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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8K offers better overall picture quality, gaming performance, and brighter display suitable for well-lit rooms compared to the TCL S546. It's also a newer model and may offer newer technology and features. However, it carries a higher price tag. The TCL S546, on the other hand, is more affordable and still provides good picture quality and contrast while falling behind in gaming performance and room brightness adaptability. This might be preferable if you are budget-conscious and your viewing preferences do not heavily include gaming or use in very bright rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8K (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 U8K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.4
8.21/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
7.0
8.21/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K is better for movies and cinematic TV due to its excellent local dimming and outstanding black uniformity, enhancing contrast and depth, along with very good colors out of the box, which require less calibration for an optimal viewing experience. In comparison, the TCL S546, while still offering a good contrast ratio similar to the U8K, has less effective local dimming and lower black uniformity scores, along with poorer out-of-the-box colors, making it less ideal for those seeking the best cinematic viewing without additional setup.
Gaming
8.6
6.6
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K is well-regarded for gaming primarily due to its responsive performance, with a decent response time and good input lag at a high refresh rate, making it suitable for fast-paced games. In contrast, the TCL S546 has a good response time but poor input lag at a standard refresh rate, which may not provide as smooth an experience for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
6.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.4
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K excels in watching news, talk shows, and TV programs due to its superior performance in upscaling lower-resolution content and delivering brighter images, which is valuable for SDR content typically found in regular broadcasts. On the other hand, the TCL S546 is considered fair as it does not upscale as well and its colors right out of the box are not as accurately represented, which can affect the viewing experience for standard TV programming.
Bright Room
9.7
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K outshines the TCL S546 in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflections handling, ensuring a clearer picture even in well-lit environments. While the TCL S546 is also suitable with its very good SDR brightness and fair reflections handling, it won't be as vibrant or effective at minimizing glare as the Hisense.
Cost
$898
$398
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.3
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8K has fair handling of motion with a good reflectivity response which makes it suitable for sports in different lighting conditions, yet its response time is only fair and the viewing angles are limited, which can affect the viewing experience from the side. On the other hand, the TCL S546 offers somewhat better motion handling and also has fair response time with slightly better viewing angles, but its handling of reflections is not as good as the Hisense U8K, which can be a drawback in bright rooms.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8K (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | 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 | 8.3/10 | 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 | 8.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 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) | 35.5" 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 | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | No | |
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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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