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Updated January 12, 2024·
The TCL R646 offers a midrange price point with strong overall picture quality, making it a solid choice for most content, including movies and TV shows. It performs well in dark rooms and has excellent motion processing, which is great for sports and gaming. However, its bright room performance is just good, not the best, and the sound quality is average. It's a 65-inch LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, which is beneficial for smooth motion, and includes four HDMI ports. On the other hand, the Hisense UX is a high-end option with an 85-inch screen, delivering superior bright room performance and the best-in-class motion handling, which enhances the experience for sports and gaming. It also has better color accuracy and volume, and the sound system is more powerful with a 4.1.2 setup. However, it comes at a much higher price. If you have a larger budget and room for a bigger screen, and you prioritize the best viewing experience in both dark and bright rooms, along with top-notch sound, the Hisense UX would be the way to go. But if you're looking for a more cost-effective solution without sacrificing too much on picture quality, the TCL R646 is a more practical choice. 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 movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
- The TCL R646 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense UX (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
7.9
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense UX (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
7.8
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX delivers a very good watching experience for movies and cinematic TV due to its excellent black uniformity and effective local dimming which result in deep blacks and nice contrast, important for dark scenes, along with a potent color volume that reinforces vibrant and varied colors. In contrast, the TCL R646 also provides a good movie-watching experience with slightly better contrast, but its local dimming and black uniformity are not as strong as the Hisense UX, which could make the Hisense a better choice for those particular about deeper black levels and shadow detail.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.4
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense UX excels in watching cartoons and animation because it offers 'very good' colors straight out of the box and an extensive 'color gamut', making vibrant animations come to life. While the TCL R646 is also proficient in displaying cartoons and animations with 'good' colors out of the box and a commendable color gamut, it falls slightly short compared to the Hisense UX's performance in these areas.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.5
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX excels in upscaling lower resolution content and provides superior SDR brightness which are very important for watching news and TV programs, coupled with good colors out of the box and a very good color gamut which enhances the overall picture quality. On the other hand, while the TCL R646 has a good performance in these areas, it does not match the Hisense UX's level of upscaling and SDR brightness, making the Hisense UX a stronger choice for those particular uses.
Bright Room
10.0
8.9
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense UX leads in bright room viewing due to its top-tier SDR and HDR brightness, which allows it to overcome ambient light while delivering vibrant images, and it has very good reflections handling, ensuring screen glare is minimized. The TCL R646, although slightly behind, also offers very good performance in bright rooms with excellent SDR brightness and very good reflections handling, but does not shine as brightly in HDR, which may not be as impactful when watching standard dynamic range content like typical TV broadcasts.
Cost
$2,498
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Hisense UX (LCD) has a price of $2,498 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.6
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Hisense UX (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense UX has a better response time which is crucial for reducing motion blur during fast sports actions, but its motion processing is lower than the TCL R646 which could result in less smooth movements in rapid scenes. Both TVs struggle with reflections handling and narrow viewing angles, making them challenging in bright rooms or for viewers sitting off to the side, and while the Hisense UX performs slightly better in gray uniformity, it's not a significant advantage for watching sports.
Gaming
8.4
8.2
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense UX and TCL R646 both offer very good gaming experiences due to their very good response times, which minimize motion blur, and good input lag scores, ensuring that player actions are reflected on-screen without significant delay. Both models also support a high refresh rate at 120Hz, allowing for smoother gameplay, especially in fast-paced games.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense UX (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85UX | 65R646 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 8.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 43.1" x 76.7" x 1.7" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.5" x 76.7" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 111.9 lbs | 63.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 82 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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"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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