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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U7H offers better overall picture and sound quality, making it suitable for various types of content including movies, sports, and gaming, especially if a faster response time and higher refresh rate are important to you. It provides a brighter image in both SDR and HDR, and supports various HDR formats such as HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG. However, it is more expensive. The TCL S455, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly but has lower picture quality and sound performance. It displays better black uniformity, which is important for dark room viewing, but does not support as many HDR formats, lacking HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. 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 S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense U7H (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6
6.5
7.50/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4
6.0
7.50/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
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 S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H is better for movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast and effective local dimming, which provides deeper blacks and more pronounced shadows necessary for a rich viewing experience. Conversely, the TCL S455, despite its excellent black uniformity that helps in dark scenes, falls short with its lower contrast and lack of good local dimming, leading to a less immersive experience.
Gaming
7.7
5.7
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7H is better for gaming than the TCL S455 because it has a higher refresh rate, which can make motion look smoother, and a lower response time, reducing motion blur. While the TCL S455 has slightly less input lag, which is good for responsiveness, its lower refresh rate and slower response time make it less ideal for fast-paced gaming compared to the Hisense U7H.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
6.0
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H is better for watching cartoons and animation because it has good color gamut and color volume that ensure vibrant and varied colors. In contrast, the TCL S455 has a fair color gamut and color volume, which results in less vivid colors and a narrower range of shades.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1
6.4
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H offers a very good SDR brightness and better color performance right out of the box, which enhances the viewing quality for news, talk shows, and TV programs. Meanwhile, the TCL S455's fair SDR brightness and poorer color accuracy may result in a less vibrant and dimmer picture for the same type of content.
Bright Room
7.7
6.0
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense U7H (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense U7H is better for watching TV in a bright room since it has very good SDR brightness, which means it can remain visible even when there’s a lot of ambient light. On the other hand, the TCL S455 has only fair SDR brightness and is not as bright, which makes it less suitable for well-lit environments; additionally, both TVs have fair handling of reflections, but the better brightness of the Hisense U7H helps to mitigate the impact of those reflections.
Cost
$1,498
$1,317
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense U7H (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $1,317.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.1
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S455 (LCD) and Hisense U7H (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7H tends to display fast action with less clarity due to its poor response time and moderate motion processing, which can impact the smoothness of sports scenes. Meanwhile, the TCL S455, with fair motion processing and response time, might handle movement slightly better but both TVs struggle with reflections handling and limited viewing angles, potentially causing visibility issues in well-lit rooms or for viewers sitting off to the side.
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How the Hisense U7H (LCD) and the TCL S455 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U7H (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $1,317 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 4, 2022 | May 7, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85U7H | 85S455 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" x 74.7" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 46.1" x 74.9" | 45.9" x 74.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 90.4 lbs | 79.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
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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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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