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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and want slightly better overall picture quality, the TCL R646 could suit you. It's less expensive than the Hisense U7G, and tends to offer better performance in bright rooms and has better speaker power. However, the Hisense U7G offers better upscaling of lower resolution content and slightly better sound quality. Both TVs have similar support for HDR content and neither is particularly well-suited for wide viewing angles. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7G (LCD)
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
7.7
8.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
The TCL R646 displays cartoons and animation very well due to its strong performance in displaying accurate colors right out of the box and a wide color gamut, which makes colors pop. Compared to the Hisense U7G, it also does better in color volume, meaning it can display a wider range of colors at different luminance levels, but the U7G is still a good option with decent out-of-the-box color accuracy and color gamut for vibrant cartoons and animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
7.5
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7G excels in upscaling lower resolution content and offers very good SDR brightness, ensuring clear images for news and talk shows even in brighter rooms, while the TCL R646 also provides good upscaling, but with excellent SDR brightness, which can be a bit better for very well-lit environments.
Bright Room
7.7
8.9
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
The TCL R646 outperforms the Hisense U7G in a bright room because it has a higher SDR brightness and better handling of reflections. While both TVs offer good HDR brightness and color performance, the TCL's edge in reflection handling and superior SDR brightness make it more suitable for well-lit environments.
Cost
$698
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $698 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.6
7.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
7.8
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U7G, with its strong contrast and effective local dimming, brings out the depths of dark scenes, ideal for movie enthusiasts, while its fair performance in colors out of the box means colors are decent without needing much adjustment. On the other hand, the TCL R646 offers slightly better contrast and black uniformity, enhancing dark scene details further and providing a richer cinematic experience, but bear in mind its lower quality in colors out of the box compared to the Hisense may require more fine-tuning to get the best color accuracy.
Sports
6.1
6.6
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
For sports watching, the Hisense U7G's fair response time and motion processing are decent for fast action, but its reflections handling and viewing angles are only fair, which could reduce visibility in a bright room or when viewed from the side. The TCL R646 offers a very good response time and better reflections handling, making it more suitable for bright rooms, but its motion processing is rated lower than the Hisense U7G, which might affect how smooth fast-moving scenes appear.
Gaming
8.0
8.2
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U7G and TCL R646 are both highly regarded for gaming because they offer fast response times and low input lag, essential for a responsive gaming experience. Furthermore, they come with a 120Hz screen refresh rate, which ensures smoother motion for fast-paced games.
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How the Hisense U7G (LCD) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U7G (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$698 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2021 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7G | 65R646 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 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" x 3.5" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.0 lbs | 63.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | 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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