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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a TV that's better suited for gaming and higher overall picture quality, the Hisense U7K is the superior choice, especially in a dark room setting. However, it comes at a higher price. The TCL S470G, on the other hand, can save you money and is a more budget-friendly option with decent performance for a variety of content, though it falls short in dark room performance and is not as suited for gaming. Both TVs support most HDR formats, but the Hisense U7K also supports higher refresh rates, making it better for fast-paced content. The Hisense U7K would not be as suitable as the TCL S470G in a bright room due to its bright room performance score. If sound quality is important to you, the Hisense U7K also has a better sound system. 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 S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
5.4
7.38/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
5.0
7.38/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
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 S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7K delivers a superior movie and cinematic TV experience due to its high contrast ratio, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity which are critical for dark scene details, whereas the TCL S470G falls short in these areas, which significantly impacts picture quality in darker contents. While both offer good colors out of the box and color volume, the TCL S470G's weaker contrast and local dimming capabilities make it less suitable for viewing content that requires deep blacks and contrast.
Gaming
8.8
5.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7K is praised for its gaming capabilities because it offers a very good response time and good input lag, ensuring smooth and reactive gameplay. On the other hand, the TCL S470G is considered poor for gaming due to its poor response time and input lag, which can lead to a less responsive and less fluid gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.7
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7K excels in providing vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, and supports a wide color gamut, making cartoons and animation appear more lifelike and colorful. In contrast, while the TCL S470G offers good colors, its narrower color gamut and lower performance in out-of-the-box color accuracy give animated content a less vibrant and consistent look.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
5.4
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7K performs very well when watching news and talk shows due to its superior upscaling capabilities and higher SDR brightness, ensuring clear and bright images. On the other hand, the TCL S470G struggles in these scenarios owing to its poor SDR brightness and less effective upscaling, which may result in lower picture quality especially for standard definition content.
Bright Room
8.1
5.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7K is superior for bright room viewing due to its 'very good' SDR and HDR brightness, as well as 'very good' reflections handling, which minimizes glare. In contrast, the TCL S470G performs poorly in a bright room because it has 'poor' SDR and HDR brightness and only 'fair' capability at handling reflections.
Cost
$678
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $678 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.2
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
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
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7K is better equipped for sports watching because it has higher response time performance, which means less motion blur during fast action. On the other hand, the TCL S470G offers wider viewing angles, making it easier for groups to watch from different spots, yet it has a lower response time which results in more blur.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the TCL S470G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U7K (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$678 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | September 6, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7K | 65S470G | |
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 | 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 | 8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 2.8/10 | |
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 | No | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | November 2023
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
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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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