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If you frequently play games and want a TV that excels in this area, and if you're looking for better performance in bright rooms without spending too much, the Hisense U8G would be a great choice. It also has good overall picture quality and supports Dolby Atmos for an immersive audio experience. On the other hand, if you're prepared to spend more for higher brightness, particularly for HDR content, and you value having built-in great speakers, then the TCL R648 could be worth the investment. However, its performance may not be as strong as the Hisense in very bright rooms. Both TVs have a 120Hz refresh rate and are well-suited for gaming. 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 R648 (LCD)
- The TCL R648 (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
9.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G excels in upscaling and SDR brightness making it very good for news and TV programs, maintaining clarity across various content qualities and offering good visibility in different lighting situations. The TCL R648, while providing impressive SDR brightness which enhances its capability for clear daytime viewing, offers slightly less effective upscaling, but still performs good for watching the same content types.
Bright Room
8.9
8.1
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for bright room, though the Hisense U8G (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense U8G performs well in bright rooms due to its impressive SDR and HDR brightness, ensuring that the picture remains visible even in sunlit environments, complimented by its effective handling of reflections. The TCL R648, while providing excellent brightness in SDR content which is beneficial for bright room conditions, also handles reflections well, though its HDR brightness is lower compared to the Hisense U8G, it still maintains a vivid image under most conditions.
Cost
$1,707
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
7.7
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
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 R648 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
7.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
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 R648 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G provides a superior contrast, excellent local dimming, and better black uniformity, which are crucial for watching movies and cinematic TV in a dark setting, ensuring deep blacks and vibrant picture quality. Conversely, the TCL R648, while also offering good movie performance with commendable local dimming and black uniformity, falls slightly short in contrast, which may affect the depth of blacks and overall picture contrast compared to the Hisense u8G.
Sports
6.4
6.5
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
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Hisense U8G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G and TCL R648 both have difficulty with motion processing which is especially important for watching sports, as it can result in unclear images during fast-moving scenes. Although they both handle reflections well, their subpar viewing angles and gray uniformity mean that the picture quality might degrade when viewed from an angle or displaying large areas of uniform color, like a field.
Gaming
8.3
8.2
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
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
8.3/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense U8G and TCL R648 both have very good performance for gaming due to their fast response time and low input lag, enhancing smooth motion and quick reaction time in games. Both TVs also have a high refresh rate, which is great for gaming, providing a fluid and seamless gameplay experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.6
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense U8G is praised for its excellent colors out of the box and very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors that are crucial for cartoons and animation. The TCL R648, while also having excellent initial color quality, does not have as wide a color gamut as the Hisense U8G, which may result in a slightly less vivid color representation for animated content.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 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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