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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and overall picture quality and are willing to invest more, the Hisense U8H would be a superior choice. It offers excellent performance in both dark and bright rooms and has a high brightness and contrast, enhancing the HDR experience. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option and don't need top-tier performance, the TCL S435 is a solid choice for casual viewing in dark environments, although it won't perform as well in bright rooms or provide as impressive a picture quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8H (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8H (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4
6.6
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.2
6.1
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8H is considered very good for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its excellent contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity which enhance dark scene details, while the TCL S435 is considered fair because it lacks local dimming and has lower contrast and black uniformity, compromising deep black levels and dark scene performance. Additionally, the U8H has better color performance and viewing angles, contributing to a more vivid and consistent viewing experience.
Sports
6.5
5.9
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H has a much better response time and motion processing capabilities, ensuring smoother playback during fast-paced sports scenes compared to the TCL S435, which struggles with these aspects. Additionally, the U8H handles reflections more effectively and offers wider viewing angles, making it more suitable for group viewing in various lighting conditions, while the S435 has limitations in both areas that can detract from the sports-watching experience.
Gaming
8.3
5.5
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H is regarded as very good for gaming because it has a higher refresh rate and scores very good in response time, reducing motion blur and making fast-paced gaming smoother. On the other hand, the TCL S435 is considered poor for gaming due to a lower refresh rate and its response time score is fair, leading to potential motion blur and a less responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
7.0
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H is rated higher in both color gamut and color volume, which contributes to its excellent performance in cartoons and animation, presenting vibrant and diverse colors. In comparison, the TCL S435, while displaying good colors out of the box, falls short in terms of color gamut and color volume, leading to a good but less striking performance for the same content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
5.8
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and delivering very good SDR brightness, making it ideal for viewing news and TV programs even in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S435 falls short in these areas, with poor performance in upscaling and SDR brightness, leading to a less optimal experience when watching the same type of content, especially in brighter settings.
Bright Room
9.7
5.6
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H outshines the TCL S435 in bright room conditions as it delivers excellent SDR and HDR brightness and handles reflections very well, which ensures clear visibility even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S435 exhibits poor performance in both SDR and HDR brightness as well as reflections handling, leading to a compromised viewing experience in bright rooms.
Cost
$1,350
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $1,350 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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How the Hisense U8H (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8H (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,350 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8H | 65S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.2" x 3" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.9" x 57.2" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 37.9 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Hisense U8H (LCD)
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Jaron Schneider | January 2023
"Hisense is over here making the best TVs for the majority of average families. U8H is a juiced-up utility knife of a television that manages to do a lot of things pretty well. The brightness this TV is capable of pushing out means I can see everything going on in any video game I’m playing regardless of what time of day it is"
TCL S435 (LCD)
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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