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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8G offers better overall picture quality, making it a better choice for movies and high-intensity action like sports and gaming. Its performance in bright rooms is superior, so if your space is well-lit, this would be a good fit. However, it is more expensive. The TCL S450G, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly. It has lower performance across the board, so it would be better suited for casual viewing. It is not as bright as the Hisense, which means it won't perform as well in sunny rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (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
- Good for upscaling
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8G (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
5.9
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G has a high contrast ratio and effective local dimming which lead to excellent black uniformity, vital for watching movies in a dark room, while also offering vibrant and accurate colors out of the box. On the other hand, the TCL S450G, with its lower contrast, lackluster local dimming, and poorer black uniformity, fails to deliver the deep blacks and the color performance required for a true cinematic experience.
Gaming
8.3
5.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G (LCD) offers a very good response time and good input lag, which are critical for gaming, and it operates at a higher refresh rate, making it more suitable for fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the TCL S450G (LCD), despite having the best input lag, has a poor response time and operates at a lower refresh rate, which can lead to less fluid motion and diminished gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.8
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G provides excellent colors right out of the box and a very good color gamut, enhancing the vibrancy and variety of hues, which is perfect for watching cartoons and animation. On the other hand, the TCL S450G delivers fair colors out of the box and has a poor color gamut, leading to less vibrant and diverse colors, which can negatively impact the viewing experience of animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
5.6
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G excels at upscaling lower resolution content, displaying vibrant colors from the outset, and maintains good brightness in standard dynamic range (SDR) content, making it a reliable choice for watching news and TV programs. Conversely, the TCL S450G struggles with these tasks due to its poorer upscaling ability, less accurate colors out of the box, and lower SDR brightness, which can diminish the viewing experience for similar content.
Bright Room
8.9
5.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,707
$348
$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 S450G (LCD) costs $348.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.1
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G handles reflections better and has very good motion processing which is important for watching sports, but it struggles with viewing angles, meaning picture quality can decrease when viewed from the side. On the other hand, the TCL S450G has the best response time, which is beneficial for fast-moving sports content, yet its reflections handling is only fair and its motion processing is not as advanced as the Hisense U8G.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the TCL S450G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $348 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | 65S450G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 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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