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The Hisense U8K, with a midrange price, usually costs less than the TCL R745. Despite the lower price, the Hisense U8K offers better overall picture quality and is great for gaming. However, it's not as suitable for wide viewing angles. The TCL R745 has a higher price and larger screen but doesn't perform as well in picture quality or gaming, although it is also suitable for a bright room and has better viewing angles. If gaming and overall image quality are priorities, and you don't mind a smaller screen size or a bit less performance in a bright room, the Hisense U8K would be a great choice. 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
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- The TCL R745 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U8K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
5.6
8.21/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
5.2
8.21/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K excels at watching movies and cinematic TV largely due to its outstanding contrast and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and high-quality dark scene portrayal. By contrast, the TCL R745 falls short in the same viewing scenario because it has subpar contrast and black uniformity, resulting in less defined dark scenes and a diminished cinematic experience.
Gaming
8.6
7.4
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense U8K is considered very good for gaming primarily due to its better response time and good input lag, which makes on-screen action more fluid and gameplay more responsive. On the other hand, the TCL R745, despite its best input lag which is favorable for gaming, has only a fair response time which can result in slightly less smooth motion.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
5.9
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K excels in displaying cartoons and animation because it offers very good colors right out of the box and boasts a very good color gamut and excellent color volume, enhancing vibrant and varied on-screen colors. In contrast, the TCL R745 performs poorly in this regard due to only good colors out of the box and a fair color gamut, coupled with poor color volume, which limits its ability to display a wide range of colors vividly.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.1
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U8K is better suited for watching news and TV programs because it has a higher SDR brightness and better upscaling quality, ensuring clear image quality in a bright room and when viewing lower-resolution content. In contrast, the TCL R745 falls short with lower SDR brightness and upscaling ability, and less optimal colors out of the box, leading to a less vivid and potentially less consistent viewing experience in similar conditions.
Bright Room
9.7
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K outperforms the TCL R745 in bright rooms mainly because it has excellent SDR and HDR brightness along with very good reflections handling, contributing to a clearer picture despite ambient light interference. On the other hand, the TCL R745 struggles with poor SDR and HDR brightness and while its reflections handling is good, it does not compensate for the lack of screen brightness, impacting visibility in bright conditions.
Cost
$898
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.4
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense U8K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8K has fair response times and struggles with motion processing, which can impact the smoothness of fast action in sports, while the TCL R745 has a fair response time as well but better motion processing, offering a slightly smoother experience during fast-moving content. Both models might have limitations with viewing angles and handling reflections, making them less suitable for watching in brightly-lit rooms or from off-center positions.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8K (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 8.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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