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If you're looking for a TV that excels in gaming with a high response time and low input lag, the Hisense U7K would be a better fit. However, if sound quality is more important to you and you'd prefer built-in great speakers, then the TCL R648 might suit you better. The Hisense U7K is more cost-effective and also performs slightly better in bright rooms, which could be a deciding factor if you watch TV in a well-lit environment. Both TVs have good overall picture quality, but the Hisense has a slightly higher score in this area. Remember, the TCL R648 costs more, but it does have a better speaker system. 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 R648 (LCD)
- The TCL R648 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7K (LCD).
Key differences
Gaming
8.8
8.2
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
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
8.3/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Hisense U7K (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U7K boasts an impressive refresh rate of 144Hz and is recognized for having a very good response time, making it ideal for gaming where fast motion is prevalent. The TCL R648, on the other hand, stands out with a solid response time as well and a refresh rate of 120Hz, ensuring lower input lag which is crucial for responsive gameplay.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
7.5
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and offers very good colors out of the box, which enhances the viewing experience for news and standard TV programs. On the other hand, the TCL R648, while still good at upscaling and with excellent colors out of the box, is marginally behind the Hisense in these somewhat important aspects for watching such content.
Cost
$678
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $678 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
7.7
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
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 R648 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
7.6
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
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 R648 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior black uniformity, which enhances contrast and makes dark scenes in movies look better. The TCL R648, while also good for movies, offers slightly lower black uniformity and contrast, which can affect the depth of blacks but compensates with excellent color accuracy straight out of the box.
Sports
6.3
6.5
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
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7K and TCL R648 both have gray uniformity that is considered fair, which can affect the appearance of sports fields where uniform colors are expected. However, while reflections are handled very well by both TVs, which is crucial for brightly lit environments, the Hisense U7K has a much better response time, making it more suitable for fast-moving sports, but the TCL R648 offers wider viewing angles, making it better for group watching.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U7K and TCL R648 are both appreciated for cartoons and animation because they display vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, along with a wide color gamut, making animated content pop. However, the Hisense U7K has a slight edge in color volume, which ensures colors in cartoons look rich and consistent at different brightness levels, despite both TVs having similar great color gamut capabilities.
Bright Room
8.1
8.1
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both very good for bright room.
The Hisense U7K and TCL R648 both have high reflection handling capabilities, making them suitable for bright rooms; the TCL R648 offers excellent SDR brightness, which ensures that the picture remains vibrant even in well-lit conditions, while the Hisense U7K, though slightly lower in SDR brightness, still performs very well and supports better contrast, color volume, and color gamut, enhancing viewing quality in various lighting situations.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7K (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$678 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7K | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.1" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 50 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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