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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense A65K is somewhat less expensive than the TCL S546. If you're looking for a TV with a lower price point, the Hisense might appeal to you, but it doesn't perform as well in a bright room compared to the TCL model. Conversely, the TCL S546, while somewhat more expensive, offers better brightness for watching content in well-lit spaces and overall better picture quality. Neither TV is particularly suited for very bright rooms, and both may struggle with glare; however, the TCL is a bit better suited for brighter environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7
7.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
7.0
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S546 boasts superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are crucial for a good movie and cinematic TV experience, while the Hisense A65K falls short in these areas, resulting in poorer performance for those types of content. Additionally, even though the Hisense A65K has better colors out of the box, the TCL S546's advantage in the very important factors for movies and cinematic TV outweighs the importance of initial color settings.
Gaming
5.9
6.6
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has a fair response time and a very good input lag performance, which makes it suitable for casual gaming but may not be responsive enough for fast-paced games. The TCL S546, on the other hand, has a good response time and input lag, offering a more responsive gaming experience, which may be noticeably better for fast-paced gaming despite neither being ideal for competitive gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
6.6
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense A65K is better suited for watching cartoons and animations because it displays colors very accurately out of the box, which means less tweaking for optimal picture quality, and it has good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors. Conversely, while the TCL S546 also has a good color gamut and even better color volume, its color accuracy straight out of the box is poor, requiring more effort to adjust settings for the best viewing experience.
Bright Room
6.4
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S546 overcomes bright room conditions better with higher SDR brightness, aiding in maintaining a clear picture even when it's sunny outside, while the Hisense A65K, although fair, doesn't shine as brightly and could offer a less vibrant viewing experience in such environments. Furthermore, the TCL S546 handles reflections more effectively, meaning fewer distractions from ambient light sources, but both TVs have comparable reflection handling scores.
Cost
$370
$398
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$300
$400
$500
$600
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.3
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A65K is fair for sports due to its fair response time, which affects motion clarity, and fair reflections handling, which can impact visibility in bright rooms, but it has a lower motion processing capability. The TCL S546, while similar with fair response time and reflections handling, offers better motion processing, enhancing smoothness in fast-paced scenes, but both have limited viewing angles and only fair gray uniformity which can affect the uniform appearance of the playing field.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
6.4
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense A65K is notable for its very good upscaling which is crucial for enhancing lower resolution content often found in news and TV programs, and fair colors out of the box ensuring acceptable color presentation upon initial setup. Meanwhile, the TCL S546, despite its poorer initial color setup, offers good upscaling and a very good contrast that helps define images, making it also a fair choice for news and general TV viewing, although both TVs have moderate brightness which suits most indoor environments but may not be enough for very bright rooms.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | 65S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 47.4 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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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."
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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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