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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U6K offers better overall picture quality, performs well in bright rooms, and has a higher gaming performance than the TCL S435. However, the Hisense U6K is typically more expensive. The TCL S435, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly, but it doesn't perform as well in bright rooms or for gaming. If you are looking for a TV with good performance in a variety of settings including gaming and are willing to pay a bit more, then the Hisense U6K may be the better option. Otherwise, if you are on a strict budget, the TCL S435 offers decent performance at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U6K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5
6.6
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2
6.1
7.25/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
6.6
5.5
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K is superior for gaming compared to the TCL S435 due to the U6K having a fair response time and very good input lag, meaning it handles fast-moving images better and responds to gaming inputs more quickly. In contrast, the TCL S435 has a fair response time and poor input lag, which can lead to more noticeable blur and delayed reaction times in games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
7.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U6K displays cartoons and animation very well due to its very good color gamut and good colors out of the box, which means it can produce a wide range of colors accurately without much adjustment. On the other hand, the TCL S435 is good for the same content with excellent colors out of the box, though it has a fair color gamut, indicating it may not show as wide a range of colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
5.8
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K is good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because it has good SDR brightness and upscaling, ensuring a clear picture in various lighting conditions and with lower resolution content. In contrast, the TCL S435 is poor for these types of content due to its poor SDR brightness, which makes the image look dim, especially in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
6.9
5.6
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K provides a good SDR brightness and fair HDR brightness, which can handle some glare and is better suited for brighter rooms, while the TCL S435 has poor SDR and HDR brightness, making it less ideal for well-lit areas due to difficulty overcoming reflections. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut are secondary considerations where both TVs are competent, but these factors are less critical when the primary concern is how well the TV performs in a bright environment.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
5.9
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U6K (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K provides a fair experience when watching sports, with better handling of reflections and a quicker response time, which are crucial for fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the TCL S435 shows limitations in these areas, evident in its poor reflection handling and slower response time, making it less suitable for sports viewing.
Cost
$690
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U6K (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | 65S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 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" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.1" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 37.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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