If you're looking for a more affordable option and mainly watch TV in dark environments, the Hisense R6G could suit your needs; however, it has lower performance in bright rooms and for gaming. The TCL S555, while somewhat more expensive, offers better picture quality overall, especially in bright rooms, and is a better choice for a variety of content including movies, sports, and animation. Remember that both models have limited gaming capabilities, but the TCL S555 is slightly better for this purpose. If good sound is important to you, consider that neither TV has great built-in speakers, so you might want to invest in an external sound system regardless of your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense R6G (LCD)
The Hisense R6G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S555 (LCD).
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
6.6/10
7.8/10
7.5/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Hisense R6G (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1/10
7.9/10
7.5/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Hisense R6G (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.7/10
6.7/10
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
10.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
5.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Hisense R6G (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
6.4/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
5.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense R6G (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.1/10
7.0/10
5.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense R6G (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
5.8/10
7.3/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
5.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Hisense R6G (LCD) is poor.
Cost
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The Hisense R6G (LCD) has a price of $498 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
"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. (...)"
Get a great deal on the Hisense R6G (LCD) or the TCL S555 (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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