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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7K is at a lower midrange price and generally costs more, but it offers superior gaming performance and is better suited for movie enthusiasts. It has a higher overall picture quality and performs well in both dark and bright rooms, with better reflection handling — ideal for varying lighting conditions. However, for budget-conscious buyers, the TCL S555 is significantly less expensive and still delivers decent picture quality and sound, but with lower gaming performance and not as good in a bright room. If gaming and a versatile TV for different room conditions are priorities, choose the Hisense U7K; if saving money is more important and gaming is not a priority, go with the TCL S555. 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
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7K (LCD).
Key differences
Gaming
8.8
6.7
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7K excels in gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag, paired with a high refresh rate of 144Hz, ensuring smoother gameplay and more responsive controls. On the other hand, while the TCL S555 has the best possible input lag which is great for gaming, its response time and refresh rate are only good and 60Hz respectively, which may result in less fluid motion and a slightly delayed reaction to user inputs compared to the Hisense U7K.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
7.0
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K is favored for news and talk shows as it has very good upscaling and SDR brightness, ensuring clear images and visibility in various lighting conditions, along with strong performance in color representation directly out of the box. In comparison, the TCL S555, while also offering very good SDR brightness, falls short in upscaling capabilities, which could result in less sharp images from lower-resolution sources but does provide a good color experience out of the box.
Bright Room
8.1
7.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K shines in bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness combined with excellent reflection handling, ensuring clear viewing even in well-lit environments. In comparison, the TCL S555 also performs well with very good SDR brightness but falls behind with poor reflection handling, which can be troublesome in bright settings.
Cost
$678
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The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $678 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
7.8
7.38/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED 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 S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
7.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
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 S555 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K is praised for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its excellent black uniformity, which enhances dark scene depiction, and effective local dimming that boosts contrast, making for a more immersive experience. On the other hand, the TCL S555 is noted for good performance in cinematic content with its superior contrast and decent local dimming, although it doesn't match the black uniformity of the U7K, which can slightly lessen the depth of black scenes.
Sports
6.3
6.3
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
5.4/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7K handles reflections better, which is helpful in bright rooms, whereas the TCL S555 has better response time, providing a smoother experience in fast-moving sports scenes. Both TVs have their shortcomings in motion processing and viewing angles, meaning some blur and color shifts can be expected during dynamic sports events.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.4
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U7K is known for its very good color performance right out of the box and offers a wide color gamut, which is vital for vibrant and varied hues when watching cartoons. In comparison, while the TCL S555 also provides very good colors without the need for adjustments, its color gamut isn't as extensive, which may make its color range slightly less rich during animation playback.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7K (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$678 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7K | 65S555 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.1" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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