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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7G offers better overall picture quality, gaming performance, and brighter images in both SDR and HDR content compared to the TCL S455. This makes it more suitable for a variety of viewing conditions, including brighter rooms and for users who prioritize a good gaming experience. On the other hand, the TCL S455 costs less and has excellent black uniformity, which might appeal to those on a tighter budget who mainly watch movies in darker settings. However, its performance in bright rooms and with HDR content is weaker compared to the Hisense U7G. Ultimately, if picture quality and gaming are the most important factors and you don't mind spending more, the Hisense U7G would be your best bet. But if keeping costs down is a priority and you're mainly watching in a dark room, the TCL S455 could be a viable option. 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 S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7G (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6
6.5
7.75/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
6.0
7.75/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
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 S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7G offers better performance for movies and cinematic TV because it has higher contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and shadow detail in dark scenes. On the other hand, the TCL S455, while still fair for movies, falls short due to its lower contrast, less effective local dimming, and not as good black uniformity.
Gaming
8.0
5.7
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G is superior for gaming due to its good response time and input lag, complemented by a 120Hz refresh rate, which provides a smoother gaming experience. In contrast, the TCL S455 has a fair response time and the highest input lag rating, paired with a 60Hz refresh rate, which can result in a less responsive and more blurred gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
7.7
6.0
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7G is good for watching cartoons and animation because it delivers fair colors right out of the box and has a good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and diverse hues. On the other hand, the TCL S455 is considered fair for the same content due to its fair colors out of the box and a poor color gamut, leading to less vivid and varied colors compared to the Hisense U7G.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.4
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7G is suited for watching news and TV programs because it has very good SDR brightness and decent contrast, allowing it to handle bright rooms effectively, and it also shows standard definition content sharply with good upscaling. In contrast, the TCL S455, while offering sharp upscaling, has fair SDR brightness and lower contrast, making it less ideal than the Hisense U7G for brightly lit environments and content that benefits from higher brightness, such as daytime television programs.
Bright Room
7.7
6.0
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7G has better SDR and HDR brightness than the TCL S455, making it more suitable for bright rooms by providing a clearer picture amidst ambient light. Additionally, the U7G handles reflections more effectively than the S455, further improving visibility in well-lit environments.
Cost
$698
$584
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $698 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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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
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7G (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7G has good motion processing and response times, which are important for smooth playback during fast sports action, but its reflections handling is only fair, which might be problematic in a bright room. The TCL S455, while also with fair reflections handling, offers better motion processing and is notably superior in terms of response time, making it slightly more suitable for watching sports in a room where light control is not an issue.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U7G (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$698 | $584 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2021 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7G | 65S455 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
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" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 3/10 | |
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 | 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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