If you're looking for a better contrast for darker room viewing, the Hisense R6G might suit you, but it has a poor performance in bright rooms and its overall picture quality and gaming experience are only fair. On the other hand, the TCL S470G is generally less expensive and offers good viewing angles, which could be advantageous if you often watch with a group spread out across the room, but its overall picture quality is poorer. Both TVs struggle with bright room performance and gaming, so neither may be ideal if those are important factors for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense R6G (LCD)
The Hisense R6G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S470G (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.6/10
5.4/10
7.5/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense R6G (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1/10
5.0/10
7.5/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
7.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense R6G (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
6.4/10
5.7/10
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Hisense R6G (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.1/10
5.4/10
5.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Hisense R6G (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.8/10
5.3/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
5.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense R6G (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Hisense R6G (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
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The Hisense R6G (LCD) has a price of $498 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $400.
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
Get a great deal on the Hisense R6G (LCD) or the TCL S470G (LCD)
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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