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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7K may be a better value if you're looking to save money without compromising too much on picture quality. It generally performs well across various content types, including movies and gaming. However, keep in mind that while the Hisense might be a solid choice for darker rooms, it may not be as bright as the TCL R745. On the other hand, the TCL R745 is typically pricier, but offers a larger screen and may deliver better performance in bright rooms. It could also be a better fit if you prioritize newer technological features or if you're a gamer looking for high-quality visuals. 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
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- The TCL R745 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
5.6
7.38/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
5.2
7.38/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
8.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
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 R745 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.8
7.4
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U7K is rated very good for response time and good for input lag which is crucial for fast-paced gaming, whereas the TCL R745, despite its best rating for input lag, has a lower response time rating which might impact the smoothness of fast-moving images.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.9
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7K excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its 'very good' performance in colors out of the box and color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors, whereas the TCL R745 is considered poor because it has only 'good' colors out of the box and a 'fair' color gamut, resulting in less vivid and diverse colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
6.1
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7K offers better SDR brightness and colors out of the box, which results in clearer and more vibrant images for news and TV programs, whereas the TCL R745 has lower SDR brightness and somewhat lackluster colors, leading to a less engaging viewing experience for similar content.
Bright Room
8.1
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Hisense U7K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$678
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U7K (LCD) has a price of $678 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.4
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense U7K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7K and TCL R745 both exhibit fair performance for sports due to different strengths and weaknesses; the Hisense U7K is better at handling reflections, which benefits viewing in bright rooms, but has a limited viewing angle that can be a drawback for group watching. Conversely, the TCL R745, while having a faster response time which is good for fast-moving scenes, doesn't manage reflections as well, potentially reducing visibility in well-lit environments.
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How the Hisense U7K (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U7K (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$678 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U7K | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.1" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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