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Updated January 10, 2024·
For an all-around good viewing experience at a lower mid-range price, the Hisense U7H could be a solid choice. It performs better for gaming and in bright rooms compared to the TCL R745, and it's well-suited for watching movies and TV shows. However, for very large screen sizes or if premium build quality and speaker power are more important, the TCL R745 favors those aspects but at a higher price. The TCL R745 may not perform as well in a bright room or for sport content viewing. Both models support various HDR formats, but the Hisense U7H has a slightly better color out of the box and color gamut, which means its picture might be more vibrant and true-to-life. If a tight budget is a concern, the Hisense U7H may be the wiser investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7H (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6
5.6
7.50/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
5.2
7.50/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7H is better for movies and cinematic TV because it has a significantly higher contrast, more effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity than the TCL R745, which results in deeper blacks and more detailed dark scenes. While both TVs may not excel in gray uniformity and viewing angles, these factors are less critical than the ability to produce true blacks, and the Hisense U7H's shortcomings in these areas are mitigated by its strengths in the more important factors.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
5.9
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7H offers better colors straight out of the box and a wider color gamut, which is crucial for the vivid and varied hues typically seen in cartoons and animation, whereas the TCL R745, although having good colors out of the box, falls short in color gamut and volume, which can make certain colors in animations look less vibrant and diverse.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.1
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H is very good at upscaling lower-resolution content, providing bright images in standard dynamic range (SDR), and offers decent color performance out of the box which is ideal for news and talk shows. In contrast, the TCL R745, despite also being good at upscaling, falls short in SDR brightness and has a fair color accuracy out of the box, which may not be as suitable for such content in comparison.
Bright Room
7.7
5.8
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7H is more suited for bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness, which means it can produce brighter images that stand out better in well-lit conditions, although its ability to handle reflections is only fair. In contrast, the TCL R745 is not as well-equipped for bright rooms with its poor SDR and HDR brightness, making it less capable of overcoming ambient light, despite having a good rating for handling reflections.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.4
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7H offers good reflection handling and response time, which is beneficial for watching sports, but its viewing angles are less impressive, limiting the view for a wider audience. In contrast, the TCL R745 has better viewing angles, allowing more people to watch comfortably together, although its motion processing and reflection handling are poorer, which could affect clarity during fast-paced games.
Gaming
7.7
7.4
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both good for gaming.
The Hisense U7H has a good input lag performance suitable for gaming, but its response time is considered poor, which may affect the clarity of fast-moving content. On the other hand, the TCL R745 excels with the best input lag, ensuring minimal delay between your actions and the display, and has a fair response time, combining both low delay and somewhat clearer motion in games.
Cost
$1,698
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has a price of $1,698 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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How the Hisense U7H (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7H (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 4, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85U7H | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 7.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 43.1" x 74.9" x 3.7" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 46.1" x 74.9" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 90.4 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 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 | 7.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Christian de Looper | December 2022
"We loved the Hisense U7H. It was able to deliver an excellent all-around image quality in its price range. The TV excels at controlling its backlighting in a way that ensures you’ll never experience blooming to a level of being distracting, something that I was a little surprised to see given the lack of Mini LED. The TV doesn’t just get decently bright it offers relatively accurate color reproduction for a TV in this price range. The TV is being billed excellent for gaming."
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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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