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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a TV that performs a bit better in a bright room and offers slightly higher quality for movies and gaming, the Hisense A65K may suit your needs. However, if contrast is a priority, the TCL S435 outperforms, which could enhance your viewing experience during darker scenes. The Hisense A65K generally costs a bit less, so if budget is a concern and you're looking for a good all-rounder, it's a solid choice. Both TVs come with a similar feature set otherwise, including the number of HDMI ports and 60Hz LCD screens, but keep in mind that neither is particularly well-suited for dark room viewing due to their lower performance in that setting. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense A65K (LCD).
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
5.8
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K offers better upscaling and SDR brightness, which are very important for watching news and TV programs in various resolutions and room conditions, while the TCL S435 performs less effectively in these areas. Additionally, factors like colors out of the box, color gamut, local dimming, and contrast, all somewhat important, are presented more favorably on the Hisense A65K, contributing to a better overall viewing experience for news, talk shows, and TV programs compared to the TCL S435.
Bright Room
6.4
5.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K is better suited for bright rooms compared to the TCL S435 since it has good SDR brightness and fair reflections handling, enabling it to maintain picture quality in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S435 has poor SDR brightness and struggles more with reflections, making its picture quality suffer in bright settings.
Cost
$370
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.7
6.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
6.1
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S435 (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K is rated poorly for movies and cinematic TV viewing mainly due to its subpar contrast, lack of local dimming, and poor black uniformity, which are crucial for viewing in dark rooms typical for such content. On the other hand, the TCL S435, although still not ideal, provides better contrast and relatively better performance in these key areas, contributing to a fair viewing experience for movies and cinematic TV.
Sports
6.1
5.9
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense A65K (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K performs better for watching sports due to its fair response time and motion processing, which are important for smooth action, and it manages reflections decently well, preventing distractions during the game. The TCL S435, on the other hand, has a poorer response time and motion handling, leading to less clarity during fast movements, and it also struggles more with reflections, which can be problematic in brightly-lit environments.
Gaming
5.9
5.5
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Hisense A65K and TCL S435 are considered poor for gaming because they both have subpar response times that can lead to motion blur during fast-paced games, and while the Hisense has good input lag, the TCL's input lag is poor, which can cause a delay between an action input (like pressing a button on a game controller) and the action occurring on-screen. Both TVs have a refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but not optimal for high-frame-rate gaming that requires faster refresh rates for smoother motion.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
7.0
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense A65K is noted for its very good colors out of the box and has a good color gamut which makes animated content look vibrant and appealing. In contrast, the TCL S435 shines with excellent out-of-the-box colors but has only a fair color gamut, which might result in animations not being as vivid as on the Hisense but still very pleasing to the eye.
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How the Hisense A65K (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | 65S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 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) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.9" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 37.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 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 | No | No | |
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Hisense A65K (LCD)
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | September 2023
"The A65K proved to be a rather capable TV that works great within its extreme limitations that its price dictates. It has great contrast, very low input lag and good color coverage. Add Google TV and a low price in the mix and you have an excellent low budget offering."
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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