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If gaming is a priority and you're willing to pay more, the Hisense U7G would offer a better experience with higher gaming performance. However, for general movie watching and mixed usage, both TVs provide good picture quality, with the Hisense having a slight edge. In bright rooms, each TV performs fairly well, but the Hisense U7G has a higher score, indicating a potentially better viewing experience in well-lit conditions. If cost is a significant consideration, the TCL Q6 is notably less expensive and will still offer decent performance for various content types like news, sports, and animation. The TCL Q6 has a wider viewing angle which could be better for larger groups or wide-seating arrangements, but it might not be as good in a dark room compared to the Hisense U7G. Both TVs support similar HDR formats and neither has great built-in speakers. The Hisense U7G has an extra HDMI port which could be useful if you have multiple devices to connect. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7G (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7G (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6
6.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
5.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its impressive contrast that enhances deep black levels and effective local dimming, which improves contrast in different scenes. In contrast, the TCL Q6 falls short in these areas with lower contrast and poor local dimming, leading to less optimal viewing experience in dark scenes, which is crucial for movies and cinematic content.
Gaming
8.0
5.8
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
7.7
6.6
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
6.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7G has fair colors out of the box, meaning it can display accurate and vibrant colors for animated content without additional tuning, while its good color gamut ensures a wider range of colors, essential for vivid cartoon imagery. The TCL Q6, despite having the same good color gamut, is rated poor for colors out of the box, indicating it might not immediately offer the same level of color accuracy for animation, possibly requiring calibration for optimal performance.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7G provides a very good SDR Brightness and better upscaling quality, which ensures that even lower resolution content like news and regular TV programs appear sharp and bright, making it well-suited for these types of shows. On the other hand, the TCL Q6, while offering very good SDR Brightness as well, has lower upscaling capability, which may result in lower resolution programs looking less clear, thus not as ideal for watching news and talk shows.
Bright Room
7.7
7.2
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both good for bright room, though the Hisense U7G (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7G and TCL Q6 both offer very good SDR and good HDR brightness which is crucial for viewing in bright rooms, but the Hisense U7G handles reflections slightly better, which can make it more suitable for environments with more ambient light. However, the TCL Q6 has a better contrast which might appeal to those looking for deeper blacks, although it doesn't manage reflections as well as the Hisense model.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.2
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7G has better motion processing, which is crucial for watching fast-paced sports; however, it struggles with reflections, which can be intrusive for sports viewers in bright rooms. The TCL Q6, while having a good response time, falls short in motion processing and also has poor reflection handling, making it less ideal for sports in well-lit environments.
Cost
$498
$500
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$500
$600
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$800
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $498 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $500.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7G (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$498 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U7G | 55Q650G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.2" x 48.3" x 3.5" | 28" x 48.3" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.6" x 48.3" | 29.9" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.4 lbs | 24.2 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
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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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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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