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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7H is typically more expensive but offers a slightly better overall picture quality, superior gaming performance, and a higher quality control score. The TCL S555 is usually less expensive, has a slightly higher score for movies and animation, and boasts better black uniformity, which can be important in a dark room. If you're a gamer, prioritize the Hisense U7H for its lower input lag and better response time, which contribute to a smoother gaming experience. However, for general movie watching or use in a bright room, either TV will serve well, with the TCL S555 providing a more economical option. Keep in mind, both TVs may not perform optimally in very bright rooms due to their reflection scores. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7H (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.4
7.9
7.50/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
5.7/10
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 U7H (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the TCL S555 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7H excels in movie and cinematic TV watching due to its good local dimming and contrast, which enhances dark room performance, but its black uniformity could be better. Meanwhile, the TCL S555 offers exceptional contrast and black uniformity for deep blacks in movies, though its local dimming is not as effective as the Hisense U7H, which slightly diminishes its performance in the same setting.
Gaming
7.7
6.7
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H is better suited for gaming than the TCL S555 because it has a higher refresh rate and faster response time, which means it can display fast-moving content more smoothly and with less motion blur. However, the TCL S555 offers lower input lag, which is advantageous for quicker reaction time in games, but its lower refresh rate and slower response time may result in less fluid motion compared to the Hisense U7H.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
8.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.5/10
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 U7H (LCD) is good.
The TCL S555 is rated higher for colors right out of the box, which means it can display vivid and accurate colors without much adjustment, enhancing the appearance of cartoons and animation. In comparison, the Hisense U7H still offers good color performance out of the box but has a very good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors, important for animated content, though it may need more fine-tuning initially to reach the desired color accuracy.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
7.0
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7H provides very good upscaling of lower-resolution content and delivers very good brightness in standard dynamic range, which enhances the clarity of news and talk shows. In comparison, the TCL S555 also offers good upscaling and very good SDR brightness, but it may not render colors as accurately out of the box or match the overall picture quality of the Hisense U7H.
Cost
$698
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U7H (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
7.50/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Sports
6.0
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
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7H has poor response time and motion processing which can result in blur during fast-moving sports scenes, and its reflections handling is rated as fair, suggesting it may struggle with glare in well-lit rooms. The TCL S555 has a good response time, which is better for motion clarity in sports, but has poor reflections handling, indicating it might also have issues with screen glare. Both TVs have similar fair ratings in viewing angles and gray uniformity, affecting their performance in group viewing and on-screen uniformity during sports watching.
Bright Room
7.7
7.3
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Hisense U7H and the TCL S555 both have very good SDR and HDR brightness which makes them suitable for watching in bright rooms; however, the Hisense U7H has a fair reflections handling, whereas the TCL S555 has poor reflections handling, which means the Hisense may perform better in environments with many light sources.
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How the Hisense U7H (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7H (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$698 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7H | 65S555 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 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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Hisense U7H (LCD)
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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."
TCL S555 (LCD)
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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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