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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7K is priced in the lower midrange and is typically much more expensive than the TCL S450G, which is in the budget price segment. The Hisense U7K offers better overall picture quality, which makes it a better choice for movie enthusiasts and gamers with its higher performance in these areas. It also performs better in bright rooms, making it suitable for well-lit environments, and it supports more advanced features like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, providing an enhanced viewing experience for compatible content. On the other hand, the TCL S450G costs less and still delivers reasonable quality for casual viewing. While it may not perform as well as the Hisense U7K in terms of picture quality or advanced features, it offers good value for those on a budget or for secondary viewing spaces where top-tier performance isn't crucial. In summary, if you're looking for higher quality in gaming and movies and can spend more, the Hisense U7K is the better option. If saving money is a priority and your viewing demands are more modest, the TCL S450G is a competent, budget-friendly choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7K (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
5.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
5.6
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.8
5.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7K offers very good response time and good input lag, benefitting gamers who need quick screen transitions and minimal delay between their actions and what they see on-screen. In contrast, the TCL S450G, although it has poor response time and best input lag, operates at a lower 60Hz refresh rate compared to the Hisense U7K’s higher 144Hz, which could affect how smoothly action-packed games appear.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.8
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7K surpasses the TCL S450G in delivering vivid and accurate colors straight out of the box and covers a wider color spectrum, which is crucial for animated content. In contrast, the TCL S450G shows colors that are less rich and vibrant, with a less extensive color range, leading to a more muted experience when watching cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
5.6
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7K excels at upscaling lower resolution content, which is common with news and talk shows, and it delivers very good colors out of the box, offering a vibrant picture without the need for adjustments. In contrast, the TCL S450G has subpar upscaling and colors out of the box, leading to a less satisfying viewing experience for similar content.
Bright Room
8.1
5.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$678
$348
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $678 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $348.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.1
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7K has very good response time, motion processing, and handles reflections well but has a narrow viewing angle which may not be ideal for large groups spread across a room. In contrast, the TCL S450G has excellent response time but only fair motion processing and reflections handling, with an even narrower viewing angle, so it is less suitable for off-angle viewing and may not deliver as smooth a picture during fast-paced sports.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7K (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$678 | $348 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7K | 65S450G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.1" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 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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