The Hisense A6H is typically slightly less expensive and offers good performance for gaming and watching cartoons. However, it isn't the best choice for dark room viewing due to its lower contrast and black uniformity. Its bright room performance is also only moderate.
On the other hand, the TCL S546 is usually slightly more expensive, but it delivers better overall picture quality, particularly in dark rooms due to its higher contrast and better black uniformity. It also performs better in bright rooms and provides a superior experience for watching movies, sports, and news.
In case a multitude of HDMI ports is important to you, the Hisense A6H has more ports. If sound quality is a deciding factor, both TVs do not have great speakers, implying that you may consider investing in a separate sound system with either choice.
For gaming, both TVs offer low input lag and good response times, but the TCL S546 slightly edges out the Hisense A6H, potentially making it a better choice for gamers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A6H (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for dark room
Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.2/10
7.4/10
3.35/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
4.9/10
7.0/10
3.35/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S546 offers a far better contrast, good black uniformity, and an effective local dimming feature, which are vital qualities for an immersive movie-watching experience, especially in darker scenes. In contrast, the Hisense A6H suffers from a significantly lower contrast, lacks local dimming, and has poorer black uniformity, resulting in a less ideal experience for movies and cinematic content.
Gaming
5.7/10
6.6/10
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H has a slow response time and lower input lag, which may cause blurring during fast-paced games but offers a slightly more responsive gaming experience. Conversely, the TCL S546 provides better response time, minimizing blur, but has higher input lag, affecting the immediacy of gameplay; both have a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which may not suit the demands of high-frame-rate gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7/10
6.6/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H struggles with cartoons and animation due to its poorer performance in color gamut, which affects the range of colors displayed. On the other hand, the TCL S546 does a fair job as it has a better color gamut showing a wider array of colors, which is crucial for the vibrant and varied hues often found in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8/10
6.4/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.4/10
7.2/10
7.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S546 is considered good for watching TV in a bright room because it has very good SDR and fair HDR brightness, aiding visibility in daylight, whereas the Hisense A6H is deemed poor in bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness, making the screen harder to see in well-lit conditions. The TCL's better reflections handling also contributes to a clearer image in bright environments compared to the Hisense A6H.
Cost
$650
$398
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Hisense A6H (LCD) has a price of $650 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A6H has wider viewing angles, making it better for watching sports with a group, while the TCL S546 has a higher reflections handling capability, better for rooms with lots of light. However, both have a fair response time and motion processing, which means fast-paced sports action may not be as smooth, and fair gray uniformity, which could be noticeable during sports with uniform colors like a football field.
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How the Hisense A6H (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Hisense A6H (LCD)
TCL S546 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$650
$398
Brand
Brand
Hisense
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
April 3, 2022
August 3, 2021
Full name
Full name
65A6H
65S546
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
LED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google TV
Android TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6.1/10
5.9/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
3
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.3/10
7.4/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
5.4/10
7.2/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.8/10
6.7/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5/10
7/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
6.4/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
5.8/10
6.5/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.8/10
6.6/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.6/10
6.6/10
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"
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
400 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
3.4/10
8.2/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
2.5/10
5.7/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
6/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.5/10
6.9/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.5/10
8.2/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.3/10
6.8/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.8/10
7/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.4/10
6.9/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
7.8/10
5.4/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6/10
6/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
5.9/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
2.5/10
4.6/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
5.9/10
7.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.2/10
8/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
5.9/10
7.6/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.3/10
4.4/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
4.8/10
6.3/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
28 W
16 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
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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