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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U6K is much less expensive and might be sufficient for casual viewing and budget-conscious buyers. However, the TCL R745, being more expensive, likely offers better picture quality and possibly higher build quality which might be better suited for serious movie enthusiasts or for those desiring a larger screen for an immersive experience. The TCL R745 may also offer features better aligned with gaming, such as a higher refresh rate. In brightly lit rooms, one TV may perform better than the other, so consider which environment you will be placing your TV in. 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 R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5
5.6
7.25/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2
5.2
7.25/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K has a higher contrast and better local dimming, which enhance movie and cinematic TV experience with deeper blacks and more distinct shadow details, whereas the TCL R745 lacks effective local dimming and has lower contrast, leading to less impressive dark scenes and black levels. Additionally, the Hisense U6K displays better colors out of the box and has more consistent color volume, making the picture more vibrant and true-to-life compared to the TCL R745, which falls short in these areas.
Gaming
6.6
7.4
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R745 is rated higher for gaming primarily because it has lower input lag, which means it responds faster to your commands, making it more suitable for competitive gaming. In contrast, while the Hisense U6K offers good input response and refresh rates, it doesn't match the performance of the TCL R745 in these critical gaming areas.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
5.9
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K is favored for watching cartoons and animation because it displays colors very well straight out of the box and has a very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and varied hues. In contrast, despite having good colors out of the box, the TCL R745 falls short with a less impressive color gamut, resulting in less vivid and diverse colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.1
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U6K has good upscaling and very good SDR brightness, which are essential for watching news and talk shows as they often come in lower resolution that needs to be upscaled, and programming is generally watched in well-lit environments. The TCL R745, while having good upscaling, has only fair performance in SDR brightness, which means that it may not display the content as well in bright ambient light, affecting the viewing experience of regular TV programs.
Bright Room
6.9
5.8
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K offers fair performance in bright rooms due to its good handling of reflections and fair SDR and HDR brightness, which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit conditions. In contrast, the TCL R745 struggles more due to poorer brightness capabilities and reflection handling, making it less suitable for brightly lit environments.
Cost
$690
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.4
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense U6K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Both the Hisense U6K and TCL R745 are fair for watching sports, but the TCL R745 has better response time and viewing angles, making it more suitable for fast-paced games, whereas the Hisense U6K is better at handling reflections, which can be advantageous in bright rooms.
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How the Hisense U6K (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U6K (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.1" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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