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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7K may cost more than the TCL S546, but it offers a better overall viewing experience, especially for gaming, movies, and series. Its higher picture quality, better gaming performance, and higher contrast make it suitable for immersive entertainment and dynamic scenes. However, the TCL S546 has very good color accuracy and lower input lag, which makes it also good for gaming and more budget-friendly. For general TV show watching and news in bright rooms, both are comparable, but the Hisense U7K performs slightly better. If these enhancements align with your viewing preferences and budget, the Hisense U7K could be the better choice for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7K (LCD)
- Very good for bright 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 S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
7.4
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
7.0
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
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
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
Gaming
8.8
6.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7K is better for gaming as it has a very good response time and good input lag, ensuring smoother movement and quicker gameplay responses, whereas the TCL S546 has just a good response time but offers very good input lag, which may still provide responsive gameplay but with more noticeable motion blur during fast action.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
6.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7K is superior for watching cartoons and animation due to its "Very Good" performance in colors right out of the box and a "Very Good" color gamut, which means it displays a wide range of colors vividly without needing adjustments. On the other hand, the TCL S546, while still performing well with a "Good" color gamut showing a decent range of colors, falls behind with a "Poor" out-of-the-box color accuracy, which could lead to a less vibrant and less accurate color presentation for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
6.4
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7K excels in upscaling and has very good SDR brightness, which boosts clarity and visibility for news and talk shows, while its very good out-of-the-box colors and color gamut enhance overall picture quality. In comparison, the TCL S546, despite its very good SDR brightness, is rated lower in upscaling and its out-of-the-box colors are considered poor, which may lead to a less vivid and sharp viewing experience for such content.
Bright Room
8.1
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K performs better in bright rooms due to its superior handling of reflections and brighter image in both standard and high dynamic range content, whereas the TCL S546, despite good brightness, isn't as effective at minimizing reflections, which can be more distracting in well-lit environments.
Cost
$678
$398
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $678 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.3
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7K is suitable for sports with its quick response times and good motion processing, handling reflections adequately, but it has a limited viewing angle which can affect group watching. The TCL S546, although slightly better with broader viewing angles which could be preferable when watching with friends, lags in motion processing which might blur fast action in sports, and its reflections handling is only fair, potentially causing distractions in bright environments. Both TVs exhibit good gray uniformity which is less critical for sports viewing but still beneficial for an even image without dirty screen effect.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U7K (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$678 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7K | 65S546 | |
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 | 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 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.1" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 47.4 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 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | No | |
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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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