If you are looking for a TV with better overall picture quality for movies, sports, and gaming as well as a more robust set of features, the Hisense U6H would be a better choice, albeit at a higher price point. It offers a superior contrast ratio and brightness which can enhance the viewing experience significantly, especially for movies and HDR content. However, if budget is a primary concern and you need a TV mainly for casual viewing, such as watching TV shows or the news, the TCL S470G offers a reasonable performance at a notably lower cost. The TCL might also be more suitable for bright rooms due to its better reflection handling, although it won't deliver the same level of picture quality for more dynamic content as the Hisense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6H (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for dark room
Good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7/10
5.4/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7/10
5.0/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
6.2/10
5.6/10
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
7.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6H is better suited for gaming than the TCL S470G because it has a lower response time, reducing motion blur, and lower input lag, ensuring actions on the screen happen with minimal delay. Both TVs have the same refresh rate, but the superior response time and lower input lag of the Hisense U6H make it better for a more responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4/10
5.7/10
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6H is considered very good for watching cartoons and animation due to its excellent colors out of the box and good color volume, which ensure vibrant and consistent colors across various content. In contrast, the TCL S470G is rated as poor for the same content because, despite having good color gamut, its colors out of the box and color volume are only rated as good and fair, respectively, which suggests less accurate and less rich colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2/10
5.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6H excels over the TCL S470G when it comes to watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs mainly due to its better upscaling of lower-resolution content and its higher SDR brightness, leading to clearer images in diverse lighting conditions. Furthermore, the Hisense U6H offers more accurate colors straight out of the box, which enhances the overall viewing experience without the need for additional calibration compared to the TCL S470G, whose performance in these key areas is not as strong.
Bright Room
7.0/10
5.3/10
5.6/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U6H (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6H is better for bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, making it more capable of overcoming ambient light, while the TCL S470G struggles in this setting because of its lower brightness output and reflection handling. Additionally, the Hisense model benefits from a good color volume and gamut, enhancing its performance in brighter conditions, unlike the TCL S470G that has a lesser color performance in these areas.
Cost
$698
$640
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U6H (LCD) has a price of $698 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $640.
The TCL S470G (LCD) and Hisense U6H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6H offers a limited viewing angle and slower response time which can affect motion clarity, especially during fast-paced sports, but manages reflections quite well, contributing to a clearer image in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S470G has a wider viewing angle, which makes it more suitable for group viewings, but its response time is also not optimal for fast-moving sports content, and only fair reflection handling which can be a downside in well-lit environments.
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How the Hisense U6H (LCD) and the TCL S470G (LCD) compare to other TVs
"A budget TV that exceeds expectations. (...) For a TV that costs as little as this one does, its brightness and color are above-average (...) The U6H may not get quite as bright as its splashier siblings, but for its class, it fares pretty well. (...) As far as input lag, the U6H is an impressive performer. (...) Costing less than most of its direct competitors, and matching or bettering them in several key areas, it’s an irresistible value proposition. (...)"
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
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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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