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Updated January 10, 2024·
If gaming is your top priority, the Hisense U7H offers slightly better gaming features. However, for sports and bright room viewing, the TCL R646 has the edge with better performance. The TCL is also generally less expensive. Both TVs have a similar sound quality, but the TCL has slightly more powerful speakers. For movies in a dark room, both provide good experiences, but the Hisense may have a slight advantage. If you tend to watch a lot of news or reality TV, the Hisense is better, while cartoons and animations are slightly better on the TCL. In summary, if gaming and cost-saving are priorities, consider the Hisense U7H, but for sports and bright room usage, the TCL R646 would be a better choice. Both TVs support various HDR formats and have similar connectivity options, so your decision should be based on the specific types of content you watch most frequently. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7H (LCD)
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
6.0
6.6
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the TCL R646 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7H has a slower response time and poorer motion processing than the TCL R646, which can result in blur during fast sports scenes. While the U7H handles reflections slightly better than the R646, the latter has wider viewing angles and more consistent gray uniformity, making it generally better for watching sports with a group in various seating positions.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
7.5
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7H is particularly suited for watching news and TV programs given its very good SDR brightness and fair upscaling quality, which means that standard definition content is bright and clear. The TCL R646, with excellent SDR brightness and very good colors out of the box, also provides a vibrant and crisp viewing experience for the same types of content, although it may not upscale lower resolution content as effectively as the Hisense U7H.
Bright Room
7.7
8.9
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The TCL R646 outperforms the Hisense U7H in a bright room due to its excellent SDR brightness and superior handling of reflections, making the picture more visible under bright lighting. While both have good color performance, the TCL's higher contrast and better color volume can also contribute to a more vibrant picture in well-lit environments.
Cost
$548
$600
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The Hisense U7H (LCD) has a price of $548 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.6
7.9
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
7.8
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
5.7/10
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 TCL R646 (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U7H delivers a good performance for movies and cinematic TV with its excellent contrast and local dimming features, which enhance the depth of blacks, although its black uniformity is moderate. The TCL R646, on the other hand, boasts better black uniformity, providing a more consistent viewing experience in dark scenes, and also has good contrast and local dimming, making it well-suited for watching movies with rich and deep color scenes.
Gaming
7.7
8.2
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R646 (LCD) to be very good for gaming, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7H has a poorer response time compared to the TCL R646, which can affect how quickly the image transitions during fast-paced games, making the TCL R646 a smoother experience for gaming. However, both TVs have good input lag, which means they are responsive to gaming inputs; but TCL's better response time provides an edge for very fast gaming scenarios.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
8.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R646 (LCD) to be very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7H (LCD) is good.
The TCL R646 is rated higher for colors out of the box than the Hisense U7H, suggesting it displays more accurate colors immediately upon setup which can enhance the viewing experience for cartoons and animation. Both TVs offer good color gamut and very good color volume, ensuring a wide range of colors and maintaining those colors at different brightness levels, important for animated content that often features vibrant hues.
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How the Hisense U7H (LCD) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7H (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U7H | 55R646 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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" | 28.5" x 48.3" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.6" x 48.3" | 30.9" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.4 lbs | 42.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Christian de Looper | December 2022
"We loved the Hisense U7H. It was able to deliver an excellent all-around image quality in its price range. The TV excels at controlling its backlighting in a way that ensures you’ll never experience blooming to a level of being distracting, something that I was a little surprised to see given the lack of Mini LED. The TV doesn’t just get decently bright it offers relatively accurate color reproduction for a TV in this price range. The TV is being billed excellent for gaming."
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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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