The Hisense U6G generally offers better overall picture quality and performance than the TCL S435, making it a good choice if you prioritize these factors and are willing to pay a bit more. The Hisense U6G has superior brightness, making it better for well-lit rooms and offers better HDR performance, which enhances movies and gaming with more vivid colors and contrast. On the other hand, the TCL S435 is typically less expensive, which might make it a more attractive option if you are on a tighter budget and can compromise on picture quality. Neither TV is particularly well-suited for sports due to their 60Hz panels, but the slightly higher motion handling capabilities of the Hisense U6G might provide a more enjoyable experience for fast-moving content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6G (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for dark room
Good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U6G (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7/10
6.6/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6/10
6.1/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6G delivers superior performance for movies and cinematic TV thanks to its higher contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, which are pivotal for deep blacks and detail in dark scenes. In comparison, the TCL S435, despite having a decent contrast, lacks local dimming and has poorer black uniformity, which can result in less impressive dark scenes and a reduced viewing experience for movie enthusiasts.
Gaming
6.8/10
5.5/10
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G is rated better for gaming than the TCL S435 because it has a significantly higher score for response time and input lag, which are crucial for a smooth gaming experience, reducing blur during fast action and ensuring that on-screen action follows controller inputs without delays. In contrast, the TCL S435 has lower scores in both these areas, leading to less responsive and blurrier gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0/10
7.0/10
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6G is highly regarded for watching cartoons and animations because it offers vibrant and accurate colors out of the box, along with a wide color gamut, enhancing the viewing experience with more vivid and realistic hues. On the other hand, the TCL S435, while still good for this content, falls somewhat short with excellent colors out of the box, but a more limited color gamut, making the overall color richness and variety less impressive compared to the Hisense U6G.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1/10
5.8/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G performs better for news, talk shows, and TV programs largely due to its very good upscaling and SDR brightness, which enhances the clarity and visibility of such content. The TCL S435, however, is not as suited for these types of programs because of its poor SDR brightness and lack of effective local dimming, leading to a less clear and dimmer viewing experience.
Bright Room
7.3/10
5.6/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U6G (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G is better for bright rooms because it has very good SDR and good HDR brightness, allowing it to overcome ambient light, and it manages reflections fairly well. In contrast, the TCL S435 performs poorly in bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and its poor handling of reflections.
Cost
$498
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U6G (LCD) has a price of $498 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U6G (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6G provides a better experience for watching sports due to its good motion handling and fair reflection management which is crucial for fast-paced games and well-lit environments. In comparison, the TCL S435 is considered poor for sports because of its lower performance in the same areas, potentially resulting in blurred motion and more distracting reflections.
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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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