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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7K offers a slightly better movie and gaming experience, with high picture quality and smooth motion handling, making it ideal for dimmer rooms and immersive viewing. The TCL R646, while also good for movies, excels more in bright-room viewing, thanks to its superior reflection handling, which can be preferable if you plan to watch TV in a well-lit room. Both TVs support gaming features, but the Hisense U7K has a higher refresh rate, which may appeal to gamers looking for the most fluid visuals. Considering the similar price point, your preference for room brightness and gaming may guide your decision between the two. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7K (LCD)
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
- The TCL R646 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7K (LCD).
Key differences
Gaming
8.8
8.2
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Hisense U7K (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7K and the TCL R646 both have very good response times, ensuring quick transitions between images, making them suitable for fast-paced gaming. Both TVs also feature low input lag for responsive gameplay, with the Hisense U7K sporting a higher refresh rate, beneficial for high-frame-rate gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
7.5
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K is highly competent for watching news and TV shows due to its very good SDR brightness which assures that content is vividly displayed in most room settings, and enhanced colors out of the box which provide a vibrant picture without the need for much tweaking. In contrast, the TCL R646, although good at handling these types of content, lags slightly behind in upscaling lower-resolution content and has a lower score for initial color accuracy, which might necessitate some adjustments to attain the best picture quality.
Bright Room
8.1
8.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both very good for bright room, though the TCL R646 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7K and TCL R646 are both well-suited for bright rooms due to their impressive SDR and HDR brightness levels and their very good handling of reflections, which minimizes glare. Additionally, while contrast, color volume, and color gamut are somewhat important, these TVs maintain good performance in those areas as well.
Cost
$678
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $678 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
7.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U7K (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
7.8
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U7K (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
Sports
6.3
6.6
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7K and the TCL R646 are both considered fair for watching sports because they each have their strengths and weaknesses in key areas. The Hisense U7K has better reflection handling which is advantageous in bright rooms, but a narrower viewing angle which can be a drawback in wider seating arrangements, whereas the TCL R646 has better motion processing that can enhance fast-paced sports viewing but has a slower response time that could result in more motion blur.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.4
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U7K boasts very good colors straight out of the box, which is essential for watching cartoons and animation where vibrant and accurate colors enhance the viewing experience. While both the Hisense U7K and TCL R646 have very good color gamuts ensuring a wide range of colors, the Hisense U7K has an edge in out-of-the-box color accuracy, making it potentially more appealing for cartoons and animation without the need for additional calibration.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U7K (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$678 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7K | 65R646 | |
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 | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.1" x 3.1" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.1" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 63.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 7.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | 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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