If you primarily watch movies and want better dark room performance while saving some money, the Hisense U6K is a suitable choice with decent performance in bright rooms as well. However, if you are into gaming and are willing to spend more for improved gaming features, motion handling, and better overall picture quality, especially in bright rooms, then the TCL R655 would be a better option. Both TVs have the same screen size and both are good for watching cartoons and animation, but the TCL has a higher contrast and brighter image capabilities which can enhance your viewing experience across different types of content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R655 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL R655 (LCD)
Best in class for bright room
Very good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Good for use as monitor
Very good reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.2/10
7.9/10
7.25/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the TCL R655 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6K excels in movie and cinematic TV viewing because it has good contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, ensuring deep blacks and minimization of blooming effects, which are crucial for a cinematic experience. Likewise, the TCL R655 also provides a great viewing experience with its excellent contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, along with better color volume and gray uniformity, making it a strong choice for rich and consistent visuals across different content.
Sports
6.0/10
6.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the TCL R655 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6K and TCL R655 are both considered fair for sports viewing due to their performance in reflections handling and viewing angles, which are crucial when watching from different positions in a bright room. However, their motion processing capabilities are not as strong, with the TCL R655 being slightly better than the Hisense U6K, which can impact the clarity of fast-moving scenes typically found in sports.
Gaming
6.6/10
8.6/10
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K has only a fair response time which can lead to more motion blur during fast-paced gaming, while the TCL R655's good response time provides smoother motion. Both TVs offer very good input lag which is critical for gaming responsiveness; however, the TCL R655 is likely to provide a more fluid gaming experience overall.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1/10
8.7/10
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the TCL R655 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U6K and the TCL R655 are both recognized for good colors out of the box and very good color gamut, which are crucial for vibrant and accurate animation viewing. The TCL R655 has an edge in SDR brightness, making it a better choice for well-lit rooms, while both have good color volumes and contrast, although the TCL R655 has slightly better contrast playing into deeper blacks and brighter whites.
Bright Room
6.9/10
9.5/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 is better suited for bright rooms than the Hisense U6K due to its 'Very Good' reflections handling, compared to the 'Fair' rating of the Hisense U6K, allowing it to maintain picture quality under direct lighting. Additionally, the TCL R655 offers better brightness in both SDR and HDR modes, which contributes to its capacity to overcome ambient light, a trait less pronounced in the Hisense U6K.
Cost
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The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R655 (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
7.2/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense U6K excels in upscaling lower resolution content, making it suitable for regular TV programs and news, where high-definition sources might not always be available, and it offers good out-of-the-box colors which enhance the overall viewing experience. The TCL R655, while providing excellent SDR brightness that helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments, also includes a commendable color gamut that contributes to rich and vivid colors, which is appealing when watching varied TV content.
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How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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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