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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall picture quality and gaming performance and are willing to pay more, the Hisense U7H may be the better choice. However, if you are on a budget and want a TV that costs significantly less, the TCL S446 is an attractive option. Both TVs can be used for movies, TV shows, and general viewing, but you'll notice better quality and features with the Hisense at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7H (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6
5.8
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
5.4
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
7.7
5.8
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
6.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H is considered good for watching cartoons and animation because it has a good color gamut that delivers a wide range of colors, which is very important for animated content. In comparison, the TCL S446 is rated as fair in this regard because its colors out of the box are excellent, but it falls short with a poor color gamut, meaning it can't reproduce as many colors as effectively.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.4
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H provides a very good upscaling performance and displays SDR content with a high level of brightness, making it suitable for watching news and TV programs in different lighting conditions. In contrast, the TCL S446 offers fair upscaling and SDR brightness, which may not be as effective in brightly lit rooms, leading to a less optimal viewing experience for everyday TV content.
Bright Room
7.7
5.8
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,498
$1,800
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $1,800.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.4
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7H has a lower response time, which can lead to more motion blur during fast-moving sports scenes, but it handles reflections better, offering a clearer viewing experience in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S446 offers a wider viewing angle, making it suitable for watching sports with a group, but it suffers from poorer motion processing, which might result in less smooth motion during fast-paced games.
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How the Hisense U7H (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7H (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $1,800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 4, 2022 | September 6, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85U7H | 85S446 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
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" | 43.1" x 74.9" x 3.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 46.1" x 74.9" | 46.8" x 74.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 90.4 lbs | 102.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 x 400 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 24 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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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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