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The Hisense U7G offers a better overall picture quality and gaming experience due to higher contrast and better brightness in both SDR and HDR content compared to the TCL S446. It is also equipped with a higher refresh rate screen and more HDMI ports, which can be beneficial for console gaming and connecting multiple devices. On the other hand, the TCL S446 comes at a budget price and still provides decent performance, with a fairly good score for watching news, talk shows, or reality TV. It would be suitable for casual viewing and can offer a satisfactory experience for cartoons and animation. If you’re considering spending more for a better home cinema and gaming TV, the Hisense U7G would be a better choice. However, if you're looking for an affordable option for general use, particularly in bright rooms, the TCL S446 may fit your needs at a lower cost. Keep in mind that the Hisense U7G would also be preferable for dark room viewing due to its superior dark room performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7G (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6
5.8
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
5.4
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.0
5.8
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G has a higher refresh rate of 120Hz which enhances its gaming performance, and it is rated good for response time, meaning it can quickly change images, reducing motion blur. Conversely, the TCL S446 has a lower refresh rate at 60Hz and a fair response time, which might result in more motion blur and a less smooth gaming experience, even though its input lag is rated very good, indicating minimal delay between user actions and on-screen reaction.
Cartoons & Animation
7.7
6.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
6.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.4
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7G excels in upscaling lower resolution content and provides very good SDR brightness, which is important for clear visibility when watching news or talk shows. In contrast, the TCL S446 is considered fair in these aspects, with less impactful local dimming and a narrower color gamut that may result in less vivid colors.
Bright Room
7.7
5.8
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G delivers a superior viewing experience in a bright room given its high SDR and good HDR brightness capabilities, as well as fair reflection handling, which indicates it minimizes glare effectively. In contrast, the TCL S446 exhibits only fair SDR and poor HDR brightness, and while having good reflection handling, it still falls short in overall brightness, making it less ideal for brightly lit environments.
Cost
$698
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $698 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.4
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7G has good response time and motion processing, which is crucial for watching sports, but might fall short in terms of viewing angles and reflection handling. Conversely, the TCL S446 also provides fair motion processing but has a better viewing angle, making it a suitable choice for a wider seating arrangement, although it may have limitations in handling reflections and does not have as fast a response time as the Hisense U7G.
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How the Hisense U7G (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U7G (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$698 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2021 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7G | 65S446 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 7.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 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" x 3.5" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.0 lbs | 37.9 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 | 5.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 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 | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | 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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