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If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Hisense U6K is typically much less expensive and offers decent overall picture quality, making it a good choice for general uses like watching movies, series, and animations. However, the TCL R648, while more expensive, provides better picture quality, especially in brightly lit rooms, and has superior gaming performance. Additionally, the TCL R648 comes with better sound quality, supports a higher refresh rate, which is great for sports and gaming, and has newer features such as Dolby Atmos. If budget is not a primary concern and you want top-notch visuals and sound for various content, especially gaming, the TCL R648 may be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
- The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R648 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Gaming
6.6
8.2
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 is better for gaming than the Hisense U6K because it has a very good response time and input lag performance, essential for fast-paced gaming, whereas the Hisense U6K has only a fair response time and input lag, which may not be as suitable for high-speed gaming scenarios.
Bright Room
6.9
8.1
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 fares better in bright rooms mainly because it has a higher reflections score, indicating it handles reflections more effectively than the Hisense U6K. Additionally, the TCL R648 has better SDR and HDR brightness, which is crucial in bright environments, while also maintaining a good color volume and gamut, although contrast is a bit lower compared to the Hisense U6K.
Cost
$690
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.5
7.7
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2
7.6
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
Sports
6.0
6.5
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6K has a fair response time and decent motion processing, which may result in some blur during fast sports scenes, and its fair reflection handling could be an issue in bright rooms; it also has a narrow viewing angle which can affect the view from the side.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U6K is praised for having very good color accuracy right out of the box, which means that cartoons and animation will look vibrant without the need for calibration, and it also has a very good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors. On the other hand, the TCL R648 offers excellent colors out of the box, thus delivering rich and bright animation without additional adjustments, but with only a good color gamut, it might not display as wide a range of colors as the Hisense U6K.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
7.5
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U6K excels in upscaling lower resolution content, making it suitable for watching news and TV programs that may not be in high-definition, and it offers very good colors out of the box, ensuring a vibrant viewing experience. The TCL R648, on the other hand, has excellent SDR brightness, making it a better choice for well-lit environments, while still providing good colors out of the box.
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How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U6K (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.1" x 3.1" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.1" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | 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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