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If you value gaming performance and have a bit more budget, the Hisense U7H could be a better choice, as it offers superior gaming features. However, the Hisense might not be the best for sports content, where the TCL S546 performs better. For bright room usage, both TVs are quite similar, but the Hisense slightly edges out the TCL. If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still performs decently in various viewing scenarios including movies and as a computer monitor, the TCL S546 could be a more economical choice. Both TVs support the major HDR formats, which is good for watching high dynamic range content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7H (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7H (LCD).
Key differences
Gaming
7.7
6.6
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H provides a poorer response time but better input lag experience than the TCL S546, making it more suited for gaming where quick reaction times are crucial. Additionally, the U7H supports a higher refresh rate which is key for smoother gameplay compared to the S546's limited refresh capabilities.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
6.6
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H displays colors well immediately upon setup, which makes it good for watching cartoons and animations as these often have vibrant and varied colors. The TCL S546, while fair, may require more adjustments to reach a similar level of color accuracy and richness, impacting its overall performance for such content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.4
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H is better for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs due to its superior upscaling abilities, ensuring lower resolution content appears clearer, and its very good SDR brightness which makes it suitable for well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
7.7
7.2
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for bright room, though the Hisense U7H (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7H performs well in bright rooms due to its very good SDR brightness and fair handling of reflections; however, its performance might be reduced if the room is extremely bright. The TCL S546 also offers very good SDR brightness, which is great for well-lit environments, but with similar fair reflection handling, it too could struggle in rooms with intense lighting.
Cost
$698
$398
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has a price of $698 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.6
7.4
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7H (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
7.0
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7H (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Hisense U7H excels in movies and cinematic TV due to its good local dimming and black uniformity enhancing contrast, which is crucial for dark scenes, combined with its decent out-of-the-box colors and color volume that enrich movie visuals. In comparison, the TCL S546 stands out with excellent black uniformity and contrast, ensuring deep blacks and stark contrasts in cinematic content, although its local dimming is less effective, which might slightly reduce the depth of blacks during dark scenes.
Sports
6.0
6.3
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
5.9/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7H has a lower response time which could lead to more motion blur when watching fast-paced sports, but its reflections handling is considered decent which helps in bright rooms. The TCL S546, on the other hand, performs better in terms of response time, reducing motion blur, but struggles more with reflections, making it less ideal in well-lit areas.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7H (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$698 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7H | 65S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.0 lbs | 47.4 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Christian de Looper | December 2022
"We loved the Hisense U7H. It was able to deliver an excellent all-around image quality in its price range. The TV excels at controlling its backlighting in a way that ensures you’ll never experience blooming to a level of being distracting, something that I was a little surprised to see given the lack of Mini LED. The TV doesn’t just get decently bright it offers relatively accurate color reproduction for a TV in this price range. The TV is being billed excellent for gaming."
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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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