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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8H usually comes with a higher price tag, but offers better overall picture quality, making it a superior choice for movies and gaming. It performs significantly better in bright rooms due to higher brightness and reflection handling. If you're a gamer, it also has a higher refresh rate and low input lag, which is particularly beneficial for fast-paced games. On the other hand, the TCL S546 is more budget-friendly with decent overall performance. It's a solid choice if price is a major concern, but it may not perform as well in very bright rooms and won't be as satisfying for demanding gamers or movie enthusiasts. 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 S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8H (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4
7.4
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.2
7.0
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.8/10
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 U8H (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H is considered very good for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its excellent local dimming and black uniformity which help produce deep blacks and high contrast, enhancing the viewing experience in dark scenes. On the other hand, the TCL S546 is good for movies and cinematic TV as it has a slightly superior contrast ratio and decent black uniformity, however, its local dimming performance is not as effective as the U8H's, which may affect dark scene details.
Gaming
8.3
6.6
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8H stands out in gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag, ensuring a smoother and more responsive gaming experience compared to the TCL S546, which has only good response time and very good input lag, but may not be as fluid due to its lower refresh rate and poorer motion processing abilities.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
6.6
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8H provides better colors straight out of the box and has a stronger color gamut, making animations appear more vivid and accurate, which can significantly enhance the viewing experience for cartoons. On the other hand, the TCL S546 is considered fair for cartoons due to its poorer performance in delivering accurate colors without adjustments and a color gamut that doesn't match the Hisense U8H.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
6.4
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8H is likely to provide a better experience for watching news and TV programs due to its excellent upscaling capability and higher SDR brightness, which ensures clearer picture quality even with lower-resolution content and sufficient brightness for comfortable daytime viewing. In contrast, the TCL S546 has fair upscaling and lower SDR brightness, which means it may not be as adept at enhancing lower quality content and could appear dimmer, especially in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
9.7
7.2
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H is superior for watching TV in a bright room due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness, which ensures that the picture remains visible even in well-lit conditions, and very good reflection handling that mitigates the impact of light sources on the screen. In comparison, the TCL S546 has very good SDR brightness but only fair HDR brightness and reflection handling, meaning it will perform adequately in bright rooms but not as well as the U8H which can handle higher ambient light conditions more effectively.
Cost
$1,350
$398
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $1,350 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.3
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8H has a very good response time which is key for sports as it reduces motion blur, but its viewing angles are limited, so it's not as good for wide seating arrangements. The TCL S546, on the other hand, handles reflections only fairly, which could be a problem in bright rooms, and while it also has a good response time, it's not as effective at motion processing as the Hisense, making fast action less clear.
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How the Hisense U8H (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8H (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,350 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8H | 65S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 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 57.2" x 3" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.9" x 57.2" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 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 | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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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"
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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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