The Hisense A6H is a budget-friendly option and is significantly less expensive than the TCL S555. If you're looking to save money and need a basic TV, the Hisense A6H can be a good choice. However, the TCL S555 provides a better overall picture quality, with superior contrast and brightness which makes it a better pick for brighter rooms and for watching movies or sports. The TCL S555 also offers slightly better gaming performance. If you're willing to spend more for these enhancements, particularly for more vibrant viewing experiences and improved gaming, the TCL S555 is the preferable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A6H (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Good viewing angle
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
5.2/10
7.8/10
3.35/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
4.9/10
7.9/10
3.35/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H struggles with movies and cinematic TV because it lacks local dimming and has poor contrast and black uniformity, which means it can't display deep blacks and high contrast scenes well, affecting the overall picture quality. On the other hand, the TCL S555 is better suited for these types of content as it offers good local dimming, excellent contrast, and better black uniformity, resulting in a more immersive experience with darker scenes and richer colors.
Gaming
5.7/10
6.7/10
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H's poor response time can lead to motion blur during fast-paced games, while its best input lag means quick reactions to gaming inputs. In comparison, the TCL S555 offers a good balance with good response time, reducing motion blur, and also has best input lag for responsive gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7/10
8.4/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S555 excels in watching cartoons and animation due to its good color gamut and color volume which results in rich and vibrant on-screen colors, while the Hisense A6H performs poorly with a limited color gamut and fair color volume, failing to display cartoons and animations with the same color richness.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8/10
7.0/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H struggles with upscaling and has poor SDR brightness, which affects clarity when viewing standard-definition content like news and talk shows in well-lit rooms. In comparison, the TCL S555 performs better in upscaling, with very good SDR brightness and stronger contrast, ensuring clearer images in various lighting conditions for everyday TV programming.
Bright Room
5.4/10
7.3/10
7.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H performs poorly in bright rooms due to its subpar SDR and HDR brightness and fair reflection handling, which can make it difficult to see the screen clearly when there is a lot of ambient light. In contrast, the TCL S555 offers very good SDR brightness and good reflection handling, making it a more suitable option for well-lit environments, despite having lower contrast and color volume compared to the Hisense A6H.
Cost
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The Hisense A6H (LCD) has a price of $650 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
For sports viewing, while the Hisense A6H handles reflections better, it may not be as responsive as the TCL S555, which has a good response time but struggles more with reflections. Both have decent gray uniformity and viewing angles, but motion processing may feel more fluid on the TCL due to its better response time.
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How the Hisense A6H (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
"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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