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If you're looking for a more affordable option, the Hisense A65K could be suitable for you and it generally offers a decent overall picture quality and performs better in bright rooms. It also has better reflection handling, which could be preferable if you'll be watching in a well-lit environment. Additionally, it supports various HDR formats and comes with voice command capabilities. On the other hand, the TCL R745, while more expensive, excels in gaming performance with higher responsiveness and could be a better choice if you are a serious gamer. This model also has a more impressive speaker setup providing better sound quality, but it's not as well-suited for bright rooms compared to the Hisense A65K. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7
5.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
5.2
5.64/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the Hisense A65K (LCD) is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.9
7.4
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R745 offers a significantly lower input lag which is important for gaming responsiveness, and its higher refresh rate of 120Hz allows for smoother motion, key in fast-paced games. In contrast, the Hisense A65K, while having decent input lag, has a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, which can result in less fluid gameplay, and its response time is just fair, which may lead to motion blur in dynamic gaming scenes.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
5.9
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K produces very good colors right out of the box and has a good color gamut, enhancing the vibrancy and range of colors necessary when watching cartoons and animation. In contrast, the TCL R745, while offering good colors out of the box, falls short with only a fair color gamut and poor color volume, negatively impacting the viewing experience for colorful content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
6.1
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV, though the Hisense A65K (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense A65K performs better for upscaling lower resolution content and provides very good colors out of the box, making it suitable for watching regular TV programs, whereas the TCL R745, despite its weaker upscaling and fair color accuracy, has a higher SDR brightness which may make it a better choice for bright rooms. However, considering contrast which impacts the depth of the image, the Hisense A65K has a higher contrast which offers better viewing for content with dark scenes, while the TCL R745's lack of local dimming and lower contrast makes it less optimal for such content.
Bright Room
6.4
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K performs better than the TCL R745 in bright rooms as it has a higher SDR brightness and handles reflections better, crucial for maintaining picture quality in well-lit environments. Although both have comparable contrast and color capabilities, the TCL R745’s lower brightness makes it less suitable for viewing in bright settings.
Cost
$370
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.4
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A65K and TCL R745 both have fair response times for watching sports, which means they can display fast-moving scenes with minimal blur. However, the TCL R745 has better motion processing capabilities, which can result in smoother playback during fast action scenes, but both TVs might struggle with handling reflections and maintaining color accuracy at wide viewing angles.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense A65K (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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