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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the Hisense U8G if you are looking for superior overall picture quality and gaming performance, and don't mind paying more. This TV performs better in bright rooms, has higher quality sound, and has a higher refresh rate, which is beneficial for gaming. Opt for the TCL S546 if you are on a budget, as it typically costs much less, but expect a compromise in picture quality in both dark and bright environments as well as slightly less impressive gaming capabilities. Both TVs support similar HDR formats and have a somewhat limited viewing angle. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- Very good for bright 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 S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8G (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
7.4
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
7.0
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
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
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and fine shadow detailing in dark scenes. The TCL S546, while also good for movies, falls slightly behind because although it has a strong contrast, its local dimming and black uniformity are not as accomplished, and it does not perform as well out of the box concerning colors, all of which can affect the depth and vividness of the image.
Gaming
8.3
6.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G offers a better gaming experience because its response time and input lag are good, providing quick and smooth feedback, essential for gaming. In contrast, the TCL S546, while also offering a good input lag, is held back by a fair response time which can result in slightly slower and less fluid on-screen movements, significantly impacting fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
6.6
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G is better for cartoons and animation because it has 'excellent' colors out of the box, which means vibrant and accurate colors without needing adjustments, and a 'very good' color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors can be displayed. In contrast, the TCL S546 is rated as having 'poor' colors out of the box, suggesting the need for calibration to get accurate colors, and although it has a 'good' color gamut, it still falls short compared to the Hisense U8G.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.4
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G is particularly suited for watching news and TV programs due to its excellent upscaling and very good SDR brightness, ensuring clear images on lesser quality content and good visibility in bright rooms. In contrast, the TCL S546, while having very good SDR brightness, falls short with its poor colors out of the box, potentially leading to less vibrant and accurate image presentation for the same content.
Bright Room
8.9
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G is better for bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, which outperform the TCL S546's ratings in these areas. While both offer very good contrast and color volume, the Hisense's superior HDR brightness and reflections management make it a more suitable choice for well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,707
$398
$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 S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.3
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
While both the Hisense U8G and TCL S546 are fair for watching sports, the Hisense U8G handles reflections better, which is important in bright rooms, but its narrower viewing angles could be a drawback in wider seating arrangements. The TCL S546 offers wider viewing angles but has a slower response time, which might make fast-moving sports less smooth.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | 65S546 | |
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 | 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 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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 4.1" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 47.4 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 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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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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