If you prefer a larger screen and are willing to pay more for superior gaming performance and a slightly better experience in bright rooms, the TCL R745 may be the right choice. It performs better for movies and sports as well. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers decent picture quality for various content like news and cartoons, the Hisense A6H could be the better pick. Just be aware that it might not perform as well in a sunny room or provide the same level of gaming experience. Both TVs might not be the best choice for dark room viewing, with the TCL R745 being slightly better in this aspect. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A6H (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
Good for gaming
Good reflections
Key differences
Gaming
5.7/10
7.4/10
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$650
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense A6H (LCD) has a price of $650 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
4.9/10
5.2/10
3.35/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Sports
6.1/10
6.4/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A6H struggles with motion processing which is very important for sports, but it handles reflections fairly well and has wider viewing angles that benefit group watching. In contrast, the TCL R745 has better motion processing which helps in providing smooth action during fast-paced sports but is not as strong in reflections handling and viewing angles, which can be limiting if you often watch from an angle or in bright rooms.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7/10
5.9/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense A6H and the TCL R745 both provide subpar color gamut, which means they might not display the rich and varied colors typically expected in cartoons and animations. Although their colors out of the box are reasonable, the limited color gamut can affect the vibrancy and accuracy of animations, which could be why both TVs are considered poor for watching cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8/10
6.1/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R745 (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A6H (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A6H has a lower contrast and less effective local dimming which can make images look washed out, reducing the clarity that is necessary for text-heavy content like news and talk shows. On the other hand, the TCL R745 does better with contrast, but its fair SDR brightness indicates it might not stand out as much in well-lit rooms, though its upscaling quality may still make it suitable for standard definition broadcasts.
Bright Room
5.4/10
5.8/10
7.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Hisense A6H struggles in a bright room because it has a lower SDR brightness and merely fair reflections handling, making it less capable of overcoming ambient light. The TCL R745, although it handles reflections well, also has low SDR and HDR brightness, which means both TVs can appear dim and suffer from glare in well-lit environments.
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How the Hisense A6H (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Hisense A6H (LCD)
TCL R745 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$650
$1,700
Brand
Brand
Hisense
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
April 3, 2022
April 1, 2021
Full name
Full name
65A6H
85R745
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
85"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google TV
Roku TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6.1/10
6.1/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.3/10
5.7/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
5.4/10
5.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.8/10
7.4/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5/10
5.3/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
6.4/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
5.8/10
6.2/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.8/10
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"
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
400 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
3.4/10
5/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
2.5/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.5/10
5.8/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.5/10
5.8/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.3/10
5.6/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.8/10
6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.4/10
5.1/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
7.8/10
6.8/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6/10
7.9/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
7.5/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
2.5/10
4.6/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
5.9/10
6.6/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.2/10
5.9/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
5.9/10
6.1/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
10/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.3/10
7.7/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
4.8/10
7/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.1
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
28 W
50 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Yes
Yes, Bypass only
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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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