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If you prioritize gaming and overall picture quality, the Hisense U7G may be the better option, albeit at a higher price. It offers better performance in bright rooms and superior motion processing. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option and can compromise on picture performance, the TCL S450G is less expensive, although it does not perform as well in dark or bright environments and has a lower refresh rate, which might not be as good for gaming. 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
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7G (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6
5.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
5.6
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G provides a superior cinematic experience for movies and TV due to its higher contrast, more effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, which are crucial for deep black scenes. In contrast, the TCL S450G falls short in these areas, resulting in a less impressive viewing experience.
Gaming
8.0
5.6
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G has good response time and input lag, which allows for smooth motion and quick reaction times in gaming, making it very good for gaming. Meanwhile, the TCL S450G has poor response time and better input lag; although its input lag is excellent, the slow response time can lead to motion blur in fast-paced games, making it less ideal for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
7.7
5.8
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G delivers better colors straight out of the box and has a good color gamut, making animations look vibrant and true to life, which is essential for enjoying cartoons. In contrast, the TCL S450G has a poor color gamut, leading to less vibrant and accurate colors for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
5.6
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G excels in upscaling lower-resolution content from news and talk shows, offering very good SDR brightness, which makes it more suitable for daytime viewing in bright rooms. In contrast, the TCL S450G falls short with poorer upscaling and SDR brightness, leading to less clear images and duller displays under similar conditions.
Bright Room
7.7
5.7
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G is better suited for bright rooms because it has very good SDR and HDR brightness and handles reflections better, whereas the TCL S450G performs poorly in both brightness aspects and handling reflections, which can be more problematic in well-lit environments. The U7G also offers better contrast and color performance, providing a more vibrant viewing experience than the S450G.
Cost
$698
$398
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $698 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.1
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7G (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7G has good response time and motion processing which is crucial for fast-paced sports, but its reflections handling is only fair and viewing angles are not wide, which could be drawbacks in well-lit rooms or for groups spread out across the room. Meanwhile, the TCL S450G, while offering best-in-class input lag that is beneficial for gaming, it has poorer motion processing capability, making fast action less smooth, and its reflections handling is similarly rated as fair, also posing challenges in bright environments.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7G (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$698 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7G | 65S450G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.0 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 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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