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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for superior picture quality, especially for gaming and movies, the Hisense U8H is the better option, but it's also more expensive. It performs well in both dark and bright rooms. However, for more budget-conscious buyers, the TCL S450G is more affordable, though with lower performance across various content types, including sports and news. It's not as well-suited for bright rooms or gaming as the Hisense U8H. 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 S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8H (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4
5.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.2
5.6
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.8/10
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 U8H (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H delivers a better movie-watching experience with significantly higher contrast providing deep blacks, superior local dimming that enhances dark scenes, and more consistent black uniformity than the TCL S450G, giving a more immersive cinematic feel. While both have less-than-ideal viewing angles, the TCL falls short in terms of color representation and grayscale accuracy, making the Hisense U8H the preferred choice for movie enthusiasts who value picture quality.
Gaming
8.3
5.6
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H has a significantly better response time compared to the TCL S450G, enhancing its gaming performance by reducing motion blur and providing clear fast-moving images. Additionally, the Hisense U8H offers a higher refresh rate and lower input lag which are crucial for a smooth and responsive gaming experience, whereas the TCL S450G falls short in these areas, impacting its ability to keep up with quick on-screen action.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
5.8
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H is excellent for watching cartoons and animation because it has very good color accuracy out of the box, a wider color gamut, and excellent color volume, making images vibrant and true to life. On the other hand, the TCL S450G is poor in this regard due to its fair color accuracy out of the box alongside a poor color gamut which results in less vivid and less accurate colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
5.6
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H excels in upscaling lower resolution content and provides higher SDR brightness, which makes it very good for watching news and talk shows, resulting in clear and vibrant images even from non-HD sources. In contrast, the TCL S450G performs poorly in these areas, with inferior upscaling and lower SDR brightness, which can lead to less clear and dimmer images, affecting the overall viewing experience for standard definition content.
Bright Room
9.7
5.7
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8H outshines the TCL S450G in a bright room due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness, and very good reflections handling, allowing it to maintain picture quality even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S450G struggles due to its poor brightness in both SDR and HDR, and only fair performance in handling reflections, resulting in a less optimal viewing experience in bright conditions.
Cost
$1,350
$348
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $1,350 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $348.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.1
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8H shows better handling of reflections which is great for well-lit rooms, but its narrower viewing angle might present challenges for a group watching spread across a wide area. On the other hand, the TCL S450G, while having a better response time preferable for live sports, experiences more difficulty with reflection control and has a similar viewing angle limitation.
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How the Hisense U8H (LCD) and the TCL S450G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8H (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,350 | $348 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8H | 65S450G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 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 57.2" x 3" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.9" x 57.2" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 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 | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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 S450G (LCD)
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Ben Schoon | September 2023
"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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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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