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The Hisense U8G offers a superior overall picture quality, better performance for gaming, and better contrast, which is important for watching movies and enjoying dark scenes. It also has higher brightness capabilities, making it suitable for well-lit rooms, along with better reflection handling, so it won't be as affected by glare. Its higher refresh rate appeals to gamers seeking smoother gameplay, and it supports advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision. On the other hand, the TCL S470G is a more budget-friendly option, with more modest performance in most areas. It may still be satisfactory for general viewing and could be a good choice if cost is a major concern and your viewing environment is not extremely bright. It does, however, offer a wider viewing angle, which is beneficial if you often watch TV with a large group spread out across the room. 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 S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
5.4
7.63/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.0
7.63/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
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 S470G (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.3
5.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G is better suited for gaming due to its very good response time that minimizes motion blur, good input lag for a responsive gaming experience, and a high refresh rate that enables smoother motion. On the other hand, the TCL S470G, with its poor response time, may display more motion blur, best input lag which does seem good but is paired with a lower refresh rate, leading to less fluid motion during games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.7
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G delivers vivid and accurate colors right out of the box along with a very good color gamut, which enhances the viewing experience of cartoons and animation. Whereas, the TCL S470G, while offering good color out of the box, suffers from a poor color gamut, which makes it less suitable for content that relies heavily on bright and varied colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
5.4
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G delivers very good upscaling and SDR brightness which are essential for clear viewing of news and talk shows, while its robust contrast enhances detail and readability of on-screen content. On the other hand, the TCL S470G falls short in these key areas with poor SDR brightness and lackluster upscaling, resulting in less optimal viewing experiences for regular TV programming.
Bright Room
8.9
5.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G excels in a bright room due to its very good capabilities in handling reflections and delivering very high SDR and HDR brightness, making the picture stand out even when ambient light is strong. In contrast, the TCL S470G performs poorly in bright conditions, significantly because of its lower brightness levels and reflections handling, which can lead to a washed-out image in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,707
$400
$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 S470G (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.2
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
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
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G has better motion processing and response time, making action scenes in sports appear smoother, but has a narrower viewing angle and handles reflections worse than the TCL S470G. Conversely, while the TCL S470G has wider viewing angles benefitting multiple viewers, its slower response time and inferior motion handling can cause blurring during fast-moving sports.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | September 6, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | 65S470G | |
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 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.8/10 | |
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 | No | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | November 2023
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
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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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