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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8G is a better choice if you're looking for overall picture quality, gaming experience, and performance in bright rooms. It's also more affordable. However, the TCL R745 has a larger screen size and more powerful speakers, which might be preferable for an immersive viewing experience, despite its overall lower performance and higher price point. Neither performs exceptionally for watching sports or in dark rooms, and both have sound quality limitations, so an external sound system might be beneficial. The Hisense excels in contrast and color, while the TCL has a larger viewing angle. 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
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- The TCL R745 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8G (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
5.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.2
7.63/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
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 R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G delivers a superior cinematic experience compared to the TCL R745 due to its high contrast ratio, effective local dimming feature, and excellent black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and shadow details in dark movie scenes. In contrast, the TCL R745 struggles with these aspects, showing a lower contrast ratio and lacking local dimming, resulting in less impressive dark scene performance which is particularly noticeable when watching movies.
Gaming
8.3
7.4
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8G is rated higher for response time, which contributes to less motion blur during gaming, while the TCL R745, despite having lesser response time performance, is rated higher in input lag, offering quicker feedback from controller to action in games. Both TVs have a high refresh rate, supporting fluid movement in fast-paced games, but the different strengths in response time and input lag may cater to different gaming preferences.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.9
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G is better suited for cartoons and animation due to its 'excellent' colors out of the box and 'very good' color gamut, which provide vibrant and accurate colors for animated content. In contrast, the TCL R745, with only 'good' colors out of the box and a 'fair' color gamut, struggles with color reproduction, making it less ideal for viewing animated material.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.1
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8G shines in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it very good for news and TV shows, ensuring clear images and good performance in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the TCL R745, despite having similar upscaling capabilities, is only fair due to its poorer SDR brightness and local dimming, which can affect picture clarity and viewing quality, especially in bright conditions.
Bright Room
8.9
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G excels in a bright room due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness, along with superior reflection handling, while the TCL R745 performs poorly in the same environment because it has poor brightness and doesn't manage reflections as effectively. The Hisense U8G also benefits from better contrast, which is very important for picture quality, although both TVs offer good color performance with a wide color volume and gamut that are somewhat important in bright conditions.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.4
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G excels in handling reflections, which is beneficial in bright rooms, and has a fast response time for clear motion but at the expense of limited viewing angles. In contrast, the TCL R745 offers wider viewing angles, making it easier for a group to watch together, but has poorer reflections handling and a slower response time which can lead to motion blur during fast-paced games.
Cost
$1,707
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,707 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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How the Hisense U8G (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8G (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,707 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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