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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8H offers a higher overall picture quality and tends to perform better for gaming, with more responsive gameplay due to better motion processing and lower input lag. Its picture quality in bright rooms is also superior, which makes it a good choice if you often watch TV in well-lit spaces. However, it usually comes at a higher price point. The TCL S555 is more budget-friendly and still maintains decent quality across the board. If you're looking to save money and need a TV mainly for casual viewing, such as movies and regular TV programs, it could be a satisfactory option, albeit with slightly lesser performance in gaming and bright room settings. Both TVs support various HDR formats which is good for movie enthusiasts, but the Hisense U8H has a slight edge with better HDR brightness. If you prioritize gaming performance and bright-room viewing and are willing to invest more, the Hisense U8H is likely the better option. If you're on a tighter budget and your viewing habits are more varied or less demanding, the TCL S555 might meet your needs while saving you money. 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 S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8H (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4
7.8
7.75/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Gaming
8.3
6.7
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8H is considered very good for gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag, making it responsive for fast-paced gaming. The TCL S555, while having the best input lag, is just good in response time, which may not be as smooth for quick reflex games.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.4
8.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense U8H is excellent for watching cartoons and animation because it has a very good out-of-the-box color accuracy and an excellent color volume, allowing for vibrant and varied colors. Meanwhile, the TCL S555 is very good due to similar out-of-the-box color accuracy but falls slightly short with only a good color volume, potentially showing less color richness compared to the Hisense U8H.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
7.0
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H is very good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its excellent upscaling which makes low-resolution content look better and its very good SDR brightness, allowing for a clear picture in most lighting conditions. Comparatively, the TCL S555 is good in the same situation because of its decent upscaling and very good SDR brightness, but the picture quality may not be as refined as the Hisense U8H in terms of clarity and brightness.
Bright Room
9.7
7.3
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense U8H (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H outshines the TCL S555 for TV watching in bright rooms due to better SDR and HDR brightness and superior handling of reflections, with its screen reflecting less light and glare. While both TVs offer good contrast and a wide color spectrum, the TCL S555, despite its excellent contrast, falls short in brightness and is not as capable of reducing reflections, which can be distracting in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,350
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U8H (LCD) has a price of $1,350 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
8.2
7.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense U8H (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8H is very good for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its impressive contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which create deep blacks and detailed shadows for a rich viewing experience. On the other hand, the TCL S555, although considered good for the same content, falls short with lower local dimming performance and may not handle reflections as well, potentially reducing immersion in bright rooms.
Sports
6.5
6.3
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
5.4/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8H (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8H has a significantly higher motion processing score and a better response time compared with the TCL S555, which means it delivers smoother motion for sports watching. However, the TCL S555 struggles with handling reflections, which could be a downside if you're watching in a well-lit room, whereas the Hisense U8H offers very good reflection handling, making it a better choice for bright environments.
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How the Hisense U8H (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8H (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,350 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8H | 65S555 | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.9" x 57.2" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 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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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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