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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer better picture quality regardless of cost, the Hisense U8G may be the better choice despite being more expensive. However, if you're looking to save money and still get a good viewing experience, the TCL R646 is less expensive and offers competitive features. The Hisense U8G generally has slightly better overall performance, which could be more noticeable in a dark room or for HDR content. On the flip side, the TCL R646 is a strong contender that performs well in most uses and could be the more economical choice without significant sacrifices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
- The TCL R646 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8G (LCD).
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.5
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G excels in upscaling lower-resolution content, which is a common requirement for news and talk shows, and provides excellent colors out of the box, offering a vibrant viewing experience without additional calibration. In contrast, the TCL R646 also has a strong upscaling capability, but with good color performance, indicating that it may not be as immediately vibrant, yet still offers a well-rounded viewing experience for similar content.
Cost
$1,707
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
7.9
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8G (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
7.8
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8G (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
Sports
6.4
6.6
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G has a fair performance watching sports partly due to its average gray uniformity and narrow viewing angles, although it handles reflections well and has a very good response time. On the other hand, the TCL R646 also offers a fair sports viewing experience with a somewhat better gray uniformity and similar viewing angles, reflections, and response time performance.
Gaming
8.3
8.2
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8G and the TCL R646 both boast very good performance for gaming due to their impressive response times and low input lag, ensuring smooth on-screen action and timely reaction to user commands, respectively. Additionally, their high refresh rates contribute to the seamlessness of fast-moving images, making both TVs appealing choices for gamers.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.4
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G delivers excellent colors straight out of the box along with a very good color gamut, making it a compelling choice for cartoons and animation. In comparison, the TCL R646 offers good color reproduction immediately upon use with a good color gamut, also suitable for animated content but with a slightly less vibrant color performance compared to the Hisense U8G.
Bright Room
8.9
8.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both very good for bright room.
The Hisense U8G and TCL R646 are well-suited for bright rooms thanks to their high SDR and HDR brightness and effective handling of reflections. While both have high contrast, good color volume, and wide color gamut, the TCL R646 stands out with a slightly higher brightness which may make it marginally better in very bright environments.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | 65R646 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 4.1" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 63.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 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 | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | 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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