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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a TV that is more budget-friendly, the TCL S546 is less expensive than the Hisense U6K. The TCL is also a better choice for viewing in dark rooms and has slightly higher sound quality. However, the Hisense U6K offers better performance overall, especially in well-lit rooms, and has superior gaming capabilities with faster response times and lower input lag. Both TVs support the same HDR formats, have a 60Hz LCD screen, and sufficient HDMI ports for connectivity. If great speakers are a priority, neither TV stands out, so you may want to consider a separate sound system. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
6.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K displays cartoons and animation impressively due to its good out-of-the-box colors, supported by a very good color gamut which ensures a wide and accurate range of colors. In comparison, the TCL S546 is rated lower for cartoons and animation, primarily because its colors out of the box are not as accurate, though its color gamut is still good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.4
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K is rated higher for upscaling and for colors out of the box, both critical for a pleasant watching experience for news and general TV programs, trumping the TCL S546's lower performance in these areas despite its marginally better brightness, which is very important for watching in well-lit rooms. However, both offer a decent color gamut and local dimming, with the Hisense U6K having a slight edge in these somewhat important factors that contribute to overall picture quality, while the TCL S546 still provides a high contrast that benefits from its very good SDR brightness.
Cost
$690
$398
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.5
7.4
7.25/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6K (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2
7.0
7.25/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U6K (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
Sports
6.0
6.3
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6K has a fair response time but struggles with motion processing, which means fast scenes in sports might not look as smooth. The TCL S546 has a better motion processing capability, contributing to a slightly smoother sports watching experience, but both TVs have similar limitations with reflections and viewing angles.
Gaming
6.6
6.6
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for gaming.
The Hisense U6K and the TCL S546 both have fair response times and very good input lags, which are crucial for gaming; however, they are limited by their refresh rates, being LCD 60Hz models, meaning they cannot take full advantage of higher frame rates offered by some games.
Bright Room
6.9
7.2
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S546 (LCD) to be good for bright room, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S546 is better for bright rooms due to its higher SDR brightness, which makes it more capable of overcoming ambient light, though both TVs have similar performance in handling reflections. The Hisense U6K, while having fair SDR brightness, is not as bright as the TCL S546, which means it might not fare as well in very brightly lit environments.
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How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U6K (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | 65S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.1" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 47.4 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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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