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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7G is a lower midrange TV that generally costs less, making it a good choice if you're looking to save money. However, it may not perform as well in very bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL R745 is priced at a premium, suggesting it offers better quality or features. It could be a better option if you want a TV that handles bright room conditions more effectively. Keep in mind that the better TV will depend on your budget and your specific use case, such as the type of content you watch and the brightness of your viewing space. 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 R745 (LCD)
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6
5.6
7.75/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
5.2
7.75/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
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 R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G delivers better performance for movies and cinematic content due to superior contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, which together enhance the depth and detail of dark scenes crucial for such viewing experiences. On the contrary, the TCL R745 offers less satisfactory performance in these areas, making it less ideal for the deep blacks and high contrast scenes typically associated with cinematic content.
Gaming
8.0
7.4
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7G is rated as very good for gaming due to its good response time and good input lag, which are critical for a seamless gaming experience. On the other hand, the TCL R745, while having the best rating for input lag, which is excellent for gaming responsiveness, has only a fair response time which could lead to slightly less fluid motion in fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
7.7
5.9
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G is favorably viewed for cartoons and animation due to its good color performance right out of the box and its solid color gamut, which ensures a wide range of vivid and accurate colors. Conversely, the TCL R745, despite offering satisfactory colors after calibration, is disadvantaged by its poorer color gamut and volume, resulting in less vibrant and diverse colors, which is particularly noticeable in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.1
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7G performs better in terms of SDR brightness and colors out of the box, which are important for viewing news and talk shows, resulting in a clearer picture in various lighting conditions and less need for color adjustments. Conversely, the TCL R745 has lower SDR brightness and inferior colors out of the box, making its default viewing experience less vibrant, especially in brighter rooms.
Bright Room
7.7
5.8
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G is better suited for bright rooms due to its very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, enhancing visibility in well-lit conditions, while the TCL R745's poor SDR and HDR brightness may result in a dimmer picture. Additionally, the U7G manages reflections fairly well, whereas the R745 is rated good for reflection handling; however, the higher brightness of the U7G can counteract reflections more effectively.
Cost
$698
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $698 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.4
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense U7G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the Hisense U7G (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U7G (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$698 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7G | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.0 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 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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