If you are on a tight budget, the TCL S350R could be suitable for you, but it has poor performance across most viewing experiences, including sports, movies, and gaming, and it doesn't fare well in bright rooms. On the other hand, the Hisense UX, while more expensive, delivers very good picture quality, excellent performance for cartoons and animation, and is exceptional for bright room viewing. For those serious about gaming, the Hisense UX also offers better features, including a higher refresh rate and support for advanced HDR formats like HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. However, it may not be the best option if good motion processing and color accuracy right out of the box are your priorities, as it is rated poorly in those areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense UX (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
Very good for use as monitor
Good viewing angle
Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S350R (LCD)
The TCL S350R (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense UX (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8/10
5.3/10
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense UX (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S350R (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5/10
5.2/10
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.4/10
5.5/10
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0/10
5.3/10
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.4/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.7/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6/10
5.6/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
10.0/10
4.7/10
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$2,498
$200
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Hisense UX (LCD) has a price of $2,498 and the TCL S350R (LCD) costs $200.
"If you need a TV that can light up the room literally as well as figuratively, look no further than the Hisense UX"
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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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