If budget is your main concern and you require just a basic viewing experience, the TCL S350G could be suitable, though its performance is poor across most viewing situations including movies, sports, and in both dark and bright rooms. On the other hand, the Hisense U7K offers very good overall picture quality and is significantly better for gaming, movies, and viewing in bright rooms, making it a superior choice for diverse content consumption. However, this comes at a higher cost. If you value a high-quality viewing experience and are willing to spend more, the Hisense U7K should be your choice. Keep in mind that the higher price reflects its superior capabilities, particularly in bright room settings and content richness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7K (LCD)
Very good for bright room
Good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S350G (LCD)
The TCL S350G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0/10
5.3/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S350G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1/10
5.2/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.8/10
5.5/10
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6/10
5.3/10
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.4/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3/10
5.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
8.1/10
4.7/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$478
$178
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The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $478 and the TCL S350G (LCD) costs $178.
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and TCL S350G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the TCL S350G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Hisense U7K (LCD)
TCL S350G (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$478
$178
Brand
Brand
Hisense
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
August 1, 2023
July 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
55U7K
43S350G
Screen Size
Screen Size
55"
43"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
1080P
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
miniLED FALD VA
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google TV
Google TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7/10
5.9/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
Yes
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
0
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
144Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
8/10
5.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
8.1/10
4.7/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
8.8/10
5.5/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
8.1/10
5.2/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.4/10
6.1/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.3/10
5.6/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.7/10
5.3/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
7.7/10
5.5/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
28.2" x 48.4" x 3.1"
21.9" x 37.6" x 3.5"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
30.6" x 48.4"
23.9" x 37.6"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
30.6 lbs
12.5 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 x 200
100 x 100
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
8 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
Yes
No
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
No
Contrast
Contrast
7.4/10
6.4/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
7.6/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
8.5/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
8.3/10
2.5/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
8.4/10
5.1/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7.9/10
2.5/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7/10
5.6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
8/10
5.2/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.3/10
6/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
8.8/10
6.3/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7/10
7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
3.6/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8.3/10
5.5/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
8.2/10
5.9/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
8.2/10
6.3/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
7.7/10
5.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.7/10
4.8/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
5.6/10
3.7/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
10/10
4.5/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0.2
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
40 W
19 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
No
DTS:X
DTS:X
Yes
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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