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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7H generally offers better picture quality, gaming performance, and is brighter in both dark and bright rooms compared to the TCL S435. If you enjoy movies, sports, or gaming and are looking for a TV that performs well in various lighting conditions, and you're willing to spend more, the Hisense U7H would be a good choice. On the other hand, if budget is a primary concern and you prefer to save money, the TCL S435 is a more affordable option. However, it has lower picture quality and isn't as bright, which might not be ideal for well-lit rooms or for viewing content with a lot of dark scenes. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7H (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7H (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6
6.6
7.50/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
6.1
7.50/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
7.7
5.5
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
7.0
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation, though the Hisense U7H (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7H is appreciated for its good color gamut and very good color volume, which results in vibrant and varied shades, making it suitable for watching cartoons and animation. In contrast, the TCL S435 excels with colors out of the box, meaning it provides accurate and consistent colors without the need for additional adjustments, which is also beneficial for animated content, although its color gamut and color volume are not as impressive as the Hisense U7H's.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
5.8
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7H provides a very good SDR brightness and better upscaling, which enhances the clarity of news and talk shows, especially in well-lit rooms. However, the TCL S435, with poor SDR brightness and lower-quality upscaling, might not deliver as clear and vivid an image in similar viewing conditions.
Bright Room
7.7
5.6
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7H performs better in bright rooms due to its higher brightness in both standard and high dynamic range content, coupled with more effective reflection handling, while the TCL S435 struggles with lower brightness levels and poorer reflection management. Although they share similar contrast and color performance, the significant difference in handling brightness and reflections makes the Hisense U7H a more suitable option for well-lit environments.
Cost
$548
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has a price of $548 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
5.9
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U7H (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7H performs better than the TCL S435 for watching sports due to its higher response time and better motion processing capabilities, which lead to less blur during fast movements and more fluid action. Additionally, the U7H handles reflections more effectively, making it more suitable for bright rooms, although both TVs have limitations in viewing angles which can be important when watching with a group.
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How the Hisense U7H (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U7H (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | September 3, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55U7H | 55S435 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 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" | 28.3" x 48.7" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.6" x 48.3" | 30.4" x 48.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.4 lbs | 24.7 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Hisense U7H (LCD)
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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."
TCL S435 (LCD)
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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