If you watch a lot of movies and series, prefer vivid colors, and can spend more, the Hisense U6H may suit you better as it performs well with such content and offers excellent colors out of the box. On the other hand, if budget is a primary concern and you mostly watch news or use the TV in brightly lit conditions, the TCL S450F might be sufficient, despite its overall fair performance. Keep in mind, though, the Hisense offers better dark room performance, which is important if you enjoy nighttime viewing, but the TCL has better black uniformity, useful for watching content with darker scenes. If you're using it for gaming, the Hisense is fair while the TCL might disappoint with its poor score in that area. Finally, consider the Hisense for its better support of various HDR formats which enhances viewing experience, but note it has poor viewing angles, making it not the best option if you often watch TV from different positions around the room. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6H (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
Advantages of the TCL S450F (LCD)
The TCL S450F (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U6H (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7/10
6.5/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S450F (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7/10
6.0/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
6.2/10
5.7/10
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
7.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S450F (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4/10
6.0/10
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2/10
6.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
7.0/10
6.0/10
5.6/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
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The Hisense U6H (LCD) has a price of $498 and the TCL S450F (LCD) costs $400.
"A budget TV that exceeds expectations. (...) For a TV that costs as little as this one does, its brightness and color are above-average (...) The U6H may not get quite as bright as its splashier siblings, but for its class, it fares pretty well. (...) As far as input lag, the U6H is an impressive performer. (...) Costing less than most of its direct competitors, and matching or bettering them in several key areas, it’s an irresistible value proposition. (...)"
Get a great deal on the Hisense U6H (LCD) or the TCL S450F (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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