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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7G typically costs more than the TCL S555, but it offers better performance for gaming due to lower input lag and faster response time, making it a solid choice for gamers. If you watch lots of sports, both TVs have decent performance, but the Hisense U7G has a slight edge. In bright rooms, both the Hisense U7G and TCL S555 perform well, but the Hisense has a slightly higher brightness and better handling of reflections. For movies in dark rooms, both are competent, with the Hisense U7G having a modest advantage in producing deeper blacks due to better contrast and local dimming. Regarding sound quality and speakers, there's no significant difference, as both TVs have basic speaker setups. If budget is your primary concern and you need a TV for general use, including cartoons and news, the TCL S555 offers good value and overall picture quality. However, if you're willing to pay extra for a smoother gaming experience and slightly better performance in various content types, the Hisense U7G may be worth the investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7G (LCD)
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.4
7.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the TCL S555 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7G is recognized for its movies and cinematic TV viewing due to strong contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, which enhance dark scene performance, whereas the TCL S555, with its superior contrast and black uniformity, offers deep blacks but falls slightly short on local dimming, resulting in less precise lighting control for cinematic content. Both TVs present decent colors out of the box and maintain a good color volume, which is essential for a vibrant picture; however, they have limited viewing angles, meaning the image may degrade when viewed from the side and gray uniformity might be inconsistent, potentially affecting the viewing experience in large rooms or group settings.
Gaming
8.0
6.7
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7G offers good performance for gaming with a high refresh rate and good scores in both response time and input lag, which reduces motion blur and makes gaming more responsive. On the other hand, the TCL S555, while fair for gaming, has a lower refresh rate and input lag performance, resulting in less fluid motion and potentially less responsive gaming experiences.
Cartoons & Animation
7.7
8.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense U7G (LCD) is good.
The TCL S555 excels in color performance out of the box, which is crucial for the vivid and varied colors typically found in cartoons and animation. Meanwhile, the Hisense U7G has a good color gamut ensuring it reproduces a wide range of colors effectively, but its color performance straight out of the box isn't rated as highly as the TCL S555.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
7.0
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7G excels in upscaling lower-resolution content such as news and talk shows, presenting them with clarity and good brightness suitable for most lighting situations, coupled with a wide color gamut ensuring vibrant and true-to-life colors. In comparison, the TCL S555 performs well with a decent upscaling capability, but its lower brightness is less ideal for very bright rooms and its colors, while accurate, may lack the pop of higher-end TVs, making the Hisense U7G a stronger choice for these types of programs.
Cost
$698
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $698 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.6
7.8
7.75/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Sports
6.1
6.3
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
5.4/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7G delivers good motion processing and response time, which are crucial when watching fast-moving sports, but its performance is limited by fair reflections handling. Meanwhile, the TCL S555 has excellent response time, enhancing the clarity during dynamic scenes in sports; however, its reflections handling is classified as poor, which can detract from the viewing experience in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
7.7
7.3
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Hisense U7G excels in a bright room due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and fair handling of reflections, making it suitable for daytime viewing. The TCL S555, while also having very good SDR brightness, falls short with its poor reflections handling, but offers better contrast which can improve the perceived picture quality in mixed lighting conditions.
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How the Hisense U7G (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7G (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$698 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2021 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7G | 65S555 | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.0 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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