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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more cost-effective option, the Hisense A65K will save you some money and still offers a decent picture quality for various content, such as movies and animations. It, however, may not provide the best experience in dark rooms or for gaming. On the other hand, the TCL S555, despite being typically pricier, delivers better overall picture quality, with particularly stronger performance for movie watching and sports. It also offers better contrast and performs more effectively in both bright and dark rooms, making it more versatile for different lighting conditions. Both TVs share similar features like a 60Hz LCD screen, lack of advanced HDR support, and comparable sound quality. Neither comes with great built-in speakers, so you may want to consider external sound options for either choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7
7.8
5.64/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
7.9
5.64/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S555 provides a better experience for movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast and local dimming capabilities, leading to darker blacks and more detailed shadows which are very important for these types of content, whereas the Hisense A65K has lower performance in these areas, compromising the depth and richness of the picture. Additionally, the TCL S555 has better black uniformity which enhances the overall picture quality in dark scenes, something that is only fair in the Hisense A65K and can affect the viewing experience for content with many dark scenes.
Gaming
5.9
6.7
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
While both the Hisense A65K and the TCL S555 are LCD TVs with a 60Hz refresh rate, the Hisense A65K is rated lower in gaming mostly because it has a slower response time compared to the TCL S555. Furthermore, the TCL S555 outperforms the Hisense A65K in terms of input lag, offering a more responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
8.4
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense A65K and the TCL S555 both have very good colors out of the box, which is key for watching cartoons and animation with vibrant and accurate hues without requiring additional calibration. However, the TCL S555 has a higher contrast, which can make its images pop more, and contributes to a potentially more immersive viewing experience for colorful content compared to the Hisense A65K.
Bright Room
6.4
7.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
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The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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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
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A65K and TCL S555 both have challenges with reflections and viewing angles which can impact the sports watching experience; however, the TCL S555 has superior response time, helping with fast motion clarity, while the Hisense A65K suffers with slower response time which can lead to more motion blur during fast sports. Both TVs exhibit fair gray uniformity, which is adequate for sports but not exceptional.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
7.0
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S555 (LCD) to be good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S555 is better for news and talk shows because it has very good SDR brightness and good local dimming which enhances visibility and contrast in a variety of lighting conditions, crucial for daytime viewing. In contrast, while the Hisense A65K offers decent upscaling of lower-resolution content and very good colors out of the box, its overall performance, particularly in SDR brightness and local dimming, isn't as strong, making it less suitable for well-lit rooms.
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How the Hisense A65K (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | 65S555 | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
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 S555 (LCD)
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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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