 lbs | 33.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 12 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Hisense U6H (LCD)
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Matthew Murray | March 2023
"A budget TV that exceeds expectations. (...) For a TV that costs as little as this one does, its brightness and color are above-average (...) The U6H may not get quite as bright as its splashier siblings, but for its class, it fares pretty well. (...) As far as input lag, the U6H is an impressive performer. (...) Costing less than most of its direct competitors, and matching or bettering them in several key areas, it’s an irresistible value proposition. (...)"
TCL S555 (LCD)
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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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